Kayla's P.O.V
I heard footsteps come into the room and I looked up to see my brothers standing in front of me with their arms folded. This was not going to end well. And boy was I right.
Kevin - "Alright missy, start talking."
I took a deep breath and looked into Nick's eyes.
Kayla - "Nicky, I'm so sorry. I know I worried you - "
Nick - "You got that right!"
Joe punched him in the arm and he groaned.
Kevin - "Don't interrupt." He nodded at me to continue.
Kayla - "I got caught up talking to Bridget about our dance showcase. Then as I was walking to Nick's car, I literally ran into Jordon."
I saw Nick clench his fists at the mention of his name, but I ignored it.
Kayla - "We got to talking then I remembered that Nick was picking me up and that he'd most likely be freaking out. So Jordon offered to walk me to Nick's car. That's all."
Nick - "That's all?" He had a protective edge in his usually calm voice.
Kayla - "Yes that's all." I was beginning to get confused, this was not like my brother at all.
Nick - "Are you sure, because that's not what it looked like to me."
I was taken back a bit. Yes Nick was protective of me, all of my brothers were. But Nick had never behaved like this towards me. Then something clicked inside my brain. I thought for a second before replying.
Kayla - "Wait a minute, are you mad at me because I was late? Or because a boy was with me?"
Nick's eyes widened to the size of dinner plates and Joe and Kevin exchanged glances. I knew instantly that that was the answer.
Kayla - "It is! I-I can't believe it! I honestly can't believe it! That's why you're mad at me? Because a boy was with me?"
Kevin - "Baby girl - "
Kayla - "Don't baby girl me Kev."
I was on my feet now, I could feel the anger bubbling inside me. Like magma waiting to erupt out of a volcano.
Kayla - "Do you not trust me enough for me to talk boys other than Dylan?"
Nick - "Kayla it's not that I don't trust you," he began. All his anger seemed to have disappeared. He now looked conflicted.
Kayla - "Than what is it! Look me in the eyes and tell me why a boy talking to me is so wrong. Why are you always so overprotective?"
They looked at each other and sighed. We stood there in silence for about a minute until Joe spoke up.
Joe - "Sweetie, you know we have reasons for being as protective as we are. "
Kayla - "Reasons that you n-never seem to w-want to tell me!"
I was starting to choke on my words, so I knew I was about to cry. Sure enough I felt tears forming in my eyes, blurring my vision. I hated us fighting, it hurt me deep down.
Nick - "It's not that we don't want to tell you Kay."
I could tell that he was also starting to get upset. He hated us fighting just as much as I did. But that didn't change anything . I wanted answers and I was determined to get them.
Kayla - "Then tell me Nick!" I shrieked and I saw the boys jump a little. I took a deep breath and softened my expression a little.
Kayla - "I'm sorry guys, but I think I deserve to know why my brothers feel the need to be so overprotective."
They looked at each other and shook their heads. They obviously weren't giving in. So I ran out of the room and up the stairs. I could hear the guys telling me to come back, but I ignored them and ran straight into my room.
I slammed the door and locked it behind me. I launched myself onto my bed and sobbed heavily into my pillows.
Kevin's P.O.V
I watched my little sister run out of sight and I felt my heart sink. She was so mad at us, but to be honest I don't blame her. I would've done the same think if I was in her position.
Joe hung his head back and sighed and Nick slumped down onto the couch. Joe and I sat on either side of him.
Nick - "I feel terrible guys."
Joe - "Me to."
Kevin - "Me three."
We sat there in silence, only to hear Kayla sobbing hysterically in her room, which was directly above us.
Nick - "She hates me."
Joe - "Don't say that man, Kayla could never hate you. She couldn't hate any of us."
Kevin - "Joe's right Nick and I can't believe I just said that."
Joe glared at me and I mouthed sorry.
Nick - "I shouldn't have reacted like that. It's just..... the thought of my baby sister with a boy freaks me out. I couldn't live with myself if something happened to her."
Joe - "It freaks us all out man. I don't want to see her get hurt either. I don't think I could bear the thought."
Kevin - "Me either and that's why we were so harsh on her. But we all know that we can't keep her under lock and key forever, as much as we want to."
Joe - "Especially now that - "
Nick gave Joe the death stare and he stopped mid sentence.
The air was thin with tension for a minute or two. It was so silent that you could've heard a pin drop. I heard Kayla slowly stop crying and start to softly strum her guitar.
Nick - "What am I going to do?"
I knew he felt responsible for what happened and it was tearing him up inside. He really hated fighting with her. Nick and Kayla were as close as close can be. She meant the world to him.
Joe - "Go and talk to her Nick. Tell her what you just told us. You know Kayla loves you with all of her heart and so much more. She can't stay mad at you for long."
Nick - "What if she doesn't want to hear it?"
Kevin - "You'll figure something out bro. You know her better than any of us. Plus she always listens to you, you're closest with her."
Nick exhaled deeply and put his head in his hands.
Nick - "Alright, I'll try my best."
He left the room and I turned to Joe.
Joe - "Well that was eventful."
Kevin - "You're telling me. I hope he can get through to her, I don't like it when she's mad at us."
Joe - "I know. So what's for dinner?"
I punched him in the arm and walked out of the room leaving him groaning on the couch.
