“Hey Glen how much do you know about the Davies” I asked as we were making our way into the front door.

“Umm probably less than you do. I mean they moved here only like seven months ago, Aiden and I are friends but not like the share your whole life story type.”

“Ya I know what you mean we have been dating almost three months now but he really doesn’t talk that much about anything besides basketball” I laughed after saying this because I realized it was totally true and Glen laughed along with me.

“Well I’ll see you later sis I have to go get ready for my date remember the one you are going to make me late for and we both know how Maddy gets.” He says ruffling my hair

“Yes let’s definitely try to avoid the wrath of Madison” I chuckle “I’m just going to go and find dad, I need to ask him something but have fun on your date. But not too much because eww that just gross to even think about.” I make a face to back up the grossness of that thought.

“On second thought maybe I should be late because mad Madison is a hot Madison. “ He laughs taking off up the stairs. It so weird having your best friend date your brother but whatever I have more important things to think about now as I head off to the kitchen knowing that my father was bound to be there.

I push open the door and my nose quickly gets assaulted by the smell of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies. I see my dad stirring away at a bowl of what looks like brownie batter, so I make my way over and dip my finger in.

Pulling my finger back out before my dad could swat my hand away, I lick my finger clean then give him a goofy grin.

“Now Spencer you get out of here if you’re going to be eating all of my batter.” He said jokingly

“I was just making sure you made it right that’s all” I said laughing.

“Right honey so how was school today?”

“Boring which is to be expected” I replied swiping one of the already finished cookies off the tray

“Well look at the bright side you only have one more year after this and that is the last one you get before dinner” he said pointing at the half eaten cookie hanging out of my mouth. I basically swallow the rest of the cookie and give a guilty smile, while nodding my head in agreement.

“So how are things between you and Aiden going”

“Fine I guess” I said walking around the other side of the counter taking a seat on one of the stools.

“Guess huh, is there something going on?”  My dad questioned while still mixing the batter.

“No it’s nothing…. just that I don’t think we really have that much in common”

“I see, are you sure there’s not someone else” He gave me a pointed look

“Maybe but I don’t see it happening anyways” I reply shyly

“Don’t sell yourself short honey, do you think he might like you back” he questioned turning around to place the pan into the oven.  He is kind of a she and I’m not sure how my dad would take that, but he has always seem to be very opened minded but I think I should wait until I’m sure about my feelings for Ashley.

“I think sh… he does it’s just that there’s some weird stuff going on around him and the circumstances’ are just all wrong”

“Hmm well I know that you being in a relationship with Aiden makes you feel wrong about caring for someone else. But if you don’t truly believe that Aiden is right for you, then maybe you should end it. Don’t put yourself in a box Spence, just be sure of what you want and make sure that you end your relationship with Aiden first.” He stated as he finished wiping down the counter with a towel.

“Ya I think if anything a break might be a good idea” My dad came around to my side of the counter and took a seat on the stool beside me.

“You said there is some weird things going on like what?”

I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket so I reached down to get it. Peering at it I noticed I had a new text from Aiden.

“Umm well I don’t know sh.. he always has bruises on his body, but he has a story every time to explain them I just don’t know if I believe them or not.”  I look down reading Aiden’s text

Why did you come over to my house today after I told you it wasn’t a good idea?

“Do you think someone is abusing him Spencer because that is a very serious thing” My dad asked rubbing my arm to get my attention.

“I had 2 see if she was ok 4 myself didn’t think it would be a big deal”

“I don’t want to jump to conclusions just yet dad but I have a bad feel about it” I answered looking up at him

“It was not a good idea you made things worse I can only do so much”

“Does he trust you enough to tell you, because if there is abuse going on it needs to be reported immediately.”

“What I didnt even get 2 see her how did I do anything wrong”

“I’m working on it dad it’s just hard he is just so guarded but I think  I am getting through a little bit” My dad moved closer rubbing my back softly.

“Well if you find out anything you let me know right away ok and tell him that he can always come to me to if he wants to talk.” He stands reaching for his car keys on the counter “I have to go run some errands for your mother but don’t stress yourself out too much over this honey and keep me posted on this ok.” I nodded as he placed a kiss on the top of my head and walked out of the kitchen. “Oh ya could you keep an eye on the brownies for me” he yelled back over his shoulder, he was gone before
I could even respond.

“Just next time listen to me please”

“Fine but we need to have a talk real soon in person”

“What about?”

“I’ll tell u when I see u how about tomorrow”

“Idk I’ll let u kno when im free”

“Fine whatever”  

God this whole situation is making me extremely frustrated. And now it seems to be storming out side where the hell did this weather come from. Just perfect because I know Glen left early , my mom is at the hospital and with my dad just leaving,  I am  home all alone in a thunderstorm which I just so happen to be scarred shitless of.