5SOS - BABYSAT BY IDIOTS

Chapter 21

I couldn't believe what she was wearing. And what she wasn't! I also can't believe how long I stood there without saying anything. "Hello? Earth to child! Are you gonna let me in or what?" She said quite rudely. I was really offended but I had to be nice. For Luke. I let her in and she went straight for the couch. She found the remote and turned the TV on. She didn't even take her shoes off. But she did put them on top of the table. I had to do something about it. "Um, excuse me? You didn't take your shoes off, Brittany," I said scared.

Brittany: I don't have to.

Nicole: Um, yes, you do.

Brittany: Um, no, I don't. Back off, kid.

Nicole: Uh, please don't call me kid.

Brittany: Oh, I'm sorry. Shall I call you Luke's little girl? No, because that's me.

Nicole: What are you talking about?

Brittany: You need to back off Luke, kid. I will always be Luke's little girl and there is nothing you can do about it.

Nicole: Listen, I don't want to start anything here but --

Brittany: Of course you wouldn't. You don't know how.

Nicole: Wait, what's that supposed to mean?

Brittany: Umm, you're like, 8. Luke even said that I'm his favourite girl.

Nicole: ... Look, you need to get out now!

Brittany: Excuse me?

Nicole: You heard me. GET. OUT.

Brittany: Hey, shut your mouth. Luke wouldn't want to listen to a brat like you!!

Nicole: Shut up.

Brittany: Oh, what? Are you going to cry??

Nicole: Jeez, you just won't stop, will you?

Brittany: You know, Nicole, I've been wondering why Luke would care about you so much when you're not even pretty. Like, seriously, how did you slip into something so ugly?

Calum: Well I think you'd slip into something more nicely. Like a coma.

I turned around and saw Calum standing in the doorway angrily. I was relieved.

Brittany: Oh, I see you have one of your "babysitters" to save you. With your amount of immaturity, you'd need one. Hey, pretty boy! Whatever think you're using to keep this girl sane, it's not working.

Calum: You, need to get your ugly ass out right now, before I call the cops.

Brittany: (gasps)

Calum: Did you hear me??

Brittany: UGH! Fine! I'm leaving! (leaves house)

When Brittany left, I was so happy, I couldn't help but run over to Calum and hug him. "Thank you, Calum!" I said to him. He hugged back and said, "Anything for you, Nicole." Then Calum kneeled down on one knee and held both my shoulders. "Listen to me, Nicole. Whatever Brittany said to you, it's all wrong. Don't let anything she said get inside your head. You are a wonderful, beautiful girl and don't let anybody let you down." I smiled and said, "I won't. Thanks." He started talking again and said, "Now are you okay with telling Luke about all this?" Calum was still face to face with me and was still on one knee. His hands on my arms just below my shoulders. When Calum said Luke's name, my smile faded away.

Nicole: What? No! I can't tell Luke about this!

Calum: I'm sorry, Nicole, but you have to.

Nicole: No, Calum. It's just gonna break his heart.

Calum: Well this has to be done fast before she breaks his heart.

Nicole: Calum, can't we just keep this to ourselves for now?

Calum: I'm so sorry, munchkin. We can't.

Nicole: What if he doesn't believe me?

Calum: Well I'm a witness of the situation so I'll back you up.

Nicole: What if Luke gets mad at me?

Calum: Trust me. He won't. He has absolutely no reason to.

Nicole: But what if --

Calum: Nicole, you need to chill. It's gonna be alright?

Nicole: (sighs) When's Luke coming home?

Calum: In an hour or so.

Nicole: Great. Just enough time to pack my bags and leave.

Calum: Nicole...

Nicole: Ugh, fine.

Calum: You're gonna thank me for this.

Nicole: Doubt it.

Calum: It's okay, Nicole. (kisses forehead) I love you.

Nicole: I love you too.

Calum: What do you say we go watch some TV to get our minds off this?

Nicole: Okay.

Then Calum stood up and we both walked to the living room. I hope this whole thins with Luke goes well. But even if it doesn't, I'll always have Calum to back me up. I love him.