Chapter eight
Right, right, turn off the lights
We're gonna lose our minds tonight
What's the dealio?
I love when it's all too much
5am turn the radio up
Where's the rock 'n roll?
Kensley's POV
"Dad, stay still for a minute." I told him for the hundredth time. "Kensley, is all of this really necessary? I think the monkey suit is a bit too much." I stopped trying to tie his tie and took a few steps back to get a better look at him. "Your right." I told him with a laugh. He had on a white button down shirt on that was a little bit too small, crinkly black dress pants and old white socks. "Go get changed into your dark blue jeans and a black t shirt." I told him. He rolled his eyes then turned to walk sluggishly up the stairs.
While he changed I went to the kitchen and grabbed the bouquet of red roses I picked up at the local, and only, flouriest shop in town for him to give to Bella.
I walked back into the hallway just as my dad was coming down the stairs. I smiled. "Much better." I told him. I handed him the flowers and he sighed. "You're a life saver." He said and kissed my forehead. He walked into the living room where Teagen was sitting on the couch Indian style watching Finding Nemo. He walked over to her and kissed her on the forehead. She just sat there, staring at the TV. To say that she loved it would be an understatement.
"I won't be late, behave yourselves." He said. "Yeah yeah, bye dad." I said as I pushed him out the front door. "Remember, don't let your sister have any junk food!" He hollered as I closed the door.
"Get dressed, were going out." I told Teagen as I walked into the living room and threw her coat at her. "But Kens, my movies not over yet." She said in a sad voice. "You can finish watching it when we get back." I said as I walked over to the TV and turned it off. "Hey!" Teagen said and jumped up off of the couch. "I was watching that!" She screamed. I rolled my eyes. "Teagen." I said I a warning tone. "No, I'm not going and you can't make me!" She screamed again and stomped her foot. I knew she was wrong though. I could make her go. "I'll get you a snack." I said and crossed my arms in front of my chest. "Ice cream?" She asked. I smiled. "Sure, ice cream it is." Her whole face lit up and she ran to the front door to get her sneakers on while trying to put her coat on. I knew it was a bad idea to give her ice cream, sugar gets her very hyper and I knew she'd never sleep tonight. But, I needed to get her out of the house some how.
"Come on slow poke, let's go!" Teagen yelled excitedly as she pulled me toward my car. I buckled her into the back seat of the car and started to drive toward Grayson's house.
"Where are we going?" Teagen asked as she bounced in her seat. "We need to go to Grayson and Rylan's house for a few minutes." I heard her huff. "I don't want to go there. I want to get my ice cream." She wined. "Yes, we will get ice cream. But, were going to see if Grayson and Rylan want to come too." I told her. I was partly telling the truth. I was going to get them to come with us and we were going to get ice cream. But that wasn't my main goal.
"Kensely? What are you doing here?" Grayson asked. "Were going to get ice cream! Do you and Rylan want to come too?" Teagen asked before I could say anything. Grayson looked back and forth between me and Teagen. "Okay." He said confused. "Hey Teagen, how about you go help Rylan get ready." I told her. She smiled and ran inside.
"Isn't it a bit late for ice cream?" Grayson asked as he leaned against the door frame. "Um yeah, I was hoping we could go down to the coffee shop." He raised an eyebrow at me. "Kensley Cullen, are you suggesting that we go and spy on our parents date?" I looked down at my feet. Suddenly, this didn't seem like such a good idea. "Yeah, kind of." I looked up and watched as he walked back into the house then a few seconds later come back out with his coat on.
"Well, what are we waiting for?"
"Grayson, where are we going?" Rylan asked from the back seat of the car. "We need to go down to the coffee shop."
"Isn't that where mom is?"
"Yes."
"Okay, so you two need to be super good. We are going to play a game, okay?" Both Teagen and Rylan nodded at me. "Were going to the play 'who can stay quiet longest' game, okay?" I told them. "What does the winner get?" Teagen asked as she tried to get her seat belt undone. "How does an extra scoop of ice cream sound?" I watched in the rear view mirror as both of their faces lit up.
"Are you insane!" Grayson hissed in my ear as we walked to the coffee shop. "What?" I asked. "Do you really think it's a good idea to give two kids ice cream this late?" I looked at him and shook my head. "I'll tell them they don't have any or something."
"Look, there they are." I whispered to Grayson as I looked around the wall by the front door of the coffee shop. Luckily, there were a lot of people here. We got the kids away from the candy machines and went and sat at a table on the opposite side of the room from my dad and Bella. It was far enough away that they wouldn't notice us, but we could still keep an eye on them.
"They look so happy together." I said to Grayson as the kids colored on the paper one of the waiters brought over. My dad was smiling from ear to ear as he listened to Bella talk. "I know, I can't remember that last time I've seen my mom this happy, well, not since my dad died." "What happened to him?" I blurted out before I realized what I was saying. "Oh, I'm sorry. You don't have to answer that." He smiled a sad smile then looked past me to his mom. "She's not my real mom, as you already know. My real mom left me and my dad when I was just a baby for another man." He said and looked back to me. I was speechless. "Just a little over a year ago my dad, Jacob Black, was out in the woods looking for some missing hikers. He was a cop back in Vancouver.
While he was looking for the hikers he was attacked by a black bear. He was found dead three days later by some campers." I felt something wet and warm slide down my cheek. I hadn't realized I was crying. "Bella took me in like her own when she could have easily left me to fend for myself. Legally she had no rights to me. Even before my dad died she would call me her son. But, it wasn't until after he passed away that I realized how much I loved her. She adopted me legally just a few weeks after my dad's death. She's the mother I've always wanted." I watched as a smile started to grow on his face. "What a happy ending to such a sad story." I said as I wiped the tears from my eyes. "The way I've learned to think of it is that everything happens for a reason. She's happy now, that's all that matters to me." I smiled at him. It was amazing how much he loved his mother.
"I want ice cream!" Teagen practically yelled from beside me. I reached over and quickly put my hand over her mouth before she could say anything else. "Your suppose to be playing the quiet game." I reminded her. She took my hand off of her mouth and pouted. "I don't want to play anymore. I don't care if I get an extra scoop of ice cream, one is enough." She said and crossed her arms in front of her chest. "No Teagen." I said with a sigh. I wasn't in the mood for her childish games. "I want my ice cream and I want it now!" She screamed and jumped up from her seat. She stomped her foot and banged into a waiter carrying and tray full of drinks and pastries. He lost his footing trying to catch the falling tray but ended up landing on the ground with it with a loud bang.
The whole place went silent.
I closed my eyes for a few seconds and prayed that my dad and Bella hadn't noticed us.
I took a deep breath and slowly lifted my head up and looked over in the direction of my dad ad Bella. They were starring in our direction.
My dad was glaring at me, clearly angry.
I gulped hard.
I watched as my dad stood up and started walking this way. Bella followed close behind.
"Kensley, Teagen. Home, now." My dad said through clenched teeth. I watched as Bella took his hand and rubbed circles on the back of it with her thumb. He relaxed instantly. "I'll be home shortly." He said with a sigh and walked over to front cash. I'm assuming her was going to pay for his and Bella's stuff, and the damage that we caused.
I watched as Bella shook her head at Grayson and then walked back to my dad. Grayson looked like he wanted to cry. He hung his head then turned to grab Rylan's hand. "Goodnight Kensely. Bye Teagen." Grayson said as he walked past me. He kept his head hung the whole time.
I've hurt so many people.
"Is daddy mad?" Teagen asked in a timid voice as we drove home. "Yes." It was quiet for a few minutes then I heard sniffling. I looked over my shoulder once I parked the car in the drive way. Teagen was crying softly. "He's not mad at you, Teagen." I told her. "But I made the guy fall and drop all of his stuff." I sighed. "I know, but I promise, he's not mad at you little sis." She nodded.
I took her into the house and got her changed into her pajamas and into bed. The whole time she didn't speak to me.
I went into my room and crawled onto my bed, not bothering to get changed. I lay facing my wall. I just ruined their first date. I was a horrible daughter.
I heard my bed room door open then close a few seconds later. I felt someone sit on my bed and I knew it was my dad. I was too ashamed to turn and face him.
"Kensely, are you awake?" He didn't sound mad so I took a deep breath, rolled over, and sat up. "Hi dad." "What were you doing at the coffee shop Kensely?" He asked with a sigh. I was too ashamed to say anything, or even look at him. He lifted my chin up but I didn't let my eyes land on his face."Kensely, please look at me." I slowly looked up at him. That broke me down.
"Okay, I'm so sorry dad! I really didn't mean any harm, I just wanted t make sure everything went okay. I just don't want to see you get hurt again." He smiled. I looked at him confused. "Dad, why are you smiling? Aren't you mad?" He sighed. "No, I'm not mad. I was, but then I realized you were just watching out for me." I smiled and hugged him.
"I love you daddy." I felt him hug me tighter.
"I love you too, baby girl."
Hi everyone, please don't be angry. I know you expected a full date and you will get one next chapter in Bella's POV. I just thought it was important to see what the kids were up to and how they felt before we get to the gushy lovey stuff. Haha. What did you guys think of Grayson's story? Poor boy. Anyway, pleaseeee review. I'm working on the next chapter now. Thanks!
