Hard to say NO |✓

10

~Emma~

I wake up with the annoying buzzing sound, like every morning. I stop the alarm clock and go back to bed until it goes off again. Seven thirty A.M and that's when I finally get out of bed. I put my dressing gown on and head downstairs. I see my big brother sat on the sofa and my mum sat at the table with a cup of coffee in her hands. Today is not a regular Monday. My brother is going back to Miami and Hannah's in hospital. And the fact that I have to face whatever Jennifer has planned for me is even worse.

"Good morning darling. How is Hannah?" says my mum standing up from her chair to walk over to the sink. I sigh and explain how she is and what the doctors said. I am still mad at the fact that she told my secret but I have to put that to side right now and help her with her recovery.

Forty-five minutes later Meghan is parked outside my house. I am wearing my favorite black ripped jeans with a white crop top and a jean denim jacket to finish the look. I go into the living room when I hear Meghan buzz the horn again. My brother sees me and stands up and says.

"Be astrong baby girl, I'll see you soon." I laugh and hug him and that's when the door swings open, followed by Meghan's voice.

"Emma, Come on. We're gonna be late." And then she sees us and her facial expressions turns into a tender smile.

"Dan, I never knew you were here." And comes up to him and gives him a hug and a kiss on the check.

"Looking good Meg. It's been nearly two years." He says looking at her from head to toe. She has changed so much these last two years. I'm not surprised my brother is in shock. She is a fully grown woman now. Megan lived her whole life in Virginia and moved here ten months ago, but we know here since we were born. Our parents know each other and when she moved here she entered my school.

"He came on Friday, but I've not really had time to spend with him. He is leaving today." I say looking at the time on the clock on the kitchen's wall. It's 8.23 A.M and lessons start at 8.45 A.M, it takes us 15 minutes to arrive there.

"We have to be going. I'll be waiting for your phone calls." I say giving him another tight hug. He laughs and says.

"Of course. Love you baby girl. Meghan, it was a delightful surprise, take care of my sister." She pulls me away and says.

"Have I ever let you down? Hope to see you this summer and send my love to Ella." He nods and we close the door and get in the car.

"Is it me or is your brother hotter?" She says with a smirk on the face and reverses and starts to drive. I laugh at the fact that she has noticed because I haven't.

"I have no idea" And with that, she turns on the radio. And we start to sing along to the songs just like every other morning.

First class is Maths. I see Dean at the back so I decide to sit next to him.

"What's up baby doll?" I leave my bag on the floor and I'm about to answer him when Mr. Kendrick comes in and starts the lesson. So I just smile and take out my notebook, pen, and textbook. He leans forward and whispers in my ear.

"Wow, you are prepared" and then laughs and Mr. Kendrick says.

"This class is not mandatory, so you may leave the class if you wish." I sigh under my breath and he stands up and takes me by my hand. I let go and grab my things and put them into my bag. I don't know why I accept to leave the class, everybody is looking and gossiping things. But I don't care.

I close the door and yell at him.

"What the hell?" He laughs and says.

"You could have stayed but you decided to come along." I hate it because he has a point so I don't discuss it further. We go into the cafeteria, there's nobody, only the workers. We order a drink and sit down at my usual table, in the corner. We have fifty minutes until the second period starts so we just stay there chatting and I take the opportunity to call Kevin and ask him how's Hannah doing.