Amyplier

Chapter Thirty Seven.

Amy's Point of View:

     This morning was certainly not like the rest. I woke up to multiple texts and phone calls saying that my mom is going to come visit and as I continued to read the messages, Found that she would arrive probably by breakfast time. After receiving that surprise first thing, I have made everyone in the house wake up and get all the way ready and downstairs cooking breakfast. "Ethan, Please don't screw up" I look up to him in the kitchen as I wipe down the table and chairs. "You really think I could mess up this breakfast" He turns around to look at me "Only you could mess up this breakfast" He stifles a laugh before going back to cooking. "I could not" I walk over to hit his shoulder before throwing the dirty paper towel in the trash. "Amy, Don't argue" Kathryn says walking into the kitchen "You have and you probably will again" She walks to the dishwasher and begins to unload. "Anyway, Thank you guys for helping me get all of this done on such short notice" I say walking to the table and setting napkins down "And being completely ready by 7:30" I laugh and so do they. "We have parents too. We get it" Kathryn smiles at me closing the dishwasher back "Where's Mark? Isn't he supposed to be up and ready too?" Kathryn raises an eyebrow looking towards me before moving to her next task. "He should be down in a second. Not sure whats taking so long" I lean my body to look down the hallway hoping to see Mark appear "Any second" I raise both eyebrows before going back to my tasks, hoping to make the house mom ready in time.

     "So mom" I walk to my chair after pouring my coffee "What caused you to want to stop by?" I smile at her as everyone around quietly eats their breakfast. "I just wanted to stop by and see you and how you're doing" She smiles at me right as I stick a forkful of eggs in my mouth "I must say, I'm very impressed with these friends you've made" I smile back before replying a quick thank you, Avoiding Marks eyes. I completely forgot to tell my mom about Mark but I must say I'm shocked she hasn't put two and two together from my social medias. I sit quietly and continue to eat my breakfast "So how long are you staying?" I try to keep a smile on my face and still avoid Marks eyes. "Just a few days" She shrugs her shoulders "My house is being renovated so I figured I would come down and visit my girl" She puts a hand on my shoulder and squeezes gently. "Well" I shift in my chair "We're all happy to have you here" A shy smile spreads across my face and I look beside me to Mark, Shifting his eyes to his plate. 

     After breakfast ended we all cleaned the kitchen, I had to make my mom go sit after refusing to let her help. "That seemed to be a hit" I breath and stack plates. "I hope your mom liked my cooking" Ethan starts to wash off plates and load them into the dishwasher. 'To be fair its not hard to screw up eggs and toast" Kathryn sets all the glasses beside the sink and soaks a paper towel "But you did good" I smile lightly as she passes me. "Food is the easiest way to get a person to like you" Ethan says in a duh tone "You're one of my best friends, I would like your mom to like me" He looks at me as I lean on the counter, I give a quick smile back. We continue to clean up the breakfast mess, Trying to be quiet after getting a shush from my mom who's watching fox news on the TV in the living room. "Mark, Why are you being quiet?" Ethan asks as he loads the last dish in the dishwasher. "I'm not" He shrugs his shoulders and looks to the ground "I'm helping" He fake smiles and throws the dirty paper towel in the garbage bin. I give a shy smile as he passes me, Hoping I didn't cause his bad mood but after he looks at me with no emotion, I know I'm the main contender.

     As I lead my mom up the stairs to my room, She touches the wall and the pictures hanging in the short hallway all the way down to my room. Something she's done since I was little, Having to touch every object that passed her. This little trait of hers also caused my brother and I to have the main chore of cleaning finger prints. "This is my room" I walk in front of her and open the door "I tried to clean it up as much as possible" She walks through and looks around, Tracing her finger across my dresser. She continues walking around my room and I stand at the door watching "It's nice" She plops on the edge of my bed "I like how you've set it up" She gives me a nod making me smile. "I'm happy you like it" I walk into my room further "The bathroom is right outside to the left" I point to the door "We all share it so I always make sure to lock the door after me" She smiles and stands walking over to me. "Sweets, I've lived with a houseful of others before too" She tilts her head and smiles at me "I know how to handle things" She gives me a sweet smile and I give a nod. "I'm going to set my things up in the other room" I walk to my closet and grab a bag, stuffing it with clothes "Let me know when you're settled" I give her a hug before going to the door "I'm happy you're here, mom" I separate and go to my door, Closing it behind me.

     The walk to Marks room is just a few feet down the hall but I seemed to have made that short walk last longer than I could have imagined. As I twist the cold door nob and step into his room, I don't see him at first but as I step closer and make my way all the way in his room I see he's laying on his back on his bed. "Mark?" I say quietly, He sits up and looks to me "I'm sorry" I drop my bag by his door and close the door behind me. "Why didn't you tell her?" He looks at me with still no emotion "We've been dating for ten months now" I can hear his voice fall at the end. "I don't know why" I cautiously make my way and sit on his bed, Keeping my distance "I would have thought she would have figured it out by social media" I look to him and he looks to the floor. "Amy" He breaths out "Your mom shouldn't have to find out about us by social media" He looks to me and his lips separate "I have told my mom, my step mom, and my brother about us" I can hear how hurt he is. I know I'm in the wrong and I should have thought to tell my family but I guess I got caught up in everything. "I know I should have told her" I turn and set my leg sideways on his bed to face him better "She's here now though and what better time to tell her than in person" I try to be calm and keep my voice low, Knowing she's right down the hall. "You haven't told anyone about us?" He looks so hurt. I look to the ground and shake my head no. I hear him take a deep breath than see a shadow cross in front of me. I look to him when I hear the door open and watch as he walks out. 

     "Ethan?" I knock on his door and try to keep my voice quiet "Can I please come in?" I say and look to the ground, Waiting for a response. It's been a few hours since Mark and I had an argument and I hadn't realized how much of the day had past. I went into my room where my mom is staying to see if she was doing ok but she was fast asleep. I hear the door click and look up to Ethan. "What's wrong?" He opens the door wider and lets me in. "I gave my room to my mom and Marks pissed at me and I don't have anywhere to sleep" I make my way to his bed and set down carefully, Trying not to mess it up because I know he worked hard to make it clean. "You don't even have to ask" He stands from his office chair and walks a short ways to his closet, Getting a pair of pajamas out "Make yourself at home in here. I'm sorry to hear about you and Mark" He stands by his door about to walk out. I hop off the bed and make my way to where he's standing, Raising on my tippy toes and wrapping my arms around him "Thank you Ethan" I try to stay quiet and keep my voice strong as I separate after a few seconds. "Don't mention it" He gives me a promising smile as he opens the door and starts to walk out "Sleep well, Amy" He closes the door behind him, Leaving me all alone with my thoughts.

Yay I updated early and actually didn't have to rush and upload. I apologize again for the sucky chapter I posted yesterday, I had uploaded earlier that day but had written the chapter half asleep and didn't read it until later that night. I hope you liked this one better because I do. I hope you enjoyed this read.                                                                                                                             xxParks