I wasn't tired yet. My mind wouldn't turn off. Ever since we got here everything has been weird. From the moment we stopped at that gas station. Taking out my phone I added Alanna's number to my contacts. Opening up a new message I began to type. coming :)'

'Its Leah, sorry if I came across as a bitch. Didn't mean to be. New town and all that. Thanks for being

After hitting send I didn't wait to long for a reply.

'Just a little bit of a bitch lol I'm joking!! Sorry about my brother. Told you he was a bit of an a*s but he does have a good heart. Anyways do you want to go for coffee tomorrow? my treat' A x'

I didn't know if I should mention what her brother did or just keep it to myself.

'Coffee sounds good :) you can fill me in on what goes on around here and what you do for fun lol'

Okay so I decided to keep it to myself.

'I'll pick you up at 11. Night Leah, Ax'

Switching my phone to silent I closed my eyes hoping I'd drift off to sleep.

..

I was crabbit.

The couch wasn't comfortable at all, my back hurt and I was in need of a hot shower and some strong

"Hot water is good to go". My gran had been up at the crack of dawn trying to get things started on the house. First thing she did was order me a bed. I couldn't sleep on that couch another night. "Coffee is in the pot". "Thanks gran. I'm going out with Alanna at 11 for some coffee. Do you need me to pick you anything up

"I'll be out most of the day anyway honey. I need to get supplies and I'll do a food shop too. You enjoy your day out. How's the hands?".

"A little sore but I'll be fine. I'm going for a shower I'll see you soon".

"I'll leave money of the table. I'll be away before you get out".

I didn't want to leave the shower. The water was roasting and my body was relaxed but if I wanted to b and it would be as good as new.

some jeans, a t-shirt, my boots and

my body I headed to what

scarf. Autumn was ending and winter was coming. I didn't like being cold but

headed down stairs. Remembering my money I slipped it into my back

as she pulled

was only wearing a sweater. "Warm blooded" She winked but turned the heating on for my benefit. "So I was thinking we'll go for some coffee then I'll

"Your gran out?".

house. She just wants everything to be perfect for me, for us". It was the truth. I've never

laughed stopping outside the coffee

my seat belt I got out

watching,

Jake.

was coming in here but

take so I brought everything". Placing the cup in front of me I added

don't mind my friend Lacey is going to join us". Taking off her sweater she sat it on the back of the chair. I

his but this time I looked away straight away. I didn't like that he had a girl sitting on his lap. I had no idea why I didn't like it.

was I feeling

"Just ignore him".

I asked my

he walked in. My brother has

"It's not that it's-..."

"It's going to be a cold winter this year". Taking off her jacket she smiled at

"You too".

Jake" She

I really wanted some sugar. As if she read my mind

all means". Taking her seat both girls stared at me

taste of chocolate hit my tongue. "I'm a sugar junkie I can't help it". Licking my

Lacey winked "Now continue

the bullshit look. "Okay I was but it's like I can't

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