Unmasking the Truth by faze1315 (phonics readers txt) 📖

"We could go to the beach this weekend. Bring Oz and Flora as well," she shugged and leaned against the doorwy.

"Ugh, I hate Flora. She is just way to... perfect. And perfect. How do you compete with perfect?!"

"The only reason you hate Flora is because she is-"

"Perfect."

"I was actually going to say Oz's girlfriend. Haven't you ever thought of telling him how you feel? I live with you two, you can almost feel the hormones in the air when you two are in the same room. And sometimes when your not!" Allie perked up when Sophia started to cry, "that is my cue to leave."

I watched Allie leave and I turned back to the mirror. I turned around and tried to look at my shoulder. I knew there was going to be a scar there, even when everyone says no; I can see the pity in their eyes. "Looking at yourself again?"

"I swear you and Allie are twins," this time I turned to Oz, his shoulder leaning against the doorway like Allie did only seconds before.

Ignoring my comment, Oz walked in and closed the door behind him. Coming up to me, he touched my shoulder, "How does it feel?"

"A little sore, but it will go away soon," I turned towards Oz and noticed the little space between us. I took a step back, "How does my forehead look?"

Oz removed his fingers from my shoulder, only to touch my head. His fingers ran themselves through my hair and traced my hairline, "great. Almost like you never hit your head on concrete."

I stared at the the shirtless stomach, almost laughed that I haven't noticed unitl then. I almost reached out and ran my hands down, but then it was take things to new levels, and I wasn't sure we were ready for different levels. I looked up at Oz who stared down at me.

"I think this bathroom is only big enough for one person," I breathed out, my voice squeaked.

"Well then, we would just have to get close so we can both fit comfortably," I saw a shadow of a smirk on Oz's lips, but before anything could happen, Allie walked in.

"Oh my gosh, I didn't realize you two were in here," Sophia was in her arms, rubbing her eyes and stretching her arms. Sophia looked at me, a smile came my way. It felt good that this child gave me its approval, something I needed.

Oz looked between me and Allie, "Well I will be going." Oz stepped around Allie and into the livingroom. Allie looked at me and stepped into the bathroom and closed the door behind her.

"Is this the meeting room or something?!"

"I opened the door and litterally, a wave of sexual tension washed over me. It was so blinding and completely what I expected. Did you guys kiss?"

"I don't feel like talking about it," I stepped around her and opend the door.

"So that is a no?"

"Yes. A big fat no."

 *****

 Outside it started to sprinkle, a soft thumping that beat against the windows. I bundled under the blankets with one arm out so I could rock Sophie to sleep. Allie was in the shower and Oz out on a date with Flora. Or at least that is what I thought.

Allie walked out of the bedroom in PJ and started to rock Sophie to sleep instead. She had a tower wrapped around her hair and water dripped down her cheek. "So Oz was telling me about the ball thing."

"Yeah, I am not sure if I am still going. I don't think I could handle your brother in a tuxedo much less Flora falling all over him," I stood up and stretched out my limbs. Well I think I am going to bed now," I kissed Sophie and waved Allie goodnight.

When I got into bed I fell asleep once my head hit the pillow.

In the middle of the night I heard a banging, but I fell back to sleep. Untill I heard Allie scream out for her life and the small recieding wails of Sophie. I bolted from the bed and found Allie lying on the floor, her head in between her legs.

Oz ran out seconds after me and raced towards his sister, "Allie, what's wrong??"

"He-He took her!"

Publication Date: 03-11-2013

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