Tricks Of The Trade

Chapter 6 - Window conversations

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUUU!!!" We sing together very badly. She sits there, her little cheeks flushed with excitement, she smiles her adorable little smile, showing her dimples and everyone at the table melts a little. "Make a wish princess!" My mom squeals enthusiastically looking proudly at Zoe. She wraps an arm around my dad and snuggles up to his chest. Bleh. Zoe looks at all of us in turn, then blows out all 6 candles, cuddling the teddy bear I got her. She smiles up at me with her little crooked teeth. She'll need to get braces when shes older.

This is Zoe's 6th birthday and almost all the family is present. My mom tried to encourage her to bring friends but as usual, she was reluctant and shook her head silently. Instead we invited my grandma and grandpa.

She hasn't spoken to anyone in ages. No one really knows why... She will speak again, but only when she feels she's ready.

"Zoee!!! Your getting so big! Look at you!!!" My grandma cooes, scooping Zoe up into her arms. Zoe smiles widely and snuggles into grandma.

"Oh by the way, your grandma wants you to take her to the mall tomorrow" My dad tells Finn. Oh God. His face falls.

"Dad no! Please!" He pleads, looking down at my dad. Yes, down because he happens to be 6 foot 4. "Why me?" He catches me smirking. "Why can't Libby do it!?" He whines, pointing to me.

"Because I was forced to pick up Josh on saturday and miss my band practise because you were out with your little girlfriend." I inform him smugly, crossing my arms over my chest. His cheeks flame red at the mention of Sarah. He's such a nerd.

"Libby's right, it's your turn Finnegan." My dad says sternly. Ooh full name. He's serious about this. He sighs loudly, glaring at him.

"Fine but if she decides to flash again it's all on you"

*10 minutes later*

"Libby! Your friends are at the door!"

"Let them in Finn I'm upstairs!"

"You let them in! I'm trying to watch Star Wars!" I groan, rolling off my bed and trudge downstairs towards the front door.

"Hey guys-" Sam sprints straight past me and runs up the stairs.

"Okay then...." I look at David and smile. "Come on in" I invite. We trudge up the stairs together.

"Sam seriously? That is beyond creepy" David complains. "Shhhh!!! I'm trying to hear!" She hisses, pressing her ear to my open bedroom window. There's mumbling coming from Cameron's room. "Sam..." I start. She pokes her head out, watching him. Useless though because as always, his blinds are closed. More mumbling. She grabs my arm and pulls me down beside her. "We can't be seen." She whispers and I giggle. I hear David sigh and flop on my bed. I smile at how ridiculous she's being. "Sam seriously" I start "Why are you so into this guy?! He's obnoxious and conceited and thinks that-"

"HE'S GOT A GIRL IN THERE!" She squeals a little too loud.

"Sam!" I hiss. The talking stops. Shit. I run to my bed and sit beside David. Sam ducks under the window. The blinds are pulled back.

"Hi Lib" Cameron winks at me. Bleh. Beside him stands a beautiful brunette girl. She catches a glimpse of me and glares. I sigh, rolling my eyes. "Hello Flynn" I spit. He smirks, his eyes sweeping over me in my tank top and shorts. He licks his lips and raises his eyebrows cheekily, clearly amused. The brunette notices his staring and glares at him. "Cammy.." She hisses. I scoff. Pfft Cammy...he ignores her and continues to openly check me out. Ew. I hate boys.

"Still on second name basis then?" He bites his lip and winks. It should be illegal for him to do that. Last time I nearly crashed a car...

"Yup" he scans my room and spots David. Something flashes in his green eyes that I don't recognise and his smirk disappears for a split second. But then it returns. He shoots me the classic lopsided smile. "You could do so much better than that" he motions to David.

"Hey!" David cries defensively. I hear Sam giggle silently. But she stays hidden. The brunette swings her arm and hits Cameron on the shoulder, furrowing her perfectly arched eyebrows. I eye her up and down, smiling innocently. "Wish I could say the same for you" I shrug and David chuckles beside me. Her mouth falls open. I walk over to the window. "If you don't mind I have company over" I chirp, closing my blinds. "Later babe" I hear him call. I smile to myself and close my window.

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