Teach Her, The Ways Of A Heart

Pooled

The next morning, I woke up at the crack of dawn and got ready for the day. Knowing that I had three guys in the house with me I needed to be ready first so that when we had to leave for Kenlans swimming meet, they wouldn't rush me.

I dressed myself in a white tank top, black jeans and a pair of black Dr. Martens combat boots. While I dug through my cupboard for my maroon check shirt Kenlan barged into my room. "Morning Yana. Seen my swim equipment anywhere?"

I did a slight victory dance for finding my shirt. "You left it at the kitchen door." I answered as he ran out of the door.

An hour later the twins, Ken and I left the house. "Shotgun!" I shouted before anyone could even say anything. Kenlan rolled his eyes. I got into the car and took control of the aux cable.

I deliberately played Raine and my favourite song. Faded to Sade by Chris Brown and Lyrica Anderson blasted his speakers and we sang along. I looked up in the rear view mirror and Kenlan stared at me flabbergasted. He didn't know that I could sing.

We got out of the car. Caine and Kenlan went straight to the announcement table to sign him in. Raine and I strolled to my group of friends. "I enjoyed that Honey, we should do it again."

As we got closer to the group, Raine slung his arm around my shoulder. "Now Honey, listen. You're always welcome to claim your number one position in my life, but come on, give one of your friends the opportunity to at least be next in line.

I rolled my eyes. "Drizzle, you're full of yourself." He nodded. "Really Honey, can you blame me though? There's nobody else to fill up with myself."

I gasped and we both broke into a fit of laughter at his innuendo. "What's the joke?" Zeyaana asked in a serious tone as we came to a halt. "Raine, Raine is hilarious. He's damn dirty." I explained catching my breath. "But you love me unconditionally, don't you Honey?" "Always Drizzle." I answered, he squeezed me into a hug.

I witnessed Bex get up from a camp chair and walk away. I excused myself and followed him. "Bex, hello." I greeted to grab his attention. "Hello Eli'Yana." He greeted back, not meeting my eye. He made himself comfortable, leaning against his elbows on the counter as he waited for service.

"Where's  Kookie?" I asked swinging my arm over his shoulder. "Don't you want to spend time with your boyfriend?" He asked me, annoyance and pain laced in his voice.

I looked at him confused. He quickly picked up on it though and continued talking. "Your boyfriend Eli'Yana, what's it you call him? Drizzle? Sugar?" My eyes shot open in realisation.

I was about to respond when Uncle Chez  interrupted me. "Hey Honey." I turned around and greeted him with a hug. "Where's Aunt Zara?" I scanned, deliberately falling into Bex so that he could grip onto me and not go anywhere.

She approached us and a smile began to grace her lips. She probably noticed Bex and my position. "I didn't know you guys were coming." I spoke when she stopped in front of us. "Ken made the boys call us." Uncle Chez answered.

Silence washed over us for a minute or two. "Honey, is this the Becker boy your mother's told me about?" Bex tensed behind me, his grip tightening around my waist. "Yes Aunt Zara." I answered confused.

Her smile broadened. "He's a catch." She winked. I laughed and felt my cheeks flush. "I'm Zara Calliz, This is my husband Chezlan." She stretched her hand out and shook my aunt's. "Pleasure to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Calliz."

Bex let go of me and shook their hands. "Honey, where are Sugar and Drizzle?" Bex' jaw clenched. Aunt Zara noticed. "My son's haven't been giving you a hard time have they?" When Bex didn't answer my uncle spoke. "I apologise for the boys. They've always been overprotective of their cousin."