The Breakthrough (HIATUS)

Ch 8

   Back at Ari's place I let everyone know I had leftover lunch from Ashley's. They ate off that while I ate my rice, burbon chicken, and fruit smoothie. We all shared the sushi as an unusual dessert. After we were all done, we sighed contently.

"I could REALLY use some cooking lessons from this woman!" Mrs. O'neal says.

"Yeah, she is pretty badass." Robby chimes in.

"Haha! I LOVE her and her cooking. I think she's secretly trying to kill me!" I say jokingly.

   We all share a laugh and just sort of talk, like a regular family. Then, they bring up my fall out with my parents.

"And Lizzie? Just so you know, you're family. You always were and always will be. Your parents might not know where you are, exactly, but you're secrets safe with us." Mrs. O'neal says, smiling.

"Yup. Scouts honor my dear! You won't have to worry about them as long as your under this roof. I'm sorry for your misfortune." Mr. O'neal says.

"Thank you guys. For everything. It really means a lot." I say, as I get up to give them both hugs.

   After dinner, Robby and I play modern warfare 3 in the family room, while Ari watches us and texts. After about 2 hours of that, Ari and I head to my new room. It was made up like my room back home. It felt so good to be somewhere I was actually wanted, and overloved. I plopped down on my bed and opened my laptop.

"Sooo...What are we gonna do tomorrow, missy?" Ari asks, drumming her hands on the edge of my bed.

"Psh, beats me. Tomorrow is Sunday...we have school the next day after that..." I say, disappointed.

"UGH! Homeco- I mean ANTI homecoming night needs to hurry the hell UP!" Ari groans.

   For the remainder of the night, Ari and I watch movies on sci-fi, while eating popcorn and drinking sprites. Then, a scary part comes on and Ari screams and sprite comes pouring onto my hair.

"REALLY ARI?" I say annoyed.

"DUDE! Did you see that spider that popped out of the closet!? SHIT that bitch was huge!" Ari exclaimed, still shaking.

"Good grief...its a BUG! That wasn't even the scariest part." I say while squeezing the sprite out of my hair.

   Ari just puts her tongue out at me. I decided to head towards me and Ari's bathroom and shower off all this soda. Plus, I haven't showered since this morning anyways. I grab my hello kitty pajama shorts and top, and grab a towel from the hall closet before showering. After all that, I head back towards my room.

"Girl...I wish I looked that good with no makeup on..." Ari sighs.

"Ari, listen to me. You ARE beautiful!" I say putting my hand on her shoulder. She just smiles and hugs me.

   After a few more hours of watching sci-fi movies, it was going on 5am. Ari heads back to her room to sleep, and I do the same in mine. The next day, it was about noon. I hear footsteps and talking down the hall. Then I hear a door close and a car engine roar. I quietly get up and get ready for the day. I throw on my favorite lace victoria's secret bra, a breathe carolina tank top, dark blue skinny jeans, knee high converse, and I rummage through my dresser for my plugs and bracelets. I head to the bathroom to straighten my hair. After, I throw on my black beanie, and head down the hall.

"Look at you, all dressed to impress." Ari says, winking.

"Haha shush. I'm back to my old self."

"Mom and dad went to work! Your breakfast is on the stove!" Robby points out before running out the door.

"Psh, whats the hurry with you?" I ask, heating up my breakfast in the microwave.