Okay this chapter is long, over 3 thousand words. Like wow. Anyways a lot happens in this chapter that I was thinking of putting in later on in the book but I think this will help move the story forward. I won't hold you any longer, go ahead and read it for yourself. Vote. Comment. Feed back is always helpful.
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I woke up to this being whispered in my ear "wake up.. honey wake up... sweetheart it's time to get up." And then some shaking to my body happened. I can tell their trying to wake me up but I don't want too. But they wouldn't stop, they're like Jordan when he wants something. Annoying.

I rolled over grumbling "go away" but all I got was a laugh. I peeked my eye open only to get glared at by the sun. Groaning I roll onto my side away from the glaring sun, the little- "Honey your friends are here."

I sat up right away bumping my head with my mom's in the process. "Ow!" "Ouch!"
We stared at each other for a minute. It was quiet, the only thing you could hear was are breathing... before we busted out laughing.

"If I knew that was how you were going to wake up I would have said that sooner!" I laughed nervously and scratched my neck "y-yeah mom."

"Come on down and eat." She smiled while patting my head and then continued to walk out the door.

I hopped out of bed and pulled on a pair of jeans and one of the guy's hoodie's that I stole before running down the stairs. I rounded the corner to see Declan and Jordan stuffing their faces with my mom's cooking, while Bennett was talking to my dad. I smiled at the sight.. well maybe not the food that was currently being stuffed into the mouths of two 18 year olds but hey what can I say their more like children. I hope they never change.

I laughed to myself gaining the attention of everyone else in the room. "Ha ha yeah okay well move over and let me get some of that food!" I pushed Jordan out of his seat and moved his plate to the seat on my other side. He grumbled as he got up rubbing the spot on his butt he, I'm guessing land on.

I looked at him grossly to which he told me to "Shut up, your not the one who got pushed onto the floor." I just rolled my eyes and got myself a big helping of pancakes and hash browns. As I was pulling my plate away a spoon put some eggs on my plate, I looked up to see who done it to find Bennett looking at me sternly.

I just sighed as I ate the eggs he gave me. He smiled at that, the bastard. "Look who's hurt now!" I looked at Jordan murderously. "Be quiet and I won't hurt you, okay?" I whispered for only him to hear.. and maybe Declan since he can help me with the deed.

Plus Declan can make it look like an accident mow- ha- ha- ha *cough* *cough* nevermind. Jordan just starred at me for a while. I raised my eyebrow challenging him on.

And then it happened... He blinked. "Ha ha I win eat it." He slumped in defeat and started pouting.

I pulled his cheek cooing at him as he slapped my hand away still pouting like a five year old. I went back to eating but it was eerily silent. I looked up with my fork half way to my mouth, they were all starring at me. Well Declan, Bennett and Jordan weren't just my parent's.

"What?" They looked down at their plate and then back at me. What were they looking at me for? Sighing I set my fork down and stood up. "Family meeting in the living room!" As I was leaving I hear my parent's talking.

"Are we in trouble?" Really mom?
"I hope not, she's scary when she's mad." How can I be scary to my dad? "Mhm." It's like I'm the the parent here!

After a couple minutes everyone's in the living room sitting down. I took that moment to look at my parent's not knowing how they were going to take this. I mean their really cool and they've let me do my own thing, but how will they react to me moving in with the three- I'm sorry two idiots. Bennett is far from an idiot, but even he has his moments.

"Mom, Dad?" I looked at them to make sure they were listening, when I got a nod I coutinued. "You know Bennett, Declan, and Jordan, right?" They nodded again. "Well.." I started talking to them as if I was explaining to a child not to do that. "I'm going to move in with them and go to a college near by." Suddenly the carpet became very interesting to me.

I waited and I waited for the yelling or telling me no, but it never came.

I looked up to see my mom starring at me with pride and my dad starring at the boys like they stole his candy.

My Mom was the first to speak. "Honey!" She got up and hugged me. "I'm so proud of you! So which one are you dating?" I started choking on air. All three of the boys patted my back. I smiled at them in thanks. They smiled back but it didn't reach their eye's.

I wanted to ask what was wrong but my mother was starring at them and then back at me. That's when my dad decided to speak.

He stood up and offered his hand for the boys to shake. "I know you'll take care of my little girl, but if she gets hurt or comes home crying you'll be giving me a reason to buy a gun." He looked serious, but then he smiled like nothing happened. "Other then that don't get my daughter pregnant." I choked on air again.

All three of them patted my back again as I cleared my throat getting ready to speak. "Well we have to go so bye." I grabbed the hands closest to me which just happened to be Bennett and Jordan and ran for the door.

As soon as we were outside I took a deep breath before walking to the car. We stopped at the bright red Ashton Martin. I starred at the car while I spoke to Bennett. "Bennett?" I heard a hum on my right and looked at him. I lifted my hand and pointed at the car, completely forgetting I was still holding his hand. "Why this car? You know what happened last time we drove in this or do I need to remind you?"

"How am I supposed to forget what happened, I felt it! As soon as I got home mom was asking me how I got a shoe print on my ass!" Declan grumbled as he walked thru my hand that was still holding Bennett's hand and got into the back, of course with some struggle. I blushed now remembering I was still holding his hand.

I looked the other way not wanting him to see my blush only to see Jordan starring down at something. Curious, I look down. He's starring at my hand which just so happens to be holding his. I let go and crawl into the back not wanting to sit in the front right now.

I sigh as the others got in, well I guess the hard part of the day was over. I shook my head a little not really believing my parent's were letting me live with the Three Stooges.

I look over at Declan. He Looked asleep with his head leaning on the window, but I know he's not asleep. He's been quiet, hasn't been fighting with Jordan like normal, I'll have to ask him if he's okay when we're alone and not with Tweedle Dee and Tweedledum. Of course the Tweedledum being Jordan.

"Hey Declan, how's Delilah?" He peeked open his eye at me while a smile started to form on his so kissable li- cut it out Naomi, be smart and don't stare at his lips or any of theirs for that matter. I got pulled out of my thoughts- Thankfully -by Declan's voice.

"She's doing really good. She's crawling now which is crazy and my mom is going back to work soon." He was smiling really big, it kinda made me jealous. I know, I know, I know being jealous of a baby that can't even talk yet, but she made Declan smile like that and I haven't seen him smile like that in the past week or so. I just want to make him smile like that.. maybe I can get lessons from Delilah, I'm sure she'll help me out. Oh and maybe his mom too. The gears are turning lady's and gent's, their turning!

"Hey you okay?"... "Naomi, you okay?... "NAOMI" Jumping a little I turn to look at them. Their all starring at me. I look out the window to see we're at the base. I get out not answering them and put in the password and opened the door. I wait for the tranquilizer to shoot and then I walk to the book case and pull it open. As soon as I get in the door I head strate to my room not looking if the boys are inside yet or not.

Sighing I close my door and lock it. I know Jordan can picklock it but it will stop them for a little bit. Opening the window I hop out and start climbing up the metal stairs until I get to the roof.

By the time I hear foot steps on the metal stairs I'm already sitting on the edge and starring off into the city.

They all sat down next to me, except Jordan. He was sitting behind me with his head on my shoulder and his arms wrapped around my stomach. I looked at him with confusion, it's not like I didn't like it, I loved it but he's never done that before or really it's never felt this intimate. There's just something different about this time.

"What! I want to sit close to you not those weirdos." He stuck his thumb out at Declan and Bennett.

I laughed while shaking my head at his antics. He's smooth I'll give him that. Not. Maybe. We'll see.

We sat there in complete silence just starring at the bustling people below. "Okay what's up with you guys?" I sigh as I had to it get off my chest. They're acting quieter and not quite them selves, I don't like it.

They all looked at me. "What do you mean?" They said in unison. I wouldn't be surprised if they practiced that. I shook my head and started listing things off on my fingers.

"Declan's not fighting with Jordan as much, neither is Jordan. Bennett isn't cooking as much. Declan doesn't smile as big as he use to. Jordan isn't making jokes. Bennett isn't- well nevermind he's just being quieter then usual. And last but not least you all look like your not getting enough sleep. So, what's up?" Bennett kept on opening and closing his mouth. Declan kept on looking at me and then back at the city. An Jordan was smiling but his eye's were wide giving him away. In the end they all looked shocked.

I waited for them recover which might take a while, especially for Jordan.

Then Bennett finally spoke "I'm sorry we worried you. I just haven't been sleeping well at night, and as for why I'm not cooking as much is because I haven't felt like it for some reason. I've just got a lot on my mind is all." I smiled at him glad he shared that with me. Then I looked to Declan and cocked my eyebrow.

He sighed before speaking "I've had a lot on my mind lately and haven't been getting a good night's sleep. The smile thing I didn't even realize, I'm sorry." I smiled and hugged him which got me one back. He held me for a little longer then needed but I didn't mind.

I then coughed for Jordan to now finish this whole roof top convo. He starred at me for what seemed like minutes turning into hours but were only seconds. Then he spoke "You."

... that's all I got before he got up and left. I looked at the other two confused as hell. They just nodded and said "He's right for once." and then left. How am I supposed to take that. I could go in there demanding to know what they mean by that or I could try and get it out of them one at a time. I'll go with the latter.

By the time I went back inside the sun was setting and I had a plan. First victim, Jordan.

I waited until I knew all of them were asleep and then I crept to Jordan's door. I slowly twisted the doorknob and walked to his bed. I lifted the covers to make sure he isn't sleeping in the nude. Trust me prank gone wrong but right at the same time. Okay back on track. He was sleeping in his boxers thank the Lord.

I got in bed next to him and watched him. Not like that! As in he looked so calm and peaceful it almost made me not wake him up. I shook him until he woke up just not awake, awake. I said almost okay.

He groaned before peeking out one eye. As soon as he saw me he got a sleepy smile on his face. "Come to sleep with me ay- Aww." He cut himself of with a yawn. I wanted to giggle but I had a plan. Stay focused! Okay I can do this.

Jordan pulled me closer and wrapped his arm around my waist. He was on his stomach and his face was pointed towards me. Let's get this show on the road.

"Jordan?" I whispered. I heard a hum and continued. "What did you mean when you said 'you' on the roof?" He rubbed his head into his pillow before answering me. "I meant that you were the reason behind it all."

I was even more confused. Why was I the reason? So I asked him "How come I'm the reason?" He moved closer and put his head in my neck. "Because I like you." And then his loud snorring filled the room... He likes me?.. He likes me.. He likes me! I can hear my heart pick up it's pace. I can't dwell on it right now tho, I still have to finish my plan.

I slowly get out of Jordan's grasp and leave his room. I then creep to my next victim, Declan. I slowly open his door and head to his bed. Declan always sleeps in plaid pajama pants, no shirt or socks. I slip into his bed next to him and auto matically he cuddles me. Guess what I'm the big spoon, ha. He has his head on my chest and his arms around my waist. His snorring is just like Jordan, except Jordan takes the cake.

I do the same thing I did to Jordan. I shook him until he was awake just not awake, awake. He didn't even open his eye's he just said "What are you doing in here Naomi?" Not in a rude way of course, but what surprised me was that he didn't even let me go.

I started playing with his hair while I got down to the questions. "What did you mean when you said 'Jordan was right for once'? What was he right about?" I whispered not wanting to wake him up more.

He pulled me closer "That you were the reason behind it all." What's that supposed to mean? Jordan said the samething tho..

"What do you mean by that?" I pushed knowing he was going to fall back asleep soon. "That... I like you. You get stuck in my head."

It seemed like everything froze in that moment. My heart stopped, I stopped playing with Declan's hair, and Declan stopped breathing for a moment. Then Declan brought his hand up and made my hand start playing with his hair again. I continued to play with his hair even after his snorring filled the room. I was beyond confused. Jordan now Declan. Lord have mercy on my soul.

Still wanting to know what Bennett meant by it, I got out of Declan grip very slowly before leaving and heading to Bennett's room. My last victim.

Remembering that Bennett sleeps with a gun under his pillow and is ready to shoot anyone that trys to wake him, I take the gun and put in under the bed. Then I get in bed with him knowing that I won't die tonight. I take a deep breath before waking Bennett up. He sat up and pointed a water gun at me. Oh did I forget to mention I replaced his real gun with an empty water gun? Well I did.

"What do you want?" I smile knowing he can't hurt me with that. It has no water. "Can I ask you something?" He looked confused for a minute. "Naomi?" I nodded then remembered he has his eyes closed. "Yes." Bennett put the water gun back under his pillow and laid back down, now starring at me. "Go ahead." I let out a breath before continuing. "What did you mean when you said 'Jordan was right for once'?"

He smiled at me and brought me closer, rapping himself around me. He put his leg in between mine, wrapped his arms around my stomach, and stuffed his head in my hair. I hope he can breath. "That you were the reason I'm not getting sleep and not cooking and being quieter."

I wrapped my arms around his neck and whispered in his ear "How come?" He shivered before pulling me closer- if that was possible - and whispered in my ear "Because I like you and your all I think about." Again everything froze. Except Bennett fell back asleep.

When I planned this out I didn't think this was what the outcome was going to be. I thought they were going to tell me that it was a joke or something, not that they all like me!

I got out of Bennett's hold on me, with some real struggle and went back to my room.

I laid there in my bed starring at the ceiling. It was said that if you wanted to get the truth out of someone do it when their sleepy, there is more of a chance that they'll tell the truth.

"Well I guess you were right. It does work."