before yesterday

chapter 6

[vote or timothée will end up with Kennedy's MOM]
Kennedy
I woke up in Xander's bed, Xander was awake. He was lying on his side facing me. Was he watching me sleep?

"Good morning, sunshine," Xander says softly. "Hey," I rub my eyes. "Oh no, my parents don't know where I am!" I exclaim. "Don't worry, your dad texted to ask where you are and I told him I would bring you back in the morning because you were sleeping."

"Thanks Xander," I sigh in relief and dramatically plop down into my previous position. "No problem baby," he winks. I roll my eyes playfully and drag my hand through his hair.

"Xander are we dating now?" I ask. "I think we are Kenny." he replies with a warm smile. I smile back and think about how I will tell my parents and his. I probably won't be able to have him in my room alone anymore. We will constantly be bombarded by my parents and friends. Especially Claudia, she always had a little crush on Xander even though she told me we would end up together.

"Xander, maybe we shouldn't tell people," I conclude. "Why not Kennedy?" he asks clearly confused. "I don't know, it would be less complicated. And my parents will be less strict and stuff." I keep playing with his hair.

He reaches his hand up to grab mine and he kisses the back of it. "I hope you're not embarrassed of me Kenny Poo." he kisses my forehead and then my cheek. "Pfft, never Xan Xan," I reply hoping he won't stop.

Someone knocks on the door again. "Go away." Xander yells. "Who is it?" I say. "It's Atticus, I was gonna ask if you wanted pancakes Xander. And you too Kennedy Claire." he adds sweetly. Xander looks at me for an answer and I nod. "Sure, we'll be down in five minutes." Xander yells to his brother through the door. I hear him walking away and he makes a sound signifying that he is satisfied with our reply.

I get up from the bed and remember I am wearing only Xander's shirt because I was uncomfortable sleeping in my clothes. "Can I wear this downstairs?" I ask Xander. "I wish. But my brother won't be able to stop himself. Neither will I." He replies with a smirk that makes my heart beat quicken.

"Too bad," I say to make him mad as I run out the door closing it behind me. "HEY I'M COMING TO GET YOU," he yells at me as I run down the staircase. Immediately I see Atticus at the island where they eat breakfast. "Good morning Atticus," I say with my most neutral tone. "Good afternoon you mean, Kennedy Claire," he says with a low laugh. Wait what it's afternoon already?? I look at the clock and it says 9:30 am and roll my eyes. "Afternoon for you maybe, it's still morning dummy," I say cooly.
"I know I just wanted to get you mad," he adds.

I roll my eyes again. "Nice shirt by the way sweet cheeks," he says smoothly changing the subject. "It's Xander's, I didn't want to sleep in a dress and tights."

Just then Xander comes down the stairs after what felt like forever. He obviously changed clothes. "Smells good. Hey babes." He says to me. "Hey Xander, I see you changed?" I say with a wink toward Xander. "Ew, i'm gonna lose my appetite guys," Atticus interjects. I giggle and Xander smiles at me.

"Oh I have to check my phone, I hope my parents aren't mad," I say suddenly remembering where I am. Xander hands me my phone and I look to see if I have any texts. I see a notification from my mom, I decide to open that first.

Mom: Kennedy Claire Walsh, I trust Xander will take you home soon.
Me: Yeah, his brother made breakfast so when we're done eating.
Mom: You need to take Timothée on the tour.
Me: oh yeah k
Mom: see you honey!
Wow she ended that on a cheery note. I see a text from an unknown number, I open it with caution.
Unknown: Hey, is this Kennedy Walsh? Your father gave me this number in case I needed it. I'm Timothée, your guest.
Me: Oh hey, this is Kennedy i'll add you to my phone. I'm taking you on a tour later btw.
Timothée: Oh ok, thanks for taking me on a tour I definitely need it. See you.
I look up to see Xander hovering over my shoulder. He's obviously reading my texts so I pull my phone away. "What are you doing?" I ask him. "Nothing, just seeing if you were telling your mom when you were leaving," he replies. "Well don't look at my phone please, you always get in my business," I say with a purposefully annoyed tone.

I don't know how I feel about Xander and my relationship. But i'm worried that our friendship will be ruined if I tell him about my doubts.

Should I tell him?

Then Atticus said something that made me lose my train of thought. "Did you guys have sex? Wouldn't that be like having sex with your brother?" He smirked after making the statement but I was shocked. I made a disgusted face and Xander rolled his eyes. "Atticus, we know you have a thing for Kennedy but please leave us alone," Xander deadpans.

I laughed at that. I knew Atticus liked me, I liked him when we first moved here. He finally noticed me when I started wearing makeup. Boys are so stupid, I quietly giggled to myself and the brothers both looked at me with an identical confused expression. That made me laugh more.

"Well I'm gonna go home, my mother wants me to give our guest a tour," I concluded our conversation gathered my stuff.

I left the boy's house and made my way to the bus.

After reaching my house I realized just how exhausted I was. I made a plan to take a nap later.

There is a knock on my bedroom door. "Kennedy? Your mother told me you are giving Timothée a tour!" My father says excitedly. I open the door and he's standing there in a flowing white button up shirt. Underneath he is bare chested and wearing his swim trunks, once summer starts this is how he always dresses.

"I guess so," I say and roll my eyes.
"Kennedy, it's your job. We don't make you do much around here in the summer, we give you freedom," my dad says somewhat sternly.

"I know dad, I know. I'm just so tired, every guest is the same. I take them on the tour, they ignore me, they ask for a bunch of favors and then leave." I confess.

"Kennedy, I know but it's a chance for you to meet all types of people. Maybe a guest could give you connections so you can pursue a career and opportunities you love...at least give it a chance?" he asks.

"I'll think about it," I say. "Now get dressed and ready to go, your mother dragged Timothée into the living room to watch Fixer Upper," I giggle at the thought and he laughs as well.

I put on my favorite swimsuit, a white one piece with thread over the chest like it was knitted and I pull a yellow sundress over it. After putting on light makeup i'm satisfied and I quickly make my way down the stairs. I hope my mom isn't making Timothée uncomfortable.

When I walk into the living room I see my mom's favorite show playing on the tv. Fixer Upper is a home renovating show, at least she isn't making him watch the Real Housewives.

Timothée turns around and he smiles when he sees me. "Kennedy! can we go on the tour now?" he says pleadingly. He's obviously miserable. I giggle at him and he rolls his eyes.

"You guys head out, I'm going to play tennis with the girls." my mom says finally.

Timothée stands up and I see his pink nike shorts showing off his long pale legs. He really needs sun, he's not going to get that in Minnesota but he can try. He has on a white button up shirt that looks like the one my dad has on. But his is somehow much more flattering to his skinny body.

I notice how different his body is compared to Xander's muscular frame. I look up at his face and he smirks at me. He's so pretty yet hot at the same time.

I shake the the thought from my head and blush. Wow it's usually so difficult to make me blush.

"Um let's go?" I say and I accidentally make it sound like a question.

I cover my face with my hands and he chuckles.

This is going to be a long day.

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