Hazel had been working on her book report for hours, that she decided she had to take a break. Even though she was home schooled, her dad had due dates; he was strict on when she had to turn things in. Hazel decided she would read more later, then maybe finish the book tomorrow.
Her most favorite thing to do while she took a break from school work was playing with Winter. She would take toys to her, and sit and on the edge of the pool. Winter's favorite toy was the duck with the ring on it. She liked it because it always reminded her of Sawyer.
Hazel enjoyed sitting alone while she waded her feet in he pool; though sometimes it would get lonely. She found that it was her only time to really think; she was always bouncing around doing things for the aquarium.
"Hey," she heard Susie say. Hazel was confused. She wasn't sure if she was talking to her or someone else. Hazel looked around the area, but know one was there.
"Hey," Susie repeated. This time actually getting Hazel's attention.
Hazel got up and stood in front of Susie. She wanted to ask why she was talking to her, but she didn't want to be rude. But then Susie smiled at her and something didn't seem right to her.
"Okay what is your problem?" Hazel asked her, getting angry.
"What?" Susie said innocently.
"Well, I mean you were mean to me before, and now you're suddenly nice to me?"
Susie had a confused look on her face, but Hazel could tell she was faking. Hazel stood, waiting for her to talk. She needed what was going on. Hazel stared intensely at Susie, until she broke.
"Fine you want to know why?" Susie said, getting aggresive.
"Yes."
"My dad found out about what I did. He told me I have to be nice to you," she said.
"Or maybe you don't want Sawyer to find out your being mean to me?" Hazel said. She felt really good saying that.
"Are you serious? You think I would do that?" Susie said.
"Yes I do," Hazel said. "Now that I have everything clear, you can leave. Sawyer's not here."
Susie had no words to say next, so she just did what Hazel said.
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Sawyer was in his bedroom playing video games when he realised he was home alone. His mother had told him earlier that she was going to the store and he got distracted. He paused his video game and went to the kitchen to find something to eat. Sawyer was a growing teenager and was often hungry. As he passed by the counter near the fridge, he noticed a bunch of scattered papers. He remembered that the past couple of days, his mom was working on something.
Sawyer looked closer at the papers. He had a chance to see what his mom was up to without her knowing. Sawyer was expecting it to be boring bills, or work related stuff. But when he saw one paper in particular, it shocked him. It had information about selling a house. Their house. The one Sawyer was standing in, about to get a snack from the fridge.
Suddenly Sawyer had lost his appetite. He couldn't believe what he had just seen.
Sorry for the delay. Was on vacation. Back at it soon.
peace :)