Being The New Girl (On Hold)

Chapter 9

After a tiring day in the dojo, mainly because I was the only mature one there, I finally got to eat! Zann was being a kid and decided to not get out of his office to train us all. Adrian and I had to train the others by ourselves. Of course, he, being the snobbish and self-centered person, said I was a girl and should train the Greyson and Ty.

Of course, I argued with him. Just because I'm a girl, he thinks I'll get hurt. I mean, how stupid can he be? I'm a black belt, for god's sake! And no one, I repeat, no one, calls Grace Ashton a girl. No, wait. Let me rephrase that. No one, I repeat, no one, calls Grace Ashton weak.

He didn't actually call me weak. But indirectly, he was, right? Ugh, I'm confusing myself.

Well, long story short, I lost in a rock-paper-scissors game and had to train two kids. Greyson and Ty weren't that bad but Ty keeps fixing his hair every now and then. Seriously, why can't his parents just shave it all off. He has a serious problem with hair-fixing.

The gang and I were now in a fast-food restaurant in the mall, stuffing food in our mouths like there's no tomorrow. I, myself was hungrily devouring a big burger that had my favourite ingredients, except candy. I wonder how a candy burger would taste like... Oh well...

Shamelessly, I picked up the lettuce that fell onto the wrapper of my burger and place it in my mouth. What? Food should never be wasted. I'm not a big fan of vegetables but I do not want to get fat.

I slouched in my chair and licked the black-pepper sauce of my fingers. I can never get enough of this heaven-like food. Greedily, I grabbed a hand-full of fries and place them on the burger wrapper. I dipped a potato stick into the small plate chilli sauce and place it in my mouth.

"How can you eat so much and yet stay thin?" Adrian, who was beside me asked. He was still eating his burger which was smaller than mine. "I think I'm gonna burst any moment!"

"It's called talent, my dear friend." I replied proudly as I chewed on another potato stick. He rolled his eyes. "There's no need for the eye rolling. Yeesh, if you're just jealous, just say it. I know you want to." I said cockily, flipping my hair.

"As long as it makes you sleep at night, than alright I'll say it."

"Actually, yes. I need it to make me sleep." I batted my eyelashes and gave out a giggle.

"Wait, nah. You only need to remember this face to go to sleep." he gestured at himself. Never in a million years, gross.

"I think thinking about you at night will just give me nightmares." We argued. But let's be honest, no one would want to dream of him.

"I am famished!" Suddenly, a voice interrupted our little fight. All eyes were on Jerry. "What?"

"Famished means that a person is hungry." Adrian said slowly, like he was talking to a baby.

"Really? Oh, than I'm un-famished." Jerry said, smiling sheepishly. "Get it? Cos I'm not famished? Like, un-famished? Man, I'm a genius." I really wonder what is going on in his brain.

Soon, we were all done with the food. That was a nice meal. Adrian and I waved goodbye to the others as we walked our way home.

Adrian had his skateboard with him but he insisted of walking home with me cos he's scared that I'll get raped or something. Again with the 'I don't think you can take care of yourself'. But I can't help it but feel a tinge of happiness that he cared for me.

We talked normally, changing the topic every now and then, talking and laughing randomly.

He even told me that Nurin hid his cologne once and lost it. Found it in the storeroom months after. I really should congratulate Nurin. That little girl really have brains, unlike her brother.

As we walked in a comfortable silence down the pavement, Adrian suddenly spoke up. "I was wondering, since your dad didn't show up that time. Uhm, where is he? My parents knew but they wouldn't tell me." I stiffened. Oh god, why now?

Adrian might have seen me uncomfortable and said, "I'm sorry. I was just curious. You don't need to tell me." I smiled a bit, "It's kind of private. And I don't really know you that well, so..."

"Nah, it's okay. You don't need to tell me if you're uncomfortable with it." he said. I could hear a bit of sadness in his voice. "Adrian, I'm sorry. But I promise that I'll tell you soon." I said softly as I reached my front lawn.

As I was about to enter my lawn, Adrian grabbed my wrist. "Promise?"

I immediately felt butterflies again. Coughing awkwardly, I nodded. "Promise."

"Goodnight, Ms Ashton." he said with a weird accent and bowed.

I decided to play along. "Goodnight, Mr Brewer." I then curtsied. After a last wave, I entered my house.

Butterflies? It's so cliche. No, Grace, it was nothing. Probably just your imagination. Dragging myself up the stairs, I found my way to my bedroom.

I landed on my bed with a huff. Oh, the heaven of the fluffy things. I didn't even care to check for mum's presence. My back was sore after getting hit constantly with a bow staff. Note to self: Stay away from Ty when he holds the bow staff.

Right now, I just wanted to be in dreamland.

"EEKK!" I shrieked as I fell from my bed. The hell...? I looked up and got greeted with a giggling mother. "What was that for?!" I yelled at her.

"You, young lady, should know that you need to change into your pj's before going to bed. And that today is Friday."

"What's up with Friday? Leave. I wanna sleep." I'm pretty sure my voice was muffled as I spoke into my pillow that was dragged down with me.

"Na-a-ah! It's movie night, remember? Come on, we used to do this every Friday!" she snatched the pillow from my grasp. Sometimes, I wonder if I'm the only child in the house.

"Not until what happened to Dad." I immediately regretted when the words slipped out my mouth. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean it! It's just-"

"It's okay." mum replied with sorrow in her eyes. "I know it's been hard but I'm trying my best. I really am trying to get our famliy back in shape, eventhough there's only two of us." she forced out a smile and brushed my hair within her fingers.

It's been a while since we talked about what happened to dad. Looks like the little talk with Adrian refreshed my memory.

"So," I sat up and put on a huge grin. "What movie are we watching?"

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Hello my lovelies!

Okay, so I'm really excited for some reason about writing so I decided to update early. I actually finished this the night I updated Chapter 8. It's a short chapter but I might make the next chapter longer and put more Adrian+Grace moments. The pic on the side is Victoria Justice, playing as Drelyn. Sorry for the strectched pic. Couldn't find the right one.

Anyways, I would like to thank all of you that have voted and read my story. Thank you so much! *mwa mwa*

Love you,

Risyia ♥