Chapter Three

Movies, Friends, and Junk Food

Everyone made it back to Jake's house within the proper time. Jake, and Kira were the last ones to arrive. Jake opened the door, and let Kira in first. The sound of loud music flooded the house, "Well, at least we know dumb, and dumber made it back." Jake said playfully, making Kira smile. They walked down to the basement, where Jake Harris, and Josh Harris were rocking out. Kira noticed someone else had also joined them, she tilted her head to the side, as if she were examining the other person. He was right around Josh's height, his head was covered by a black hooded jacket which said, TIME BANDIT, across the chest in big white letters. He seemed so mysterious to Kira. She found herself blushing when she noticed him staring back at her. She quickly looked down at her feet, and bit her lip, wishing away the blush that was evident on her face.

"Well look at that, Scott Hillstrand survived another season on his father boat!" Kira heard Jake Anderson call out.

"Fuck you." He answered back. Kira noted the sarcasm, and the humorous tone in his voice. Scott Hillstrand, Kira repeated his name mentally, and found herself blushing, and smiling once again. She found that she had liked that name.

"Why are you so shy, Kira?" Jake Harris, asked, "Come here, and meet the rest of the flock." He said as he grabbed Kira's shoulders, and pushed her to the small group of friends across the room.

Kira was thankful to have the friends that she did. She had known Jake Anderson for a long time, and when they got into middle school she was introduced to Jake, and Josh. The four of them had become great friends, but she still didn't know all of their friends. Now she was meeting Scott Hillstrand, another friend in their group. The only difference was, she wasn't sure why this introduction felt so different than meeting Jake, and Josh. The three friends together were like her brothers. Jake Anderson was the protective one, the one that was always there for her no matter what. Josh Harris was the supportive one. Kira enjoyed his company the most, because she knew she could trust him, he never tried talking sense into her like Jake A did. He just listened, and nodded when she needed him to acknowledge her. Then there was Jake Harris, clearly the clown of the group. Jake was like her little brother, always saying and doing things without thinking of the outcome. He always made her laugh, and with him. Kira felt like she could say or do just about anything without feeling embarrassed, because Jake was sure to do something that topped whatever she did. Now there was Scott Hillstrand, she was curious as to what role he would play in her life, Would he even want to be her friend? She was about to find out.

"Hi I'm Scott Hillstrand. It's nice to finally meet you, some people haven't shut up about you." Kira blushed even more, at the tone of his voice, and the words he spoke. Who was talking about me? She thought, but quickly got the answer, once Josh Harris cleared his throat.

"Hi, I'm Akira Lombardi, but everyone calls me Kira." She said as she extended her hand to meet his. Scott took her hand, and shook it, but was quickly cut off by Jake Harris jumping in front of her, "Or you can call her Ki Ki." Jake said as he pinched her cheeks. His actions only forcing more of a blush across her bruised face. Kira hissed, and brought her hand up to cup her sore cheek. "Jake!" Josh warned as he pulled him away from her.

"Shit, I'm sorry Ki Ki." Jake said.

"It's ok, Jake, you didn't know." Kira said, as she tried to hide the tears pulling at her eyes. Your so stupid! Get a hold of yourself, it's just a stupid mark on your face, don't be such a baby. Kira scolded herself, but no matter what she told herself she couldn't stop the tears from flowing. "Excuse me." Kira said, as she hurried past the boys, and across the room to the bathroom, where she locked herself inside, and cried.

"Nice job, fool." Josh said, as he pushed his little brother.

"Hey, it's not my fault her fathers an asshole." Jake retorted. Jake Anderson ignored the brothers, and ran after Akira. Jake stood against the wall away from his brother, with his hands stuffed inside his black hoodie. Scott looked at everyone, feeling uncomfortable with everything, "Maybe I should go." Scott said.

"No, its ok. Jake is gonna go talk to her, and in a few minutes she'll be fine." Josh offered.

"So whats her story?" Scott asked, as he tilted his head towards the bathroom door.

"Her father is abusive." Jake H blurted out. Josh elbowed his little brother, causing him to rub his arm, "That hurt, dick head." Jake said.

"Shut up." Josh said.

"Thats why her face is black and blue." Scott said mostly to himself, but Josh heard, and nodded, "Yeah. It's really sad though. Her mother is gone, and her father is a drunk. He expects Kira to do everything for him, the only time she gets a break is when she's at school, or he's at work."

"Why doesn't she go to the police?"

"We've tried to talk her into leaving, Jake A begs her everyday. She just wont do it.

"Damn." Was all Scott could say.

"Kira let me in please." Jake Anderson pleaded with her, as he softly knocked on the bathroom door. He could hear her sobs through to door, and that broke his heart. He couldn't stand her father, though he had never actually met him. Kira refused for anyone to know where she lived, even her best friends.

Several minutes later, Kira finally opened the door, and allowed Jake Anderson to come in. He looked at her, and sighed, "I hate being your best friend, because I can't do my job, and protect you." Jake said, pulling Kira into his arms for a hug.

"I don't need to be protected. This is my life, and I have to deal with it."

"But you don't. You can live here. You don't have to stay there." Jake said, trying to fight back his own tears. He honestly couldn't stand her father. He couldn't understand why anyone would want to hurt her. She was an amazing person, and it killed him to know that she just couldn't see it.

"Thank's Jake, but if I was truly not met to be with my father, then somehow, someway... I'll get out of it." Kira said, as she wiped away her tears. Once she was satisfied she would no longer cry, she put on a fake smile, and nodded to Jake. Jake smiled at her, and took her hand, leading her back to their friends. Jake Harris walked up to Kira, and threw his arms around her, "I'm sorry." He whispered. Kira wrapped her arms around his waist, "It's ok." She said, hugging him back. Josh cleared his throat, which caught everyone's attention, "Shall we watch the movie?"

"I'll go get the popcorn, and soda!" Jake screamed with excitement, as he ran up the stairs, to the kitchen. Josh put in The Haunting In Connecticut. Everyone got comfortable, either on the couch, or on the floor.

Josh was sitting on the floor. Jake Harris was laying down on the couch, "For such a small kid, you sure do take up a lot of room." Kira said, laughing. Jake flipped her off, as she sat down on the floor to the side of the couch. Jake Anderson sat on a bean bag in front of the big screen T.V. Scott was the last one to find a place to sit, and decided to sit next to Kira. Scott looked at her, thinking of the torture she must face, and the everyday battles she goes through. It was the first time in his life he had looked at a girl without thinking about how good she would be in bed. The feeling that he seemed to get whenever he looked at her, or heard the sound of her voice was strange, and new to him.

Kira noticed him staring at her, and shyly tilted her head to look up at him. She gave him a light smile, but was quickly turned around when she felt something hit the back of her head. "What the hell!" She said, as she looked at Jake Harris, who had shoved a handful of popcorn in his mouth, way too fast. Kira reached over grabbing a small handful of popcorn, and then sat back down. She turned to face the TV, but was once again interrupted by Jake throwing a piece of popcorn. Kira took the handful of popcorn, which wasn't much, and threw it at Jake, which caused everyone to laugh. Scott watched as she settled back down, with a look of achievement on her face, which made him smile. Kira leaned forward, and grabbed a spare bowl of popcorn, that had been placed on the coffee table. She placed the silver bowl in front of her, and without looking she reached into take a piece. Her hand brushed against another hand. Kira looked down, then followed the arm, up to Scott's face. He smiled at her, and pulled his hand away, "Sorry." He said. His smile, and voice making her blush profusely. "It's ok, we can share." She said in a whisper.

During one particular part in the movie, Kira screamed, and jumped. It had scared her so bad, that she had sent the popcorn flying across the room. Everyone laughed at her, except for Scott. Instead, Scott wrapped his arms around her, trying to calm her down, "It's ok, it's just a movie." Scott tried to assure her. She tensed under his touch, Scott noticed this, and wondered if he should let go. His self questioning, didn't help him decide, his arms seemed to have a mind of their own. He couldn't bring himself to let go of the trembling girl in his arms, and that's where she stayed until the end of the movie.


Ok so I really love writing this. I can relate to Kira to a point, so that is helping me personally as well as the story. Anyway's let me know what you guys think!

And thank you to Pece87, and Amethystsea for the reviews, and support!