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08

"Genna it's time to get up," my mom's voice caused me to jump a bit. I groaned, but sat up right away. I knew if I didn't move I'd fall right back asleep. I was also too excited to go to school, because today was Friday. Today was also the day I hung out with Grayson outside of school.

Speaking of him, I still couldn't believe I had him in my bed last night. I blushed. Probably not the best way to phrase it, but it happened. He actually snuck into my room and lied in my bed. The best part was that my sheets totally smelled like him, and it was my guilty pleasure that I had sniffed them all throughout the night. He smelled really good.

I hopped out of bed and headed downstairs for some breakfast. My feet hit the tiled floor and I turned the corner and I was greeted by silence. I was usually the first one up, so it was nice to have these moments of quiet to myself in the morning.

I grabbed a banana and began to eat that. A few minutes later, my sister shuffled in; brown hair in a frizzy mess. She was short like me, but much more athletic and muscular than I was.

"Morning Grace," I greeted. She threw a glare in my direction, and began to pour a bowl of cereal for herself. She wasn't a morning person at all.

I finished my banana and threw the peel out. I headed upstairs again to the bathroom, and started the shower. Once the water was warm, I stripped off my clothes and hopped in, not taking long at all. I washed my hair, shaved, and washed my body. Once out, I dried off with my fluffy red towel and wrapped myself in my pink bathrobe.

I opened the door, only to move out of the way to make room for a bleary eyed Jonathan. He squinted against the harsh light, but managed to shuffle his way to the toilet. I didn't stay while he did his business, and headed to my room.

I rooted through my drawers, finding a cute pair of pink underwear and a matching bra. Then I grabbed some ripped jeans and a black t-shirt, and my white Converse as well.

After getting dressed, I sat down at my vanity and began to apply my makeup. I was a freak for it, and this took me the longest to do. I didn't do anything dramatic today, so I had more time to work on my hair. That only required scrunching it with gel and drying it, bringing out my natural curls more.

For once, I was done earlier than expected, and sat downstairs on the couch until Caitlyn came to pick me up. Around me, my family began to come to life and get ready for the day. Mom was the first to leave with Jonathan, and then it was Jack. His black hair was neatly gelled into place, and he left without a word said.

Caitlyn would be here soon, so I began to put on my Converse.

A knock sounded at the door. I looked up, confusions drawing my eyebrows together. Caitlyn never came to the door, she always texted me. I checked my phone, wondering if I had missed a text.

No new texts.

Puzzled, I got up and opened the door. What stood before me shocked me more than anything.

"Good morning, little one," Grayson said, smirking.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Taking you to school," he said in a "duh" tone.

"I never asked you to do that."

"I know. Now get in the car," he commanded, motioning to his car waiting in my driveway.

"Genna who's her-" Grace began to ask, but stopped in her tracks when her eyes met Grayson. She was dressed in her usual sweats and baggy shirt, her long hair brushed up into a pony tail. She gaped at our guest, and I heard Grayson chuckle behind me.