Fallin' For You

Chapter 1

"MOOOM! Are the cupcakes ready!?" I ask as I run into the kitchen. 

"Yea! Hurry up! Go get your dad from his office and tell him the cupcakes are done!" she replies back as she takes the cupcakes out of the oven. 

I quickly run up the stairs to my dad's office and slam open the mahogany door. "Daaaad! Mom said the cupcakes are done and to come downstairs." 

"Okay. Tell her to give me a second," he replies as he looks up at me with a tired smile before he continues working. I nod in reply even though he can't see and run back to the kitchen. I can smell the aroma of the vanilla cupcakes as I run into the kitchen. A few minutes after, I see dad walking up to mom and kiss her on the cheeks before giving me a kiss. 

"Mm..This taste delicious honey," he says after taking a bite from the cupcake and kisses her on the cheek. I love the relationship between my parents. They're still madly in love with each other as the day they first met. 

"Young lady! Don't you even think of eating another cupcake! It's 9:30! You have school tomorrow! Go get ready for bed!" Mom scold as I reach for another cupcake. 

"But Mommm! Just one more I promise!" I whine, giving her my best puppy face. 

"No. Go get ready for bed." 

I huff as I slide off the kitchen stool, giving her one last pout before heading back to my room. I frown as I brush my teeth, the taste of mint replacing the sweetness of the vanilla frosting. After changing into my pajamas, I hop onto my bed and slowly drift off to sleep.

Distant yelling rouses me from my sleep and the smell of smoke fills my room. I start to panic as I hear heavy foot steps coming towards my room and my dad yelling my name. 

"Dad? What's going on?!" He ignores my question and scoops me off the bed. He quickly runs downstairs as I try to grasp the situation. My eyes widen as I see thick, dark grey smoke spreading through the living room. I could feel the smoke fill my lungs as Dad runs towards the door. I look around my surroundings to find my mom, but only see dark clouds of smoke and growing flames in the kitchen which is beginning to envelop the living room. Tears fill my eyes once I start to realize what's happening. Dad softly puts me on the grass once we reach outside.

"Where's Mom?!" I cry hoping this is all just a nightmare and that it's going to be over soon. But deep inside, I know this isn't a dream.

"Stay here okay honey? I'll be back with Mom soon. I love you," he tries to calm me down with reassuring words and a sad smile.

"Okay...Please hurry I love you too Daddy." He kisses my forehead before dashing back inside the flaming house. Neighbors start to come out of their houses with fearful expressions. Before I understand what's happening, a deafening explosion throws me back and incessant ringing is in my ears.

"MOM!! DAD!!" I scream as I stand up with trembling legs and make my way towards the house. An arm wraps around my waist and drags me away from the house. I shriek and thrash around in the strong grip, but the person refuses to release me. 

I quickly sit up taking deep, but quick breaths. It was just a dream. 

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A/N: Yay!! Hope you guys enjoyed it! First chapter...first book. It's pretty short..sorry :< Please comment if you see any mistakes~ :D Thanks for helping me Jen! Go check out cuteusagi's story!!