Falling for him

Chapter 05

        L  E  I  L  A  N  I

Today is Sunday. After Zander cancelled our plan of going to the bookstore. Yesterday i was bored so i decided to clean the house and write all the homework that i had. Even started reading my new book and tried so hard not to think about the dream that i had.

Now this is the time where i wish i had friends because we would be out doing stuff that friends do during their spare time. But here i am sitting on my bed stuffing my face with an vanilla ice cream. Mom and Zan are at work. I reach for my phone, open the camera and take pictures.
"Aww... they look cute. I think i should post them"
Its been a while since I've posted on my instagram account. I just hate how people comment on my posts, i mean how can you even say a mean word to a person that you dont even know. I wish they could keep their negative comments to themselves. The first one to comment it will be one of the MINIE gang. I hate them. No, hate is a big word, i dislike them so much. I post one of the pictures i just took right now on my insta story and write 'just drive by, sis is dying of boredom' and mention my brother. I put my phone done went back to the book i was reading.

After a while i was disturbed by my phone ringing.
"Hello" i answer while yawning. I should take a nap just for thirty minutes.

"Hi lil sis" Zan's voice break through the phone speaker.

"Hi baby Zan, how's work going?" i ask. I hear him groan.

"Really? When are you gonna stop calling me that? Work's fine. I will be at home by... half seven pm"

"I'm not gonna stop" i chuckle at my reply "okay, see you" i haven't notice that time went by so quickly without a warning eh.

"See ya"
He ended the call after that. I sigh, went to the kitchen and prepare dinner.

It was almost eight pm and no sign of my brother and mother. Lets go clear our mind, Cass says. Thats a good idea. I ran up to my room, quickly change and wear my leggings, hoodie and my nike sneaker. I pick up my headset and went out after locking the door. I walk in the dark streets, music bluring in my ears.

My feet are killing me right now, time to go back home. I was turning around when i heard someone screaming bloody murder. I push the headset down my neck and reduce the volume, my heart was beating so fast, my nody was trembling. I saw a man forcing himself on a... girl? Oh no, what should i do? Lets go help the girl. Are you dumb? Yeah... of course not, if I'm dumb then so are you. You're me remember? I sigh. You're  right, sorry. Now lets help her. I walk up to them.
"Emily?" I whisper to myself. To say I'm surprised right now is an understatement.

"Heeyy Em, i've been looking for you" i say linking my arm with hers.

"H-hi Leilani, y-yeah i'm good... my f-friend here was j-just leaving" she stuttered the words out. I look and the drunk creepy guy, he smiles showing his yellow teeth.
"I-i think we should go too, yeah" i ask Emily. She nodded her head yes. Her body's trembling just like mine. She so scared i can tell, i dont know what would have happened if i didnt interfere in time. My thoughts were cut short by her clearing her throat.
"I...uhm... t-thank you Leila" she says hugging me. I was puzzled at first but i hugged her back.
"No problem" i smile at her. She was about to say something when my phone buzzes.

Mom:
Where are you?

I quickly reply her and check the time. 08:42pm. Crap its freakin late, i haven't notice the time went by this quick.
"I should go or my mom's gonna lose it. Are you... are you going to be fine?" I ask referring to her being alone. She gave me a nod. I smile and start my walk home.
"Leilani" she called me. I turn and look at her, waiting for her to continue " Uhm... please dont tell anyone about this" i nodded and walk away.

When i arrive at home it was late. I got inside and locked the door.
"Leilani Rose Johnson, where were you?" mom ask looking so pissed and relieved. I take a glance at my brother who was running his hand on his neatly curled hair. My eyes snapped back to the very mad woman infront of me. Do not try to lie, all the truth leilani.
"I-I went for a walk. After i walked a while i noticed that its late i should probably come back, thats when i heard a scream. I turned back and saw some drunk creepy guy forcing himself on a girl, only to find out she's my classmate, Emily. I... uh... k-kinda helped her. Y-yeah i helped her from the guy. Please dont be mad" i was practically praying and begging that they're not mad.

"You did what?" Zan yelled standing up from where he is seated. "Are you aware how dangerous that is, Leilani? I mean, something might have happened to you and that classmate of yours" i wince at the tone he was using.
"Your brother is right, sweetie" my mom softly says. Tears started welling in my eyes.
"I know and i'm sorry, but i couldn't leave her there" i was now a sobbing mess. One thing about me, i dont wanna be yelled especially by my brother.
"Sshh dont cry. We know sweetie, we were just worried about you" mom says hugging me to her. I didn't mean to scare them, i know since dad died we went through a lot. We are scared of losing each other.
"I'm sorry i yelled, i was just... scared" my brother whispered his apologies. I nodded. "Go to bed, its school tomorrow"
"Goodnight" i say walking up to my room.

I went to the bathroom and took a shower. After that i wore my pjs. The minute my head hit the pillow i fall in a deep slumber.

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I groan when i hear my blarring alarm. I push myself out of the bed, i made the bed quickly and to shower. After i was done, i wore my blue boyfriend jeans, white hoodie that has SpongeBob and finally my black and white jordan kicks. We look good, Cass says. I smile at that and  tied my hair in a messy bun. I swing my backpack on my shoulder and went to the kitchen. The smell of pancakes hit my nostrils

"Mmh smells good. Morning" i greet taking a seat. Not wasting any time, i stuff my face with the delicious pancakes mom made. I love her cooking.
"Morning sweetie"
"Morning sis. Hungry are we?" Zan says chuckling.
"Always" mom and i say in unison. We look and each other and burst out of laughter.
"We're totally twins" i say pointing at myself and her. She nodded smilling.
"Thanks for reminding me that I'm adopted guys" my brother jokes making me and mom to laugh even harder.
"Stop. You look like your father" mom says laughing. True. Zan looks more like our dad, he got everything from him, except for hazel eyes and black hair. We both got that from mom. But other than that, he's an image of him.
"I know" he says smiling.

"If you guys don't go now, then you gonna be late for school" mom says handing me my lunch. I thank her and kiss her cheek. Zan and i made our way to the car and drove to school.

"See you afterschool" he says waving at me.
"Bye" i smile and wave back at him before he pulled away from the school premises. I hum to myself and made my way to the locker.

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