When we got to Geoff's house, he turned around and whispered, "We gotta be quiet, dudes, because my parents and brother's are sleeping. But, Erin's probably awake." He shrugged, then opned the door to his huge ass house.
There was a big staircase right in front of the door, and his house reminded me of a mansion. We all moved inside, then someone came down the stairs, carrying a skateboard. He looked my age, maybe a little older. He had hair the same color of Geoff's, but it obly went a little past his ears and flipped out on the sides. He was wearing a black t-shirt and chick pants. I could swear I'd seen him around.
"Hey, Erin." Bridgette smiled warmly.
"Bridge," He nodded back happily.
Bridgette nudged Geof harshly in the ribs, then Geoff coughed, "Oh, oh yeah. Allyn, this is my oldest little brother Erin. He's sixteen." Geoff grinned joyfully, then finish, "and Erin, this is Allyn."
"Hey," Erin moved down the stairs and in front of me, then stuck out his hand.
"Hi..." I pulled one side of my mouth up then shook his hand. I wondered to myself why I was being so friendly, but honestly, I was kind of sick of shutting everybody out. A few friends wouldn't hurt.
"Well, Geoff," Erin glanced over to his brother, "I'm going to a party, so cover for me if Mom and Dad wake up, would you?"
"No prob, little bro." Geoff smirked at his brother, then watched as Erin left through the front door.
"Alright, Geoff has like, a million movies, so let's go pick a couple." Trent put forward.
"Okay," everyone nodded in agreement.
That night we watched a series of "scary" movies, such as The Grudge and The Ring, which weren't really that scary to me. Although, Bridgette and Gwen were practically hiding behind Geoff and Trent. Eventually, everyone fell asleep, so I got up and got ready to leave.
"Eh, I'll just walk home." I whispered to myself.
I moved sullenly to the door, then I felt myself collide with something else. I looked up and saw Erin.
"S-sorry." He stuttered, then laughed quietly. "Hey, where're you goin'?" He raised an eybrow.
"I was going home. It's about nine blocks from here, and I guessed that if I walked I could there in about-" He cut me off.
"No way!" Erin pulled his smile into a frown. "I am not letting you walk home at three in the morning."
"But, everyone fell asleep." I whimpered.
"Not me." He gave me a toothy grin, "Come up and hang out with me in my room." His head bobbed towards the staircase.
"S-sure I guess." I nodded passively in agreement then followed him to his room.
His room was very welcoming; to me, at least. The room was painted black, and he had posters of all my favorite bands hanging on the walls. His bed was a queen bed, with a plain black comforter.
"I... I love your room." I giggled happily. Wait, did I just... giggle? I asked myself suddenly.
"Hey, thanks. Custom made, innit cool?" He nodded towards the windows that lead out to the blacony.
"It is... amazing." I smiled at him. "So," I began, walking around and glancing at the posters, "what grade are you in?"
"Same as Geoff." He said, hopping onto his bed.
"Hm?" I looked at him, "But, aren't you his younger brother?"
"Yeah, I'm sixteen, but I skipped a grade." He gave me a triumphant face.
"Over-achiever." I narrowed my eyes at him playfully.
"And proud." His smile made me happy. It was weird... After everything that happened, he could make me feel better with a smile. That reminded me of Noah, so I quickly forgot about it.
Me and Erin talked for a while, then when it was about five, I got up and went out to his balcony. It was raining, and beautiful too. He came and stood next to me.
"You're lucky." I made a face.
"How so?" He smiled like I was crazy.
"You get to live here. I have to live in some cramped townhouse 'till my mom decides to 'relocate' due to stalker ex-boyfriends." I gave a painful smile.
He looked at me all funny, then I asked, "What?" I sounded really agrgrivated.
"You cease to amaze me." He shook his head smiling.
"Wait, what?" I said again. "H-how?"
"Well, you like everything I like, and now... I dunno, I just don't get how you can just put up with everything. I mean, you told me about your mom, and how you don't have a dad, and how that asshole broke your heart, twice. I could never do that." Erin gave me an honest nod.
"Maybe I just pretend to put up with it. I mean, I get kind of sick odf having to be alone all the time." I confessed.
Erin glanced over at me. He gave me one of those gorgeous smiles. He was almost soaking wet, but he still had a certain glow to him. Ubruptly, Erin wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into a hug. I threw my arms around his neck and buried my face in his chest. It was nice to have someone that cared.
