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Chapter 2
APOV
I trudged home from school. We lived only two blocks away but in New York, a block is long. I can't get a ride, Edward and Bella are working and Michael has football practice. Miri usually goes out with friends, she invites me but I know her friends don't want me there so I decline everyday. I would rather walk then take the bus.
I didn't mind walking home. I am alone and no one will bother me. It was me time.
I sighed, who was I kidding? I was a loner and only had a friend or two. I kept walking on and my thoughts drifted to Caden. Then from Caden to my parents. Tears welled beneath my eyes and I fought them back but I was too weak and I let them flow. I missed them so much.
I was too engrossed in my thoughts that I jumped when I heard the horn beep.
"Hey, want a ride?" Caden called from his car, he was driving it slowly to match my pace. Good thing I walked faster then normal people.
"I'm fine," I mumbled, wiping the tears away with my sweatshirt sleeve.
"C'mon."
I sighed. I really wanted to get a ride with him, like, bad. "Fine."
Caden stopped and I crawled in. He had a really nice car. "Your car is a Mercedes right?"
He laughed, "yea, a Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, black obviously."
"Wow. Do any speed racing?"
"Some." He commented and put his car into gear and sped into the road. "Where are we headed?"
I told him the address and we rode along in silence. We where at my house in a minute. "Err, thanks for the ride." I said and opened the door about to get out.
"Wait." Caden said, stopping me. I slumped back in my seat and gave him a questioning look.
"Just be careful, okay?"
"What do you mean?" I asked, laughter bubbling up my throat but I held it back. Caden was being serious.
"It's New York City. Everyone should be careful," he said and something flashed across his face but it was gone too fast before I could identify it. It made me instantly suspicious.
"I've been living in New York all my life. I think I can handle myself. Why the sudden interest?"
"Nothing, just, I don't know. You seem like you could get hurt easily."
I burst out laughing at that. "No, that's my aunt, Bella. She attracts danger like a magnet and it wears out my uncle trying to protect her."
He stared at me with his gorgeous dark eyes and I lost my train of thought. I couldn't even remember what we where just talking about.
"Amanda, please," he closed his eyes, releasing me from his eyes and my thoughts rushed back. "Please, just be careful."
"Okay, can I go now?" I asked though I did not want to leave at all.
"Yes," he said.
I got out and watched him pull away from the driveway and drive off. Two seconds later Miri appeared.
"Who was that hottie?" she asked.
"Who, Caden?"
"Hmm, he was gorgeous. How do you know him? He even drives a Mercedes! Damn, Amanda, you do have connections."
"I just sat next to him in homeroom and English," I mumbled as I unlocked the door. My face burned with embarrassment.
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I picked at my lunch. It had been a week since Caden had drove me home and he had avoided me since then. He was sitting with Miri who was throwing herself at him. Ugh, he was really making him mad. He was so nice the first day and I thought he would be a friend but obviously not. What a jerk.
I watched as Miri flaunted herself with gritted teeth. I had to admit it to myself. I like Caden, I liked liked Caden and so did Miri. She made me so angry. Why did she always have to throw herself at my guys? Granted, she didn't know I like him but still. I groaned to myself. I wasn't being fair.
The rest of the day passed slowly and I could finally go home. I walked again and when I got home I stopped in my tracks at what I saw.
There was a black Mercedes in my driveway with Caden in the driver's side. Miri was practically in his lap and they where making out. Tears welled in my eyes. I hated my life.
I stomped to the doorway and unlocked the door. They didn't notice me at all. I ran to my room and threw myself onto my bed and cried my eyes out. When I heard the front door open and Miri giggling I tried to stop but I couldn't.
Miri knocked on my door.
"Go away." I said into my pillow.
"Hey, can I-what's wrong?" she said as she saw my tear soaked pillow.
"Nothing. Go away."
"Mandy, come on. Talk to me."
I looked up and Caden was staring at me. He looked away when I caught him and I burst into a fresh set of tears. I needed to get a hold of myself.
"Oh my gosh, Caden can you get some water?" Miri said. "What is wrong?"
"Just, it feels like I lost them all over again. It just hit me today. It occasionally does." I lied smoothly.
She nodded. She knew about how I would crawl into my bed and cry because a fresh wave of pain of losing my parents hit me.
Caden appeared with my water and set it on my nightstand. Miri shooed him out of the room and she closed the door.
I punched my pillow with anger. I was so stupid! I was crying over a guy who I barely knew! I did like him, a lot but enough to cry over him when I caught him making out with my cousin? I dried my tears with my shirt sleeve and opened my bedroom door cautiously.
"What's wrong with her?" I heard Caden ask.
"Her parents died and she just feels the pain of it every once in a while." Miri answered.
I crept down the hallway and stopped short when I saw them cuddling on the coach, the TV on quietly.
"Yea, she told me about that." Caden said quietly before he kissed the top of her head.
I drew back not wanting to see anymore and fled to the bathroom, slamming it so they knew I was up. I turned on the faucet and splashed my face with water. I really liked this guy.
"Manda?" I heard Bella ask quietly on the other side of the door. "you okay?"
"Yea, fine, be out in a second." I called back.
"Okay," she said reluctantly and I waited for her leave before opening the door.
As I walked in the living room I gritted my teeth. Caden was still here. "Hello." he said.
"Hi." I said shortly and he shot me a quizzical look before I went into the kitchen. Bella was at the stove cooking something. I took a seat at the counter. "Smells good, whatcha cooking?" I asked.
She jumped, not expecting me. "Oh! Amanda, you scared me!" she waggled her spoon at me in a mock scold.
I laughed.
Edward walked into the kitchen with a smelly Michael in tow. Edward immediately went to Bella and gave her a kiss not meant for an audience.
Michael and I cleared our throats, loudly, at the same time. Bella drew back, blushing but Edward just chuckled.
"Who's that guy making out with my sister?" Michael asked, his thumb pointing to the living room. He came and sat next to me.
"That's Caden." I answered. "God, Michael, ever heard of showering after football practice? You stink." I wrinkled my nose in disgust.
He grinned and tried to give me a bear hug.
"Eww!" I shrieked and tried to get away but was unsuccessful. I shoved against him until Michael let me go.
"I am making some lasagna, Michael, since I know the question is coming." Bella said. "And I invited Caden for dinner. Would you go check on them, Manda?" She shot me a worried look thinking they where really where making out.
I rolled my eyes and peeked my head into the living room. They weren't even touching. "All fine."
"Good, dinner is ready Miri!" Bella called.
What was the point of me checking on them? I thought irritated. I took a seat at the dinner table and Caden sat across from me and next to Miri. Once everyone was seated Bella set down the lasagna and everyone served themselves.
"So, are you on any sports teams?" Edward asked Caden.
"No, my parents want me to focus on my studies."
Edward nodded and didn't say anymore. I looked across to Caden and he was staring at me. I cleared my throat loudly but he didn't look away. I got an eerie feeling but I ignored it.
"Caden, can you hand me the peas?" Miri asked and Caden finally looked away.
I hoped you liked it. I tried to get it out as fast as possible but the only way I can write is if I am alone and preferably at night. Don't ask why, I don't know why. Reviews and constructive criticism are welcome!
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