Defeated (D.J.S)

Greetings

"Issa hurry up! You have to pick Isabella up too!" Kelly yelled from the kitchen.

Grabbing my phone and taking one last look in the mirror, I hesitantly make my way towards the door.

All the reasons why I shouldn't go rushed back into my mind. The soft panic returns as my mind starts spinning with all the possible things that could go wrong. I grip the counter near the door, closing my eyes and trying my best to stop the overwhelming feeling in my head.

"Isabel! Hey, hey, I'm right here. Take a breath. What's going on pumpkin?" She says, her face showing concern. I take a few deep breaths, trying to clear my mind, now gripping onto Kelly for support. I finally start to gain my balance again, the drowning feeling slowly going away.

I'm sort of used to this. Though it doesn't always happen when Kelly is around, she has always been able to help me control these panic attacks and the overwhelming feelings.

"I-I think I'm better. Sorry Kel. I'm just really nervous. What if something happens? I'm always screwing things up! I. I just-"

"Hey, look at me." I slowly turn to look at her, her eyes showing sympathy.

"Stop stressing! Everything will be okay. Stop thinking negatively. I wish I could go with you, but like I said I have to finish my application by 3 today. But I'll go if you need me to." She tilts her head, waiting for a response.

"No. No you don't need to do that. It's really okay. I'll be fine, right?" I say, trying to convince myself more than her.

"Yes sweets. It'll be fun! I know it will. If you ever feel uncomfortable though, don't hesitate to call me." She says.

"Thank you. I should probably go now."

"Okay. Just be careful. Love you!" She yells as I open the door, about to leave.

"Love you too!" I yell back, closing the door and heading to my car and entering the address in the GPS that Daniel had sent me this morning. Here goes nothing.

-time skip brought to you by Daniel's apple juice-

After picking Isabella up, and listening to her talk on and on about Zach, we finally make it to our destination. At first I didn't think we were in the right place. The house we were parked in front of was more like a mansion. It was breathtaking nonetheless, and both Isabella and I had our mouths slightly open while admiring the building. After double checking the address, I walked out with a plate of cookies, Isabella walking beside me.

On the way to pick up Isabella, I got the idea to bring some cookies for the boys, because why not?

Stopping in front of the large door, I couldn't bring myself to knock. It was just a knock on the door. Why was that so difficult all of the sudden?

"Are you gonna knock or do you want me to?" Isabella said impatiently.

"I'm going, geez... you know what... do you wanna do it?" I stammered.

"My pleasure!" She chuckled, walking forward and knocking twice.

After a couple of seconds I heard what sounded like a riot coming towards the front door.

"I got it!"

"No let me get it!"

"I called it first!"

"Let go of me!"

"OWW!"

"STOP IT! My God act civilized for once!"

The door swung open revealing a bleached-blonde haired and blue eyed boy.

"Hey! Sorry about that." Corbyn said, referring to Jack and Zach.