Hey I'm back!
Sorry it took me so long with getting this chapter out. I got assigned two biology projects, a world history project, and I had to study for an algebra quiz. Sigh Man, being a student really sucks.
Anyway, I started a tumblr for anyone who wants to know. It has no significance as of right now but maybe it will in the future. I'll leave a link on my profile for anyone who wants to check it out.
It was the end of the day and the Yuki family was seated at the dinner table eating, of course, dinner. It was just getting dark outside and the sky had turned from a brilliant blue to a reddish orange. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxing. Jaden found himself for the 1st time all day. His family had that effect on him. The sight of familiar people seemed to send a calming feeling through Jaden's bones.
"So how was school?"
Jaden momentarily ceased eating to answer his mother's question. "It was fine. Everything was completely normal."
"What no details Jaden?! Wow! How boring of you!" Ms. Yuki said. Of course she was only kidding. She turned to a little girl sitting beside Jaden. The little girl had mid-length, straight, red hair and deep blue eyes. Janette Yuki, twelve years of age and adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Yuki.
"I had a great time at school! But there's this boy in my class who's a real jerk!" Jane huffed and crossed her arms over her chest.
Ms. Yuki reached over the table and smacked Jaden up against is head.
"OW! What was that for?!"
"Don't teach Jane those kinds of words."
"Did you really have to hit me though? Come on it was only 'jerk'. I could've taught her something much worse."
"Do that you'll get much worse than a smack."
This sent a chill up Jaden's spine. You never messed with his mother or took anything she said for granted. NEVER!
"Yes ma'am." Jaden answered.
Ms. Yuki only huffed in acknowledgment. "So Jane, about this boy, what does he do to make him such a," she glared at Jaden, "jerk?"
Jane held her chin between thumb and pointer finger. This was her thinking pose. "Well he always throws things at me, when we go outside he kicks and pushes me, and he says bad things about me. But one time I got mad and hit him back and he went to a corner and didn't speak to nobody."
"That's 'anybody' not 'nobody' Jane. Maybe this boy like you Jane, but that doesn't give you a right to hit people Jane. You should know better."
"Yes mama." Jane said. "But he hit me first."
"Listen closely honey, we girls mature faster so when it comes to things like this we a little more knowledgeable. Boys are a tiny bit different dear. They have a hard time expressing things live love so they'll act a little weird. Don't let it bother you."
Jane face screwed up into a pout. "That's really stupid."
"Yes honey, boys can act a little stupid sometimes." Ms. Yuki replied.
"…Wait…does that mean Jaden acts like this too?"
"Ha ha. Very funny Jane." Jaden smiled.
"But seriously Jaden, are you sure nothing happened at school today?" Ms. Yuki pried.
Jaden raised a suspicious eyebrow. "Yeah I'm sure…what's up mom?"
"Oh nothing!" Ms. Yuki reassured, though the pout on her face said otherwise. "I just thought you'd made some friends or something."
An awkward silence fell over the room. Jane didn't even dare break it with a sound.
"Oh." Jaden simply said.
"What do you mean 'oh'? Ms. Yuki asked, slightly annoyed. Jaden always clammed up when topics like this came up. She always tried to get him to open up but he never did so she couldn't help him. "You know I really don't like meddling Jaden but I just want you to be happy."
Jaden's eyes softened. "I know mom. You don't have to worry about me so much. I'm fine." He spread his arms out as visual aid.
"Well I know that dear," Ms. Yuki giggled slightly but stayed serious. "I just don't think you should be alone so much. I don't think it's healthy for you."
"It might not be healthy but it works for me." With that said, Jaden collected his dishes, distributed them in the sink, and began to climb the stairs to his room. "Thanks for the dinner mom; it was great." He disappeared into his room, shutting the door behind him.
Ms. Yuki and Jane were left at the table. Jane was puzzled having not understanding the conversation all that well. Ms. Yuki was left to her own thoughts. She really didn't mean to upset her son. She only wanted to express what was on her mind. Was she wrong for doing that?
"It's okay mama! I'll be Jaden's friend! That way he won't be alone no more!" Jane said determined. She didn't like to see her family sad. After all, they were the ones that brought happiness into her life. Now she wanted to repay them.
"It's 'anymore' not 'no more'," Ms. Yuki corrected sternly, but she smiled none-the-less."You're a real sweetheart you know that? No wonder that little boy fell for you. Now help me clean the dishes. Let's leave your brother alone for tonight."
"Yes ma'am!" Jane saluted her mother and raced to the kitchen.
Ms. Yuki smiled after her. She really loved her children.
Wow! I'm beat! Going to bed now. Ja ne!