The Haven High Book Series (Wattys2017)

Chapter 5

After a long hot shower Kelly felt like a new woman. And even though she had to put on Lauren's frumpy clothes and the jogging pants were so small they looked like a tragic pair of shorts, she still felt great as she skipped down the stairs. It felt good to ditch her heels and go barefoot, but what didn't feel great was going bare faced to their meet-up in the living room.

Kelly didn't go anywhere without her face on. Not that she always went everywhere with a ton of makeup plastered on, but subtle contouring and accents were the cornerstone of anyone's look, so what if she owned so much of the stuff she singlehandedly kept whole cosmetic companies in business. Heck she knew she looked good, but anyone with a little effort can look even better.

At least that was her philosophy-- and after all, wasn't that concept, what the fashion industry was built on?

When she entered the room it was already full. All the seats were taken which normally wasn't a problem as her and Xander usually shared one of the secondary chairs in the room, but nope that wasn't happening. When Donnie got up to offer her the chair she normally sat in. She waved him off and plopped herself down on the floor next to the fireplace.

Kyle and Travis stared for a moment as she took up residence near them, their stares lingered a little too long on her face; until she wanted to scream okay, okay so I'm not wearing makeup get over it already.

When Zach spoke she let out a silent sigh, "Now that we're all here: does anyone have any clue what the heck that was all about?" Zach addressed everyone but directed his gaze towards Donnie.

"Yeah Donnie have you been messing around with something or someone you shouldn't?" Lauren asked pointedly.

Donnie's eyes went wide as he puzzled out what she meant, but then he threw his arms up to object to her theory and announced vehemently, "No, no you have to believe me. I know nothing. I do nothing to no one."

And you know what? She believed him. The guy was just too darn moronic with girls to be a player.

"Well that only leaves one other possible reason for the attack. Guys do you think Liam was able to convince the Cait Sith to join his merry band of lunatics?" Cameron asked the group from his usual spot on the floor at Megan's feet.

Meanwhile Megan ran her fingers through his hair making his eyes roll back in his head, which made here want to scream: Get a room already!

"I certainly hope not, it's bad enough he has the berserkers on his side." Ryan announced from his little piece of the rug in the corner of the room, just as she thought: great I've joined the floor dwellers.

"I don't know guys, "Olivia interrupted, "That doesn't explain why they seemed to be after Donnie." Marley was braiding her hair and normally the sickly sweet scene would just make her want to hurl but this time she wanted to shout. Alright, already we get it you're in love.

Why did it seem like everyone was rubbing her nose in their happiness tonight.

"Dude no way," Travis broke in to her thoughts excitedly, "after you in what way?"

Kyle jumped in and cut off his brother, "Yeah Brah were they looking for the headshot or were they just trying to straight up kidnap you?"

"Judging by the number of defensive wounds I treated, "Brenna announced, "It's my opinion they weren't holding back."

I think you're right. If they were looking to bag and tag him they would have taken off and waited for another chance to grab him when he was on his own." Quinn suggested.