Lost and Found

Chapter 1

Slow down Kitty," I warned the cute nine year old with a cuter name as she chugged down a smoothie. I was not one for choking or-

"Ahh! Brainfreeze!" Kitty clutched her head as an unfortunate familarity (called pain) shot through her head.

Brainfreezes?

Too late now. "And to think I warned you," I playfully admonished and shook my head in mock disappointment.

"You didn't warn her, ya just told her."

Loud heavy footsteps, scuffing along the floor. I picked up his preferred breakfast, "Good morning to you too!" I said cheerfully to the hazel eyed sixteen year old male as I placed his breakfast(eggs and hash browns) before him.

He swept the strands of ash brown hair out of his eyes and gave me a flat look before diverting his attention to his eggs

Good ol' Benjamin.

Except..... The eyebags under his eyes were much darker and deeper than before, and now that I think about it, he looked like shit.

"How late did you stay out till?" I asked knowing the answer and not liking it one bit.

Ben averted his eyes away from my disapproving gaze, "Till four?"

I closed my eyes and pinched the bridge of my nose, while inhaling deeply.

"Ooh," Kitty butted in before I had the chance to scold him. "Mom's gonna be mad!"

Ben's eyes snapped up, his blazing anger almost dared me to tell, "No she's NOT! Because no-one's gonna tell her!..."

There was a moments silence before she spoke up, "You know she's gonna find out... Right?" Kitty said sincerely not wanting her favorite sibling to get into trouble.

"Yes. I know... but-"

"You aren't ready to face her yet. Yeah, I get it." I assured him. And I meant it, I also wasn't ready to face HIM yet.

Ben sighed, "Yeah whatever," he paused about to brush off the topic when loud clicking sound resounded through the kitchen.

We ALL gave each other a knowing look, someone cranky is awake...

"One.... Actually make it two coffees. The usual." An overdressed (technically it was underdressed...) brunette known as Charlotte walked in looking more perky than her standard self. Kitty rolled her eyes and walked out, Ben pursed his lips and bit back a comment.

Typical sibling rivalry.

As I poured the milk I heard absolutely nothing, hair could fall off of someones head, and you would hear it. And that's not even mentioning the tension that was suffocating. I placed the grey mug in front of Char and begun prepping the other one.

"Trent? Really? You could be doing much, MUCH better," Ben said out of nowhere after an intense staring contest with his twin sister.

Her grip on the mug tightened and she forced the cup of scalding liquid to her lips, the pain distracted her from the nasty twiny argument that was about to break out. If it wasn't for pride, or honor, they could've stopped the argument from happening, but hey, can't ask for miracles for someone who doesn't want it.

Ben shook his head and scoffed, an ugly sneer made it's way across his face as he registered that Char would never just listen to his advice. She'd have to have 'Been there. Done that.' for her to grasp it.  "Never took my sister for a slut."

"Slut?" Char's eyes met Ben's, a dormant fury lying beneath, "Me? I'm a.... You call ME that?!" She let out a dry laugh, and shook her head.

"What are you suggesting?" Ben asked rhetorically, his eyes darkening all the while. I knew this was just another argument being brought up, so I backed up to the sink not wanting to be caught in the middle, "I'm just looking out for you! You know how much of a snake Trent-."

Char held up a hand, "I don't wanna hear a word from you." She stood up. "Say hi to Zach for me." She stalked angrily out of the room, and not seconds later the front door slammed loudly. I felt the vibration and sighed, Teenage drama.

Ben ran a hand through his hair and took a deep breath before slamming his hand on the table in anger.

And behold there was only silence, well until Ben broke it.

"Ness?"

"Yeah?" I asked as I shoved the dishes in the dishwasher.

"You busy after school?" Benjamin asked and I turned to face him.

"Maybe..."

"I need your help."

I raised an eyebrow, "But before you tell me, I will not help you in anyway sabotage your sister," I said as I pushed the start button and walked out of the kitchen, Ben at my heels (it was more of sneakers...)

He sighed, "No Ness. I just need you to cover me tonight."

"K fine, but if you get wasted, I'm not being your driver."

"Why not? You usually do it..."

"Sorry Ben," I shrugged my shoulders. "Had plans."

He groaned loudly, "C'mon, Where's our maid when we need her?"

I stopped in my tracks and turned around, "You mean your parents' maid... The only way I'm doing your dirty work is if you pay me the same amount your parents do." I smiled as a look of defeat crossed his face. 

"Fine. You win. But at least tell me if that one hot friend of yours is coming over?"

"Not a chance Benji. But I would suggest watching yourself," I ruffled his head as he swatted my hand away. I walked away smiling.

Not family, but people had a way of warming your heart.

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"Hey Sil!" I said brightly as I opened the door to my apartment.

"Hey R-"

"Shh." I looked behind her and shut the door.

"Sorry Ness."

"It's fine. Did you get it done?"

"Is your dad a dictator?"

We both smiled.

"Fair point. So what'd you do to get here?" 

Silvana shrugged, "Kicked Romes' ass, and then stole Drake's car."

I laughed but disguised it as a sigh, "Sil we talked about this, bringing attention to yourself-"

"Will result in me getting my ass handed to me." She finished my incredibly used lectured. "I know. But I don't get it Rhys, isn't that what we want."

"Exactly. What we want. Not what we need."

"Okay. So what do we need?"

I looked out the window checking one last time for suspicious activity, "To stay alive."

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A/N    Sorry for taking forever to post, just trying to figure out the logistics of the book while being part of the world.

On this note.... Who here has a sibling?

*Raises hand and waves wildly, MEEEEE!!!