Chapter Six
All of them turned around and saw Val talking to, or rather harassing, Addie.
" Hey, Val, quit scaring the girl. She doesn't want to know your beauty secrets." Gabby said as she skated over to them.
" Shut-up, Dellama."
" Lay off my sister." Peter said with a growl.
" Oh, she's your sister. Funny, I see no resemblance."
" Dude, just go away." Andy said calmly.
" Brink, don't tell me what to do."
" Go away, Val, before you embarrass yourself." Jordy warned.
" And how would I do that?"
" Like this."
Addie jerked his overly baggy jean down to reveal boxers with pink and red hearts on them.
" You little-"
" See you around, Valerie." Addie said as she and the gang left him alone with a crowd of people laughing hysterically.
After walking for a few minutes, they stopped so Peter, Gabby, Jordy, and Andy could change their skates for their shoes.
" That was brilliant." Jordy commented.
" It ranks right up there with the time Brink dumped a chocolate shake on his ugly head." Gabby agreed.
" But you better watch out, now." Peter said seriously.
" Why?"
" Well, we already have major beef with him, and since you're with us, he'll be out for revenge."
Addie wondered what 'beef' meant and she must of looked really confused or scared.
" Don't worry, we've got your back." Andy said with a smile that made Addie's heart flutter.
" Oh, God, we better get moving. Jerry'll be home in like, fifteen minutes." Peter groaned.
Everyone, except for Addie, picked up their skates, and took off running to Peter's house. They made it there with five minutes to spare.
" Hi, guys." Mrs. Brinker said from the couch as they walked into the living room.
Grace was fast asleep.
" What's up, Mom?" Andy asked.
" We need to go home. Gabby, Jordy, do you need a ride?"
" That would be great, Mrs. Brinker." Jordy said politely.
" Bye, Peter and Adelaide." Mrs. Brinker said before she went out to her car in the driveway.
" See you guys later." Jordy said as he and Gabby left.
" Bye, dude. Bye, Addie." Andy said as he flashed them peace signs and left.
" Um…Yeah…" Peter said nervously.
" Can you teach me how to roller blade, Peter?"
" What? Why?"
" I want to be able to hang out with you guys."
" Sure. You'll have to get a pair of blades, though."
" I know. I got a job at the Super Save, while I was there today."
" Does Jerry know?"
" What does he care? As long as I'm out of his way, I'm sure he won't mind."
" You have a point." Peter said darkly.
" Does he hit you, Peter?"
" No."
" Jeez, don't get so uptight. He used to hit me and my mom. That's why I asked. I was so happy when he left."
Peter was a little unbalanced by this tidbit of Addie's life.
" Yeah, well, I wouldn't mind if he packed up and left right now."
" Peter, do you hate me?" Addie asked quietly.
" No. I just really don't know you."
" Then, let's get to knowing each other." Addie said as she sat down on the couch.
A.N.- Okay, I need to admit to a mistake. I've been using Gabriella and Gabby for Gabby, but I misspelled it in the last few chapters as Gaby. Sorry about that. Thanks for the reviews!
