Drew's Sister

She Has A Right

ARIELLES POV

We pulled into the driveway and I tensed up. The whole ride Drew kept telling me I would be okay and they would all love me. He explained that they were staying in Huntington for a few weeks and that there was an extra room both places for me to have. That made me feel better knowing I would have a place to go if I needed. On the way I got an email from the school stating that they heard and that I have officially graduated because I had my credits and I opted out of walking. So I was done.

Drew got out and grabbed my bag. I followed him to the door and when he opened it the boys were on the couch. They stood up and walked over. They seemed nice but here come the anxiety. I put my arms behind my back and played with my fingers.

"Hi I'm Keaton" He smiled. I returned it with a small grin and the other one waved

"Hey I'm Wesley but you can call me Wes"

"Hi" I whispered with a small wave.

Drew put his hand on my back. "Let's go find your room" He started down the hall. He stopped at a door. "That wasn't so bad was it?" He asked walking in and setting the bag down.

I just shrugged.

"Thank you...for trying" He said. He knew how hard this was for me.

"Thank you for letting me stay with you"

"Of course" He kissed my forehead leaving.

I closed the door and sat on the already made bed. I was lying on the bed thinking when I saw a note.

'Arielle,
Welcome to the family! I know from what Drew has said that your a little shy. I just wanted you to know that I understand what it's like to be the shy and under-spoken one. I'm always here if you wanna talk
--Keaton'

That was really sweet of him. I really do want to be able to do this. But I have to start slow and they have to understand that. They seem nice, but I don't know them yet and I have learned better than to get to close to fast.

I was just looking at the celling thinking when there was a knock. I sat up really nervous of the interaction about to happen. I saw a head peek in and I just smiled, unable to use any words out of fear that I will embarrass myself.

"Hey so ummm Drew wanted me to ask if you wanted to come to the beach with us?" He scratched his head.

Still unable to speak I shook my head and gave a small, forced smile. I wanted to thank him for the note. I really wanted to but I couldn't find the words to tell him. He walked out and closed the door. I started to unpack my things to distract me. Drew texted and said they were leaving. I heard the door close and I decided to lay down and read.

I was reading 'The Lucky One' by Nicholas Sparks. I loved this book. I guess while I was tired because as I started to read my eyes slowly closed.

DREWS POV

I really wanted Ari to come to the beach but I knew it probably wouldn't happen. On the way back we decided to get food. I texted Ar to see if she wanted anything.

No answer.

When we walked in I went straight to her room to check on her. I walked in without knocking to find her asleep with a book in her hands. Classic Arie. I put her book mark in and pulled her covers up. Before I left I kissed her forehead. I wanted her to feel comfortable here with us. I know she would never go for the 'party's' but that's okay. We didn't do it often enough for it to be a problem. We just did it when we needed to clear our minds. I really need to tell her this though, she has a right to know.