Joe-
Waking up to my phone ringing, I took it off the nightstand and answered, rubbing my eyes.
"Hello", I said, half asleep.
"Joe, I'll be over in a few. I'm going to make breakfast for the girls", my mom said.
"Ok, I'll unlock the door for you", I said.
I yawned. Feeling movement on the bed, I looked to see Chris get up and run towards the bathroom. Getting up, I got dressed and went to unlock the door for my mom. I opened it.
"Hi mom", I said, hugging her.
"Hey, are the girls up?", she asked.
"Chris is, she's in the restroom", I said.
"Ok, well I'll go get started", she said, rubbing my arms.
I nodded and she went into the kitchen. Going to see if Chris was ok, she wasn't in the bathroom. Peeking in her room, she was under the covers holding them close to her.
"Babe, how are you feeling?", I asked.
"I'm tired", she said softly without opening her eyes.
"My mom's making breakfast for us. I'll wake you so you could eat ok", I whispered.
All I got was a soft moan and I kissed her forehead. Shutting the door behind me, Cora was walking down the hall, yawning. She stopped when she saw me. She pointed to me and shook her head.
"I don't even want to know", she said, passing me and heading towards the bathroom.
"Good because I wasn't going to tell you", I said smirking.
"Ew, I get it, you have sex with my sister. Don't need that visual, again", she said.
I laughed.
"Breakfast in the kitchen", I said.
"Did you make it?", she asked.
"My mom", I said, rolling my eyes.
"Then ok", she said smiling.
I chuckled and shook my head. I was debating with myself over whether or not to check on their mom. Then I saw my mom come out of her bedroom.
"What were you doing in there?", I asked.
She sighed.
"Who do you think brought her home", she said.
"So then, you know about her drinking?", I asked.
She nodded.
"Didn't you ever wonder why I would bring them food constantly or spend time over here. Your dad knows too", she said.
"Why didn't you tell me?", I asked.
"You had school and football. You didn't need to worry about this", she said.
"Their dad won't be back till Friday. I don't want to leave them alone with her", I said.
"They won't be. I'll be here", she said.
"Is she ok?", I asked, pointing to the door.
She nodded.
"She's sleeping it off. How's Chris?", she said.
"Sleeping, the chemo makes her tired", I said.
She nodded. Hearing a door open, Cora came over.
"Good morning Mrs. Anoa'i", Cora said.
"Why can't you be that nice to me?", I asked her, crossing my arms over my chest.
"Because your mom's not sleeping with my sister", she said shrugging.
My mom gave me a look and I rubbed my neck. Cora smiled happily towards me. I glared at her.
"So breakfast", Cora said.
Christina-
Waking up to the smell of bacon. I wanted some, but was too tired to get up. Feeling a warm breath on my cheek. Opening one eye to see Joe.
"Breakfast is ready", he said quietly.
"Did you make it?", I asked.
He rolled his eyes.
"No my mom did", he sighed.
"Then ok", I said.
I started to get up.
"Now I know where your sister gets it from", he mumbled.
"What?", I asked.
"Nothing. Oh by the way, your little sister opened her mouth to my mom", he said, helping me up.
"About what? Hold on", I said, feeling pain in my arm.
"I'm here baby", he gently squeezed my shoulder.
I took a deep breath.
"Ok, you were saying", I said.
"She told my mom we have sex", he said.
"What! I can't go out there now. Are you crazy", I said, pulling away from his hand.
He laughed softly. He leaned down and kissed me, his tongue dipping inside my mouth. My body relaxed. When he pulled away, he smiled at me.
"I'm sorry", I said softly.
"About?", he asked.
"I can't, right now", I said.
I sighed.
"Its ok. Remember what I told you, I want to take things slow. Yeah we already had sex but for you I'd wait as long as I need too", he said.
"You're sweet. You would make a girl really happy", I said softly.
"Your not happy with me?", he asked.
"I am, but I can't ask you to wait for me", I said.
He cupped my face.
"Don't do that", he said angry.
"Joe its just", he stopped me.
"Stop. Don't. I am not going anywhere", he said stern.
I pulled him down to meet my lips. He pulled away a bit.
"Now let's go eat", he said.
"I'm not that hungry Joe", I said softly.
"I need you to eat, even just a couple of bites", he said.
"I'll try. I smelled bacon", I said.
He chuckled.
"All the bacon you want my love", he whispered in my ear.
"That's all I want", I said.
"Can I get a smile?", he pouted.
I smiled at him. He smiled back, his eyes told me he was worried. Walking into the kitchen, I sat at the table with Cora. Joe helped his mom.
"Good morning Mrs. Anoa'i", I said.
"Good morning sweetheart. Hungry?", she said.
I nodded with a smile. They served our plates and came over to sit down. I took small bites, trying to eat as much as I could. Joe's eyes were on me as he ate and then they would dart to my plate. His mom bumped his shoulder. She knew what it was like already because she's helped out a lot.
"Its ok if you can't eat it all baby. I can put it away for you", his mom said.
"I'm sorry, its really good, I'm just tired", I said.
"Its ok", she smiled at me.
I looked at Joe.
"Don't you have school?", I asked.
"Not going today", he said.
"Does this mean I get to stay home?", Cora asked.
All three of us said no. She finished her food and went to get ready. My eyes not leaving Joe as he finished his. His mom sensing something was up excused herself. Joe looked at me.
"You're going. You can't let your grades drop", I said.
"You need me", he said.
"No I don't. I'm going to be sleeping all day anyway. You'll be bored", I said.
"Chris", he sighed.
"Joe, you need to go to school. Your mom will be here and so will mine", I said.
"Oh yeah like last night", he snapped.
I don't think he meant to let it slip out the way that it did. He took a deep breath and exhaled.
"I'm sorry", he said.
"You don't have to apologize. I know, but I'll be fine", I said.
He nodded, standing.
"I'll be back to give Cora a ride to school", he said, kissing the top of my head.