As I gathered my books from my locker at the end of the day, my head was buzzing with thoughts, mainly about Alyssa. I didn't even notice that Bridget was trying to get my attention until she waved her hand in front of my face.
Bridget - "Hello! Is anyone home?"
I shook my head and came back down to earth.
Kayla - "Sorry Bridge, I was kinda distracted."
Bridget - "So I've noticed. Are you okay? You've been unusually quiet all afternoon?"
I shut my locker and leaned against it.
Kayla - "Yeah, I've just been thinking about what Alyssa said at lunch. It's kinda been driving me crazy."
Bridget - "Crazier than normal?"
She giggled and I glared at her. She stopped instantly.
Bridget - "Sorry Kayla. But if it's bothering you that much you should talk to one of your brothers. They always help you through these situations."
I looked at her at smiled. Although Bridget can be a bit clueless, she is actually very bright.
Kayla - "How do you always know what to say?"
Bridget - "Because I know my best friend."
Kayla - "That you do."
She grinned at me and held out her arms for a hug, which I accepted.
Bridget - "Anyway, I've got to head off, but I wanted to ask you if you wanted to come over to my house tomorrow after school? Cassie's coming to and I thought that we could squeeze in some extra dance practice before class on Saturday."
I sighed and looked down. Although I wanted to, I knew my brothers would say no.
Kayla - "Bridge you know my brothers."
Bridget - "Please Kayla? I could really use the extra help."
I looked up and saw how desperate she was. I sighed and gave in.
Kayla - "I'll ask them, but I'm not making any promises."
She squeaked and hugged me quickly.
Bridget - "Thanks! You're the best! Call me when you ask them?"
I nodded and she ran off to find her Mum as I walked off in the opposite direction. I was so busy thinking about how I was going to convince my brothers to let me go, that I wasn't even looking where I was going, until...
CRASH!
I ran straight into someone, knocking both of us to the ground in the process.
Kayla - "I'm so sorry! I'm such a klutz!"
??? - "It's okay, it was my fault."
I looked up to see a hand in front of my face. I took it and stood up slowly, only to be face - to - face with Jordon Archibald. Jordon was the most popular guy in our year, he also happened to be my secret crush. And to top it off, he was dating Alyssa.
Kayla - "N-n no. I-it's my fault. I-I really should have been watching where I was going." Great, I was stuttering. Way to play it cool Kayla. I was such a dork.
He smiled at me and I felt me knees weaken slightly. Man he was gorgeous!
Jordon - "Wait a second. You're Kayla right? Kayla Jonas? Kevin, Joe and Nick's little sister?"
Kayla - "You know my brothers?" I blurted out.
Jordon - "I take it that's a yes?" He chuckled.
I blushed and nodded, I was totally embarrassing myself.
Jordon - "That's really cool! Anyway do you need a ride or is someone here to pick you up?"
My eyes suddenly widened. I'd forgotten that Nick was picking me up. He was probably freaking out. I looked back at Jordon and attempted to make intelligent words come out of my mouth.
Kayla - "No it's okay. My brother's picking me up. Speaking of which I should probably go. Nice talking to you."
I started to walk off, but he grabbed my arm lightly and spun me around. His touch set my bones on fire.
Jordon - "Then allow me to escort you to his car."
I smiled at him. What a gentleman!
Kayla - "That's really sweet. Thank you."
We exited the school and headed towards the gates, to find a very worried-looking Nick, glancing at his watch and searching for me. I groaned silently, I was in so much trouble.
Nick's P.O.V
Where was she? School ended ten minutes ago. I was beginning to get worried. Now you may think that I was over-reacting a bit and maybe I was. But my brothers and I have reasons why we're so protective of Kayla. And I'll share those reasons later. Right now, I'm more focused on where my little sister is.
I glanced at my watch for the thousandth time and was just about to reach for my phone, when I heard someone call my name.
??? - "NICK!"
I recognised the voice instantly and snapped my head up to see Kayla walking towards me. Relief flushed through my body, but it was instantly replaced with protectiveness, when I saw that a boy was with her.
Kayla - "Hey bro," she greeted warmly, holding her arms out for me to hug her.
Nick - "Hey sweetheart," I smiled, accepting the hug.
Kayla - "I'm sorry I'm late."
Nick - "It's okay."
She let go of me and took a step back. I nodded towards the mystery boy. Who was now looking at her up and down. It was making my blood boil.
Nick - "Who's your friend?"
Her face fell, she knew I was about to put on the "protective big brother act" that she knew so well.
Kayla - "Sorry where are my manners? Nick this is Jordon Archibald, Jordon this is my big brother Nick."
Jordon - "Nice to meet you," he said with a cocky grin on his face as he extended a hand forward.
Nick - "You to."
I shook his hand roughly, then folded my arms in front of my chest.
Nick - "So Jordon - " I began, but I was cut off by Kayla.
Kayla - "Well this has been fun, but we'd best be going. I've got homework to do."
She turned to Jordon and flashed him a quick smile.
Kayla - "Bye Jordon, thank you for walking me to my car."
Jordon - "Any time. So I'll see you tomorrow.?"
She blushed and nodded at him and he shot her another cocky smile. Something about this guy didn't sit well with me.
He walked off in the other direction and Kayla and I got into my car. We were silent the whole ride home, but as soon as we walked in the door, I rounded on her.
Nick - "Kayla! Family room! Now!"
Kayla - "But Nick!"
I held up my hand to stop her.
Nick - "The only but I want, is yours on the couch. Now move it!"
She stalked off to the family room, muttering under her breath in the process. I groaned and put my head in my hands. I hated getting mad at my baby sister, but she had me worried sick and she needed to know that.
??? - "We heard yelling!"
??? - "Yeah dude, what happened?"
I looked up to see my brothers coming down the stairs with curious looks on their faces. I told them about what happened, including the way Jordon was looking at Kayla. When I was done, they looked as pissed as I felt.
Kevin - "Okay guys, before we get too upset, let's hear Kayla's side of the story."
