"I'm getting there". It really wasn't that bad, yes I still missed Florida but I was getting used to it here. Day three and it was slightly better

"Everyone treating you okay?". She asked. I had a feeling she also knew I was struggling a little. "Alanna was saying some of the girls around here haven't been that welcoming". Alanna needed to learn to keep her mouth shut.

"Sorry to pry honey. Alanna has a big heart she just wants to make sure you're okay".

"Girls can be mean". I shrugged. I wasn't going to let it bother me anymore or at least I was going to try. It wasn't worth it and if I wanted to hang out with Jake then I would.

"They can be little bitches". Charlotte stated. "But you're a strong one I can tell". She winked just as Alanna finally graced us with her presence. "Alanna set the table your dad and brother will be home soon". My heart rate spiked a little. I was excited to see him.

"I'll help". I offered.

"No honey you sit there I need to talk to you. Alanna". She gave her a knowing look. "Set the table".

She wanted to talk to me? Talk to me about what? I was nervous, worried even.

"Do you like my son Leah?".

I didn't know what to say. This was his mom, she came across as the mother that would kill for her family. She was fierce.

"We had coffee". I blurted out. My nerves were getting the better of me. I was so lame, I felt put on the spot. "He took me for a burger". I added. Was it getting hot in here?

"So you've been hanging out together?".

"Yes". Taking a sip of my water I wiped my forehead. I was sweating. I had no idea what she was trying to do.

must like him

"Mom".

He was here.

making conversation". She grinned. "Go get cleaned up for dinner it'll be ready

bathroom?". I asked needing a

bathroom is". Following behind him I couldn't stop my heart from

mom doesn't like anyone using the down stairs one". Rolling his eyes he stopped

His mom really did put me on the spot. Rubbing some cold water on the back of my

a seat.

liked him, he seemed like a nice guy but

my hands. "Just coming". It

wind about Jake taking you

that possible?

"Never?". I asked.

and chucks them". She laughed. That screamed player to me and I wasn't about to become his flavour of the month. "But they all seem to become obsessed with him. I swear he brings a girl home and we have to force them to leave". She wasn't doing

was already sat at the table his head buried in his phone. I took the seat furthest away from him. I couldn't be angry at him for bringing girls home and I wasn't I just didn't think he

into from of me. Did Alanna also tell

didn't know where to start. I

your gran liking the new kitchen

done a great job and I can't wait to see what it's like when it's finished". It was more modern now and my gran went with the colour blue. "I'm glad". He grinned. "We're hoping to get it finished tomorrow. I'm just waiting for

smiled. "Thank you for helping us out I appreciate it". We wouldn't have been able to afford it if he wasn't doing it for

problem at all. We're happy to help and once we finish the kitchen we'll start on

Taking a sip of my water I

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