The Youngest Of Five (COMPLETED)

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I remained silent for the journey home, too scared to speak. Corey mentioned multiple times how mad he was that Coach and Dad were friends. Luke was annoyed that Dad had showed up, as none of us wanted concact with him. I think Brandon was annoyed at Dad and me 'smoking', it's all gone too far today

"Why did Dad say that you smoked?" Elliott asked, turning around to face me

All my brothers were staring at me, I shifted in my seat and felt very uncomfortable

"Well? Aren't you going to answer us?" Luke snapped

I gulped "It was the day I had the fight with Abbie. I bought cigarettes and smoked, I only had one. I guess it was Dad who saw me, he spoke to me but I didn't click that it was him because I obviously was young when he left"

"What sort of person are you turning in to?" Elliott grimaced

"It was one time, I swear" I admitted

Corey punched me in the arm, it hurt and I winced, pulling myself away from him "What the fuck was that for?"

"Felt like it" he shrugged

As we pulled up in the driveway, I jumped out and waited for Brandon to open up the house

"I'm not the only one who smokes! Luke smokes" I admitted

Luke glared at me and cracked his knuckles "You're dead"

I pushed past Brandon and ran inside, Luke was chasing after me, he was closely behind, I could feel his presence behind as I ran to my bedroom door and quickly shut it, locking the door behind me as I panted heavily

"OPEN UP" Luke banged his fists on the door "AND THATS AN ORDER, OPEN UP NOW"

I shouted back at him "NO WAY, YOU'LL HURT ME"

"Alexa, do what what you're told now, before it get's worse" Brandon hissed from the other side of the door

Reluctantly, I opened the door, my hands were shaking and I had a lump in my throat. My hands clasped the doorknob as I unlocked it, the door clicked open and my two brothers barged in

Luke pushed me up against the wall, he had a tight grip of the front of my shirt, I was scared for what would happen

"I'm sorry" I gasped "Please don't hurt me"

Brandon put his hand on Luke's shoulder "C'mon Luke, don't hurt her this time"

Luke let go of my shirt and stepped away from me, he looked angry "I told you to keep that a secret, bitch"

I shrugged "I'm not the only one getting into trouble for it"

"You two, get downstairs now. Family meeting" Brandon ordered

We rarely have these 'family meetings', only occuring if one of us has some news to announce. Sometimes they end on a positive, but mostly it's bad news. I obeyed my brother and took a seat on the sofa, sitting cross legged and waiting for the announcement

"Listen up. After the events of today, I think it's best to agree it didn't end on a positive. Corey has told us that some James kid is having a party, which I will allow the three of you to attened. Mum comes home tomorrow and I don't want the air to be thick and full of negativity. Alexa I'm sorry for going mad when you said you smoked..I think the whole 'Dad' situation got to me and I took it out on you" Brandon explained

Corey and Luke high-fived when they were told they could attend the party, I just stayed in my seat and didn't move. I don't feel like going to James' tonight

"Lex, you alright?" Elliott drew their attention to me

I shook my head "No, not really"

"What's up with you now?" Brandon questioned

"These three weeks were supposed to be good, we were supposed to have fun and go on days out, instead it feels like its been the worse three weeks ever. I've brought shame to you guys, fighting, smoking..I'm sorry. I think it's best for me to just leave" I admitted, it was dramatic but it was the truth

"You will not leave! You've messed up a few times, but we all do. I think we should forget about Dad, and make tonight about Corey winning the game. Focus on the good, not the bad" Luke spoke, it seems like he's forgiven me

Without any words spoken, I gave Luke a hug, which turned into a big sibling hug. As I've said before, when we have our arguments, they never last for too long - life's short, you can't waste time on being mad and arguing; instead you should spend it being happy and with the ones you love