2008 [ beginning of the relationship]
We were driving home, and in the car I was just looking out the window, thinking about what happened today. Justin probably thought I was the most stubborn girl ever. Which I’m not, I promise. It’s just Christian…he’s my brother. Everybody knows that brothers and sisters don’t get along, right?
” Look, Caitlin’s about to cry!” Christian said pointing to my face. Everyone turned to me.
I slapped his hand away. ” Shut up, Christian! I am not!” I snapped.
” Awh, Caity. You okay?” my mom said looking at me through the mirorr.
” Yeah, I’m fine.” I said looking out the window. I felt Caroline’s hand rub my back. She was the only one who knew what was wrong.
” She’s mad because Justin totally blew her off!” Christian laughed.
I hit his arm. ” Would you stop!” I yelled.
” Who is this Justin kid?” my mom smiled, pulling into the driveway.
I unbluckled quickly, and got out the car. I did not want to talk about it. Especially with my mom. I didn’t even want to know what my dad was thinking. Caroline was running to catch up with me.
” Caitlin, c’mon. It’s not that big of a deal.” she said.
” Yeah, it is! Obviously, Christian has something agaisnt me, and is making my life a living hell!” I said walking up to my room.
” No, he isn’t. Plus, you gotta remember. He’s only 13 years old. How much can he do?” Caroline said shutting my door.
” That has nothing to do with it..” I said sitting on my bed.
She sat beside me. ” Next time we go to church, you can make a better impression. Problem solved. Cheer up, Caitlin.” she said.
I sighed. She was right. I had to admit, I was making a big deal out of something so small.
” Well, my mom said she’s here. See you next time. Bye.” she said giving me a hug. I smiled as I watched her leave the room.
I got up and decided to go for a walk. As I was passing Christian’s room, I heard him talking on the phone with someone. I stood next to the door, and listened.
” Yeah, you’re coming over tommorw, right?….Justin, you there?…Oh hey, yeah. I just live down the road from the church…Yeah, you can hang out here as long as you want…”
I gasped. Justin was coming over tomorrow. Of course, Christian would do that. I rolled my eyes and used all my strength not to go in there and slap him.
