I was sitting down on the Couch In the Living Room with my arms crossed over my Chest and a scowl plastered upon my face, "Hunter" My Father sighed, "She had not spoken to me or you, In about one year! Why do we suddenly exist to her, now?!" I asked.
My Father's Light Blue eyes Flickered over
To me, "She misses you and me" he told me,
I shot up to my feet, "Bullshit!" My Father's
Expression became stern at my Curse.
"Language!" He told me, "I'm not going!"
"You are fifteen years old, I don't want to leave you here by yourself, You don't have a
Job and no money, You don't know how to cook" he told me, I clenched my Jaw. I knew
That he was right, but that didn't mean that
I had to Like It. "Fine!" I said as my Light Brown eyes briefly flickered to a Wolf-ish gold color before returning to normal. It did not
Take me Long, to pack my clothes. I didn't plan on staying In California for to Long
At most, I'd planned on staying for about one week. In the Car, I flicked my eyes over to My Father. He had short Light brown hair, Like
I do. He stood about Five-Foot-Ten, his shoulders were wide apart. His nose had been Medium Length, straight as a arrow
His build was Thin. His skin was White and
He had Just turned forty-five around two days Prior to us driving to California,
He wore a Light Blue T-shirt and Light Blue
Jeans. His Jaw was Chiseled, "She didn't even tell you happy Birthday, Two days ago" I mumbled, he sighed as he replied, "I won't lie to you, Buddy...It did hurt, But maybe she's busy" I clenched my Jaw, two days before
My Father's Birthday, was my Birthday
I had not been expecting some kind of party
But I was Expecting Jordan to tell me happy Birthday...But she didn't and that Fucking
Hurt, and I got to thinking that Maybe Dad was right and she truly was busy...But I was
Busy at one point with my Werewolf Job, so to speak and I made time for her and Dad
'Were me and Dad not Important enough, For you?' I thought to myself, We arrived at the
Vega house. I can smell Jordan Inside,
"I can't believe that she changed her first name to Tori and her Last name to Vega"
I made sure that the disgust was Evident In
My tone, I disliked the last Name Vega...and
I was not sure why. Dad sighed as he got out
Of the car first, I followed shortly after. Dad knocked on the front door, after a few minutes
The front swung open, Revealing Jordan.
She had Medium Length Light blonde hair
And Light Blue eyes, she stood about Five-Foot-six, she was thin. Her Shoulders Were
Closer together, she had Fair White Skin
She had been around sixteen years old
She wore a short-Sleeved Black T-shirt and
Bright Pink Jeans, Her nose was Medium
Length, as straight as a arrow. "You guys are finally here!" Jordan Squealed, she wrapped
Her arms around Dad's Neck to pull him In
For a Hug. Her eyes were zeroed In on me
Over Dad's shoulder, But I refused to meet
Her eyes. "Hunter" I heard Jordan say my name, I Hesitatedly flickered my eyes to hers
Her eyes held a Mixture of hurt and Apology
I had to fight down the feeling of Guilt, she had no reason to feel hurt....I tried to reach
Out as did Dad, only to receive no response
If anyone deserves to feel hurt, It'd be me and Dad. As for the apology look In her eyes, she must have been trying to convey about how
Sorry she was...It had been possible that
She truly was busy, But At the time...I was
To hurt to think Logically. Jordan's eyes Flickered down to the ground as she stepped aside to let me and Dad In, I avoided Dad's eyes. I knew that his eyes were holding disappointment In them, That's something
That me nor Jordan had ever wanted to see
I whistled, Impressed. "Nice Place" I said,
Jordan nodded In agreement, I Sat down On
The couch In the Living Room. Dad sat right beside me, Jordan Sat on the other side of
Dad. "Why did You change your name to Tori?" I asked, My Tone contained nothing but Curiosity. "Because...I wanted a fresh start" Jordan murmured, "a Fresh start? Away from me and Dad?" I asked, I Attempted to keep the hurt that I was feeling
Out of my tone, I Must have failed because
Jordan Winced. "I'm so sorry that I never told you or Dad Happy Birthday! I Just got So Busy..." Jordan whispered, "On those specific days?" I asked, "I don't make the schedules" Jordan whispered, "So! How's this...what was that school called again?
Hollywood arts?" Dad asked Jordan,
Jordan's eyes seemed to Light up. "Yes! It's Amazing! I made so many new friends there!"
Dad chuckled as Jordan giggled. Jordan's
Cellphone dinged In her right Pocket, once she got her cellphone out of her right pocket
I watched as her expression Darken. "Is something wrong?" Dad asked, before I could. Jordan showed a picture to Dad, and
Because I was sitting right beside him, I could see It to. A young woman with Medium Length Black hair with Light Green Tips on the end, and Hazel eyes had a Busted Upper
Lip, a purple Bruise was on The Young woman's Right cheek, It was In the midst of
Forming a fist. Her left eye was black. My Heart Clenched at the sight, "Who Is that?"
Jordan's eyes Flickered over to me, "One of my friends, Her Name's Jade" She replied.
"Do You know about who could have done that to her?" I asked, "I know the person, Who DID It, Her Current Boyfriend, Kyle Reid" Jordan told me, I eyed the Picture
A while longer before I Looked away. Jordan's expression became one of Confusion at my Reaction, her eyes Met Dad's but he simply shrugged. Jordan's cellphone dinged once again, "Jade's on her way" Jordan announced. I tensed, 'What's wrong with me?' I thought to myself, I had
To force myself to relax. a soft, Feminine Knock sounded On the front door. "Oh! She's here! That was fast! She must have already been In the Neighborhood" Jordan said with a slight giggle, Jordan had stood up from the
Couch and walked over to the front door
"Beck! Jade was with you?" I heard Jordan ask, "Yeah, She called me crying, saying that Kyle had beaten her up...again" I had Clenched my Jaw at Hearing that, 'Again? So, The Picture that Jade sent Jordan wasn't the first time that she was Beat?' I thought to myself, "Oh! I didn't know that you had company, Tori!" A soft, Angelic Feminine
Voice said, I could only assume that the woman who spoke was Jade. "It must have slipped my mind" Jordan replied, Dad stood up to greet them first. I, on the other hand
Remained Seated and Silent. "I'm David sands, It's a pleasure to meet you" I heard Dad say, "Oh! So, You are Tori's Real Dad
The pleasure Is ours, Tori would not stop talking about you and her brother" Beck replied, I resisted the urge to scoff, If Jordan
Had truly talked about me and Dad that Much
That meant she Truly did miss us as Dad told
Me, She couldn't have picked up a phone to
Make a single call? Even If she was busy?
I could feel a pair of eyes on me, "Is that Your Brother, Sitting on the couch?" Jade asked,
Before Jordan could reply to Jade, I stood up from the couch. I walked over to the front door where Beck, Jade, Jordan and Dad
Were at. The moment that my eyes locked
Onto Jade's, It was almost as If everything else went away and It was Just us, In the house. Jade stood about Five-Foot-six, she had the build of a Athlete. She had Fair white skin, Her nose was small and was as straight as a Arrow. She had been around Sixteen years old, she wore a short-Sleeved Black T-shirt and A Black Skirt, Her Hips were narrowed. Her shoulders were wide, "I'm, Uh
Hunter" I Introduced myself, "Hunter, It's a
Pleasure to meet you, I'm Jade" Jade replied,
"You to..." I said, my eyes flickered over to Dad who stepped forward right beside me
"Could You go see, If J-Tori has any Ice Packs In the Refrigerator?" I asked Dad, he nodded. It seemed like no one noticed My Slip-up, my eyes Flickered back over to Jade
Her eyes had never strayed away from me
Beck cleared his throat, my eyes flickered
Over to him. He had Long, Shaggy Black hair
And Chocolate Brown eyes. He stood about Six-Foot, he had been somewhat muscular
His shoulders were wide and Broad. His Jaw was Chiseled, his nose was long and straight
He had Fair White skin. He wore a Long-Sleeved Gray sweatshirt and Light Blue Jeans, he had been around Sixteen years old
"And You must be Beck, I'm Hunter" I Introduced myself, "Nice to meet you, Hunter
Tori told us about two days ago, that You can Play Guitar" Beck said, My Face Redden.
I could not believe that Jordan would have told Jade and Beck that, I could play, a little bit. Not THAT Well, "I don't know why she would say that... I'm not that Great"
"Hunter, You are! I wish that You could see
How talented you are" Jordan said softly.
Dad walked back to the front door, holding
One Ice pack In his right hand. "Here You go"
"Thank You" Jade Replied as she gently took
The Ice pack from Dad. I flickered my eyes
Away from Jade's Face, The Longer that
I look at her face, The more that I want to
Search for Kyle. "Did You Bring Your Guitar?"
I shook my head no, "That's okay! I got mine!"
I sighed as I walked back to the couch, I sat
Down. Dad Joined me, he sat on one side
And...Jade sat on the other. Beck decided to
Sit on the floor, Jordan soon returned with
Her Guitar. The Colors were Light Red and Light Blue, "Here You go!" Jordan said as she handed me her Guitar. She sat right beside
Beck, I took a deep breath before saying, "Here I go" after I was finished playing Jordan's guitar, Claps erupted from around
Me. "That was Great!" Beck told me, "It was"
I Blushed as I Let out a shy, thank You. "You should Audition!" Jordan told me, I raised my
Right eyebrow. "Audition for what?" I asked.
"For Hollywood arts!" Jordan replied,
"For your school? But I'm not Good enough to get In there" I told Jordan. Jordan's expression became stern as she stood up
Off the floor, she put her hands on her Hips
"Hunter Bennett Sands" I winced at the full
Use of my name, "You are more than Good enough for Hollywood arts! I don't want to hear you say that again, Am I Clear?" I nodded as My Face Redden, "Good" Jordan Huffed, her eyes flickered down to Beck who
Was on the floor before flicking back up to
Jade. "Would You and Beck Like to stay for Dinner?" Jordan asked, Jade Hesitated
Before slowly nodding. "Great! I'll get started On dinner!" Jordan said, I gently laid the Guitar on the floor right beside Beck before
I flicked my eyes over to Jade, she was Nursing the Ice pack on her busted Upper Lip
"Are You alright?" I cringed at the Question,
Of course, she wasn't alright! She had been
Hurt by her boyfriend! I sighed before saying
"I apologize for the Question, That was Insensitive, Of course, You're not alright"
"It's okay! And Yeah, things considered
I am alright" Jade told me with a small smile.
around 6:15 Pm, Jordan had finished cooking dinner. Cheeseburgers and French Fries, I sat In-between Dad and Jordan while
Jade and Beck Sat right across from us.
"So, Where would the audition be held at?"
"Inside the Hollywood Arts Auditorium"
"Okay, and what day would It be on?"
"Two days from now" Jade replied as she picked up a fry. "Alright, I'll think about Auditioning" I told Jade, Beck and Jordan.
Jordan Grinned, 'Is Jordan Right? Am I Truly good enough for Hollywood Arts?'