We all walked through the doors and I was impressed! Light blue painted walls in every room with white carpet. The house had candles in ever room, smelled like peaches and cream. Warm and simple. It was huge that was for sure. I took in the home smell, then instantly gotten sad. Is this what a real home should feel like? Big, warm, clean, fresh, and beautiful. I looked at how I was dressed and then thought I shouldn't be here. I'm a Cinderella to this prince who is a whole lot hotter than prince charming. I look like a hooker, still in my tank, skirt, and boots.
Then a woman appears in front of us and runs to Adrian. "OH, sweetie, your finally home I made super for you and your friends. Come Come!" The leaves us.
"That's my mom Sarah." Adrian says cheerefully "I hope she made crepes."
Jeremiah and I stared at each other not wanting move. Jeremiah was wearing a cut up shirt and holey pants he looked good in what he was wearing at the game but usually he wrestles with his older brother.
"I'm not hungry, but should I change, I don't look my best." I say to Adrian. Which then Jeremiah nods.
"Same as well Adrian and we don't want your mom thinking we"re hobos. Well Willow is but I'm not." I feel my face getting warmed again but I didnt fight back or say anything about that topic. But Adrian brushed it off but I did see his face look remorseful.
Then responds "please excuse me you two I'll get you guys clothes, and if you guys need a sanctuary my house is always opened, but only for you two and its best to keep this away from our friends." We both agreed and then he left us alone by the door way, which is okay, I'm scared to move another inch.
"You guys can go to the living room, make yourselves at home, and tell me about yourself. I don't mind you two coming here but I want to know who is around my baby boy."
Jeremiah and I follow Mrs. Ross to the living room. Which has a beautiful brick gray and white fireplace. Three white couches and a "Meow!" A cat!! The kitty was white with gray socks, tip of his ears and tail with amazing green eyes! I try to get the kitty's attention.
Sarah: "That's Adrian's car, Chrystal, she's a sweetheart. Do you like Kitty's Jeremiah. Lets start with you first. Tell me about yourself."
As they have their discussion I try to do a kitty calm call which worked then the kitty let me pet her. She then hopped on my lap and I was lost in her pur I close my eyes and imagine myself being this cat.
The Sarah's voice took me back. "Willow, what about you, tell me about you." She says.
"I'm a freshman, I live with my father, my mom is not in my life, not to sure why. I'm looking for a job to save for an apartment. I am 14 years old. I love animals. I love books, and music."
Sarah then looks at me, and them Adrian comes down with clothes for Jeremiah and I. When he hands me a night gown I thought well this is embarrassing. Adrian looks at me and smiles with a wink which made my breathless.
"I would like to talk to Willow alone." Sarah announces.
"Mom, you just met her don't push her to much on talking, do you think she needs sleep look at her she looks like she hasn't even slept in ever!" Adrian tell his mom.
"When was the last time you showered my dear." she asked sadly. I responded by holding my fingers up to 2. "come on, lets get you cleaned up." I look at Adrian and he nods his head with him mouthing go. So I followed Sarah to the bathroom.
"Your father, does he treat you well and please be honest. I won't judge, but I never had a daughter, and your always welcomed here, but if you feel you need to stay away from home please come here. The outside world is dangerous, for your outfit it's really adorable especially with your hair. Adrian told me the girls aren't very nice to you, and that you were going to sleep on the school grounds. I know home must be lonely, and scary. I grew up in a bad household as well so I know how it is." When she was done talking I cried, not rain drops but huge crocodile tears with rasping and gasping. She came to me and hugged me so tight. She smelled like a mom, she talked like a mom, is my mom this way to..
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After my long hot shower I felt refreshed, clean, relaxed, and greatful. I came down the stairs with Sarah on my side.
When we walked in the room I caught the boys talking about me when Sarah made a noise they both went quiet.
"I picked a good joice for you for a nightgown. Willow do you have a dress for the dance tomorrow." I nodded my head feeling really sleepy but awake.
"Jeremiah, Willow, Adrian, you guys take the living room for the night. Tomorrow is Saturday so sleep in. Breakfast will be in the fridge before I go to work. I'll be home an hour before you two go to the dance, I'm going to help you with your hair." She says.
"I say thank you" Then off she went.
I sit on the couch with a deep sigh and then felt weight on my lap I giggle and let Chrystal until I'm lost in her pur again.
Then a phone rings, it's Adrian's
Hello. Oh hi Naomi.... No she's not at the school grounds... oh uh hang on.. he then put the phone down covering the speakers. "Your phone dead, the girls are worried about you" he says to me. Before I get to it Jeremiah gotten to it and broke it. I was about to yell at him but then he covered my mouth and pointed to Adrian.... Sorry Naomi the cat scratched my leg, then the cat growled. Then he gotten red faced and yelled you went to far Naomi and stormed out the room as he yelled at her.
Jeremiah looks at me, I shrug petting the kitty.
"How's everything going at the house." He asked. "Adrain wanted to know I just told him to leave that be unless you want to personally talk to him about it. He's worried about you and Sarah."
"I'll only speak to Sarah about it, Adrain doesn't need to know, then he might judge me and feel bad for me and I don't want that."
"uh, Willow, would you go to the dance with me, I got a tux but if you don't have a dress."
"I have a dress, it's grey, it's in my bag.. " before I finished Sarah rushed in.
"it's going to get all wrinkly, where is it!" She rushes to me.
"In my bag I'll get it" I go to my bag and got it out she was right I ruined my dress. It's just a dress but Carolina bought me this and I love it.
"Oh, hunny don't be upset, trust me it'll look good as new tomorrow. There is not bling, can I add some touches to the dress?" She asked. I smile to her and she knew the answer, so she took the dress, she didn't walk out more like skipping out. As soon as she's good Adrain comes in the room..
"My mom is going to spoil you like crazy" Adrain whispers for us to hear. I giggle
"She told me that she never had a daughter, I really like her, not because she's fixing my dress. She's easy to talk to." After my rant Adrian looked really sad. "Did I say something wrong?"
"No, but I can't believe she's still telling people that she never had a daughter." Jeremiah and I looked down. "My sister Saraphina, she was only three years old, she died from cancer. I loved that little girl, and I helped my mom with her, my father wasn't really around and she called me dabro, dad mix brother. We are loaded with money, but we tried everything, she died on my birthday two years ago., I realized money doesn't buy happiness and doesn't save the people you love most. It's worthless, but yet we all work hard for the greenery."
We all go silent, while letting my tears fall quietly. I don't know what to say how to comfort him. I never felt love, so it's hard for me to comfort others. It's hard for me to touch people and be touched. It's also why I never liked guys except Mr. Adrian Ross, but now I feel a connection with him. He shared something that hurt him I wish I could talk to people so easily, so opened, especially with confidence.
Jeremiah goes to Adrian on the couch, puts his arm on his shoulder. Then shakes it. They both smile at each other, I get up, run towards him with a big hug. I never hugged someone of the opposite sex. Surprisingly it was very very comforting. Then I felt a warm spark between us.
Jeremiah was surprised of my actions then laughs "Willow does have a soft spot, Adrian your the first guy she ever hugged, I knew her for her whole life never once seen or heard of this before" I blushed then looked away before I could say anything Adrian gets off the couch and hugs me back.
Jeremiah says "woah guys it's 3am We got a big day tomorrow."
We all agreed each one of us picked a couch, poor Kitty couldnt decide to sleep with, she picked the middle of the floor. She started to purr then passed out.