Smile Like You Mean It (One)

Chapter Eleven

A couple of months had passed since that day, the constant smile on Sal's face never seeming to fade as each day came and went. He was happy, he was in love, and he didn't want anything to change. Sal and Bryony grew ever closer, wanting to spend every second that they could together. Every day after school they would be round one of their houses; gaming, listening to music, and everything in-between.

One Saturday afternoon, Sal and Bryony were laying on his bed, as he let his new Wu-Tang Clan album blast through his speakers. His arm rested around her shoulders, as they both stared up to the ceiling, letting the music seep its way into their ears. As the song C.R.E.A.M came to an end, Sal paused the disc, turning to face Bryony.

"What do you think then?" He asked her, as she smiled up at him.

"I like it," She answered truthfully. "It's a good album."

Sal leant down, pressing his lips to hers, as he coiled his arms tighter around her waist. He kissed her, before slowly pulling away, letting his forehead rest against hers. Their eyes locked onto one another's, as a slight chuckle passed his lips.

"What's so funny?" Bryony queried, causing Sal to shake his head, a smile playing on his lips.

"It still amuses me how much alike we are...I never thought I'd find someone like you." He gushed, placing multiple kisses to her cheeks, as he laid back down beside her, pulling Bryony into his chest.

There was a sudden knock at his door, pulling the two teenagers apart, as Sal cleared his throat and ran a hand through his hair. He could tell by the rhythmic knock that it was Jenna stood outside of his room.

"What do you want, Squirt?" Sal called out.

"Ma wanted me to tell you that you need to keep your door open at all times." Jenna answered, as Sal sighed to himself. He had forgotten that rule.

He clambered from his bed, and shuffled his way over to his bedroom door, pulling it open to be met by Jenna staring up at him. Sal folded his arms, as he leant against the doorframe. His sister remained stood there, as Sal stared down at her.

"The door is open, you can clear off now." He muttered, as Jenna shook her head.

"I'm bored," She whined, causing Sal to roll his eyes, letting his arms drop to his sides. "Can we play video games together?"

Sal glanced back to gage Bryony's reaction, as she simply shrugged her shoulders in response.

"I don't mind." Bryony stated, as Sal turned back to witness his sister celebrate small. He sighed to himself, the guilt in him building.

"Fine, you can play," He commented, as Jenna smiled. "On one condition, Squirt."

"Which is?"

"We play what Bryony wants to play, you leave when we say, and you don't make a fuss if you lose. Got it?" Sal asked, his eyebrows arched, as he pointed at the girl.

"Deal!" Jenna called out, as she barged passed him, running into his room. She climbed up onto his bed, as Sal walked over to his stereo, turning the device off, before setting up his SNES console. He took a seat on his bed, with Jenna between himself and Bryony, handing each of them a controller.

"Sal, you can play first if you want..." Bryony offered, as Sal shook his head.

"Absolutely not, you're the guest, and I know for a fact this one will moan if she doesn't have a go first." He chuckled, as Super Mario Kart loaded up on the screen.

Sal took hold of Jenna's controller, as he set up a race for them both, much to her dismay. She whined out, as Sal peered down at the girl. "Jen, stop. I'm just setting it up for you then it's your turn to play."