“Throw that at me again and I’ll kick you.” I threaten as he throws the popcorn ball at me. “ZION!” I scream as Brandon looks at me. “Stop.” He says. “No.” I answer and whip it at Zion’s face. He shakes his head a scowl on his face. “Serenah!” Yells Brandon, Austin, and Edwin. “What, he threw it first?” I attempt to be innocent.

“I’m bored okay? I’ve been on many road trips okay. Gosh, try being in a car with an annoying older brother and your mean mother. For 26 hours.” I explain and lean against the headrest. “Austin, can you hand me my purse?” I ask as he passes it up. I get out the pill bottle and take two, dry. I rest my purse on my lap and wait for them to kick in.

“Serenah what are those?” Asks Brandon. I open one of my eyes and see his beautiful concerned face. “To sleep.” I lean on his shoulder as the pills start to take their effect. I dream an amazing dream.

One where Brandon and I aren’t best friends, or almost like siblings. We’re more than that. As soon as it begins I’m sure its a dream. Of course, it’d be, why would the Brandon Arreaga love me??

Brandon’s POV

As she falls asleep she sits close to me. I could live with this, even if she doesn’t feel the same I’m fine with this. As long as we stay close I’m more than happy. Edwin eyes me weirdly. “What?” I whisper. “Nothing....” He sounds like he has more than ‘nothing’ to say. I make a hmph noise as Serenah whines almost.

“Is she okay?” Asks Zion turning backward. “Maybe a nightmare. You know like dogs do.” Says Austin. “Maybe....” I sigh kinda worried.