8 Seconds Chapter 4
Lily woke up to the sound of a light tapping at her door. She jumped forgetting for a moment where she was. She ran to the door and opened it quickly. James took a step back startled.
"Sorry. I know you were sleeping, I just wanted to know if you wanted to eat before we went to bed. One of the rules of the house is no late night kitchen runs. It's just our bedroom is kinda near the kitchen and I'm a light sleeper."
"Okay. Wait what time is it?" Lily took in her dads attire. He was wearing a blue pair of flannel pajama pants and a gray t-shirt.
"It's 9. We thought you needed the rest."
"Wow, um thank you." Her stomach finally caught up and started to growl. "I guess I should eat real quick." She followed James down the stairs in silent. Once they walked into the kitchen Lily was again shocked at how beautiful every room in this house was. "So you guys get up pretty early right?" Lily asked while James pushed the buttons on the microwave.
"Yes. I get up at 5 and Grace gets up between 6 and 7. She also goes to sleep later then I do so she might stay up with you."
"Whoa brave woman. There was no way I could sleep with that kinda snoring." Grace laughed from behind the door. "Oh sorry." Lily apologized as Grace walked through the door.
"Oh sweetie don't worry. It's the truth. Man sounds like a wood chipper." Grace giggled as she walked up to James. She placed a kiss on his cheek right as the microwave started to beep. "Go ahead and go to bed dear, I'm just gonna finish up in here." James nodded as he yawned.\
"I'm going. Lily, you're free to sleep in tomorrow but first thing Monday morning you'll be up with the roosters." He winked at Lily before giving Grace a kiss good night. The mumbled under their breathes and James left the room.
"Here you go Lily, I really hope you like it."
"Well it really smells good. I'm sure I'll love it." Lily started digging in. "This. Is. Amazing!" Lily said between bites. Grace smiled and walked over to the sink to wash the dishes.
"I'm glad you like it. Maybe I can show you how to cook a bit. It will get you out of some farm duties, if you want."
"I don't know yet. Not really big on being inside a lot."
"You get that from your dad. I just hope you don't have his walls. He's not a big talker, I'm sure he probably seemed distant the whole way here. Its just the way he is. If you ever need anyone to talk to I'm here. School, boys, life, mean girls at school. Whatever you need I'm here. "
"Oh, well you won't have to worry about the boys. I'm umm well I'm gay." Lily's face heated up as she mumbled out the last part. Lily had known she was gay for a long time. She had came out at school her 7th grade year but she had never officially told her mom. Lily was pretty sure she knew though. Her mom never let her spend the night at other girls houses and vice versa but she had always been allowed at Oliver's or Gabe's. It was what it was and Lily was okay with the silent arrangement.
Grace placed her hand on Lily's arm.
"Oh honey don't be ashamed. Hell half the girls here either get pregnant or end up with another girl. You won't be shamed here. The only thing these kids care about is if you can ride a horse. Believe me child if you have any of your daddy in you, you'll be just fine." Grace placed a kiss on the top of Lily's head before returning to the dishes.
"Thank you Grace. I will never stop saying thank you." Lily finished the rest of her plate in two bites. She walked over the sink with her plate and placed it on the counter. "Grace, I couldn't have asked for a better place to be while my mom is going though this." Lily wrapped her arms around Grace and let the tears that had began to form fall as Grace wrapped her arms around her.
"Go get some sleep sweetie." Grace grabbed Lily's plate before she could and washed it up as Lily walked away.
Lily trudged up the stairs to her new room. The light from the moon helped her navigate her way to the lamp beside the bed. She walked over to the windows and looked up at the stars. Some how they looked brighter here in Oklahoma than they ever did in California. She took in the view once more before drawing the blinds closed. Lily grabbed her phone from the bed where she had left it. She sent a goodnight text to Oliver and Gabe and her mom before turning it off. She began shuffling through her bags till she found her pajamas and her phone charger. She changed and but her phone on the charger before settling back into her new bed. Tomorrow will be a new day and a new experience. Lily hoped she was ready for it.
AN: Im sorry for the wait and the short chapter. The original thought was to have the chapters be together but I decided to break them up so I could get something out. New chapter will be up by the end of the month for sure. Thank you.