6 The baked goodies

Kaelyn's P.O.V

Ting!

They're done! But would they be enough? Should I bake more..? Nah! I have filled 3 bowls already . It should do.

Now that the cookies are done should I make something else? They would be here soon though...I don't have much time. I got some soft drinks and coke on my way home and I have some chips and nachos. I think I have some popcorn packets on the top shelf. It shouldn't take long to prepare them.

I should probably go tidy myself. I got some batter on my face and shirt. Thankfully I didn't get it on my hair.

I clean the kitchen counter and proceed to my room. I was putting on a moisturiser when I hear the bell in the front door ring.

They must be here.

I go downstairs and peek through the hole in the door. It's her. I straighten up and pull the door open.

"Hiii!" Nura greets enthusiastically.

"Hi" I greet back.

We were just standing there. Why isn't she saying anything? Why isn't she coming in? Why is it so awkward ? Do I .... need to invite her in? I mean I opened the door for her. Isn't that obvious?

"Where are the others?" I ask her.

"Oh they are on their way! I thought they were already here."

"Oh, okay."

How long is she going to stand here?

"Nura."

"Yes?"

"Get in."

"Right!" She quickly gets in but in her hurry, she twists her ankle.

"Ouch! Oww! Ow!"

This girl. How has she managed to stay alive!?

I grab her shoulders.

"Lean on me." I help her to the couch and get her an ice pack.

"Thanks!" She says gratefully.

"You're welcome. The ice would help you relieve the pain. Tell me if it hurts a lot."

Ring!!!

"It must be them" Nura says.

"I'll get the door."

I inconspicuously peek through the spy hole to confirm it's not someone else.

As soon as I open the door, Liam plunges down my arm which was resting on the wall and into the house.

"What took you so long? I swear you are slower than a sloth!"

"Hey! Do you usually barge into other people's house like that!?"

"You opened the door didn't you? Doesn't it mean I'm welcome?"

Ughh! How did he??

"Hey!" Lexi says "May we get in?"

"Please do!"

Lexi enters followed by Trystan. I didn't miss her subtle roll of eyes. What's the deal with her?

"YOB!! What did you DO!?" Liam cries.

"What!?" I yell back as I go to the hall.

"What were you planning to do with Poodle!? Why is she hurt?" He asks in exasperation.

This dumb head..! My hands fisted on their own accord.

I shouldn't break his face! I should refrain! I can do it!

I can't talk to him without breaking his jaw. I turn to face Nura.

"Speak."

"Yess!!! Liam it's all me! I twisted my ankle while walking! Infact, Kaelyn is so sweet! She helped me to the couch and got me ice!" She completes in a rush. I fold my arms and look at Liam.

"Does this yob has something on you? Why do you keep defending and lying for her? Tell me if she's bullying you!"

This arse! I clench me teeth. Bitting people's head off is illegal... count till ten.

"Do you...wanna die?" I enunciate each word slowly so that it penetrates through his thick skull.

Nura jumps up probably to get in between us but falls back down just as fast because of the pain.

"Oww! Guys! Liam! I'm not lying! She's genuinely innocent ! I got hurt because of myself!"

"What's all this ruckus about!?" Lexi hollers as she saunters in the area. "You guys are always at each other's necks. Anyways we didn't come for this let's get started with the work."

Soon we are all huddled around the centre table. Lexi takes out her notepad.

"First we have to decide our roles. There has to be a pair of grandparents, a pair of parents and a kid."

"I'll be the kid! Less work and I'm also a new student so it's best for me." Nura pipes up immediately.

"Okay so that means Trystan, Liam, Kaelyn and I have to be the pairs."

"I will never pair up with yob! It's Lexi and me! Final!" Liam says.

"Okay so it's you and me and Trystan and Kaelyn. Which one of us are going to be the grandparents?" Lexi asks while constantly noting things in her notepad.

"The role is definitely more suited to yob and Tryssie. They both act older than their age." Trystan roles his eye and I focus on my counting.

"You guys fine with that?Should I note it down."

Trystan shrugs and I nod.

We all wait for Lexi while she is scribbling stuffs. I stand up get two bowls of cookies I baked and set it in the table.

Liam wastes no time in grabbing a handful and throwing it in his mouth.

"Woah! Shisss shuff is sheary goooshh!" He says with his mouth full. Seeing his reaction, the rest three pick up a cookie and start munching. Soon noises of appreciation fill the room. My lips twitch and I don't know how but I feel lighter..

I can't help it. My lips form a smile. Nothing forced. A genuine smile.

"Thanks." I tell them.

They all pause and stare at me. A piece of cookie falls from Liam's still half filled ajar mouth.

What's wrong with them? Is something stuck on my face. Just to make sure there's nothing I wipe my cheeks with the back of my hand.

They're still staring. I drop my smile. "What?" I ask them.

"Woah.!" "Ah!" Instantly they break free from their trance.

Liam spoke up. "You....smiled?"

"Yeah..?"

"What about the Botox..?" Lexi mumbled

"What!?"

"YOU CAN SMILE!!!?"

"Shut up Liam."

"You look cute " Nura says. I throw her a look "looked" she said under her breath.

Why are they making such a big deal? And Botox?? What the hell!?

"The group work!" Trystan says and brings our attention back to the work in hand.

"Right! So now we have to come up with a legit story of how we met and blah blah. Nura you wouldn't have to do much since you are a 'kid' just write something about your school life."

"God! This is too much work! Let's stop for today! My brain would blast!"

"We just got started"Trystan points out.

"We literally have two weeks! Can we just do something fun or watch a movie or something?"

"How about we start from tomorrow?" Nura proposes.

I'm fine with it. I want to be alone it's better if they leave soon. I also have some work.

"Let's stop for now." I side with them

"Fine. So what do we do now? Hangout here?" Trystan asks.

What?

"No!" I say out loud.

"What now?" Liam sighs.

"I have to go...grocery shopping!"

"Go then. I'm free. I'll stay here till you are back. You have a PS4. It'll keep me busy."

"Do you have Last of us? I'll stay with Liam. You go ahead!" Lexi says.

"I'll accompany you. I have stuffs to buy." Nura tells me and comes to stand up beside me.

"I'll tag along with you guys." Trystan tells us.

What is happening right now? Is this some sort of a joke I'm not getting...?

Just then I hear little footsteps rush down the stairs.

"Dii, I'm hungry! Wow! There are so many people in our house!" Cammie gushes.

"Where's the console ?" Liam asks me.

"You're gonna play?" Cammie's eyes light up.

"Food's in the kitchen." I tell him.

"I'll get it for you!" Cammie tells Liam completely ignoring me and struts towards the drawer beneath the T.V.

"Let's go!" Nura nudges me.

Is it fine if I leave the house with them in? The shop is not very far. We'll be back soon. Should I leave?

"Cammie! I'm going to the mart. Will you be fine?" I call out.

"Yeah. Go go! I'll be with Li. Don't worry!" He says while starting the game.

I'll be back soon. It's better than leaving Cammie alone.

I look at Nura and Trystan.

"Let's go."