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I took a deep breath, preparing myself for whatever was to come.
As soon as we entered, Alvin began PMSing.
Where the hell have you been !? Do you know how long I’ve been sitting here and waiting ? He yelled at us.
Chill, you’re not our mother to be yelling at us like that. I rolled my eyes and walked over to the kitchen.
You shut up. He seethed, before turning his glare to Nathan. We need to talk. He said in a low voice.
I grabbed a glass and filled it up with water, wondering if there was any popcorn around. This seemed to be heading towards a juicy argument.
What’s this all ab- Nathan started, before getting cut off as his little brother ran in.
Nathan ! Luke ! He cried out, running over to us with an excited grin.
How did he get home ? Nathan snapped at Alvin, his eyes instantly turning vicious towards the short man.
It seemed like you and Skylar were a bit busy, so Uncle Ryland decided to save the day. He smiled a sinister smile at Nathan which made even my blood boil.
Nathan opened his mouth, looking as if he was about to go off on this man with his fists shaking in pure rage at his sides. Then he stopped as he turned to face Dustin to see his shocked and slightly frightened expression which he was making an adorable attempt at trying to mask.
Not wanting him to get more scared, I called his name and bent down with open arms.
He instantly ran my way and jumped into them as I lifted him up and spun us around in a circle. We both giggled as he momentarily forgot about the intense and unstable emotions in the room. My smile was genuine as I realized I had succeeded.
My eye even caught Nathan’s as I saw him looking at the two of us with a small smile. His lips pulled up more as he shot me a grateful smile to which I simply winked at.
Skylar, leave us and take the kid with you. Alvin sharply interrupted, killing our innocent laughter in an instant.
I glared at the deranged awful man, about to tell him to piss him off except Nathan shot me a look which advised me strongly not to.
I slowly closed my mouth and turned around, walking to Dustin’s room. Let’s go build a castle ! I exclaimed as we reached the end of the hall.
Dustin just shook his head in an apparent no.
It was certainly worth a try.
I shut the door behind me and turned to the kid.
Okay fine, what if we build a Star Wars cas- I cut myself off as I stared at him in confusion. Hey, what are you doing ?
I watched as he pulled out two tall empty glasses from under his bed and handed one to me, causing me to raise an eyebrow.
Don’t you want to hear what they’re talking about ? He asked me with a mischievous smirk. So much like his older brother’s…
I just stared at him, debating whether to encourage the kid on being a bad-ass spy, or to give him a big lecture on morals.
Why was I even contemplating it ? I was kidnapped and had a little kid as the only honest and drama-less friend. Okay. I grinned. What if we get caught ? I asked, looking to the small kid expectantly.
I’ve never been caught before, I’m really good don’t worry. He said in all seriousness.
I held back my laugh and nodded instead, showing just as much seriousness.
Here. He handed me the glass for the second time and I took it.
I copied him as he held it against the wall, since the living room was just on the other side. He pressed his ear to it and so did I.
At first I heard nothing, thinking I was stupid enough to believe a little kid, but immediately after found myself silently apologizing for underestimating him. I could hear every single movement happening on the other side with such clarity.
I can’t just leave them ! What about Dustin ? I heard Nathan say in a panicked but hushed tone.
My spy and I glanced at each other as we heard his name.
He has the girl. I heard Alvin squeak.
She’ll escape. He argued back.
I’ll have security guarding every door. Alvin retorted.
There was silence. I could picture Nathan silently debating over whatever decision Alvin was coercing him into.
Plus, she’s been asking about you more frequently. I heard Alvin add.
Fine. He bit out after a long pause.
I heard some shuffling, then the front door opening. Be down in ten minutes. Make sure to hide any sharp objects before you leave. We don’t want her hurting herself and making stupid decisions. Alvin ordered.
I was smart enough to know they were speaking of me and I angrily huffed. Dustin did the same, causing a small smile to take place on my lips.
At least someone was on my side.
I heard the door slam shut, then footsteps.
I stared at Dustin with wide eyes and he quickly took the two glasses and hid them under his bed again.
Bless this kid’s stealth skills. He would go a long way with those…
I jumped onto his bed as we heard the footsteps closing in, sprawling myself over it and doing my best to try to look natural.
The door opened and I saw Nathan step in, stopping in his tracks as he looked between Dustin, who was currently sprawled out on the floor trying to copy me, and me, doing the same thing except I made it look ten times more unnatural.
He rolled his eyes at us then entered fully.