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unwanted attention. I was
scared." After it all sunk in Karen replied, "Payton, honey you
always have had a place to run to. You have always been and will always be
welcomed here. You are part of our family. We all love you dearly and I never
want you to feel alone again. I am here for you!"
     
    After
Karen and I had talked for a while I found my way back to Casey’s room. I
crawled under the covers and turned toward the window. The glow from the street
light was giving off just enough light. I tried to push away the demons from
that day. I was just lying there trying to calm the heartbeat that was racing
within my chest. I was beginning to realize that tomorrow people will start talking
and whispering as I walked by. All the fears I had about people showing their
pity will begin, now comes the next hurdle in my life. I had to face all my
peers at school, face the public. It will get out and everyone will look at me
differently. I refused to stay home from school even though Karen told me I
should for a day or two. I thought 'why should I hide' I had done nothing
wrong.
     

Chapter Six
    Casey’s
alarm went off at 6 am. " Ahh No Case seriously,"
I groaned pulling the pillow over my head. I was so not ready to get up. I knew
there was no way I was going back to sleep though. She yanked the pillow from my
hands, laughing out, "Morning 'my little sunshine' it’s time to get moving
or the boys would steal the shower and all the hot water, then you'll have to
go to school stinky." As much as I hated her at that moment she was so
right. Dylan and Carter both are worse than girls they take entirely too much
prepping time. They are both naturally adorable so I am not sure what takes
them so long anyway. Casey showered first with me immediately following. I
finished quickly and was on my way back to Casey’s room when I turned the corner
colliding directly with Dylan. My hands immediately came up to protect my towel
from falling we both just stood there for a second looking at each other before
he spoke first, "Sorry, how you feeling today?" He seriously looked
concerned and I know I lightly blushed with the thought that here I was
standing in the hallway in just a towel with Dylan. He had one of his hands
lightly resting on my waist. I was wondering if he even thought about this
situation or if it was in fact nothing to him but a brother figure showing
concern for a sister. Getting out of that zone with him has been an inner
battle of mine. This guy made my heart skip a beat every time he spoke directly
to me. How was I ever going to stay here daily and make him realize I want
more, and if I did tell him would he even care that I did?. I must have trailed
off in thought once again because he was still looking at me waiting for a
response but now seemed more concerned than before. He leaned in a little
closer bringing his other hand up to my cheek, "Maybe you should just stay
home today and rest." Responding quickly in return, "I'm fine really I
just want to move on from it. He's taken enough away from me over the years.
Now it's time to face the gossip right?" I shrugged and moved down the hall
toward Casey’s room.
     
    I wasn't
able to get any clothes from the house but Karen and Casey both have opened
their closets to me so between the two I was pretty sure I would be okay both
of them have a serious shopping addiction and have more than enough to choose
from. Casey just seems to cover herself a little less. "Go for it
babe...Be who you want no reason to hide anymore. You got it flaunt it,"
winking from the doorway she entered wearing a tiny little mini skirt and tight
fitting shirt not leaving much to the imagination. After looking through the
closet a second time I decided on a pair of jean shorts faded and patched with
an Abercrombie red slightly form fitted shirt. I found a cute pair of sandals
with a small heel. I felt good about myself. After doing a look over one last
time in the mirror I grab a rubber band off