And we have a new character! We have a few new characters on the way in Wisconsin, and this chapter shows the first of them. Hope you like it/her!

Chapter 13-New Cousin

Chad's POV

"Can I have your autograph?"

I smile at a 16 year old girl on the flight, who's also in 1st class, and I'm happy we're not in anything lower. We'd be stampeded.

Sonny and I sign the paper with a smile and Sonny starts to get friendly with her.

"So, what's your name?"

The girl smiles, "My name's Sara." She says, her green eyes shining as she moves a ginger lock from her eyes and I smile. She's quite cute, but I still love Sonny. I hit myself for having an eye for another girl for a millisecond.

"Nice to meet you, Sara." Sonny says, "Where you heading?"

"Oh, my aunt's getting married," She says, "I'm going over to see her there."

I blink, "Your aunt?"

"Yeah," She smiles, "Her name's Melanie. She's getting married to some man… Chris I think his name is."

Sonny and my mouths open wide.

"Uh…Melanie?" Sonny asks, and Sara nods. Sonny grins, "I think we're going to the same wedding!"

Sara smiles. "Really?" We nod. "Which side are you related to?"

Sonny points to me, "Chris's son, right here."

Sara squeals, almost breaking my eardrums, "You mean…I'm gonna be Chad Dylan Cooper's cousin?"

Sonny nods.

"Yippee." I say, and Sonny elbows me, but Sara laughs.

"I get it, creeping you out a little, right?"

I nod, "Just a little."

"Ok," She says, "I'll stop. I'm not a crazed fan, so you know."

"Oh, cool," I say, "Then this cousin-hood isn't gonna be too hard."

She smiles, "Yeah. But I am a fan – I do like Mackenzie Falls…and So Random."

Sonny smiles, "Nice to hear. Well, it's great to meet you, Sara."

"Nice to meet you too." Sara says, shaking her hand, before seeing Abby waving at her shyly. "And who's this?"

"This is Abby," Sonny says, "Another one of your new cousins."

"Aw!" She squeals, "Finally, a cute cousin!"

I growl at her, and she shrugs.

"You didn't want me calling you cute, did you?"

"Good point." I say, "Or you and Sonny may have had a little…cat fight."

Sonny elbows me and I laugh.

"Miaow."

"Careful," She says, "This kitten does have claws, you know."

I laugh, "I'd love to see that someday."

She giggles, "Sure…"

Sara smiles, "So, have I got any other cool surprise cousins?" She asks.

"DIE!"

We all jump at my little brother's second zombie-killing remark of the day, and Sonny scowls.

"Josh! No zombie games! Give me that!"

Sonny rushes over to where Josh sits, and he hides his DSi under his butt to keep it away from her. I cringe again, turning to Sara.

"Uh…anymore surprise cousins? Yes. Cool ones? Absolutely not."

Sara laughs as the pilot tells us we're about to land, and Sonny gives up trying to get the game, taking her seat and snuggling next to me.

We land with a bump and Sonny smiles.

"Home. Finally."

We step out of the plane, out into the open air, and down the stairs. Sonny beams, opening her arms out wide and breathing loudly.

"Ah, Wisconsin smell," She sighs, "I love it!"

"Really?" I ask, "Smells like cow patty."

"Exactly." She grins, "I love it!"

Sara smiles, "Same. Grew up on a farm. Love the smell."

I shake my head, "I don't get you country-folk."

Sonny laughs, before saying in a full Tennessee accent, "Well, diddily-dee! I do believe you have the wrong state there, partner."

I laugh, "Ah, Sonny, you and your annoying stupid-cute charm. How do you do it?"

She laughs, flicking her hair in a Tawni-like manner I've come to like because she does it when joking or mocking. Darn Sonny for making me like things Tawni does.

"I guess I just have that affect on people!" She giggles.

"Uh, do you guys wanna stop your little flirt fight? I wanna look round Wisconsin!" Josh says, slumping ahead, and we laugh.

"Wow." I say, "Sonny, you even have Josh excited about Wisconsin. How'd you do it?"

Sonny shrugs, "I just told him we had the best video game stores ever."

I sigh, "I can't wait till that guy gets into things that matter, like girls."

Sonny gives me a glare and I feel awkward.

"…Because I care about girls, well, one girl. My girl."

She grins, "Nice save, jerk."

With that we head inside, Sara carrying Abby as they share secrets and happy moments. Abby sure has bonded with her new cousin. Whether I have or not, I don't know.

Melanie and Dad are waiting for us already in the front.

When Abby sees them she breaks free from Sara's grip and toddles over to her Dad and new Mom, grinning.

"I missed you, Melly." She says, and Melanie laughs at her new nickname.

"I missed you too, sweetheart. Have you been OK?"

Abby nods, "We have a new cousin!"

Melanie sees Sara and grins. "Sara!"

She runs up and hugs her niece, both of them laughing.

"I've missed you so much!"

"Me too!" Sara says, "It hasn't been the same without you, Aunt Melanie."

"Ah, don't say that!" She says, "You've had the others."

"Yeah, and they're all great. But my 20-year-old brother and my baby sister aren't the easiest people to talk to about growing up and stuff."

Melanie laughs, "Well, don't worry about that. When this marriage is over, Chris and I will get a house, maybe you can move in with us?"

"Wait." I say, "You guys are gonna move out?"

"Well, sure." Dad says, "You're perfectly old enough to take care of the house, the kids, and we've found a place. Just down the road from the big house. Plus, you've got your girlfriend to help if you need it."

At first, I scowl. Dad really is moving on, and I hate that. Then I remember when Mom visited me in the dream, telling me to move on, because Sonny was what I needed to focus on. Plus, if Dad's leaving the house to me, surely it means he thinks I'm grown up. And I like that.

Finally. I'm being treated like an adult. And I like it.

"Let's get going to the house!" Dad smiles, before we head out to the car.

So, let's see what's so great about this home Sonny loves so much…

:D Do you like Sara? I do. She's gonna be more of a part of it soon, I hope.

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