It was still raining strongly outside, but the teens didn't seem to notice that. They had been in the cafe for over 2 houres now and they talked and laughed the whole time. Pauline was the happiest girl in the world. She was a full member of their creek now and she enjoied that very much. She never had real friends and so she was really relieved that she finally had some good friends. She liked them all, but especially Josephine. She was absolutly amazing, she was nice, pretty, smart and cool at the same time. She liked sciences just as much as she did and they had many hobbies and things in common. She became a role-model for Pauline and she was really satisfied that she was her brother's girlfriend.
Her brother. Pauline's eyes often wandered to JD during this little party. She watched him and his behaviour. She could see that he really loved Josephine and his moves and ways of eating, drinking and moving reminded her of herself. The more she looked at him the more she believed that he really was her brother. It was still hard to believe, but it got clearer by every minute that passed by.
So what did the man in the adoption-central tell you about your family, Pauline? Bunji asked her all of a sudden. pauline was thrown out of her daydream and came back to reality. She blushed a little and her eyes moved around nervously as she feared that they had might noticed her looking at JD so often. her eyes again crossed his and he looked into hers. he was smiling at her and his eyes were shining and giving her a good feeling. She felt the strong urge to be hugged of him now. She wanted him to hold her in his arms. She wanted to really meet the only living member of her family.
Did they had any information for you? Bunji asked again changing confused looks with his girlfriend Momo. Pauline laughed shyly and her eyes looked into Josephine's asking her quietly if she should tell them the truth. Josephine knew that it was hard for her to live alone and she finally wanted a real family. So she smiled and nodded her head lightly.
Yeah, they had some imformations for me and it was really interesting. She paused and looked down on her hands. I have a brother. The boys and girls were shocked for a second but then started talking excitedly. Wow, Pauline that is fantastic! Do you have any information about him? Momo asked her as she laied her hand on her shoulder. Pauline smiled nervously at her and the others. They were a little suprised by her strange behaviour. Why was she so nervous? She just found out that she had a brother and now she seemed kind of upset. Sarah jumped up from her chair as she had an idea. We could collect informations about him and then try to find him. That would be really cool. She said and looked at her friends and they all cheered at that idea. they liked it and were happy that she would find one of her family-members soon.
Josephine was still smiling and took Pauline's shaking hand under the table. She squeezed it lightly and gave a small smile to her friend. She was really nervous, because she didn't know how he would react when he found out that he had a sister.
You.... you don't have to find informations about him, because I already know who he is and where he is... Pauline stuttered as she squeezed Pauline's hand tightly. Eric, Bunji, JD, Momo and Sarah looked at each other suprised and waited for her to continue. Is...is he here? Sarah asked her carefully, but Josephine just smiled a sad smile that looked like a mask.
You know who he is, Jo, don't you? Eric asked his brother's girlfriend. Josephine just smiled and nodded her head. But I won't tell you anything, because I promised Pauline that I wouldn't. It's her brother and not mine and so she is allowed to tell you this or not! she said and looked at them at each face. As she reached Pauline's she stopped and leaned forward. Come one, Pauline, you come so far and you can't leave them like this. Look at their faces. Pauline turned and looked at her new friends. They'll soon die of tension if you don't tell them soon. Josephine whispered and Pauline nodded silently.
My brother is JD! Pauline said after taking a deep breath. There was a long silence and it felt like an eternity. Their eyes wandered between JD and Pauline. JD just starred at her not believing what she had been saying some seconds ago.
This... this is really abnormal. Bunji whispered as he found his voice back. JD you have a sister and she's sitting right in front of you. Pauline whispered to her stunned boyfriend whom's eyes were just fixed on his new family-member.
Pauline felt their eyes burning into her. She felt like an exotic animal in the zoo, that everybody starred at. She felt her brother's eyes on her and it felt as if he was scanning her body and soul. The atmosphere was pushing at her from all sides and she just wanted to escape from here. She had to get out!
I'm sorry! She whispered as she jumped up from her chair and ran away from the table and out the door into the rain. No one had been able to react fast enough to stop her. Her bag and her jacket were still laing on her chair. There was again an unbearable silence at the table. All of a sudden JD jumped up from his chair as well and turned to his girlfriend. I'll go after her, Jo! He said and Josephine smiled at him happily. Don't leave her alone now, JD! She said and gave him a kiss before he took his jacket and ran out into the rain as well.