A Hint of a Shadow

Cha. 5: Uneasiness

*Joey's Pov*

When I reached the spare room upstairs and opened the door, I was immediately greeted with a "meow". I look down to see Kara's cat inside the room looking up at me. "Oh! Hey there kitty! Hm, what was your name again? Lina? Lee? Lemy? Oh, now I remember! It's Lenny, right?" I said to the cat.

Erm, is it just me or is that cat giving me a bored expression? I swear, that cat wasn't giving me that look a few minutes ago!

I dismissed the idea in return for getting a shower and change into dry clothes. "Hopefully my clothes still fit me." I say to no one in particular. I was just ready to head to the shower before I heard the cat meow at me again. I grimaced at the memory of Kara telling us the times when her "pesky-cat" would cause trouble for her every time she took a bath. "Erm, sorry kitty but your staying out." I say to the cat as I picked her up and put her out the bedroom door before quickly shutting the door close just in case the cat got any idea of dashing back in. I lean back on the door and whipe away sweat off my forhead. "Whew! Would'nt want to experience that! I wonder how that cat got in here. Oh well, may as well just enjoy the warm bath instead."

After taking a shower and putting on my old clothes that I found in the drawer, I check myself out using the full body mirror that was attached to the closet door. The clothes I was wearing appears to be a little small. The sleeves of my shirt exposes my wrist and the ends of my pants barely touches my feet now. Hm. . . These used to be bigger on me! Ha! There is the proof that I AM a growing boy! Beat that Kara! As I inspect myself further more, I also noticed that my blond hair is getting a bit longer and there are tiny red veins showing around my blue eyes. Wow, have I been crying that much? Even my eyes are swollen! I cant imagine what I looked like before I came looking for Kara. Kyle. . . . I have to tell Kara what happened to Kyle. . . but where to start? I let out a heavy sigh, thinking what Kara's reaction would be if I tell her what happened. Oh well. I better be ready for it instead.

When I opened the door, I was a bit surprised to find the cat still there. I did'nt let the surprise hang there for long before heading down stairs with the cat following behind. As I reached the living room, I sat down on the couch. The cat decided to take it's spot on my lap. I start petting the cat absentmindedly while waiting for Kara to come down stairs.

*Kara's Pov*

When I reached the end of the stairs, I turn to my left where the living room is. Just as I expect, Joey is just sitting on the couch with that meddlesome cat. Joey seems a bit dazed.

I am beginning to think that he have'nt had a decent sleep recently. Poor boy. hm. . . Maybe I should make some hot cocoa. If there is anything that can lift his mood, it's chocolate. That, and I am pretty sure he would'nt mind for something warm to drink after what happened earlier. Well, I better get started!

Quietly, I head out the room and into the kitchen to make some hot cocoa with marshmallows.

When I came back to the living room, Joey was just the same as how I left him. He looks as though he is mind is far away, even though I am in front of him while setting aside our drinks on the table. Hm. . . maybe I should pat him on the shoulder gently? I dont want him to freak out. . .

"Hey, Joey?" I say as a gave him a little pat on the shoulder.

"Huh? Wha-??"

"Cocoa." I simply said as I handed him his mug in hopes to calm him before he starts to panic. He takes the cup with a tired smile. I dont blame him. Even I am tired, and this mess has only begun. I am sure of it. I was going to say something to him but never had the chance because we heardwa loud knocking coming from the front door.

Distractions! Distractions! With the capital "D"! What could that be now?!?

I turn to my right to see Joey shivering again. Most likely from the fear of who ever it is outside. I told him to wait in the living room. Before I go to the front door, I grab a frying pan from the kitchen sink that I left this morning. I get ready as I approached the door with my "weapon".

"1. . . 2. . . 3!" I count before opening the door, only to be surprised. . . But the surprise did'nt last for long.

"You--!!!"

a/n notes!

hmm. . . I wonder who it is? Sorry for ending it there! I got side-tracked with trying to get enrolled in school! Hopefully it wont take long for me to update!

peace out!

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