Our 3rd World

Chapter 8: Back Home

Chapter 8: (Cassie's POV)

I wake up about 10 minutes before the plane lands. I notice Ricky is still asleep and so are the other boys. Man... no one to talk to. The low murmur of others near by keeps me interested for a little bit, but not for long. No one is talking about anything fun or exciting it's all "I'm here for a business trip." Why so many business trips? It's summer! I decide to block out all noises but the music that plays in my headphones. The song I'm listening to is "Thank You" by MKTO. I hum along quietly and peer out the window. I push aside the plastic cover that doesn't allow light in and look at the clouds. It's feels as if I'm in a whole new world up here. As I stare out the window Ricky stirs behind me. His eyes peel open and he looks at me. "How much longer?" he asks. "About 10 more minutes" I whisper back. The blue sky and white fluffy clouds mesmerize me. I can't seem to look away. It's just so pretty.. Time flys by quickly and now we are landed. "Woah.. that was quick" I say to Ricky. "Yes it was" he smiles back. We wake up the other boys and head off the plane. This time it's my turn to lead them around the airport. I lead them to security then to the bag return. We all grab our bags and head or to the parking lot. Thankfully the girls drove my car up here for me. After a short search through the parking lot we find my car. "How are we going to fit?" Trevor asks. "2 of you will sit on the ground and hopefully I won't get arrested" I tell him. They all look at me oddly as if I'm speaking another language. "It's a 15 minute drive I think you'll manage to do it" I say rolling my eyes. I take their bags and throw them into the truck and explain to the boys how to get in correctly so everyone will fit. Ricky and Trevor sit up front with me, JC, Kian, and Tyler sit on the back seat, and Connor and Sam sit on the floor. They all follow my directions perfectly and we're able to leave after 5 minutes of getting situated.

As we drive the boys all look out the windows. Well... it's more like the places where the windows should be. I have an open jeep, so no top and it has fairly small doors. "What's that smell?" Tyler asks scrunching up his nose. "It's the marsh" I smile. I love the smell of the marsh. After a couple more minutes of driving we arrive at the house. "Ok guys we are here. Just be quiet the girls might be making a video" I tell them. We all hop out of the car and get our stuff. I lead all 7 boys up the steps and I unlock the door. "Shh.... be quiet ok?" I say hushing them. "Ok!" They all repeat. Ugh.. Idiots they aren't supposed to answer. I roll my eyes and step into the cold house. "I'm Home!!!!!" I yell. "I thought we were supposed to be quiet" Connor says. "Yea, you guys not me" I point out. Ashton and Liz race down stairs and tackle me in a big hug. "Your back!!!!!!" They scream together. All of us laugh loudly and the boys stare at us oddly. "Oh, why is the house so freaking cold!!!! I thought I told you NOT to turn on the air conditioner!" I snap. "Heh.. heh.. heh... that was me..." Liz nervously giggles. I sigh, but then laugh. "What am I going to do with you 2?" I ask. "I don't know? What are we gonna do with you?" Ashton giggles. "Um.. hi" Sam says. That's when the girls noticed the boys are here. Ashton squeals with excitement and Liz stands there frozen in shock.

"Boys these are Liz and Ashton" I smile. "Hi!!!" Connor waves. "Sup" JC says. "H-hey" Liz stutters. I roll my eyes and say "Want some lunch?" "Yes!!!! Food!!!" Connor cheers. I head into the kitchen and throw my bags down by the table. "Wow.. y'all cleaned up nicely" I tell the girls. "Thanks!! I did it all" Ashton smiles. "Liar!! I did it all!" Liz shouts. "Why don't you take the boys around the house while I make lunch" I suggest. The girls agree with the idea and drag the boys upstairs. I laugh as Ricky gives me a nervous glance and follows the others upstairs. There was only a minute of quiet before the yelling started. Oh lord. I quickly finish making lunch then calm everyone down stairs. "Lunch is ready!!" I yell up the stairs. All 9 of them race down the steps and find their spots at the dining room table. As we all begin eating Ashton says "So Cassie who are you going to the Summer Ball with?" "I don't have a date yet. I don't really need one though" I tell her. Liz chokes on her water and spits out "What!? You have to have a date!! It's like mandatory!!" "No it's not, your over reacting" I scoff. "Yes it is!!" Ashton joins in. "I will find a date later, 1st we need to teach our guests some manners. They literally have none" I say putting my priorities first. The boys all sigh and Connor says "Do we have to learn manners?" "Yes" Liz, Ashton, and I say in unison.

We tell them the basics and surprisingly they get all of it. After our lesson on manners I ask Ashton if she has a date. "No, but I will have one" She sighs. "I'll be your date!" Connor chimes in. "Oh my gosh!! Really?!?" Ashton squeals. "Of course! I'd love to be your date" Connor smiles. "See told you I'd get a date" Ashton smirks. "Can we go to the beach!!?!" Liz asks excitedly, changing the subject. "Uh.. sure?" I say questioningly. Don't get me wrong I love the beach, but Liz likes the pool more. She never really wants to go. "Yea!! I want to see the water here!" Trevor adds in. "It's a murky green" I tell him. "I still want to go! Can we please!?" Trevor pleads. "Well do all of y'all want to go?" I ask. Everyone nods their heads. "Well ok. Let's get ready!" I exclaim. The boys race upstairs and get ready while the girls and I clean up. "Oh my gosh, Cas!!! Your welcome for changing the subject. But anyway!! Did you see the way he looked at you?!" Liz asks oddly cheery. "Um... who?" I ask. "Ricky duh! Even I saw it!" Ashton blurts out. "No I didn't why?" I ask. What's up with them? "He looks at you the way our older brothers look at each other!" Liz points out. Oh by the way our older brothers are gay and they are dating. They are both fabulous and no one can judge them because they love each other. "Really? He looks at me like how Preston (my brother) looks at Rob (Liz's brother)?" I ask with a hint of sarcasm. "Yes! He's totally falling for you!" Ashton almost yells. "Shh... they'll hear you" I hush her. Ashton rolls her eyes and screams "HE'S FALLING FOR YOU!!!" "Ashton!!!" Liz and I snap. She giggles and the boys all come downstairs. They were all in their bathing suits and had their towels with them. "Ready?" Sam asks. "Nope, give us 2 minutes. We'll be right back down!" Ashton smirks grabbing my arm and Liz's arm. She drags us upstairs and into her room. She runs off to our rooms then comes back in with a bucket full of our bathing suits and another bucket full of our tank tops. "Here pick from these" She demands. This is going to be interesting...