So sorry for not updating guys, it's just my brother (he's really hard to convince sometimes) was meant to get a mobile broadband for the internet because we are visiting our grandfather. Long story short, I havent been able to use any internet except for the five minutes everyday on his phone and I used up al is data yesterday so he wasn't too happy.

But he finally got it!

Hope you enjoy the chapter and don't forget the disclaimer!

L

"Can we go today?"

"No."

"Tomorrow?"

"No."

"Next Week?"

"NO!"

"WELL ... YOU ARE A HUGE BASTARD!" It had been a month since Larry left the museum and I was already feeling the cold touch of reality.

Avalon was my only friend and Nick when he came over. We were going to sneak into the museum last night but Larry caught us at the door and after three minutes we came back with a litre of milk and a pack of gum. That's how he said sorry...

It was another few months till holidays meaning one week of Easter to spend with the museum family. I had spent most of my free time making presents I would give when I saw them. I had made a million wooden bead necklaces, countless cat statues, a few mini guns, a sword (that took forever to make properly) and a lot of paintings.

"Jessie, I know it's tough on you but at least you have then in your life!"

"Well, ever since we left I have hardly seen them, like I think I saw them yesterday... DURING THE DAY! WE HAVE NEVER GONE BACK AT NIGHT!"

"Dr McPhee-"

"DOESN'T CARE!" There was silence.

"I'll take you tonight, and look." I started walking away after mumbling a quick thank you. I turned back.

Larry lifted his hands slightly and then let them drop to his sides.

"Im sorry, I forgot you on't really see Erica as a mum and Don is a bit in your face-"

"A bit? Dad he wouldn't stop about how amazing his hair was on the way to school last week!" Larry laughed.

I had spent a few days here and there with Erica and Don because Larry was working late at nights and I was still 17, another 4 more years and I can stay at home with no questions asked.

"Yeah, well I am really sorry. I know I have been really the only parent in your life and Sacagawea helped me a lot when it came to mothering you-"

"Dad, she actually explained a lot of things... I mean A LOT!" He laughed again. He shook his head then smiled at me.

"You remind me too much of Sacagawea though. You literally are so much like her." This made me feel two different things.

One, I felt happy Larry thought I was like Sacagawea. I got the feeling there was a eagle soaring in my chest.

Two, I felt guilty for calling him a bastard. Larry tired really hard for me to not say stuff like that (I definitely don't cuss) but sometimes I feel so alone in the world and I am usually used to it but for the last 6 months, I have been surrounded by amazing people. I cannot help but feel alone.

"Thanks Larry, and um... I am sorry for calling you a bastard." He chuckled.

"Yeah, I probably should stop acting like one." I laughed and he hugged me and kissed my hair.

"So, you and Ahk?" I groaned a little.

"Way to kill the vibe Dad..." He gave me a strange look.

"What?"

"Nothing, you called me dad... Anyway, you and Ahk?" I groaned a little again. I had been walking out of the room/house whenever Larry mentioned "Ahk" and "You" in the same sentence. Or the same speech.

"Nothing really, just same harmless kissing and ..."

"Yes?"

"I think I like him. It may not be "in love" but I feel like he is in a lot of cases "the one". He is just..."

"Not available?"

"Dead."

"Ahhh..."

"Yeah well, if I still like him in a few years, I think it will be love."

"But sweetie, you need to think about college now, you may not be anywhere near NY. You can't just up and leave Ahk!"

"You did!"

"My situation changed, the business took of-"

"Yeah, I know dad. You know I may be your daughter well... adopted daughter but I still deserve a better explanation than your standard 'situation changed' one."

"Look, I'm sorry. I should really tell you this. I don't mind that you like Ahk, I think it is wonderful but if you think you are 'in love' or he is 'the one' I will start worrying because he is dead now Jessie and you can only see him at night."

"I know dad. It's just I really think that- You knew!" I cut myself off in a moment of realisation. I pointed my finger accusingly at him.

"What?"

"Is that why you left so quickly? You knew I liked Ahk and you didn't want me to live in a fantasy?"

"Well, Jessie it was a contributing factor. I was planning on leaving the night guard business after I had enough money and all but then I saw you and Ahk kiss on New Year's Eve." I groaned. I knew he saw us.

"I know, you probably think I will wind up heartbroken but Dad, I have learnt that your first boyfriend, love, crush... whatever! It won't last for a long time. I know that while I am in high school my boyfriends and what not will not last long. I am a teenager, that's how I roll."

"Reminder, that works for teenager + teenager relationships and also Ahk isn't your first boyfriend/crush. What about that id Jodie from your Physics class last year. Avalon told me you were asked out by him..."

"SHE TOLD YOU? That lying... person. Anyway, that isn't the poin-"

"And Jack from Health. Avalon said you thought his hair was the colour of sand?"

"Yeah but-"

"And Riley from English. You apparently told Avalon that his poetry voice made your heart string pull!"

"I need more friends." I groaned lying back on the couch. He laughed.

"Great, more spies!"

"NO!"

"Listen, enough yelling or talking. We will come back and tackle this after the night is up. Team Daley?" His hand was outstretched.

"Team Daley!" I yelled from underneath the cushion. My hand was raised for a second till it lazily flopped at my side.

"You wouldn't be so ... teenagerish if I told you I got tickets to see Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End?" I shot up.

"You bribing bastard." I said with my eyes squinted. He laughed.

We picked Avalon up at six, had dinner at an Italian Resturant nearby and went to see the movie. Ok, when Larry worked at the museum his nights were full but during weekends he would ALWAYS take me out somewhere.

Every Saturday, I would choose everything. The music he played, the place we went too, the food, the area... EVERYTHING. Nick's day was Sunday but it was usually go for Laser Tag at the nearby alley.

I usually wanted to go for a bike ride, Taco Bell then back home and get ready for the Night Life. When Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire came out, I was screaming at Larry because he wouldn't let me swap my day with Nick because the only available tickets were on Sunday... Nick's Day.

Nick being an awesome little brother said yes to Harry Potter, though he fell asleep sometime before the old watchmen died. Basically in the first 10 seconds of the movie.

The movie was awesome and I couldn't help but grin on the way out. Sure my lips were as salty as the ocean and I felt slightly bloated but that was the best movie of the year.

"Hey, Avalon... want to swing by the museum?" I looked at him in awe.

"Thank you!" I whispered as we got into the car.

The moment we got out of the car, we snuck into the back and knocked on the door.

Ahkmenrah opened the door and I hugged him the moment I saw his face. I kissed him and he pulled apart and smiled.

"Your lips are salty..."