Ch17

"What do you mean she's gone!" Stacy yelled at the blonde kid in front of him.

"She's gone, I don't know where she is," Jay said looking down at his hands, knowing it was probably his fault that she's not where to be found. Jay and Stacy looked up as they heard footsteps, and they saw Tony walking up to Alanna's porch where the two were sitting.

"What's going on?" Tony asked looking at Jay in particular.

"Alanna's gone," Stacy said with his head in his hands.

"What? What did you do man?" Tony asked Jay angrily. Stacy looked at Jay, as him and Tony waited for an answer.

"Yesterday I saw her leave the pool, so I followed after her, and we talked and she said she wanted to relax at home so I went with her. We came here, and went to her room. We laid down for a little while, and well... I was going to kiss her when she said we had to talk. And she brought up our past mishaps, and stuff, and we were both yelling and I couldn't take it and I left. She was yelling at me as I left, but I kept going. I came back here at 1, and she wasn't here," Jay explained.

"Good job asshole," Tony said as he sat on the grass...

Alanna and her mother sat at the kitchen island she had. Alanna and her mother had time to catch up, but now everything was silent.

"Alanna, I don't want this to seem, well rude, but why are you here? I don't mind, but there's got to be a reason. Right?" Nadia asked with Alanna's hand in hers.

Alanna looked up, and at her mother. She sighed and then looked at the granite on the island table.

"Do you remember Jay Adams?" Alanna asked and her mom gave a knowing smile, "Stop smiling it's not like that. Well, actually it sort of is, but we both won't let it happen for some reason. And this afternoon we were in my room, and he we about to kiss me when I stopped and said we had to talk about this."

Nadia nodded her head, "Yeah."

"And he cut me off thinking that I had something with Stacy, or Tony. But I don't, and he started saying that every time he tries to get close to me, I'm a little tipsy, sorry mom, but every time I try to get close he just pulls away from me. Then we both started yelling, and he walked out. I needed somewhere to come, and here was the only place considering dad's situation. And I haven't got to see him yet, even if he is an ass, and now I feel horrible because he needs someone and I'm not there, and mom I'm just so confused," Alanna finished her rambling and planted her head on the table. Her mom stroked the back of her head.

"It's alright Lanna. Everything will be fine," Nadia said as Alanna raised her head again.

"What should I do mom?"Alanna asked tears streaming down her face.

"I'll tell you what you're going to do. You're gonna stay here the night, get washed up in the morning, go back, and see if you can settle things, if not, then I'll go out there with you for as long as you need," Nadia answered. Alanna looked wide-eyed.

"You're kidding with me mom," Alanna said still looking at her, "You'd go back with me."

"Yes, I will, you need someone out there," Nadia answered smiling.

"Thank you so much mom," Alanna said hugging her mother tightly, "I'll go back."

"At a girl," Nadia said, and pulled Alanna back, "Now let's get you some sleep." Alanna grabbed her backpack and headed with her mother to a spare bedroom.

She past at least two doors decorated with the names 'Shane' in blue, and 'Jennifer' in pink.

Siblings. Perfect.

A/N : a short little chapter to hang you guys over, next chapter, I'm already getting started on. Lanna's going to go back to Dogtown, and settle some things. The reviews are great guys. I'm glad you like it.

Nat