I was almost finished my work for English class and I was pretty proud of what I had wrote so far. I didn't have anything to do after Jake left so I go stuck right in. I hadn't heard from him but I hoped everything was okay. School was almost over so I knew Alanna would be here soon. Saving my work I closed my laptop and got to my feet. Staying home sick from school seemed like a good idea this morning but I was climbing the walls. I was bored.

Boiling the kettle I made myself a coffee. The dark nights were coming in. Some paragraphs are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on .net. Visit .net to read the complete chapters for free. It wasn't even half four and it was already pitch black. I didn't like the cold but I loved winter. I loved the freshness of the air and how it smelled.

Hearing my phone ping I made my way back into the living room. I was hoping it was Alanna telling me she was on her way.

'Sorry honey running later than expected. There's money behind the fridge use it to buy dinner. I hope you're feeling better'

I wanted to know what it was she was getting up to and where she was going. She was never home anymore, I wasn't getting to see her as much as what I used to.

My phone started to ring.

Alanna was calling.

"Hello".

"Hey are you home? I'm just about to pull up".

"Yes I'm home just come in when you get here".

"I'll see you soon".

The tv was on but I wasn't really watching it. It was more just for some background noise. I was scrolling through Facebook when she arrived.

the chocolaty goodness. She had brought me mini cookies and I couldn't wait to eat them all. "A little thank you for making training a little easier this morning". Taking a bite I frowned at her. Why was she thanking me? I didn't do anything.

you said to Jake changed his mood completely.

him to

went on a

your advice about getting to know him". I

"And?".

feel things I've never felt before". I felt a bit embarrassed because I didn't really know him. How can I feel this way about someone I knew nothing about. I couldn't understand exactly what it was that I felt.

my cheeks

"We'll see". I smiled.

my brother". Making a face she went into her bag and pulled out a folder. "This is from Mr Robinson. I went about your

Robinson only gave me work because I missed detention. Rolling my eyes I bit my lip as I took it from her. "What about Mr Gallagher?". I was convinced he really didn't like me at

speak to you personally tomorrow". My stomach dropped. Of course he did. I wasn't looking forward to that. "Whatever that means. So are you

you got plans for dinner?". I asked changing the subject. I didn't want to

She sighed. "Family dinners so I have

"Oh it's okay you-..."

changed I'll text my mom and tell her you're coming. She'll

my feet. "We only had coffee stop

replied as I went to

would do, I was only going across the street. Reaching the bottom of the stairs I slipped my feet into

on I went about making sure I had switched everything off. "But

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