KND series book 3: Family Issues

the rescue

Scott's residence

So far so good, there had been no serious fights as they kept the feuding women in separate rooms.

Keith: I wonder if things will go back to normal after all this clears up.

Jordan: who knows? I hope so though, I plan to tell Nicola's family about us when this ends, if it ends that is.

Keith: bout that, we may have  accidentally spilled to Nicholas already.

Jordan:(pinches the bridge of his nose) why am I not surprised, and of course it happens the day I leave my pistol at home.

Imogen: you're kidding, right?

Jordan:sure, let's go with that.

Imogen:I think you should go check on Nicola, I'll check with the moms and Keith will check on Siobhan. Sound good?

Jordan:(leaves)

Nicola's room

Nicola was lying down on her bed looking dejected.

Jordan:(enters) Nicola, could you stop looking so sad? I hate seeing you like this.

Nicola:well you can thank that Scottish jerk for that. I've never had any other friend before I got here, so I have nothing to do.

Jordan:(lays beside her) is there anything at all I can do to make you feel a bit better?

Nicola: I don't know(turns and snuggle up to him) just stay with me.

Jordan:(kisses her head) of course (lifts her chin) anything for you (kisses her gently)

Nicola:(blushes)

Jordan:(smiles) at least I can still make you blush.

Nicola:(hides her face in his chest) shut up.

Jordan:(chuckles and hugs her)

Siobhan's room

Keith entered to meet Siobhan looking at a photo of her and Nicola.

Keith: you miss her alot, don't you?

Siobhan:(turns) what're you doing here?!(drops the photo)

Keith: checking on you.

Siobhan: I'm fine as you can see.

Keith: but that's the thing, I DON'T see you fine. I see you sad, you want to get back together with your best friend, and I get that. But you don't always have to be tough, it's okay to show your weakness sometimes, you'll feel better.

Siobhan:(hugs him tightly) seems I'm losing my touch. I do miss Nicola, but I don't know if she misses me too. Sure she's a crazy nutjob, but she's still my bestie.

Keith: (rubs her back soothingly) it's okay, I'm here now. You can tell me whatever you want.

Siobhan:(looks up at him)

Keith:{so glad I'm taller than her}

Siobhan:(smiles) thanks (pecks his cheek)

Keith:(kisses her) you missed. (Kisses her again)

Siobhan:you just wanted an excuse to kiss me.

Keith: guilty as charged.

Suddenly they hear a gunshot. Jordan enters their room with everyone else.

Jordan:are you guys alright?

Trevor:(enters with a gun) I called for some help,vbut they might not get here for about two hours, Siobhan can you cover me?