AwkwardBlueCat: Hello! This is my first fanfiction! I have to admit, I was scared at first about writing a fic especially one about a brother and sister. Lol but I just felt like I had to write one (well about Sue and Axl anyway). Please write reviews: good or bad, I'll read them. Thanks and please enjoy your stay!

Disclaimer: I do NOT own 'The Middle'.

Thursday Morning

Every school day morning, Axl is stuck driving his sister to school because unfortunately for him, they both go to the same school and his parents are freaking lame. At least he gets gas money from his parents to drive his dorky sister. Oh well, he guesses he doesn't really mind her company from time to time.

"God, I want it to be Friday already" Axl moans as he quickly glazes into his rear-view mirror. He loves the fact having awesome hair means his hair is awesome all the time.

Besides him, Sue's eyes nearly pop out of her head when she hears her brother's words. "But Axl, how can you say that? Today I get t-" before Sue can finish her sentence, Axl holds up one of his hands to stop her.

"I'm not in the mood, Sue. I just want this day to be over with because tomorrow is Friday. And although your Friday's consist of doing nothing I, on the other hand, have plans."

"Oh, what plans do you have?" as if thinking over her brother's words in her head, Sue makes a face. "I do things on Friday! I like t-" and again, Axl holds up his hand to stop her because no more what she says to defend herself, she still does nothing.

"Don't care, dork."

"Why do you always interrupt me?"

"Not always, I did let you finish just now."

"That doesn't count, Axl!"

"Oh, and again, I let you finish there."

Fed up with her brother's attitude, Sue folds her arms over her chest and stares straight ahead. She doesn't understand why Axl is acting so mean to her this morning. She tries to replay this morning events in her head, to see if she did something to him. But she can't come up with anything.

"Axl?" It's more of Sue's tone of voice rather than his name being called out, that gets Axl's attention. It's nice and soft, kinda cute in a weird way. Something Axl will never tell Sue.

"Yeah, Sue?"

After hesitating for a few seconds, Sue decides to forget her original question "Nevermind. Just tell me when to go down, so you won't be seen with me." Sue slightly turns her head to the side so she can look out her window.

Axl waits for a full minute for Sue to change her mind, to tell him what she wants to tell him. After another moment of silence, Axl risks a glance at his little sister. She seems really content to stare outside her window and ignoring his present, something he wishes she'll do more often. However, this doesn't feel right…her ignoring him like this. "So, what do you have to do today anyway? It's Thursday, nothing good happens on Thursday."

"What do you mean nothing good happens on Thursdays? Today I have my wrestlerettes' meeting after school. Not only that, but today in English class we're going to read our poems about love because of a story we just read in class last week. Oh, you want me to read it to you, Axl? Let me get it!" as Sue grabs her backpack off the floor so she can get her poem, Axl grabs her hand to stop her.

"Yeah…I don't think mom and dad would be happy if I crash into a tree or whatever." He doesn't want to fall asleep at the wheel listening to his sister's poem on something she has yet to experience.

"Huh? Why would you crash into a tree? You're a really good driver. I doubt you'll crash into a tree. Oh my god, are you feeling sick? Is that it, Axl? Do you want to pull over until you're feeling better? I don't mind being tardy if it means you'll feel little better."

"What? No, no, in perfect health right here. No need to worry, I mean look at me! Don't I look awesome today?" Axl quickly replies.

"Well…I guess but you kinda always look good" Sue says as she looks at her brother from head to toe. If you ask her, she'll say Axl always looks, well, great. Even when he looks sloppy and messy, Sue still thinks he looks handsome.

"Yup, and thanks. I am a good driver, aren't I?" Axl shifts in his seat at Sue's compliment and mostly over her concern for his wellbeing. He feels stupid for feeling…happy over Sue's words. The fact she's willing to be tardy for him is something, considering he was being a jerk to her earlier and she hates being late to anything. There are times when Sue's enthusiasm and naivety are annoying but other times, he can't help but love her for it. He really doesn't deserve someone like her soemtimes.

Turning slightly so her body is facing in Axl's direction, she curiously asks "So…what plans do you have tomorrow? And what time are they because I thought tomorrow we could, um…well" for some odd reason, Sue doesn't know why she feeling shy all of a sudden. For goodness sake, this is Axl! Her brother! There's no need to feel shy with him. With that in mind, she continues "Watch a scary movie. You know, with popcorn and some candy I brought the other day."

Sue feels like she asking Axl out on a date or something which is ridiculous for several reasons. The two big obvious ones being he's her brother and there's no way he'll date her even if they weren't siblings. It's not like she's downplaying herself or anything. She knows she's cute, maybe a little pretty. But something like that doesn't matter when it comes to someone like Axl. Maybe it's a good thing she was born as his sister because if it wasn't for that, he'll never look her way. Sue Heck is happy to be Axl's little sister because it means she can be in his life. She should have kept quiet; she shouldn't have said anything about the movie. She should be happy with any amount of time she got with him. As Sue's about to backtrack on what she said, Axl cuts in "What movie is it?"

Blinking in surprise, Sue takes a few seconds to process what she just heard. Axl didn't turn her down! Of course, he didn't really say 'yes' either but didn't say 'no'. And he didn't even make fun of her for asking him! Sue can't believe her luck! Even if Axl ends up saying 'no' to her, she's happy he's at least considering her request. "Um, it's called 'Revenge of the Pod Zombies II'. Both Brick and I saw the first one and it was really scary, Axl. I mean really, really scary! I don't think either Brick or I slept for like a whole week after watching it. That's how scary it was."

"Then why do you want to watch it if it's going to scare you? Plus, you scare too easy, Sue, so I'm not surprise you didn't sleep for a few days. Like really, Sue, you know it's just a movie. There's no need to be scared."

Sue can't tell if Axl is trying to comfort her or make fun of her. But he still hasn't said 'no' to her so that's something. Actually, she's kinda wishes he'll turn her down already. "I know that, Axl. But even though it's just a movie, it can still scare you!"

"Sure, Sue, it can scare someone like you, but not for someone like me."

"What's that supposed to mean, Axl?"

"Oh, come on, Sue. Like I said, you scare too easy because you're a girl and chicks are supposed to get scared easily. It's like a rule or something."

"Well, that's not fair! Why can't you get scared?"

"Because if I get scared, then who's going to comfort you? Guys need to be tough and strong, Sue. Something Matt is in either category. Good riddance to that loser."

"Axl!"

"What? He dumps you for another chick with a lame name. I say forget about him. By the way, what candy did you buy?"

"Um, M&M's, Twizzlers, and Milk Duds."

"Cool, cool. I call the Milk Duds!"

Smiling, Sue nods her head. Axl's actually agreeing to watch a movie with her! Not only that but on a Friday too! Oh, wait…maybe he forgot about his other plans. Axl is known to forget things. "Are you sure you want to watch a movie with me? Didn't you have, um, plans? I don't want to get in your way. Maybe some other time, I guess. I would say today but I have to study for a Science test tomorrow, even though I know the material, it's always good to study."

"What? No, it's fine. The party doesn't even start until elven-ish, so it's all good" Axl can't help but smile as he drives. And before either of them notices, Axl is already pulling his car into the school's parking lot.

"Oh my god, Axl" Sue says hysterically.

Sue's panic voice gets Axl's attention immediately causing him to stop his car. "What is it, Sue! What's wrong?" Axl's hands are on hers while his eyes search for any possible injuries on her.

"I'm so sorry, Axl! I completely forget to go down and now people will see us together! Does this mean you're not going to give me rides to school anymore because I broke my promise to try my best not to been seen with you?"

Axl blinks at Sue and her ability to talk really fast. It almost gives him a headache. Then her words hit him. Is he really this horrible? Did she really think that? A honk of a horn brings Axl out of his thoughts, so he drives to the nearest available parking spot to be out of traffic's way.

Placing his car on park and turning off the engine, Axl moves his body to look at his grief stricken sister in the face. "Look, Sue…it's not the end of the world if we're, like, seen together. But I warn you don't make a habit out of it, got me?" Axl tries to sound strict but he fails miserably.

"Really, Axl?"

"Yeah, but like I said, don't make a habit out of it! I have a reputation to up hold."

"Aww, thanks, Axl!" Sue smiles her dorky smile.

"Whatever" but Axl is smiling as well. Both of them grab their belongings and step out of the car. They both walk next to each other across the parking lot toward the building. Sue can't help but feel ridiculously happy with the way this morning is turning out. Axl is willing to watch a movie with her, allowing her to sit up on her seat as they drive near the school, and is actually walking right next to her! She can't believe her luck! Things are starting to turn around for her!

When she woke up this morning, she woke up to some really horrible cramps and discovered she's on her period which is something she's starting to realize isn't so much fun. Her poem she decorated last night hadn't quite dried up like the way she was hoping it would. Brick eat the last strawberry poptart, something she wanted to eat but ended up eating French toast sticks that didn't cook fully in the toaster. Her hair didn't agreeing with her and seemed to be everywhere. But none of that matters anymore now! She's happy in this moment.

When it comes time to separate, seeing as they both have their first class in different buildings, Sue turns towards Axl and asks "Okay, so tomorrow is a date, right?"

Right when those words leave her mouth, Sue desperately wants to take them back. What in the world is she thinking? A sister does not use the term 'date' to describe spending time with their brother! Axl going to find out his own sister has a crush on him! You only use the term 'date' when you like someone and want to spend time with them! Everyone knows that. This is something she wanted to hide from Axl. He doesn't need to know, no one needs to know how she feels about her brother.

But Axl merely smiles and says causally "Sure. But you better not blame me if you can't sleep for a week or whatever. It ain't my problem, you chose the movie, not me."

Oh, how Sue wants to cry tears of joy in this moment. Actually, she probably will but later in the girl's restroom. Right now though, she needs to get to class and far, far away from Axl before she says anything stupid again. "Yeah, don't worry! I promise not to blame you because you're right. I'm the one who chose the movie so you're free from any blame. Anyway, I have to go! Bye" and with that, Sue turns around and tries her best to not run like a bat out of hell away from Axl.

Axl stares at his sister's back as she walks away from him. She seems to be in a rush or something. "Hey, Axman, what's up?" Sean pats his back.

"Nothing much, man! Hey listen, I'm going to be late for the party tomorrow. I know it starts at nine but yeah, something came up. I'll show up some time after elven."

"Really? Something bad happened?"

"No, nothing like that, trust me. In fact, there's a good chance I might not show up" Axl can only imagine the state Sue's going to be in after the movie is over.

"Ah, parents grounded you" Sean sounds sympathetic towards his best friend.

Axl laughs out loud and shakes his head. "Nah, just…something came up, so do me a favor and have fun for the both of us, okay?"

"Sure. No problem, dude. Let's hurry up before the bell rings and we're tardy."

Axl nods his head and turns to look one more time in Sue's direction before following his buddy. It's not often Sue asks him to watch a movie with her. There will always be another party to go to anyway. Axl Heck is going to spend his Friday night with his sister watching a movie. It kinda sounds like a date. Oh well, at least Sue's cute to look at if the movie gets boring.

TBC

AwkwardBlueCat: Thanks for reading! Please review and tell me your thoughts. Lol I apologize for any grammar mistakes. Again, thanks for reading.