Seek and You Shall Find

Chapter 7

Trev and I spent just another hour fooling around in the pool before we decided to get in the house. At least at a short time, I got to forget the dream. Trev was a good distraction. Especially when he tried to climb on my back and drown me.  

We took our showers, separately of course, and just sat on the couch. When the I could see it was dark outside, I decided to do my homework. "Trev, I'm kicking you out. I'm doing my homework and some advanced reading.", I said, pushing him to the door. He was walking the short path to his house and I heard him mutter, "Nerd.". I shouted "I heard that!". And he just turned around to smile at me.  

I trudged upstairs. Whew. Swimming really got me exhausted. I fell backwards on my bed and I accidentally fell asleep.  

My eyes flew open but I noticed it was still night time. I took a glance at my alarm clock and it was blinking 10:00 pm. Crap. Too much for advanced reading. I spent 3 hours on my homework and I wasn't even sure if I got them right. I was too exhausted to double check them. I didn't even get to put my things back in my bag because I fell back asleep.  

When I woke up in the morning, Ria and I did our routines before going downstairs to eat. There were pancakes, eggs, and bacon served on the table when we got there but Dad was nowhere in sight.  

"Dad's pretty busy huh?", I asked Ria. "He said something about a new chef applying, or something.", she said nonchalantly. I hummed and wondered what happened to the old chef but didn't bother to ask Ria because I knew it was of no use. She wouldn't know anything more.  

She was wearing a super short dress today and I was just wearing a simple shirt and presentable shorts. I scoffed at her outfit and she glared at me but didn't say anything. I guess she didn't have a good morning either. Well, that makes two of us.  

I woke up with my head pounding, from lack of sleep, I guess. I wasn't used to waking up in the middle of the night to do homework. I was never going to do that again.  

Ria was inside the car already when I saw Trev jogging towards us. He climbed in the backseat without a word and smiled at Ria. My sister, being my sister, smiled seductively. I stopped myself from saying anything because clearly, they just wanted a reaction from me. I didn't get it though. They were never like this ever before. Trev was always with me and I've never seen them have these exchanges before yesterday.  

It would be really sick though if they had a thing for each other. I wouldn't like it. Trev was clearly riding with us today so I started the car and drove to school.  

When Trev and I parted ways with my sister, I wrapped my hands around his arm and rested my head on his shoulder. I really needed sleep. I saw a couple of girls glaring at me. Ooh. I always get those death glares. My best friend may not be in the popular crowd but he was still hot and sought after by the girls. What with his pretty eyes and all.  

I ignored the stares and clung to Trev's arm. He laughed at me and asked "Didn't get enough sleep huh? Maybe you were thinking about my hot body all night." He smirked at me and I glared at him. "Again with the flirty comments! What's up with you people?", I exclaimed in annoyance. I didn't mean to shout at him like that but I was still pretty tired.