I woke up by the sound of little minions torturing my head.

Either this or Hazel's new siblings burnt down the house.

Or Hazel burnt down the house.

„Give it to me!", a little girl's voice shouted angrily. No doubt this was Cass. I haven't talked to her a lot by now, but as far as I can tell she's real stubborn. I can't say anything about Tyler by now because he didn't really say much, which is the reason why he's my favorite twin. I'm not here to make new bonds. I'm here to make my brother happy and keep my alibi safe till I'm going back to Vancouver.

„Noooo!", Tyler shouted. So much to my theory.

I sighed and slowly got out of bed since I'll most likely won't ever fall asleep again in this house.

Because everyone already seemed to be awake, I had the luck to go to the fully free bathroom. There are two in this house. One downstairs, and one upstairs. You would think 2 bathrooms are enough for a family of 6 heads, but it isn't. I heard Hazel and Tatumn fight over the toilet last night as if it was the last piece of meat on earth.

I quickly brushed my teeth, washed my face and threw on clothes.

I'm not gonna lie, there were days back in Vancouver I literally didn't get out of my pajama. But I guess Hazel already planned something for today and since I don't want to greet her visitors in an oversized shirt, I decided to put on clothes before going downstairs.

Only then did I realize it was already 1 pm. I'm actually an early bird, but I guess visiting a party, a new school, a new home, AND finding out the guy I need to find doesn't exist was quite exhausting.

I put on some makeup and lipstick, before looking in the mirror. Seeing my reflection always scared me.

Not because of how terrible I look, but because every time I look myself in the eyes, I see her.

I locked my eyes with mine for a couple of seconds and then quickly pulled away. „you're not her.", I whispered, hoping that maybe, finally, I would be able to believe myself. Before I could overthink anything too long, I left the bathroom and made my way downstairs.

I checked my phone, just to make sure no one texted me anything Important and then left in on the counter. I still haven't got any specific answer from Blake. I know he doesn't have my number and actually I have no clue how the hell he was supposed to reach me without it, so I decided to just wait till I eventually see him in school again on Monday.

Walking around the house still felt weird. I do remember it from years ago, but it Nevertheless felt like it belonged to a total stranger. The only thing that felt familiar about it were the pictures of Hazel on the wall. Just some oft hem. Mostly the ones where she still had this huge tooth gap and a pink strain in her hair.

„Look who's up.", tatumn smiled as I walked in the room. The scent of freshly cooked eggs and pancakes in the air. I faked a smile and tried not to get totally creeped out by the stares that Cass and Tyler were giving me.

„Hazel's already off with her boyfriend and a friend. She wanted to tell you but you were sleeping and she didn't want to be rude." Tatumn had an apologetic face. „It's okay, I wanted to use this morning to chill anyway." I said as I walked towards the fridge to get out some milk.

„I heard you had a good night?" And there it was.

I paused a second, then proceeded to get out the milk. „Uh- Yeah. The party was nice. Hazel has such cool friends.", I  said and was indeed lucky hazel wasn't present. I could only hope she hasn't told her too much.

I inconspicuous glanced at Tatumn to see her nodding at the eggs, her lower lip a little more advanced than the upper one. „mmhm.", she said and I couldn't tell if she knew or didn't.

She muted me to come and get my egg and I did as I was told. Just when I stood next to Tatumn, the twins found something to discuss and chattered about it pretty loud.

„Give me your Plate, honey." She took my plate and I decided it must be impossible for her to know. „Thank you.", I mumbled.

But before I got my plate back, she turned around and started to whisper. „I hope you know that I'm really glad to have you with us. And I really like having you and Hazel being friends but don't let me hear anything bad about you. You did enough and I trust you with this.", She said with all seriousness. „So I assume you wouldn't lie to me, right?"

She looked at me and something in her face told me she wasn't exactly kidding.

„right."

„good." My answer seemed to please her because she not further focused on it and smiled at me. She really did trust me.

She patted my arm and then gave me my plate. „Thanks.", I mumbled under my breath and slowly made my way tot he kitchen counter where Cass and Tyler suddenly shut their mouth again as I came closer. I gave them a little smile so I don't seem like the rude sociopath I am and took a seat on one of the bar stools.

But before I was able to underline my mute statement with words, the house phone started ringing. Tatumn tripled over to it like a real aunt and picked up the phone with full enthusiasm. I had to hide a smirk because I had to think of all the times when I was younger. Kendrick forced me to call her and she probably picked up just like this. And talking oft he devil...

„Summer, this is your brother.", She said, holding the phone on her shoulder. I almost choked on my egg. I didn't expect that. He's your brother, what did you expect?

„Kendrick?", I asked and immediately regretted my answer. No one of my many many other brothers.

But Tatumn just nodded and walked over with the phone to hand it to me. Cass and Tyler followed every move. „thank you." I muted and picked up the phone. Inside of me, i got ready to lie him straight in his ear (get it? Cuz I can't lie him in the face), and  even tho he was my brother, after all, I had no clue how the heck I was supposed to act.

So I greeted him in the most basic way possible. „Hello, Brother."

„Hello, Sister.", He answered and even tho we just talked for at most 10 seconds, I couldn't deny how cringe this whole situation was to me, and Tyler and Cass who were staring me to death at the moment didn't exactly make it better.

So I left my egg and the others and made my way a few meters away from them.

„How are you doing?", He asked with a heavy scent of guilt in his voice. Hearing his voice felt different to al the other times I've heard it before. Even tho I saw his face in front of me with every word he said, I knew he was far far away. Andi t was the first time...well, we've ever been apart.

„I'm great. The house is really pretty and the people over here are super nice.", I answered his question while walking my way through the living room. It was the first time I actually paid attention to all the little things. Like the many many drawings from Tyler or Cass and a lot of little Disney Statues Tatumn must have collected.

„I don't buy it.", He suddenly said and my heart stopped. „You can't seriously tell me you are happy with the situation, Summer. I know you."

I sighed.

Do you, Kendrick?

„You're right... I miss home, obviously, but I do understand why I'm here now and honestly... I think this might have been the best thing that happened to me in a long time. I miss you, but hearing your voice feels really good and I wasn't lying. Hazel is really nice." This was the answer he wanted to hear. It had to be.

I heard him sigh at the other end oft he line. He bought it.

„I'm really glad to hear this Summer, and I miss you too. Have you already visited the school?", He asked while I lifted up one of the figures to take a better look at it. „Mhhm. Awesome." I said totally absent. „did you know Tatumn had twins?" I softly let the figure down again and I heard Kendrick giggle. „you got to be kidding me.", He giggled and I tagged a long.

„of course I am!... Sort of."

„You're unbelievable summer.", He said, and I was happy he wasn't going the Tell-Me-Everything-You-Did way, even tho I'm sure he already talked to Tatumn this morning. Or maybe even yesterday.

I continued walking through the living room and walked towards the big window. As soon as I got there I leaned against the wall and pushed the curtains aside so I can take a look tot he outside world.

The Sky was blue, the birds sang a song, and on the sidewalk stood a total Jerk.

I flinched as he waved at me in a way I was sure only the queen of England could.

„You know what Kendrick? Actually I'm still pretty tired and I wanted to eat my eggs before they are totally cold. You know, I like them warm. Mind if I call you back later?", I babbled and shook my head towards his direction so Blake could see the extreme disguise I was feeling.

„Sure... I'll call you again tonight.", he said and before he could say another word I ended the phone call. What the hell?

I turned around and noticed that Tatumn was still busy controlling the twins and paid zero attention to me, thinking I was still on the phone with my responsible Brother.

Of course I took the chance and went outside. The kitchen windows luckily didn't show enough of the street to see me, so there was no way she saw me running around outside.

As soon as my feet touched the asphalt underneath my body, Blake turned around and looked at me. My footsteps were fast and hard. Clearly telling him my mood.

„Don't you think showing up at my house without a warning is a little bit creepy?", I shouted as I got closer. He just smirked but ignored what I just said. „Hazel's out with her ass of a Boyfriend and her friend. She won't see us.", he said so drily, I almost felt the need to buy him water. I shook my head and stopped right in front of him.

Every time I've seen him before he had exactly the same facial expression as right now. He seemed careless and absolutely rude but somehow amused by everything. Almost like a Tiger, ready to attack his food or a sociopath with no feelings at all. But fort he last one, something told me there might be emotions behind these cold eyes.

His hands were shoved in the pockets of his jeans and I saw a watch glancing on his left arm. He wore a black T-shirt, black seemed to be his favorite color.

„Still I don't think showing up at my house out of nowhere is a Good Idea." I said and he immediately lifted one of his dark eyebrows. Now, even tho the sun was shining, his hair looked almost black.

„How the hell am I supposed to talk to you otherwise? You don't have social media and neither do I."

How does he-?

„Mind tell me why you're here then? You made yourself pretty clear the other night.", I  said and crossed my arms. Of course, I didn't mean it like that, I would wrap him around my finger, no matter what it costs.

He looked at me for a second. But what he said next, surprised even me.

„I'm going to help you find this Carter Guy.", He said and my heart almost stopped. That was easy.

His face didn't move at all, but I was almost unable to talk.

„What made you change your mind?", I asked and this time it was me lifting an eyebrow. „That's for me to know and for you not to care about.", He quoted and winked at me.

This guy has a serious eye problem.

I learned to never dig too deep when it comes to people you twisted to help you. I can't have him changing his mind again, so I just rolled my eyes and nodded.

„But we won't do anything illegal. We're not breaking into something and no violence. Just to make this clear." And when he said that, all amusement flew out of his face and got replaced by seriousness.

„Didn't you just break into that house and flee from the police?" I asked and he briefly laughed. „ That was something personal. None of your business", He said. I nodded briefly and held myself back not to ask him what it was about.  I'm not likely in the position to ask him a lot of questions. Sooner or later he'd tell me anyway.

They always do.

„How are we gonna get the money you owe that person then? Ask somebody if they just give it to us?", I pointed out in a sarcastic laugh and he again looked at me in full amusement. „I don't need you for that love, I'm taking care of that myself." I nodded again.

But something just didn't add up.

„Why would you help me then?", I asked and laid my head on my shoulder, looking him up and down. He smiled and shoved his shoulders.

„Have nothing to do. Things get boring." He took out his right hand and ran his fingers through his hair, just to shove it in his pocket again.

„ha ha, I don't buy it. Humans always have a reason for what they are doing. And they always get something from it." He seemed to understand my point and his eyes widened. „sounds really paranoid, don't you think?", he asked  and stepped a step closer. I smiled.

„But you're right. I Told you before. This is my territory and I won't let anyone confuse it. You already know too much and I can't risk that you'll spread any false rumors or maybe even pound me to the cops." He looked at me and something in his facial expression let me believe every single word he said.

He was one of the persons you could tell how much they mean something.

„Plus I'm curious. You seem like someone I better won't mess with. And as I said right at the beginning- It sounds like fun." He shrugged his shoulders again.

I was about to say something when he added something. „Oh, and you owe me a favor of course.", he winked again and I rolled my eyes. This seems to be getting our new move.

I knew there was something he could get. Taking a favor is a pretty smart way. Actually extremely smart because people will say yes to literally everything, assuming they'll never actually have to do something and when they do, they can't say no because somebody already did something fort hem.

„Who are you? The devil?", I asked and he laughed again. „Close enough."

„Fine."

„Fine."

And I closed my deal with the devil with a formal handshake that seemed stronger than any contract.

And it left me wondering who of the both of us just sold their soul to the devil.

And when he pulled away and made his way towards his car I felt that we both might just have started something big.

He turned around one last time before getting onto his leather seat and turned around.

„see you soon, Summer."

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