Okay, Alias does not belong to me. I like reviews. If you flame me, first of all, why the HECK are you reading this story if you don't like it? Secondly, if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all. And, yes, I KNOW that Andi wrote a story like this, but comparing me and her is kind of unfair. Because she's like four years older than me. And she lives in another country. And she's been writing longer than me. So duh she's a better writer! And jeez, I have a lot of self-esteem problems, don't I?

Chapter Sixteen: Staying at the Folks

I asked Mom and Dad to send Vaughn to our apartment, after I was finished being hyper, of course. That happened 3 hours later. I told them that I would be staying there for the night. Dad asked why. I didn't tell him. Dad drove Vaughn home.

Mom: What happened, dear?

Me: He kissed me.

Mom smiled.

Mom: Hon, why is that a bad thing? He obviously loves you.

I smiled a sad little smile.

Me: Nope. He said it meant nothing. I played along.

Mom frowned.

Mom: That's odd. Is that why you have all those bumps, darling?

Me: Partly yes and partly no. I ran into a bunch of stuff.

Mom: It sounds like you, my dear need to wallow.

Me: Probably.

Mom rubbed my back.

Mom: It'll be fun. You'll be able to boss your father around, watch movies, sleep in, and eat food. It'll be lovely.

I smiled at her obvious attempt to cheer me up. I nodded. She called Dad and informed him of the change in plans. He was going to the movie store.

Me: How are you and Dad?

Mom smiled sadly.

Mom: Stone-like, per usual.

I hugged Mom.

Me: Oh, I'm so sorry! Why don't you just kiss him again?

Mom brightened up.

Mom: Oh, I would love that!

Me: I could get a little brother or sister!

We sighed in bliss over the thoughts.

Mom: You still owe me Grandbabies!

I nodded sadly. Mom hugged me and we turned to the TV as Dad came in and we began to watch the movies.

TO BE CONTINUED.........................................

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- Loren ;*