I got home half an hour later, half asleep. I tried to be quiet letting myself in but I tripped over the shoe stand behind the door and cursed loudly.

"Graceeeee," I hear a shout from the room to the left of me.

Seconds later I was jumped on by something small and warm.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa," I said, standing up and brushing myself off before bending over and picking up the little body that had attacked me. "You, mister, are supposed to be asleep. Where's your sister?"

He pointed his tiny finger towards the bedroom he had just run out of. I walked in and dropped him on the bed. "Amy," I called out softly, "Amy. Where are you?"

She was hiding from me and I knew it. I heard movement from the other side of the bed. I giggled quietly before sneaking around the side of the frame. I saw a flash of blonde hair under a pile of blankets. I took a deep breath before launching myself on top of the bundle.

I heard a squeal and felt her wriggling beneath me. She kept hitting and kicking me but I refused to move. "Grace, get off me, you lump!" She shouted, so I slid off her onto the floor beside her. She sat up and coughed, then panted lightly. "Jesus! What was that for?"

"Hiding," I stated, smugly. "Anyway, why isn't this little one," I pulled my little brother off of the bed onto my lap, "in bed?"

"Erm... well..." she stammered, not knowing what to say.

"We watched Toy Story!" Lee, my little brother, informed me.

"Oh, really?" I asked, cocking my eyebrow. "And why were you watching it at," I checked my watch, "half past one in the morning?"

"He couldn't sleep," Amy shrugged. I shook my head, laughing. "Anyway, why were you not home at half past one in the morning?" she asked, in a mocking tone.

"Because, I'm very important. I had things to do, people to see," I giggle, putting her in the head-lock and ruffling her hair.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever," she laughed, pushing me away.

"Right, let's get this little monkey in bed," I said, before picking Lee up and setting him down in bed. He fell asleep almost as soon as his head touched the pillow, so there was no need for us to read to him.

I walked into the kitchen, picked up two bottles of water and a bar of chocolate, before walking into the living room where Amy was sprawled on the couch flicking through the TV channels.

"Budge up," I said, nudging her foot out of the way so that I could sit down. "Sorry for leaving you for so long tonight, I lost track of time."

"Don't worry about it. He slept for most of the evening anyway," she told me, as she rested against my side.

"Gavin and Stacey?" she asked, changing it over.

"Sure," I said as I pulled my phone out of my pocket and typed a quick message to Louis;

Hey Lou;) Tonight was fun, we should do it again some time? –Grace xx

It was simple but I didn't have much to say. I never thought that he would reply straight away but seconds later my phone pinged, signalling a text.

Hey beautiful, how's it going? We're going bowling tomorrow- fancy coming along? I could show you some tricks with a ball;) xx

I laughed out loud, causing Amy to stir next to me. She cocked an eyebrow, "Something funny?"

"Erm" I blushed. "...nothing, just..." I sighed, not knowing what to say.

"A boy?" she giggled, poking me in the ribs.

"No," she raised an eyebrow. "Shut up and watch the tele."

I giggled quietly to myself, before replying to Louis' text;

I'd love to but -I sigh- I have to look after my sister:/ sorry, maybe another time? G xx

He texted back within seconds;

Aww How old she? Xx

"Strange question," I thought.

15, why? G xx

I felt Amy shift beside me. She looked shattered, her eyes were almost closed, head rested on my shoulder.

She could come with? xx

I smiled to myself and typed;

Someone's desperate;)

He texted back almost immediately;

Well, I just thought you might wanna come ? :S x

I laughed out loud at his awkwardness. Amy looked up at me with sleepy eyes. "What now?" she groans.

"Oh nothing. Fancy going bowling tomorrow?"

"Yeah, why not?" she yawns. "I'm going to bed," she added as an after thought. I kissed her on the forehead, before she got up and left the room.

"'Night, sweetie," I shouted after her. Then I reply to Louis' text;

She agreed, text me the details& we'll be there! Nighty night. G xx

I turned off the TV and lights off, then followed my sister out if the room.

As I was getting ready for bed I got another text from Louis;

Yay! We'll pick you up at about 2? I'll phone you in the morning to get your address. Night gorgeous;) xx

I climbed into bed, smiling.

I woke up the next morning with someone on top of me. "Amy..." I groaned. "Get off."

"Answer your bloody phone," she said before slumping onto the bed beside me.

I reached over to my bedside cabinet and picked up my phone. How had I not realised it was ringing?

"Hello," I yawned into the receiver, not bothering to check caller ID.

"Hey beautiful," I heard Louis' cheeky voice down the line.

"Oh, hey Lou. What time is it?" I asked, confused as to why he was calling so early.

"Eleven," he laughed.

"Oh my God! You're kidding?"

"Nope," he said, making a popping noise at the 'p'.

I groaned again, "Shit," I mutter.

Louis laughs again. "Anyway, I called for directions. That is, if you still want to come?"

Once I gave Louis directions and managed to get Amy out of bed and into the shower, I went into Lee's room to see him sleeping soundly. He looked so peaceful, I didn't want to wake him up, but I had to.

"Lee-Lee, wake up," I whispered, shaking him gently. His small eyes fluttered open. "You're going to daddy's today."

Since he wasn't fully awake, I managed to get him dressed without a fuss. I put him on the couch and put something childish on the TV. "Back in a minute," I said to him, kissing him on the forehead.

I had a shower and got changed. I let my hair dry naturally.

I walked through to the living room to see Lee sat on the couch in the exact same position as I left him 45 minutes ago.

I heard the doorbell ring. I ran to open it. "David!" I said, as I saw a familiar man standing behind it.

"Hey, cutie," he smiled fondly, ruffling my hair.

I giggled. "I'll just go get Lee Lee."

But there was no need, he was already running down the hall shouting, "Daddeeeeee!"

"Hey sport. You ready to go?" Lee nodded frantically.

I kissed Lee and gave him his backpack. After saying our goodbyes, they left, leaving myself and Amy to get ready for bowling...