52

Amora

Now that it was winter break, the boys wanted to do as many things as they can everyday to not waste a second of their vacation.

Today, the Timmons were going to a ice skating rink and they surprisingly let us all tag along.

I say surprisingly because there's a ton of us they'd need to look after. And I definitely know how stressful that is. But with that I would also have too drive with a few of them since we wouldn't be able too all fit in the same car.

I swear to god if they start their crap again I'm throwing them out in front of the car and running them over.

I let out a nervous breathe, holding the tray firmly, slowly walking down the hall to not spill the soup.

I carefully opened the door, seeing Pablo who laid in the bed, shaking his head with a laugh once he noticed my struggle.

"Oh baby let me help" Catherine immediately walked over, taking the tray from me.

"Oh dear, you didn't have too do that for me" Pablo laughed, watching as Catherine set down the tray on his lap.

"Yes I did, you still have a cough and it's cold. Also remember here's a few of your vitamins" I rambled, holding out the cup with the pills inside.

"And don't try sneaking them out again, they're very good for you" I scolded, pointing a firm finger at him.

"But..they taste like crap!" He defended, looking down at the pills in disgust.

"Baby, you're too sweet. But, you should hurry. Don't you have too pick up the rest of the boys?" Catherine smiled, titling her head.

Immediately my smile dropped and my eyes widened in realization.

"Oh crap I do!" I shrieked, turning around and speed walking back towards the door.

"I got to go, I'll bring back Benny when we get done. Love you!" I called out, swinging the door open.

I rushed out the room, slowly stopping in my tracks and pausing once realizing what I said.

Hold the damn brakes did I really just say..

"Love you too!" They both called out. With Catherine's bright voice sounding happy as usual and Pablo who's deep voice softly called out with her before letting out a light cough after.

I whipped around, staring at the door of the room in shock. Now did they really just say that?

It was only three words but it nearly made me want to bawl out crying. Not even my own father can tell me he loves me back and here are these two that I've only known for a few months, not even hesitating to say it back.

"Amora? What are you doing, you ok?" Benny's voice asked, with confusion laced in his tone.

Slowly I turned around, cracking a small smile as I nodded.

"Yeah.. I'm ok" I smiled, nodding my head as I slowly walked over towards him.

He furrowed his eyebrows and cracked a small laugh at my expression.

"Ok..well, you ready? The guys are gonna be pissed for keeping them out in the cold" he questioned, chuckling after.

I nodded taking his hand, smiling as I glanced back towards the room before walking out the house.

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"See? Wasn't so bad right. I think my driving's improved" I smiled, looking back to everyone.

"Yeah ok.. minus the fact you ran over someone's mail box" William snickered, shaking his head as he unbuckled his seat belt.

I rolled my eyes waving him off as we all unbuckled our seat belts and stepped out of the car.

"Ooo baby it's way cold in here!" I exclaimed immediately once we walked into the place.

"Yeah sheesh didn't know we were in an ice skating rink?" Ham laughed sarcastically, titling his head mockingly.

I scoffed at him shaking my head as I pinched his arm making him let out a shriek and swat my hand away.

"Oh there they are!" Carries voice called out, pointing to the others that were already on the ice.

We all took a pair of skates, sitting down and putting them on, before making our way over towards the rink.

"Oh boy" I muttered, holding onto the railing tightly once stepping onto the ice.

I continued to slowly wiggle my way around, gripping onto the railing in fear I would fall.

"Oh my god what are you doing!" Kenny's voice called out.

I looked back too see Kenny and Hams who skated over, laughing at my struggle.

"Whatever, leave me alone wackos" I groaned, waving them off before quickly grabbing onto the railing again.

They both laughed before skating over, taking my arms, and forcefully pulling me away from the side of the rink.

"Hey-hey! I need that!" I shrieked, immediately reaching back for the railing.

They ignored me, dragging me out to where everyone was skating around.

"God you dimwits are-

"What? You do know I can let go and leave you here to find your way around by yourself?" Kenny cut me off, teasingly titling his head with a smug smile.

"Fine fine" I immediately huffed, rolling my eyes and looking away.

I immediately spotted Benny and Penelope who talked as they skated side by side.

Of course. Of course, they both can skate perfectly on the ice. Heck why does it even surprise me they are both seemingly good at everything sporty. Oh how lucky.

Suddenly the three of us tumbled over, landing roughly onto the ice and falling onto each other.

"Ha! Got you!" Squints laughed, pointing at us on the ground.

I groaned sitting up and pushing Ham off of me before wiping my now wet hands from the ice.

"Gosh four eyes, trying to kill me or something?" I shrieked, wiping my hands onto my shirt.

Ham and Kenny both helped me back up with squints who continued to give us a smug smile.

He looked to Kenny and Ham before tapping his chin. "Tag!" He shouted suddenly, tapping my shoulder.

I looked around immediately dropping my mouth once they scrambled around and skated away quickly. Completely leaving me to fend for myself in the middle of the ice.

I placed my hands on my hips, clicking my tongue as I shook my head. "Wow.." I breathed, trailing off.

My hand was then grabbed making me whip around too see Benny skate over by my side.

He let out a small laugh at my reaction before quickly looking down at our hands."Geez your hands are freezing!" he exclaimed, looking down at my hand as he rubbed both of his hands between my own to warm them up.

"Yeah because that thing over there-

"Hey- I was just playing?" Squints shouted over me, throwing his hands up.

"Shut up before I break your glasses!" I shouted back, shaking my head at him.

He gasped, immediately dropping his mouth."How dare you!" He exclaimed.

I rolled my eyes brushing him off, looking over to see Bertram and Madeline who held hands, skating together.

I let out a gasp, immediately slapping my hand over my mouth to hold it in.

"Benny! Oh my shit look!" I shrieked, tugging at his hand and motioning over to them.

"Amora! Did you see?" Carrie exclaimed, skating over towards me.

"Hell yeah I did!" I shrieked, widening my eyes as we both looked back towards them.

We both stared at them with our mouths dropped, eyes widened, with Benny who shook his head and laughed at our reactions.

"Awe! Look at those lover kids!" Hams teased, pointing to them as he called out.

Carrie quickly slapped her hand over his mouth to shut him up. Moments later letting out a scream and jumping back.

"You just licked my hand!" She shrieked, looking down at her hand in horror.

My eyes followed her as she immediately began to skate off the ice, letting out loud gags as she ran away towards the restrooms.

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I sighed tiredly, slumping down onto a bench, rubbing my eyes lightly as I huffed.

I let out a small yawn beginning to take off my skates, watching the group who continued to skate on the ice.

Finally I slipped the skates off, placing them down next to me and letting out a sigh of relief now that they were off.

I tugged my arms into my jacket, narrowing my eyes slightly once seeing Benny and Penelope who continued to skate together.

I stared at the two sighing as I pried my eyes away, slowly making my way back towards them without even realizing it.

Penelope nearly slipped and quickly grabbed onto Bennys arm to not completely face plant. One hand on his arm, and the other that frantically grabbed onto his wrist.

Gross..ew that just gave me the ickiest feeling ever.

I continued to watch, tilting my head slightly as Benny helped her get back on her feet before quickly letting go and slipping her hand off.

Ok now I'm extremely confused with myself. I mean what was my problem? Benny hasn't shown any signs of interest in Penelope other than baseball talk? So then why am I still so worried about this?

Thank god though for Carrie and teaching me how to somewhat cool my anger so I don't completely lash out over everything. Though it usually doesn't work all the time. But otherwise I probably would've already created a massive storm by now.

I looked down to my hands, softly shaking my head as I began to slip on a pair of black boots.

"You alright?" Carrie questioned, frowning as she took a seat next to me.

"Are you alright? My god you nearly were have a stroke or something!" I exclaimed, motioning down towards her.

"Yeah I'm fine it's that little freckly rat that decided to lick my hand like the gross boy he is" she huffed, shaking her head at the thought.

"But really, you ok?" She repeated, frowning slightly.

"Yeah.. I'm ok" I softly replied, nodding my head as I wiped my hands onto my shirt.

"No, you aren't. What's wrong?" She insisted, titling her head.

I lightly bit onto my lip, looking back towards the rink and nodding my head towards Benny and Penelope.

She followed my gaze, staring at them before slowly nodding. "Oh"

I nodded, looking back down to my shoes as I rested my hands onto the bench.

"Amora.. come on Benny loves you. Truly he does, we all see it. I know this probably won't help but, I don't think you should worry. Benny wouldn't do that" she sighed, rubbing my back softly.

Slowly I nodded, looking back and forcing myself to send her a smile before looking back to the rink.

"Yeah I know that but I still feel weird Carrie. They haven't done anything and to a regular person they would seem like..well just really good friends, but whenever she's around, it just feels off. So off" I attempted to explain, shaking my head lightly.

"I know it may seem like that. They are pretty close. I mean Bennys like the only guy she talks too here. But really, you shouldn't worry. She's our friend, she couldn't do that" she assured, placing her arm over my shoulder.

I nodded, taking in a deep breathe. If I'm being honest it was like her words went right through my ears because I still couldn't shake off the odd feeling.

"Guys! What the hell I thought we were skating here?" William shouted, skating over towards the side of the rink in front of us.

Carrie smiled before looking back at me, nudging my shoulder.

"You coming?" She questioned, titling her head slightly.

"No you guys go. I'm done with that already" I shook my head, waving her off.

She nodded, standing up and sending me a smile. I sent one back watching as she walked away before looking down, immediately dropping it.