Once upon a summer|Joshifer

Chapter 6

I wake up early with a spring in my step, my first reaction is to look out of my window however Josh's blinds are drawn down.
Why do I care anyway??!

I finally tear my gaze of the window and decide I'm being a window-obsessed stalker.
I'm shutting my blinds and getting dressed into a light pink romper when I realise how hungry I am. My mouth waters at the thought of waffles although once I've raced down the stairs, waiting there on the diner table is a neatly sliced peach and a glass of milk. Ew.
Next to it sits a little post-it note saying:
The Healthy option,
Enjoy!
Love mom x

As I try to tuck in and enjoy this 'wonderful' breakfast, mom appears from the patio doors holding a strange looking plant in one hand and a watering can in the other, not a sight I see often.

"It's called a vegetable" she says pointing at the weird plant in her hand and I notice I'm staring at it like it's an alien.

"I know mom...",  "Nice breakfast by the way, its delicious(!)" I remark sarcastically.

Mom huffs "Honestly Jen, we need to start eating healthier. Thats why I've decided to do some gardening and add some new members to the family" she starts doing a little dance with the so-called vegetable in her hand, throwing it up in the air and twirling it about. Yep, my mother is officially and utterly mental.

"Yeah.... I'm just gonna go..." I make a quick exit for the door.

The Lawrence household healthy? Never!

It takes about ten seconds to walk to the Hutchersons house but the journey seems to last a lifetime. My insides go all mushy and the butterflies in my stomach are demanding to be puked out.
I really am being pathetic, I'm just going to my neighbours house, no need to be nervous.
But before I can ring the doorbell, the door flies open revealing an elated looking Connor.

"Hey Jen!" He pulls me into an unexpected bear hug.
"Oh sorry, I meant Hey Jenny!"

I roll my eyes and suddenly all my anxiousness fades away.
"Ready to get your ass kicked?" I smirk

"I was born ready" his eyes lock with mine and then he chuckles "Come on in then. I know i'm intimidating but no need to be scared."

Once again I roll my eyes and step into the house. It spacious and modern, I notice theres a theme of dark colours. Dark blue walls and dark, glossy wood panelling under my feet. The kitchen sparkles like its never been used before and the house itself is just massive.

"Are you rich or something?" I accidentally wonder aloud.

Connor laughs and to my utter embarrassment, Josh lazily appears trudging down the stairs mid-yawn.

Shirtless.

I feel my face go crimson and Connor follows my gaze to Josh's prominent abs. Clearly annoyed, he coughs at Josh
"You might want to put a top on bro, we've got guests."

Josh wakes up from his daze and finally notices me
"Oh sorry Jen. I didn't know you'd come so early...I um I'll  just be a sec." he flushes awkwardly. Even with his bed hair, he still manages to look like hot model.

Meanwhile me and Connor play our first tense round of Fifa and to my amazement I actually win!

"Are you serious?!" Connor shouts at the telly and then throws a pillow at my head.

"Ouch! Looks like you owe me pizza and Cheetos" I remind him

"Fine. One more round though." He picks up my controller, presses a button and then hands it back to me with an evil smirk.
"Here you go, I was just checking something."

Although once we start playing, none of my players seem to move.
"What did you do to it?" I demand as I feel someones sturdy arms wrap around me.

"He turned your controller off, that idiot" Josh's voice sends a shiver down my spine. He turns the controller back on and sits on the couch between me and Connor.

"Oh thanks"

"No problem" he smiles.
He has now changed into a navy raglan top and shorts and his hair is in his signature quiff. This mornings' awkward encounter seems to have vanished from his mind since he shows no signs of embarrassment.

Unfortunately, Connor wins the second game, so I help him lift some heavy boxes up to his room stick some posters of Beyonce up on his wall.

"Wow, I didn't know you were into queen bey! How cute!" I tease him

"Says the person who's still got a
'My little pony' poster in their room"

Shoot, he noticed.

"Don't worry its cute." He adds with a chuckle.

I suddenly feel quite awkward with him staring at me, I don't even like him in that way anyway. I don't want to give him the wrong idea.
"Anyway, my work here is done. Where's Josh's room?"

"He doesn't need help with his room." Connor says dismissively with a hint of jealousy.

"Ok then...umm where is it though" the mood in the room is now definitely awkward.

"Down the hall, on your right." He sighs.

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A/n-  Sorry, its a bit of an abrupt end to the chapter, the next ones gonna be better, I promise.

Plus, I feel as if this chapter was quite boring and confusing. I'm sorry if that was the case.

I'm eating a hot cross bun right now and its sooooo good!

Anyway, I'll stop talking now...
byeeee!!!!
Luv ya!❤️
M