Leann's Story
When I first met him, I truly believed that he didn't have a personality. He was cute, really cute, but his personality fell rather flat, and he wasn't really my type at all. He seemed really calm and quiet to me. I should have known though, because everyone knows it's the quiet ones you have to watch out for...
The sunlight streamed into the room through the big double bay windows framed by pale yellow curtains. The sunlight captured everything, made it look brighter. It was a lazy sort of a day. The sort of day that's warm, slow, and perfect. The sort of day that makes you sleepy and content, where all you want to do is just lounge around with the ones who matter most.
With a happy smile on her face, Leann leaned back into the couch and sighed softly. She was so at peace with the world around her right now. She wasn't exactly sure why, but she just felt like today was going to be a great day. She closed her eyes, soaking up the slow rays of sun that poured in through the window.
"Hey you."
Leann looked up to see Drake, her best friend. Drake was tall with a thin, slightly athletic frame. He had platinum blond hair and gray blue eyes. Leann and Drake had been best friends for what seemed like forever. Leann couldn't remember a time in her life when Drake wasn't with her. He was the deepest part of her. They would both be lost without each other. Leann smiled at him as he sat down on the couch next to her.
"Hey baby," Leann said as she snuggled up close to him.
Drake wrapped his arm around her. "Are you doing anything today?" Drake asked.
Leann shook her head. "Nope. Why?" She asked.
"Well, do you remember that girl I've been telling you about? Brittany?" Drake asked.
Leann giggled. "Mmm-hmm. Your newest conquest, right?" Leann asked.
Drake rolled his eyes. "It's not like that with her. I don't consider her a conquest. She's different. She's...special," Drake said with a serious look in his pale gray-blue eyes.
Leann's eyes widened. "Uh oh. This sounds deadly serious," Leann said.
Drake grinned. "It is," He replied.
"Wow. I can't remember the last time you were serious with a girl," Leann said.
"Neither can I," Drake said with a laugh, "but this girl is amazing. I feel like...like she could really fit into my world like no one else ever has. She has that vibe, like she could handle me and everything that comes with me," Drake said.
Leann giggled. "I thought I was the only girl who fit into your world," She said with a teasing smile.
Drake scoffed. "You don't fit into my world Leann, not even close," Drake said.
Leann stopped smiling and shot him a hurt look. "That's a nice way to talk to your best friend," Leann said sourly.
Drake shrugged. "I'm just being honest. Yeah, you've been my best friend for years. And yes, you're the closest person to me. But you could never really fit in where I come from. Why do you think I rarely take you around my family?" Drake asked her.
Leann looked hurt. "You're such an asshole sometimes Drake, you really are. You think I'm not good enough for your family?" Leann demanded with a scowl on her pretty face.
Drake laughed. "Calm down babe, I never said that. I'm just telling you what I've always told you. Where I come from is very, very different from what you're used to. Like a completely different world," Drake said.
Leann was still scowling. "You really think your family is better then me, don't you?" She accused.
Drake laughed again and kissed her cheek. Leann shot him a look of disgust and moved away from him.
"Don't touch me," She said.
Drake smirked at her and pulled her back over to him.
"You're way too sensitive Leann, and you completely misunderstood everything that I said," Drake told her.
Leann crossed her arms. "Clarify then," She snapped.
"What I mean is that my family...isn't normal. They're another species compared to you. You're...innocent. I wouldn't bring you into what they're all about," Drake said.
Leann raised her eyebrows. "But you would bring this Brittany character around it?" She asked.
Drake nodded. "Yeah. I feel like she can handle it. She has that vibe. She's amazing Leann, really. She's so pretty. She has these eyes that just sparkle, and this incredible smile. I've never felt this way before about anyone," Drake said.
Leann watched her best friends face and she had to smile, despite being mad at him. He looked like a little boy. It was so cute.
"I want to meet her," Leann said.
Drake grinned and wrapped his arm around her. "Good because you are. She's coming over today with some friends and I want to you to meet her. I want your opinion," Drake said.
"Okay," Leann said.
"Good. Oh and you're meeting her before my family even does. That should prove to you that I value your opinion more then theirs," Drake said.
Leann smiled and rolled her eyes. "You're such a suck up," She said.
"It's true, believe it or not. As far as I'm concerned, you are my real family," Drake said.
Leann smiled wider and kissed his cheek. "Good because I feel the exact same way about you," She said.
Drake smirked arrogantly. "I already knew that Leann, duh," He said.
Leann cut her eyes at him and flicked him in the face. "Shut up loser. When are they coming over?" Leann asked.
"Couple hours. Can you make dinner? Preferably breakfast? I told Brittany about your amazing eggs," Drake said.
Leann narrowed her eyes. "You're totally just using me for my cooking aren't you?" She accused.
Drake burst out laughing. "Yes, that's it. How ever did you guess?" He asked as he continued to laugh.
Leann shot him a dirty look, then started to giggle. "I just know you so well," Leann said.
"Mmm-hmm, I bet. Go take a shower, then cook," He commanded.
Leann threw him another look and flicked him in the face again. Then she giggled and got up. She walked upstairs, shaking her head and smiling to herself.
After a very relaxing shower, Leann got dressed. She threw on her favorite yellow halter top and black mini-skirt. She left her wet blond hair down so it could dry naturally, then went downstairs and started to cook. Everyone loved Leann's scrambled eggs. Even people who didn't like eggs loved hers. She put ham, special seasonings, and a crazy amount of cheese in her eggs. They were amazing.
"How's it coming?" Drake asked as he came up behind her.
"Good," she said as she turned to look at him," you look nice."
He smirked. "I know," He replied.
Leann rolled her eyes and shook her head. "Arrogance doesn't flatter you," She told him.
"Sure it does," He said and winked at her.
She laughed and shook her head. "How any girl can date you and actually like it is beyond me. It drives me absolutely insane just living with you," Leann said.
He grinned and slinked his arm around her waist and kissed her cheek. "You know you love me," He told her confidently.
Leann rolled her eyes and laughed. Just then there was a knock on the front door. The arrogant look on Drake's face vanished and his pale blue eyes lit up.
"That must be her," He said.
Leann smiled as he went to answer the door. Drake was so cute when he wasn't being an asshole. Leann continued to cook, wondering what the famous Brittany would look like. She had to be something incredible to hold Drake's interest like this. The front door open and Leann heard voices. One voice in particular was quite loud.
"Hey big boy! I'm Daisy, Brittany's best friend in the whole entire world. She's told me a lot about you!"
Drake laughed. "Nice to meet you," He replied smoothly, then added, "although I'm sure nothing Brittany's told you about me can be good."
There was soft, musical laughter and someone said, "Shut your mouth Drake."
There was footsteps and then they were in the kitchen.
"This is my best friend and room-mate, Leann. Leann, this is Brittany," Drake said.
Leann turned around to look at them. Drake was standing with his arm wrapped snugly around a very pretty girl. Standing behind them were two other people, a guy and a girl. Leann assumed the girl next to Drake was Brittany. She had shoulder length wavy dark brown hair with light blond highlights and hazel green eyes. Cute little freckles were scattered across her face. She was dressed in a short silver dress with little black flip flops on and silver earrings. She had simple features yet she was exceptionally pretty. It was sort of mind blowing.
The girl, Brittany, smiled at Leann. "It's nice to meet you. Drake is always talking about you," Brittany said.
Leann smiled back easily. "Well, that worries me then. Drake is a bit of an asshole, as I'm sure you've noticed by now," Leann said with a teasing smile.
Brittany laughed and Drake cut his eyes at Leann. Brittany looked over her shoulder at the two people standing behind her.
"These are my friends, Donatello and Daisy," Brittany said, motioning towards them.
Daisy smiled at Leann. "Heyy sexy," She said with a laugh and winked at her.
Leann laughed too and took a closer look at Daisy. She was taller then average for a girl with really long crazy dark brown hair and shiny blue eyes. Her eyes were gorgeous, crystal clear blue. Daisy sort of reminded Leann of Brittany for some bizzare reason. Although they really didn't look anything alike, they both had the same sort of vibe. They both had rather simple features, yet there was something there, some sort of sparkle that just made them both seem beautiful.
Leann smiled brightly at Daisy as she scrambled the eggs cooking on the stove.
"I hope you like breakfast, because that's what Drake insisted that I make," Leann said.
Daisy grinned. "Sure sure, whatever. Although I'd much rather have you for dinner," Daisy said with a saucy grin.
Leann laughed, as did the guy standing next to Daisy.
"You have no idea how literally she means that," The guy said dryly.
Leann looked more closely at the guy. He was beautiful. Like Daisy and Brittany, he had this underlining glow that was breath-taking. He had shaggy platinum blond hair and gorgeous blue eyes. Crystal clear blue eyes that looked exactly like Daisy's. It was a little eerie, Leann thought as she looked at all 3 of them, just how perfect they all seemed to be. Absolutely beautiful and just a little strange.
Daisy noticed Leann staring at the guy next to her and she smiled darkly.
"This is my brother, Donatello," Daisy said as she bumped her hip into him, "he's actually my triplet."
Donatello smirked beautifully. "Must you broadcast that bit of information to everyone? Do you really think I want to be that closely associated with you?" Donatello asked.
Daisy laughed and stuck her tongue out at her brother. "He's such jokester!" Daisy declared as she flicked her wrist.
"I'm not joking in the least bit," Donatello replied as he sat down at the kitchen table.
Leann giggled and flipped the pancake she had been cooking. It landed perfectly, its golden brown side facing up. Daisy strolled over to the stove. Drake and Brittany wandered over to the other side of the kitchen. They were already completely wrapped up in each other. It made Leann smile. Drake was obviously pretty serious about this girl.
"Sooo," Daisy said to Leann as she leaned against the stove, "what's cookin' hot stuff?"
Leann smiled. "Just eggs, pancakes, and bacon. Drake's request," Leann told her.
"Looks real good," Daisy said, "but I wasn't kidding when I said I'd rather have you."
Leann giggled and made a funny face. Donatello chuckled from the kitchen table.
"Daisy is what we commonly refer to nowadays as the bi-sexual," Donatello said with a smirk.
Daisy laughed. "Yup, I go both ways! Aren't you just so lucky?" Daisy asked Leann and winked at her.
Leann started cracking up. "Extremely," Leann replied through her fit of giggles.
Donatello shook his head. "You see Daisy, this is why you can never make any friends. You can't come on to everyone as soon as you meet them," Donatello said.
Daisy threw him a dirty look.
"I have friends," She said defiantly.
Donatello just laughed. Leann smiled.
"She comes on to everyone? Damn, just when I was starting to feel special," Leann said with a laugh.
Daisy snaked her arm around Leann's waist. "Don't worry baby, you are special," Daisy said reassuringly.
Leann burst out laughing again and Daisy smirked at Donatello. Donatello rolled his eyes.
"She's laughing at you Daisy, not with you," Donatello said.
Daisy shrugged and smiled.
"I think she likes me," Daisy said.
Leann laughed even harder, then smiled.
"I like you guys both," Leann said with a soft smile.
It happened just like that, naturally and smoothly. Getting to know them was as easy as breathing. That afternoon passed quickly, fading into night-time. Drake and Brittany remained glued to each others side the entire evening. Daisy continued to hit on Leann the entire time. Leann wasn't really sure if she should take her seriously or not, but couldn't help giggling hysterically. Daisy was hilarious.
Brittany was everything that Drake had said. She was funny, easy going, and fun to talk to. She had a very agreeable personality and Leann liked her right away. Although, if Brittany had turned out to be a total bitch, Leann still wouldn't have said anything to Drake. There would be no point, Drake was too far gone. Watching Drake and Brittany together made Leann realize that there was no hope for her best friend. He kept looking at Brittany with a soft intensity, like she was his favorite thing in the entire world. It was very obvious that Drake was in love with Brittany. It was equally obvious that she was in love with him as well. They seemed drawn to each other, like magnets.
Daisy and Leann watched them together, laughing and teasing them. They were so cute. Meanwhile, Donatello sort of just sat back, not really saying much the entire time. Leann had come to the conclusion that he was rather boring, which was a shame because he was beautiful. Leann found herself staring at Donatello from time to time as the afternoon went on. She wasn't really sure why. He wasn't her type at all, she preferred dark haired men really. There was something about him though, something truly captivating. His eyes were so gorgeous, it was hard to stop staring into them.
Daisy had her arm thrown around Leann as they sat on the couch together. Leann was leaning into her, feeling truly at ease with her. She had found a new life-long friend as far as she was concerned. Donatello sat in the leather arm-chair, not saying much as usual. Drake and Brittany were wrapped up in each other on the little yellow love-seat.
"Awww, look at them," Daisy said, "I think I'm gonna cry!"
Leann giggled. "They are really cute," She agreed.
Daisy nodded solemnly.
"Yes, they are quite adorable. But we're gonna be even cuter together baby," Daisy said and grabbed onto Leann's hand.
Leann fought a giggle. "Oh I know," She said, trying to keep her expression serious.
It was too much though and Leann started to giggle again. Daisy was just too funny, a real riot. Donatello just shook his head, but didn't say anything. Leann wondered for the tenth time that night how someone so beautiful could be so dreadfully boring. She looked him in the eyes and raised her eyebrows.
"You're very boring," She informed him.
He grinned slowly, a beautiful grin that sent shivers up her spine.
"We'll see, won't we?" He asked.
Leann looked puzzled, but before she could reply to that Daisy confessed her undying love for her. Soon Leann was laughing again, and forget everything else for the moment.
Time passed that night very quickly. It was truly remarkable. When you're having fun, time flies, and Leann was having the time of her life. Drake looked so content with Brittany and it made Leann smile. Between being extremely happy for her best friend and cracking up at everything that Daisy said, Leann was having a blast. All too soon it was over.
Donatello got to his feet. "We should probably go, it's almost midnight," Donatello said.
Daisy nodded. "I agree, even though it will kill me to leave this beautiful woman!" Daisy declared as she held onto Leann tighter.
Leann giggled and Donatello just rolled his eyes. "You'll get over it," He told her.
Leann made a face at him. "Leave it to Mr. No Personality to ruin the party," Leann mumbled.
Donatello laughed at her and smiled slowly. It gave Leann butterflies, and she shook her head in confusion. Daisy just smiled at Leann.
"Oh this is no party baby girl. Wanna come to a real party?" Daisy asked her.
Leann smiled. "Yeah!" She replied instantly.
Donatello frowned. "Do you think that's such a good idea, Daisy?" He asked, a frown still on his beautiful face.
Leann felt her stomach drop. Why didn't he want her to come? Did he not like her? What had she done? He had to have known she was just kidding when she said those things to him. Didn't he? And even bigger question, why did his reaction hurt her so much?
Daisy scoffed at her brother. "I think it's a great idea! Saturday night we're having a huge party at our house. You're invited baby girl, as my date!" Daisy informed her.
Leann smiled slowly, still feeling a bit sad, even though she didn't really know why. Who cared what Donatello thought? He was boring anyways.
"I would love to come," Leann said.
Donatello frowned deeper.
"I really don't think that's a good idea Daisy, considering..." His voice trailed off.
Leann looked at him defiantly. "Why not?" She demanded.
He looked at her, his beautiful face a blank mask.
"I just think it might be a bit...dangerous. Our family is...out there," He said slowly.
Daisy rolled her eyes. "No one will touch her, she's mine, I invited her," Daisy said.
Leann wasn't really listening to Daisy. She was still looking at Donatello. Pure disapproval had leaked into his face. The look he had while gazing at Leann really hurt. She had to look down, unsure of what she was feeling. Daisy grabbed Leann's hand again and made her listen.
"So you will come?" Daisy asked.
"Of course," Leann replied, trying to smile despite the sinking feeling in her stomach.
Donatello sighed, shaking his head and Leann bit her lip. Daisy gave her brother a dirty look.
"Ignore the asshole, ok baby?" Daisy asked.
Leann nodded, crossing her arms. Donatello meanwhile had pried Brittany away from Drake. Brittany was laughing and trying to fight her way out of Donatello's grasp back to Drake. Drake smirked and got up from the couch. He smoothly detached Brittany from Donatello and replaced her in his own arms. Drake kissed her softly on the lips and Brittany wrapped her arms around him. Leann smiled at them.
"Brittany," Donatello said, "you'll see him tomorrow. We really do have to get back."
Brittany broke away from Drake to throw Donatello an irritated look. Drake smiled softly at her and embraced her tightly as he cradled her face in his hands.
"Calm down babe, I'll see you tomorrow. Okay?" He asked.
Brittany smiled at him and kissed him. "Fine," She said and kissed him again.
Eventually Donatello succeeded in getting Brittany out of Drake's arms. Brittany was laughing and smiling. She looked at Leann.
"It was really nice to meet you," Brittany said on her way out, pausing at the door.
"Likewise," Leann said with a smile.
Brittany blew Drake a kiss. "See you at the party baby," Brittany said.
"See you sooner then that," Drake promised.
Brittany smiled at him adoringly. She waved at Leann, then walked out of the door. Donatello nodded at Drake and Leann, then followed Brittany out of the door rather quickly. Leann felt hurt again because he hadn't even said goodbye. She didn't know why it bothered her so much though. Daisy grinned widely at Leann.
"It's been nice knowing you all! I may never see you again Leann, but please don't forget about me!" Daisy declared dramatically.
Leann laughed. "I thought I was coming to your party," Leann said with a laugh.
"You are," Daisy said, then proceeded to leave.
Leann giggled. Drake smirked at her.
"So, what do you think?" He asked.
Leann went and sat down bye him, curling up in ball on the couch.
"Brittany is perfect for you," Leann told him.
He smiled.
"I know," He said.
Leann giggled. "And Daisy is hilarious! I straight up love that girl! She invited me to her party on Saturday," Leann told him.
Drake smiled. "That's nice. I'm going too, we'll show up together," He said.
Leann nodded, yawning. "Sounds good. I'm going to bed D, I'm tired," She said.
"Alright, good night babe," Drake said, kissing her cheek.
