A Full House

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A few hours in you sit there at the kitchen table across from Sarah. Your mother is at another side of the table talking to Sarah about all kinds of things. Their conversations had gone on for way too long.

Your mom made some tea so you just sipped on it constantly to escape the awkwardness of you just sitting there. You're technically not even in the conversation anymore. The last thing you've said was 30 minutes ago explaining to your mother that she's JUST a friend for the 100th or so time she tries to prod at your relationship with Sarah.

Footsteps descend the stairs and you turn to look. Amelia steps down the final steps and cocks her head a little to the side looking at the situation. She makes a face at Sarah, one that seems a bit passive aggressive as if to say 'who're you?' Then she looks at you.

You grit your teeth and mouth out the word "Help."

Amelia stays quiet, shrugs and walks to the kitchen counter to get herself something.

You stare at Amelia as she does so, desperately wanting her to save you somehow from this situation. However, your savior comes in another form as you hear the front door unlock and open.

The pitter patter of rain could be heard louder as Kara walks through the door and looks around with a casual smile. Finally back from work. Her beautiful blue eyes scan the room before she closes the door.

"I'm back~."

"Mom!" Amelia says as she immediately sets down a carton of milk and runs over to give Kara a hug.

"Welcome back hun!" Your mother says turning around to look at her wife.

"....hey." You say gulping hard. Both your parents are here.

"Amelia, is your schoolwork finished? You should be doing them if not." Kara says as she hugs Amelia back with one arm.

"....I-I am! Casey's over and we're working on it in my room. I'm just grabbing something for us."

"Well don't leave her waiting then....go on."

Amelia stretches her lips thin as she looks away with cute doe eyes like she's been scolded.

"Okay...." Amelia says quietly. Then she quickly runs to the kitchen counter to finish pouring the milk for her and Casey before going upstairs.

Your eyes trail her as she does. While this happens your mother stands up and goes to Kara to give her a big hug. Kara reciprocates back with an equal amount of passion. Quite the contrast to Amelia's hug. They lightly peck each other's lips for a second as you turn to Sarah, her eyes are curiously just staring at your mothers.

"H-Hey!" You say catching her attention as she snaps her gaze to you. "How long are you planning to stay huh?"

You say as quietly as you can.

"S-Stay? Well I mean....your home is really cozy, so maybe a little longer?"

She says lowering her head and whispering back. Her voice stutters a little as she looks around.

"Well....fine, you can stay a little longer. But not too long. Your parents might get mad if you're out this late and I don't want to get in trouble for keeping you."

"My parents....?"

"Hello! Who's this?"

Kara's voice speaks out cutting into the conversation. You grit your teeth and forces a smile as you look at Kara. Your posture straightens immediately.

"Hey Kara. Uh- just a friend from school." You say with a sweat running down your brow. You're starting to regret this business with Sarah. This is far worst than anything you could imagine. Your mom is going to ask you about Sarah constantly for the next week or so.

"A friend?" Kara says as she takes off her coat.

"Yes! A frieeeend~." Your mother says as she takes the coat from Kara and makes a suggestive look with her eyes.

"Ahh~....I see."

"N-No no! Let me say this clearly again. She is NOT my-"

"-Girlfriend?...." Kara cuts you off once more, her devilish smile is still present. "Ahh~ it's fun to jest isn't it? Younglings these days are quite social. Well- whatever your relationship is Jun, glad you're making friends."

Kara says as she walks forward and pats your shoulder.

"Sorry about Jun, he may seem weird at times, maybe even cold or blunt but he means well. Right Jun?...."

Kara says looking at Sarah. You glance up at her then you turn your head away embarrassed.

"Sure."

"Heh- it's rare to see you make that face, Jun. Anyways, nice to meet you...." She pauses for a second squinting her blue eyes at Sarah waiting for her to introduce herself.

"O-Oh it's Sarah. Nice to meet youuu~." She says sweetly dragging out the last syllable.

"My pleasure, I'm Kara. Jun's step-mother."

Kara says before putting her hand onto your head and ruffling your hair.

"Alright, Jun. How about you go check up on Amelia? Make sure she's actually doing her schoolwork instead of playing games."

Kara winks at you and you lift a brow back at her....is she helping you? Well whatever the case you're glad to take your leave from this situation.

"Yea, sure."

You say as you stand up and begin to make your way upstairs. A massive relief of a sigh is let out. You gotta thank her later.

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