Adoption

Chapter 38

*Scarlet's POV*

I had brought my water speakers downstairs so I could listen to my music and clean up. I was home alone, so I could play my music without an issue. I played A Twist In My Story by Secondhand Serenade as I swept. Not long after I started, I began to get lost in my thoughts. All I could think about was the fact that I had a crush on my best friend. Maybe it was because we are around each other so much. Maybe I was just tricking myself though.. All I was managing to do was confuse myself..

Did I actually love him? Of course! He's my best friend! Technically my brother.

It was wrong for me to love him any other way.

I heard the door open from the mudroom. Not long after, Robert came into the kitchen. "Hey Scarlet," he smiled.

"Hi," I replied, turning the song down a bit. "How's your day been?"

"Good. Yours?"

"Quiet."

He gave me a slight frown. "You okay?"

"Yeah."

"You just seem like you've got something on your mind."

I sighed and set the broom against the wall. "I like someone."

"That's great Scarlet; but if you two become something you're not being alone with him."

"Robert it's different. He's not like Taylor."

"But you may think you know someone until they hurt you."

"He's always protected me...even when we didn't get along."

"Just be careful Scarlet. I don't want to fight with you. I just want you to be careful." He said as he grabbed a diet coke from the fridge.

"I will Robert."

He nodded. "Good," he stated as he walked out into the living room.

I wish I had a friend to talk to. That way I could have someone to explain how I'm feeling to. I couldn't talk to Robert about it, no matter how understanding he is. Sam was a huge no. Marie.. She would think I'm more crazy than she thought before. And Seth... Him... I liked him, a lot.

I think I'm in love with Seth...