Rumor Has It

Chapter 23: Family

My eyes hurt. I hate when I'm on the computer for so long and it bothers my eyes. I've been researching wildfires for my project and I've found a lot of stuff.

They are actually very interesting. And most of them are actually controlled. There are officials who are supposed to start wilfires but control them. When they're controlled they can be good. But when they're not they do a lot of harm.

I have plenty of information to write for my report. But my thoughts keep wandering to Jessica. I don't know why. It actually bothers me that she won't help with this project. I mean it's both of our project. She should be helping right? I still have the presentation to set up. Its supposed to be "engaging" and it should "relate with the students". That is going to be hard for me. Very hard. I barley talk to people in my class. How can I manage to relate with these people. I can't that's the thing.

I close my laptop and put my lamp on trying to let my eyes adjust to the harsh light. It burns!

I stretch out my arms and legs and stand up. My legs feel like jello. I go downstairs to have a snack. I grab some strawberries and plop onto the couch.

My phone starts to ring "Hello?"

"Hey" I regonize Nathans voice on the other end.

"What's up?"

"I was just wondering if you wanted to do something, maybe go out?"

"Sure, where you want to go?"

"Movie" I think about this and realize its not what I want. We'll be going to one Friday with my Daddy

"No we'll be doing that on Friday, any other ideas?"

"I don't know I could come over?"

"Alright that works" I giggle "I mean I'm already in my pajamas"

"Alright I'll be there soon"

I hang up and turn the TV on. I scroll through the guide until I come upon "Full House". Smiling to myself I turn this on. I'm beginning to remember this. Me and my parents used to love this show.

"Aly, come one its starting!" I was running late the last time we all watched.

"Hold on Mom!" I responded trying to finish up some homework.

I hear feet pounding up the stairs and before I can look back I'm being grabbed from behind.

"Daddy!" I shout as I laugh

"Come on you need a break!" He begins walking me to the couch

When we got downstairs he put me on the couch and tickles me. The whole time I laugh so hard I cry

"Mom!! Help me out!" I try to get my mom who is laughing harder than me to help.

All this did was bring his attention to both of us. He brings my mom down and tickles us both at the same time.

"Say you love me!!" My daddy demands

I can't stop laughing so no words come out of my mouth. Finally me and my mom manage

"We love you!!!" We both shout out

In an instant he stops and me and mom catch our breathe. We all cuddle on the couch and begin to watch full house.

Watching this right now can't compare to that day but it brings back good memories. Reminds me of what I had.

I scream! Someone just grabbed me from behind

"Calm down it's just me" Nathan responds

"Nathan!" I turn around and hug him. I'm excited to see him. After last night I need to get to know know him. On a deep level.

"Hey babe"

I look at him and burst into laughter. "You did not just call me babe!"

"Um yes... Is something wrong with that" he gives me a puzzled look and sits down next to me.

"No its just funny. Its so stereotypical, like if we're going to give each other nick names they should be our own"

He looks up and ponders "Alright I'm going to need some time to think of yours.."

"OK babe let me know when" I mock him

"Alright you're right! No more calling of the babe!" He holds his hands up like he's surrendering

I smile and kiss his cheek "You're a cutie"

"I'm your cutie"

"Yes you are"

This was a quickie! Sorry school has been crazy I started this week. Please comment and vote. Also I wrote something called Trust. Please go read it!!! Thanks bye!!