If anyone doesn't know the age of the characters, here they are: Waylon and Kayla are both 17 years old.

It has been two months since Kayla and Waylon know each other. Both of them defended each other from bullying with Waylon's help since he's more experienced than Kayla. In returned, Kayla helped him with his homework after school at the library. There was one time that Kayla did go to his house. Unfortunately, Waylon's aunt answered the down and told Kayla to go away and she was very scary.

' Horrible bitch,' Waylon thought about that incident. He wanted to apologize to Kayla but his aunt had locked him inside his own room so he can never escape. Suddenly, he heard someone calling his name. Waylon looked outside his window and saw Kayla.

" Hey there, Kayla!" Waylon called out. " I'm sorry about my aunt."

" It's alright Waylon. Mom and dad wants you to come over for dinner if you're not doing anything."

Waylon smile and looked back at the door to see if his aunt is unlocking the door or not. When he looked down, he said, "Alright. I'm coming."

He slipped out of the window as quite as he can. He doesn't want his aunt to find out that he's gone. ' She doesn't even care for me anyway.'

As soon as he's on the ground he meet up with Kayla at her house. " I'm glad you're here Waylon!" she beamed. " I'm sorry if I had to bother you-"

" It's fine Kayla. It's more of a blessing to me," Waylon gave her a reassuring smile. " Now lets go."

The two of them went to Kayla's house. The house was marble white with a red roof and a small porch. Kayla opened the door and invited Waylon inside.

" Mom! Dad!" Kayla called. " Waylon is here!"

Soon Mr Harper came out of the kitchen and Mrs Harper came downstairs. Mrs Harper has the same brunette hair like her daughter but she doesn't have purple eyes only blue ones. She has a delicate figure like a ballerina. She smiles sweetly at him.

" Hello dear, Kayla told me all about you and she's right, you do look funny in the skin. But you are very sweet and nice to her and that's what I need to see," said Mrs Harper as if she's seeing a famous movie star.

Waylon was a bit flabbergasted at Mrs Harpers excitement to meet him. He was so lucky that Kayla and her family did not judge him by his looks and he felt like he was part of the family. " I'm glad you're here Waylon," said Mr Harper. " I need your help."

Waylon, not sure what to do followed Mr Harper to the kitchen until they went out from the back door. Outside, Waylon saw a grill and next to it was a small bowl full of meat.

" Now you know why I brought you here?" asked Mr Harper with a small chuckle. " I'm gonna need help cooking the lamb chops and you can help me grill it."

Waylon's mouth started to water. Lamb chops that are cooked and he's going to help Mr Harper as if he was his own son.

Meanwhile, Kayla was helping her mom cutting up some potatoes for tonight's dinner. Her mom was heating up the pot and Kayla passed the cut up potatoes to her. Mrs Harper looked at her daughter. Kayla looked a bit sad and she was watching her dad and Waylon doing the grill outside.

" Is there anything you liked to talk about, honey?" asked Mrs Harper.

Kayla went to her mother sobbed quietly. Her mother comforts her like a real mother would do until Kayla broke the silence.

" It's about Waylon, mom."

Mrs Harper was confused. " What's wrong with him? Don't tell me you don't want him to be your friend."

" No I want him to be my friend!" Kayla cried. " But I want him to be more than a friend."

Finally, Mrs Harper understood. " You love him?"

Kayla gave a small nod. " Yes mom, I love him. He's sweet, gentle and I don't care what everyone says about him. He's not a monster but he's misunderstood."

Mrs Harper gave her a smile of approval. " Kayla, I know how you feel. I had the same result when I met your father. As your mother, I approved of your relationship with him. Does he know about this?"

Kayla shook her head. " No, I'm scared that he doesn't love me back."

Mrs Harper placed a hand on Kayla's shoulder. " I'm sure he'll love you back. Besides, you're his only friend and I see a good soul in him."

This made Kayla feel better. She gave her mom a hug. " Thanks, mom!"

" You're a natural, son," praised Mr Harper at Waylon's work. " You said you've never done this before?"

Waylon just shrugged. " Pretty much."

The two of them went back inside the house and placed the rack of lambs on the table. Waylon saw Mrs Harper and Kayla who are already seated and there's baked potato and a jug of lemonade. " You can sit next to me Waylon."

Waylon sat next to Mr Harper and the family started the dinner. During the dinner, Waylon has a lot of conversation with the Harpers. Mr Harper told them that Tom's trial was tomorrow and everyone wished him good luck, including Waylon. Mrs Harper will accompany him and Kayla and Waylon can do their free activity tomorrow since Saturday is coming.

" Why don't you two have fun tomorrow?" Mrs Harper suggested to both Kayla and Waylon. Mr Harper nodded his head in agreement. " That's a great idea, Susan. It's been a long time since Waylon had fun."

Kayla saw Waylon's blank expression. She knows Waylon never had fun for he had been abused and tormented in his life. She placed her hand on his and gave it a squeeze. Waylon noticed this, gave her a small smile and returned the gesture. Kayla knows what kind of activity they will do tomorrow.

Suddenly, Kayla noticed both of her parents were whispering about something. " Kayla," said Mr Harper. " Your mother and I discussed about a certain topic for a month now. How would you like Waylon to stay with us?"

Waylon couldn't believe his ears! Both of Kayla's parents wanted him to stay with them. " Sir, I don't know what to say."

Mrs Harper gave him a warm smile. " I think you deserve it Waylon. For all the things you've done for Kayla and away from your alcoholic aunt."

Waylon felt like he's free. " Oh, thank you! Thank you!"

Mr and Mrs Harper looked pleased with Waylon's answer. Kayla can't keep the smile off her face. Her one and only friend is going to live with her. They will spend times together and maybe she'll confess her feelings for-

' No. Not yet.'

" Then it's settle!," said Mr Harper proudly.

Wow, Waylon's part of the family! Lets see what are they going to do tomorrow ;)