TRACY
“Hi, Mrs. Thomson.” I smiled at her.
“Please, just Vivian. Seriously Tracy, no need to be formal around me.” She laughed a bit.
“Okay. Hi, Vivian.” I did a take two, grinning.
She tittered a bit before replying, “Katie’s in her room. I’m going to leave now. Bye.”
“Byee.” I sung before closing their door after she got out.
I made my way upstairs and went inside Katie’s room.
I decided to be quiet and sneak-up to her since her door was just open. I used silent footsteps and stopped next to her door to check if she’ll go out. She doesn’t.
“Bo,” Thud. My shout of boo was cut by bumping into someone. Weird. Katie can’t be this tall. I flushed when I looked up and my eyes met with green amused eyes. Eric.
“What were you supposed to do, Lawrence?” he smirked.
“I was supposed to surprise Katie.” I mumbled, looking at my now pretty-at-the-moment sneakers and taking a step back. But before I could get some space between us, Eric snaked his arms around my waist and pulled me closer. “Why… uhm… why are you here?” I asked, trying to push him away.
He just shrugged before adding, “Why don’t you babysit me?” he smirked when I finally got out of his grip because he loosened it and saw the clearly annoyed look on my face.
I was supposed to slap him but was interrupted by Katie butting in. I almost forgot she was here. “Are you two together?” she squealed excitedly and jumped out of her soft lavender bed and ran to hug me.
I was supposed to say no until Eric beat me to it, saying the exact opposite. “Yup.”
“He’s lying, Katie. Don’t follow his steps. Liars go to hell.”
“Oh really?” Eric snorted before placing his arm around me and pulling me close.
“Really.” I shot daggers through my eyes at him. If I could kill by looks, I would’ve massacred this guy.
“Let’s just go, Katie.” I held her hand and led her outside, towards the living room.
“Hey, let me join the fun.” Eric complained slash tormented me.
“N,” my no way was cut by Katie nodding her head, with a huge grin on her face and answering a sweet “Okay.”
Yay. Can’t wait to have fun. Not.
“What do you even do with this thing?” Eric held up a doll, raising one eyebrow.
“Whatever you want them to do.” Katie answered. “That’s Cindy you’re holding.” She added.
“They even have names?”
“Well duh!”
“It’s just plastic.” Eric threw Cindy, making her fall to the floor.
“Eric! Why did you do that?” Katie lectured him while picking Cindy up and fixing her hair. “Say sorry.” She urged him to apologize to the doll, holding it up to his face.
“Whatever.” He muttered, pushing the doll back to Katie.
“Fine! Just leave us alone!” Katie yelled as loud as she can.
Eric just threw his hands up in surrender and left the room. And I thought I’d get to make fun of him playing with dolls. Sigh.
I made sure he could still hear what I say before whispering, “Jerk.” Making him turn to face me. I think that he was debating whether to answer or not. But he turned around again and doesn’t. I wish he has a conscience. Even just one tiny bit.
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ERIC
Geez. What's with them? It's just a piece of plastic. Psh. Kids. Whatever.
"Why don't you come back to Katie and apologize?"
Oh look. Tracy followed me here.
"For what?"
"For almost destroying her doll!"
"It's just a doll."
"Then go back and play with her."
"Why? It's your job."
"And you're her brother!"
"So?"
She sighed, obviously irritated.
"Why do you hate me so much?" I asked coolly.
"Do I really need to answer that?!" She snapped.
I just shrugged.
"Well, first, you're a player; you play with everyone’s feelings like it’s just nothing. And don't ever try to flirt with me, kay? Second, what made you kiss me last night?! I was starting to like Desmond and then you came and ruined everything. And last but definitely not the least; you're being such a jerk to your own little sister."
This just made me chuckle.
"That's funny. So you basically hate me for being me?"
"Well duh!"
I like this 'attitude' of hers.
I just inched closer to her ear, whispering, "But you like me." Before returning to my previous spot.
She was at a daze at first but she got out of it seconds later.
"No, I do not!" Before exiting the room.
I like a challenge.
Next character: the nice guy.
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TRACY
I went back to playing with Katie after my little encounter with Eric.
“Why are you here?” Katie looked up at I guess someone above me with a frown.
I looked back, seeing Eric standing there. He just sat beside me and shrugged.
“I’m sorry, Katie.” He apologized with a sincere-sounding voice and also a sincere-looking face. What? He actually obeyed my command?
“Hug?” Eric opened his arms for Katie and Katie stood up, turning so her back was facing him.
“No.” She flatly said. Good girl.
“Oh come on.” Eric smiled playfully before standing up and chasing a now running around the house Katie.
“Gotcha!”
“No!” Katie laughed when she was finally trapped in Eric’s hug.
I can’t help but smile at the cute scene in front of me.
Eric looked at me before letting go of Katie. He started walking towards me.
“Sorry?” He apologized to me. What?
“Whatever. Sorry just doesn’t make up for what you’ve done to Desmond.” I scowled.
“I’ll try to make it up to you and him.”
“Mhm. You can try.” I smirked.
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