You Keep Me Steady (A fK&C Fanfic)

Chapter 8

Tonight is the sleepover. I just have to get through today. I walk downstairs, and see that Moriah made cinnamon rolls. I snag one, make a cup of hot chocolate, and sit down to eat.

"Are you excited to have your friends over?" She asks. "I'm so psyched! I can't wait for you to meet them!" I exclaim. She laughs, "I'll pick you girls up at school, then I'm going to Courtney's for the night. Luke will be over with the boys. My only prayer is that the house is still in one piece when I get back."

"Don't worry, love," Joel says, kissing Moriah's forehead, "I won't attempt to cook anything." I giggle, "How excited are you, Joely-o?" He squints, "Joely-o? Where did that come from?" I tap my head, "It came from my brain."

I finish eating, and getting ready. After telling Moriah good-bye, and grabbing my backpack and lunch, I'm in the car with Joel.

"Have a good day, love," Joel says hugging me. I smile, "I will. See you tonight, dude." He nods, "Be good!" I get out of the car and wave, "I will. Bye Joel, thanks again."

I walk into school, and go to my locker. My three friends are waiting there for me. "We all brought our stuff!" Wren exclaims. "Do you know anything we're gonna do?" Eden asks. I shrug, "Moriah is gonna pick us up, but then she has a girl's night with Courtney. Luke is coming over with the kids. I'm not quite sure, but we'll think of something."

Lucy smiles, "Sounds good." I nod, and grin, "Oh and we'll probably get pizza or takeout or something because Joel promised Moriah he wouldn't use the stove." Wren giggles, "You think he'll keep that promise." I nod, "With Luke there, he wouldn't dare to break it." As the bell rings, we all head off to our first classes of the day.

~*~

We sit down at our usual lunch table, and begin eating. Moriah packed me a chicken salad sandwich, veggie straws, a fiber bar, and a doughnut.

"Wow, you get the best lunches," Lucy mutters, sitting down with her school spaghetti. "Don't worry, tomorrow for lunch we'll have something awesome, I'm sure, since Moriah will be cooking," I assure her.

The four of us just chat, while we eat. "Luke's coming over?" Eden asks. I nod, "Yeah. He's bringing the boys with him." Lucy grins, "We're gonna have so much fun!"

The bell rings, and we go to all our afternoon classes. I lead my friends to Moriah's car. She smiles at me, "Did you have a good day, sweet girl?" I nod, "Yeah." I open the trunk, and help my friends throw their stuff inside. I climb in the front seat, and the three of them squeeze into the back one.

"Moriah, this is Eden, Lucy and Wren. Girls, this is Moriah," I say introducing them. "It's wonderful to meet you girls. I'm so glad you all get to spend some time together this weekend." The ride home is filled with us jamming to Air1.

I help them carry their stuff upstairs to my room. Then I lead them back downstairs to introduce them to Joel. "Joely-o, come meet my friends!" I call out. He pokes his head out of his office, "Young lady, you need a better nickname for me."

I giggle, "Joel, meet my friends Eden, Lucy, and Wren." He smiles, "I've heard a lot about you girls." Then he turns back to me, "How was your day, lovely?" I grin, "It was good."

Moriah comes down the stairs, carrying her overnight bag. Joel, insisting chivalry isn't dead, rushes to help her. She comes over to me, while he takes it to the car. "Keep an eye on him, Andria. Don't let him use the stove." I smile, "No problem. Have fun, Moriah." She hugs me, "You have fun too, girlie. I have my phone. If anything goes wrong, text me." I nod, "Will do. Love you." She blows me a kiss, "Love you too, mija."

Waving goodbye to my friends, she leaves for Courtney's. A few minutes after she leaves, we're watching some Disney Channel. Luke shows up with the kids.