Hidden Dimples

❀ Chapter 22: Puppy Shelter

Celestine's car ^^

❣Celestine's POV❣

"Wake up!" I hear someone shout and threw the soft comforters off me. I wasn't expecting anything but peaceful slumber, so to my surprise I yelled tumbled out of bed, falling in a heap on the floor.

I groaned and shot the three chuckling knuckleheads a death glare. Well make that two. Christian was clutching the door frame, laughing his head off and Griffin was holding the comforters with one hand and the other on his stomach, Storm was just shooting them a disappointing but amused look while shaking his head.

"Guys, why?" I protested, sitting with my legs crossed on the floor and dragging out the 'y'. They all just snickered as Griffin offered me a hand to help me up.

Groggily, I pushed them out of my way and headed into the conjoining bathroom. I threw my hair up into a messy bun, grabbing my toothbrush and started brushing my teeth. The boys being them, decided to poke my hair until it fell apart and went all over my face. I spat the foam out and shot them all a pointed glare making them run out the room with a mock squeal.

I sighed and shook my head, retying the messy bun and walk downstairs to greet them. They were all seated at my dining table by the glass door, waiting for Storm to cook breakfast in the kitchen

I chuckled inwardly at them. I didn't invite them but they sure knew how to make themselves at home. I didn't mind though, Christian must've invited them.

"Hey Mrs. Rover." They all greeted as I turned my head towards the direction of the stairs.

My mother came down wearing black heels, a grey pencil skirt and a white blouse, her hair was wavy that let her two silver hoop earrings peek through. She smiled at them, "Hello boys, how are you this morning? By the way, it's Cassidy to you." She greeted and grabbed an apple.

"Amazing."

"Terrible." We said at the same time. I glared at their amused looks and my mother looked at me with a lifted eyebrow. Storm looked like he didn't want to be a part of it and continued to cook the bacon mindlessly.

"How was your morning Celest?" My mother asked with a knowing smirk.

"They woke me up from my peaceful slumber." I whined and hugged my mother, refreshing the memories of being a kid again.

My mother chuckled, "At least they got you up." I pouted as hoots erupted from the table with the boys fist bumping as if achieving something impossible. I glared at them, silently telling them I would make them pay later, making them laugh sheepishly and wave.

Mother walked to the table as Storm placed some bacon on our plates. She smiled kindly at him before eating breakfast with us while making short conversations with the boys. They interacted nicely with her whilst Storm just sat there looking at me with an amused look. I sent him a glare in which he made a face in return, we ended up having a stare down until a particular topic caught my attention.

"So you're going to the Caribbeans?" Mom asked Griffin, though her question was directed at me. I squeezed my eyes shut, internally scolding myself for forgetting to get my mom's permission.

I turned around in the chair and scratched my head sheepishly, "Yeah, it kinda slipped my mind to ask you. Can I go?" I asked mom hopefully.

She chuckled, "If you guys don't mind, I might just tag along. I've got some business there. I just need the date and time so I can book the ticket." She told us and put the plates in the sink, slinging her purse on her shoulder and telling us that she needed to leave soon.