Remember

Chapter 20: Family Dinner

We both make it to Lisa's house before dinner. As we walk inside, I see Lisa and Drew running around the kitchen preparing something. The smell of a home cooked meal surrounds the house and it just makes me so hungry.

"Hey, you made it." Lisa turns around to me with a smile. She eyes Parker and her smile falls slightly. Parker leaves my side to introduce himself to Lisa.

"Hey, I know we've met. I never really properly introduced myself." He shakes Lisa's hand and she curtly smiles. She clearly looks like she wasn't expecting Parker to be here. I told Drew he was coming, guess she didn't get the memo.

"Hey, how are you guys? Glad you could make it." Drew wipes his wet hands on a small towel and embraces me in a hug. I smile, thankful that he's being warm to the guest I told him was coming. Parker and Drew greet each other, but I still feel tension in the air.

"What are you guys making? Need any help?" I walk to the kitchen and scope out what's cooking.

"We just got done preparing, all we have to do is wait. We made homemade pizza and potato soup." Lisa claps when she closes the oven. It sounds tasty and I can't wait to try it.

"Thank you for letting me borrow your clothes." I whisper to Lisa when the guys are out talking about who knows what in the living room.

"Ah, it's no problem. But when you said a date with a cute guy, I didn't think you meant Parker. Why him?" She whispers and gives me a questioning look. Does everyone dislike Parker? He's so sweet and caring.

"Sorry? He just asked and I happily said yes. Didn't think it would be a problem for anyone." I honestly tell her. She just stares at me and smiles.

"Guess it's your taste, not mine." She softly laughs. I know she means it in a nice way, I think, but it still makes me think about my choices. Do they see something I don't? Drew doesn't seem to have a problem.

"Ok guys I'm going to set up the table, just grab a seat. Dinner should be ready in five." Lisa gives us the heads up. We all grab a seat, Lisa's table is a decent size that fits about seven. Drew and Lisa sit across from Parker and I. We all stay quiet not knowing what to talk about. We silently serve ourselves and I quietly enjoy my food, which is delicious. I feel like I ate all day long.

"The weather is bloody awful. Sorry I'm late." I'm mid bite and my eyes widen when I hear a voice from behind me. No, I just got rid of him.

"Sawyer? Didn't know you'd be coming." Drew looks surprised. Drew turns to look at me and I shrug, I have nothing to do with this.

"I invited him over." Lisa confesses from the kitchen. Sawyer walks to the kitchen and gives Lisa a warm hug. He looks around the room and when his eyes land on me he gives me a baleful smile. All our heads turn when we hear a knock at the door. I see Bethany walking in, she's on the phone and hangs up when she sees everyone staring at her. Sawyer takes the open seat next to me and Bethany takes the open one next to Parker. This dinner was awkward enough, but now I feel the tension growing.

"Didn't see you there Porker." Sawyer rudely greets.

"Funny." Parker sarcastically says.

"It's Parker, and you know it." I whisper harshly in Sawyers ear.

"Yea whatever, same thing. Who cares." He mutters and turns to Drew. I elbow him in the gut. I stare at my food, trying to figure out a way to get out of this. When I look up, everyone's eyes are on me and I just slowly pick up my food and start eating.