Piece Me Back Together

Chapter 6

A/N

I'd really love to get feedback on this story! This will most likely be the last chapter I post before deciding if I should continue. The next ones are already written, I just need to know that there are people actually reading it. It'd be much appreciated.

-Nayeli

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To say Anabelle was excited about seeing Daniel again was an understatement. She was looking forward to it more than I was! That's all she would talk about once she woke up, asking when he was picking us up, if he had made the call and if we were getting those milkshakes again.

"Daniel, huh?" Noah smirked as he walked into the living room, where Anabelle and I were comfortably sitting.

I blushed. "He's just a guy we met at the mall, he bought us a milkshake and asked to see us again."

"Us?"

"Anabelle and I. I know, surprising. But he took a liking to Anabelle and so did she. He's nice."

"More like he took a liking to you," he snickered.

"Oh, hush Noah!"

"Can I talk to you really quick?" he hesitated.

There it is. I expected it to come earlier.

I stood up and adjusted Annabelle on the sofa, giving her a signal to stay. As we walked into the kitchen, Noah's back was tense and he avoided eye contact. "Listen, I know you're old and whatnot but be careful with this guy. You don't know this guy, we don't know him... just be careful, alright? I'm more worried about him breaking Bell's heart. She seems taken to him."

"Trust me, I know. You should have seen her yesterday, it was as if he's been around forever. She was so comfortable with him."

"That's exactly why you need to be careful." His face lit up as if he just thought of a brilliant idea, "I'm gonna meet him. Dad, Ben and I. You can't leave if we don't," he smiled triumphantly.

"Noooaahh, noooooo!"  I dragged out.

"What are you so scared of? Don't be a pussy."

I blushed, "I'm not a pussy!"

"Well you're having pussy-ish attitude!"

My face is red as a tomato by now, "Stop it. I am not and keep your damn voice down!"

All I got in return was snickers. "Calm down, Linda. We won't embarrass you, I promise."

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It's now 9:30 am and Daniel called at 9.

My phone had rang a while after the talk with Noah and I raced to find it, following the chiming. It led me upstairs to my room.

I tried to hide my breathless tone, "Hello?"

"Hello, good morning Belinda," I could almost feel his smile.

"Oh, Daniel! Hello, good morning to you as well."

His deep chuckles are so sexy. "You didn't forget about taking you and Anabelle out today, did you?"

"She wouldn't let me forget," I laughed.

He laughed too. "Great. I'll be by around 9:45 to pick you up. Text me your address." He hung up. What's with people hanging up on me without so much as a goodbye?

Anabelle was ready but I was still contemplating what state of dress would be appropriate.

I ended up deciding to wear leggings with a pair of strapped sandals and a simple hand woven sweater. I felt pretty confident, looking at my reflection in the mirror. No makeup adorned my face as I made my way down the stairs, loose curls bouncing around with every step I took.