Kaelyn's P.O.V
The drive to the mart was short. I go straight to the food aisle.
I take out the list from my phone case. What? It's pretty convenient! Most of my clothes don't have pockets and carrying a bag is a pain so I squish some money and lists like this between my phone and it's case.
Now what do I need?
Cereals, Sauces, Mayonnaise, cheese, butter, Spices, Noodles , Rice, Chickpea..
"I thought you were just trying to send us off. You actually have a list?"
I crumpled the list instinctively at the sudden sound.
How does he always manage to sneak up to me without me realising.
"Is it your habit to stealthily sneak up behind people's back and gift them a heart attack every time you get a chance ?"
"Oh.. I'm sorry! did I scare you? I didn't do it on purpose."
"It's okay. Just, don't do it again."
"Okay." Trystan taps at the handle of the trolley beside him. "You might need this."
"Thanks." He rolls it towards me.
"You're quite interesting, you know that?"
"What do you mean"
"You are different at different places and with different people."
"Aren't we all?"
He thinks for a moment.
"I mean that's true but there's just something different with you."
"Okayy that's a lot of differences. Can you move? I need that jar."
Instead of moving Trystan gets it himself and places them in the trolley.
"Are you an introvert? But you don't fear to speak your mind in public. Are you just an anti-social? But you are good with talking to elders and kids.."
"I didn't know you talk this much Trystan."
"I thought you didn't talk at all."
"What's your point?" I take hold of the trolley and move to the next aisle. Trystan follows behind me.
"Why do you have a wall around you? I can see that you care about people but why do you always stay alone. You sit alone. You eat alone. You always look angry or sad."
Do I always look sad and angry to other people ?
"Have you been spying on me?" Trystan's ears tinge pink
"No..I was just curious."
"It's better if people don't befriend me. People get over their initial curiosity and find out they've been wasting their time."
"Did...something like that happen before?"
"Yo guys! Are you done? Let's go back" Nura strolls in with a bag full of items. I can see a big roll of cotton and crêpe bandage.
"Yeah, I just have to pay the bill." I push the cart to one of the counters.
Did something like that happen before? My lips form a bitter smile.
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We don't talk after that. Before we know it, we are back home.
I open the door and am smacked with a gust of Cammie. I try to detach him from me but he stays put.
"Dii! You should have seen me tear them apart! Your friends are noobs!" I see Liam sprawled on the sofa motionless with the console on his hanging hand while Lexi is leaning on the sofa with her head facing the ceiling. Her eyes are wide open.
Dramatic much?
I kiss Cammie's head and ruffle his hair. "You're just too strong. Should've gone easy on them.."
"I'm gonna go get a glass of water." Nura retreats in the kitchen.
"I have never been more humiliated in my life ." Liam's corpse groaned. Cammie stuck his tongue out and a chuckle left my mouth. I stroke his hair and smile at him widely.
"Go, wash your hands. I'll make you some sandwiches." I put him down and he rushes to his room.
I feel a gaze. When I turn, it's Trystan. What's with him? What is he even curious about ? He is still watching me. I raise my eyebrow questioningly. He opens his mouth- "You stopped smiling after he is gone." He advances towards me. "You're uptight in school and relaxed when you are home. You are the happiest when you're with your brother and immediately tensed when he leaves as if you're scared that he won't return."
How does he....? Am I this transparent?
"You don't know me. You don't know anything." I snap at him without meaning to.
"You're right, I don't. But I want to know."
"Why?"
"I don't know. You look like a good person and I don't think you deserve to live like this. I want to help."
"What is your motive?" I am genuinely confused. What would he get out of helping me? Why does he care so much?
"To get a new friend?" He smiles.
I feel warmth spreading in my body at those words but it's all replaced with cold and icy chills. He cannot actually mean that I. It's not true. They are all lies.
A crash grabs my attention. I see Liam plopped in the ground. I think he fell from the couch. He struggles on his two legs and starts walking like an undead past us and to the door.
"I'm going to go. I am too embarrassed to stay here any longer."
Lexi grabs her bag.
"I will leave as well. Thanks for the cookies..!"
Nura rushes to the hall "hey! why is everyone leaving without me !?"she grabs her shopping bag and her mobile. "Kaelyn thank you for today. Thanks for the ice!" She opens her arms to hug me. I block her with my outstretched palm. She shakes it instead and rushes out of the door.
I focus my attention to the last outsider still in the house "You should leave too. Go home."
He smiles. "Alright I'll see you tomorrow in school and here !" He grabs his coat.
"Whatever" I fold my arms around me.
"Oh right!" He grabs my hand and hands me something. "I saw you like this." He's out before I can say anything or react.
I look at my hand to see what he gave me.
Skittles.
My favourite chocolate since I was a kid. The chocolate I always maintain a stock of.