Aliens in the Attic

Chapter Three

"Told ya, we are doomed" said Sofia trough gritted teeth to Tom as they made their way towards the table.

Once they where seated, they prepared themselves for the lecture. Mr. P. looked pissed and frustrated "I don't know what you-" he sighed "A paintball gun? Don't you know that's a gateway gun? What's next? BB? Pellet? Stun?, What am i gonna do?" he said running his hand on his head.

"And you young lady, don't think you are not going to be grounded, we are going to talk about it later" said her mom pointing her with a disapproval look. Sofia felt her shrinking on her seat rolling her eyes just a little.

"Can't you keep him in his room the rest of the week?" said a really mad Bethany bursting from the kitchen door. "But it wasn't even me" tried to defend Tom. Mr. P. was done "Look. You guys are lucky Ricky wasn't badly hurt", Ricky came into view saying "It's ok Mr.P. I was once a little kid too" with a understanding smile; Sofia just rolled her eyes at his pathetic face.
Mr.P. looked at Tom "That's nice Ricky, thank you. He's a good guy.He 's a good guy. But i am not ok with this. We are here to fish, not to hunt your sister's boyfriend".

Since the parents had their backs turned to Ricky, they couldn't see he was mocking them. Her mom talked again showing concern about Ricky's well being and said "You could have put his eye out. Would that have been funny?, I don't think so", "Well...", "Shut it, Sofia". Tom and Jake chuckled under their breaths.

Mr. P. looked more calmed now "Let's start over with a clean slate. Tomorrow we fish" Sofia's dad appeared from the hall with a fishing rod and said "Did anybody said fish?" ending the phrase with a smile, Sofia face-palmed at this. Mr. P. slightly chuckled and turned to face him "Yes Georgie, seven a.m. sharp".
Her dad jumped and started to pack his fishing equipment. Her mother abandoned the room and followed her husband with a small laugh.

"Seven? You are kidding" said Tom, "please, tell me you are kidding Uncle Stu" said Sofia practically imploring him, "pass. Nate?" Jake said turning his head to look at his dad.
"Yeah, Stu, don't you think that's a little early? How about this? Ten a.m. on the boat, no questions asked." said Uncle N. "Way to crack the whip Nate, way to crack the whip" said Mr. P. The teenagers seemed relieved knowing that they didn't have to wake up early,"thank God" murmured Sofia and the boys nodded.

Suddenly they heard Nana calling Mr. P. saying that the Tv's gone haywire. He said that it was probably the dish and that after the storm he will climb up and fix it. "Wait a second Mr. P., let me fix the dish" said Ricky walking towards Mr. P. and smacking the back of Tom's head in the process, Sofia wasted no time and put her leg in front of Ricky's foot to make him fall, he tripped but didn't fell and turned to face Sofia who had a innocent look on her face; he ignored that and continued his way, "that's the least I can do for your hospitality." he finished with a smile, "No, Ricky. You're hurt" said Bethany looking concerned about her boyfriend's health, he shrugged and said "no, It was just a graze" then Nana interruped "Oh, no, honey. He's fine,go ahead, Richard;show some hustle" trying to encourage him. "Yes, indeedy" said Richard "but I will be needing a helping hand" he lowered himself to be at Tom's level and said "so what do you say, brother? Give us a chance to bury the old hatchet".

Sofia turned to Jake, a smirk on her lips "oh that's going to be awesome", Jake nodded and they turned around to salute Tom as in wishing him good luck.

Jake and Sofia were seated on Jake's bed playing cards, "Sofia, i must say that i am impressed; you haven't got in any fight with Tom and you seem to like his company" he said wiggling his eyebrows. "I'm just trying to be nice, and it seems that he is trying the same" she said eating a Dorito. "Yeah, just being nice, we'll see at the end of the summer" he whispered so she can't hear him; he sighed "well, i'm bored. Wanna go and bother Tom?" "You already know the answer" she responded winking her eye.