Autumn gave me a closed mouth smile before walking over to Jackson and wrapping her arms around his waist. I smiled at the two of them as he kissed the top of her head before I looked around the kitchen.
"How stocked is everything?" I asked, not sure what else to say.
"You might want to stock everything up while you're at the grocery store." Jackson chuckled and shook his head. "Autumn will show you where the closest one is, if she doesn't feel like going out."
"Okay…" I mumbled as Autumn let go of Jackson and walked over to me. I stayed still as she surveyed my eyes.
"You have a story to tell." She said softly.
I smiled and grabbed her wrist, flipping it over to show the scars. "So do you."
Jackson looked between the two of us in surprise, but didn't say anything. Ben walked into the kitchen as I released Autumn.
"Alright girls. I called and checked with Uncle, and he said we should be home by eight at the latest. We'll shower and then help you two set up for the party."
"Party?" Autumn's eyes widened slightly.
Ben was quick to reassure her; "Only some of the vampire cast. Kristen, Nikki, Ashley, Kellan, Robert, and Taylor."
She nodded mutely before Ben grabbed her in a huge hug. I smiled; it was obvious he was a good brother.
"Destiny, thanks for hanging here for the day." Ben smiled at me after he pulled away.
"No problem. I'm excited, honestly."
Jackson smiled at me and held a credit card out to me. "For the store."
I raised an eyebrow. "Are you okay with me signing for it?"
"Sure." He shrugged. "Just be sure to sign your own name."
I smiled and shook my head as I slid the credit card into my wallet.
"So both of you have our phone numbers. Call or text if you all need anything." Ben smiled as he pulled me in for a quick hug. I pulled back momentarily in surprise before hugging him back. Jackson quickly hugged me for a moment after that, and then the guys headed towards the door.
"Ben!" I called after them.
"Huh?"
"What type of cookies do you want?"
He laughed. "Chocolate chip."
"Alright." I smiled at the guys before they headed out.
Autumn tapped my shoulder. "Do you want to go out now or later?"
"I figured now would be easier… That is, if you want to."
"Sure." She shrugged. "I'll drive."
"You can drive? I thought Jackson said you're fifteen."
She gave me half a smile. "I'm sixteen. I can drive. Jackson is just convinced I'm fifteen."
"Alright then… To your car!" I announced, leading the way through the door. Autumn followed me quietly.
After we were settled into her car, Autumn asked me the question I'd been waiting for. "How did you know?"
"I had issues myself for a long time. I used to cut and I still smoke occasionally to deal with everything."
"But what gave it away? Not every quiet kid cuts."
"I know that. My twin doesn't, and he's practically mute. Your eyes gave it away, the way you could read mine."
She nodded and found a parking spot quickly. I jumped out of the car and followed her inside. I grabbed a cart and asked Autumn if she wanted to ride in it. After looking at me like I was crazy for a minute, she got into the main part of the cart and I pushed her into the store.
Let me tell you, we were on the receiving end of some very strange looks.
"Alright. So we need stuff for the cabinets and for the party tonight." I stated as I pushed Autumn through the produce section. "Anything from here?" I received a head shake in response.
"Okay, then let's start with chips and snacks." I smiled as I found the isle with snacks and began to pile everything up on Autumn.
"Hey, not on me." She said.
I giggled. "Sorry."
Five bags of chips and two giant bags of candy later, we started down the baking isle. I grabbed chocolate chips after being told that was the only ingredient they didn't have.
Next we went to the drink isle. Autumn pointed out all the sodas that the guys would drink if it was left over. I went to grab beer, because it's a party, before realizing that I couldn't buy it. Autumn shook her head at me before telling me to go get meats. We found premade hamburgers and hotdogs, along some Steak-umms for their freezer. I also made sure to grab some ice cream while we were in the frozen isle. After finding the rolls and condiments necessary, we grabbed some fruit snacks. Apparently, Ben loved them for midnight snacks.
Whatever.
We went through a self check out relatively quickly, with Autumn handing me everything from inside the cart. I smiled as I slid Jackson's card and signed off for it before we headed out to Autumn's car. The groceries were put into the trunk before we sat down in the front seats.
"Now. For lunch." Autumn said as she turned the AC on.
I shaded my eyes so I could look around. "Wherever you want."
Autumn opened up the glove compartment and took out a pair of sunglasses for herself and one for me. I smiled before sliding them on to my face. We drove through a McDonalds nearby, getting our food and smoothies. Autumn paid with cash for both our meals, despite my protest. I sighed before we headed home.
