| ATS Chapter 7 |
| I put my eye up to the crach in the door and saw a cradle and a small hand waving around from inside it. I walked into the room and picked up the baby. "You must be Justin's brother Parker. Nice to meet you." I said gently rocking the adorable bundle in my arms. He continued crying loudly, "Guess you're not so happy to meet me." I looked down and smiled into my arms. "Why can't I laugh Why must I cry Every time we say goodbye Why does it rain Here in my heart Every day that we're apart Why can't it be Just you and me What will it take to make you see These are the words To my heartbreak lullaby" I sang quietly. Parker's eyes fluttered and his body relaxed again, "Goodnight Parker." *** *** *** Justin opened the car door for me and walked around to get in the driver's side. "My mom loves you! I can't believe it. That's never happened!" Justin gushed starting the engine and driving away. "What? I hardly said anything." I was so confused. I had no idea why this woman would like me so much. I didn't know but I was glad she did. "I have a little confession. We listened in on you and Parker, on the baby monitor." He said shrugging his shoulders in guilt. The car jolted and we had pulled up in front of my house. "Um...can I?" He asked in a shaky voice. I looked at him in the eyes. Those brilliant blue eyes. "Yes, you can kiss me." ** ** ** I stood in front of the mirror touching up my lipstick. I was getting ready to go out with Justin. It was our third date since our first kiss. I threw my lipstick onto my dresser and pranced down the hall. I looked through Dhani's open door and saw him face down on his bed. His body shook. "Dhani?" I said sitting on the edge of his bed. He sat up and I saw the tear streaming down his flushed face. "My grandpa died." He said falling into my arms. His body trembled uncontrollably as I held him. I knew exactly how he felt, losing my own younger brother, but still was speechless. "When?" I asked rubbing his back gently. "My mom just called me," He sniffled, "Are you going somewhere?" He said pulling at my skirt. I looked at him. He was in so much pain. I wanted to leave him alone. But my vengeance was taken over by something else. "No." I lied, "I'm staying in tonight. Be right back." I got up from his bed and went back into my bedroom. "Justin?" I said into the phone, "I have to cancel for tonight. There's a group problem going on." "Oh ok. We only have a few days left. Can I see you tomorrow?" He asked. He wasd so sincere. I didn't want to lie to him. But I didn't really lie. Dhani was part of the group and he did have a problem. "Yeah, I'll Call you." *** *** *** I went back in Dhani's bedroom and found it empty. I sat against the headboard of his bed. I waited around for almost fifteen minutes and there was still no sign of him. I impatiently walked into Dhani and Amit's bathroom. I found his sitting fully clothed in an empty bathtub. I climbed in and sat across from him. "I just can't believe he's gone." He stated blankly, "Thanks for staying here." He leaned in toward me kissing me softly. I followed his actions. We made out for almost an hour when the light switched on. "Woah...sorry...didn't know...you two...together...woah" Amit stuttered. |