It gets cool in LA at night, so I don’t blame him for wearing a hoodie as we eat outside.
“So,” Kane’s voice booms from his end of the table, grabbing everyone’s attention, “how’s everyone’s week been?”
Connor just grunts, taking a harder than normal bite out of his crescent roll.
“I actually had a great week!” Amy squeaks, “mom and I found this plant shop in the city that inspired me to become a plant mom.”
I laugh at this because Ame has never had a green thumb. Or any type of thumb.
“Let’s see if they live longer than the fish,” Connor says under his breath, but loud enough for the table to hear.
Canon says nothing.
“My week was chill. Managed to tackle my never ending TBR list on Goodreads,” I answer.
“That’s awesome, Demetria,” Kane says with a genuine smile, “and Amethyst, I believe in you and your plants. I was thinking of going to a race this weekend. Canon, you want to join?”
Connor throws his silverware down on his plate and jumps out his seat.
“I’m full,” is all he says before storming out the room.
I really need to take the time out to talk to Connor because his attitude seems to be getting worse by the day.
“What do you think, Canon? You haven’t made a noise all night,” Kane says, ignoring Connor’s exit.
Silence.
I chance a glance at Canon and see that he’s already looking at me, his hood raised a bit to show his eyes. When we make eye contact, his jaw clenches, and he stands up from his seat.
“Night,” is all we hear as he makes his exit from the table.
“May not be twins, but they sure as fuck act the same.” Kane blows out an agitated sigh.
“It’s okay dad, it’s just their raging hormones,” Amy offers.
“I hope you’re right,” he replies.
Melinda and I share a look that says we both know it’s deeper than that.
~~~
After dinner, I’m chilling in Amy’s room when I notice a car pulling out the driveway.
I check the time on my phone then try to figure out who could be leaving at 2 o’clock in the morning.
I move my leg from under Amy’s sweaty leg on her bed, making sure not to wake her as I walk over to the window.
We stayed up watching Love Island UK, disappointed with how it ended this season.
I make it in time to see the BMW Kane lent Canon speeding through the gate.
Pulling out my phone, I decide to be dumb again and shoot him a text.
Me
Be safe
I don’t expect a reply, so I’m shocked when one comes instantly.