Amy Turner & Adrian Turner:
As he heard, Isabel's question. It felt like a slap in the face. It always brought back memories of the two of them together. When they were dating. Adrian had always been open with her; she knew everything...and he knew everything about her. Until lately; it wasn't the same anymore. How was he supposed to unload everything to her? He couldn't seem to do that. So lately it was the just the usual. 'I am fine, thank you.' 'I am doing good.' or his personal favorite; 'You know, same old, same old.'
"I am fine, thank you. You know, same old..same old. How about you?" Adrian said nonchalantly, as he leaned against the door-frame. 'You idiot. Two of them at once?' a voice said inside of his head. Before Isabel could question him about his odd comment, he called out. "You alright Ams? Need any help?" Hoping, his little sister might need some help in the kitchen.
"I know what you're doing!" Amy playfully called back to her big brother. "Don't be rude to the guest. I am almost done...be there in a few."
'Damn it. She knows me too well.' Adrian thought to himself. "I wasn't doing anything." He called back; it was worth a shot. To try and throw his little sister of the scent, that he was uncomfortable.
"You know, I have ears like a bat." Amy called back to her big brother. A few moments had passed before Amy walked into the living room with a large tray. There was a large jug of Lemonade with 6 glasses stacked. Two bowls of chips, one bowls of peanuts, a few chocolate treats and a tray of sandwiches she made. The usual snack fest the 6 of them had. "Hey, Is..it's good to see you." Amy smiled greeting the elder girl, giving her a hug once she set the tray down. "How's your dad?" she asked softly. It was always Amy that seemed to ask that question now-a-days. Adrian felt too awkward to ask.
Looking at the time, she pouted slightly. "Mhh, Milo and Justin are late...as always."Just then, the doorbell rung again. Knowing her luck, it was probably Penelope. She was always arrived before the boys.And to her surprise, Adrian seemed to have zoomed out of the doorway, to answer the door. Amy just shook her head at her big brother.
Penelope Jones:
Breathing in the fresh air; Penelope enjoyed the short walk from her house to the Turner's. Taking in the familiar views. But it never got old. She always liked looking at the houses and walking down the park. During the summer, she and the group always went there. For Picnics, game of Frisbey or Football. Upon her arrival...she rung the doorbell. Leaning her hand against the door-frame. She could hear running on the other side of the door; As the door swung open she saw Adrian. "Pennnnnnnnnny!" Adrian yelled out, as if relieved to see her.
"Well, nice to see you too Ad." Penelope giggled, shaking her head at his odd enthusiasm. Before she could give him the usual hug...he pulled her into the house. The door closing behind her in a hurry, as he almost dragged her into the living room.
"Look who it is! Penny's here!" Adrian broke Amy and Isabel's conversation, nudging Penelope over two the girls. "I am sure you girls, have some catching up to do." he blurted out, rather fast.
Raising an eyebrow, Penelope looked over at Amy. "Is your brother feeling alright?" she asked; it had been a while. Since she seen...Adrian like this. He usually acted so odd when he was drunk on too much coffee...or during the first few months, after he and Isabel had split up.
"Probably, had too much coffee this morning." Amy said with a slight giggle, but she went over to Penelope giving her a hug. "I am glad you made it on time." she smiled.