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CHAPTER 14

Kalani yawned as she stretched out on the couch, a tear forming at the corner of each eye as she yawned again. Her body said tired but her brain said otherwise, insomnia gotta love it. She'd flip through a few more channels on the tv before giving up. "Guess I could try laying down again..." she'd sigh, not really caring to tread back to her bedroom. She sat up slightly looking at Nalu who had passed out an hour ago after settling on the other end of the couch. "Why couldn't sleep be that easy for her?" thinking to herself laying back down "To get up...or not get up...that is the damn question..ugh." before she could continue with the mental debate with herself a soft knock sounded from the front door.

"Who the hell..?" she grumbled peeling herself from the couch. Who the heck was coming around this hour? Kalani thought it over while making her way towards the door. "Rayne...nah... Momo negative." Another knock. "I'm coming. " she called out, shooing a woken Nalu away from the door before peeking out the peephole. "Kat..?" "Nini?" Kat thought she heard her name "Nini..is that you?" now standing on her toes to peek back through the peephole, brown eye meeting another. "No, it's the boogie man muahaha." Kalani would laugh, backing away from the door, opening it. Katiana puffed her cheeks out at Kalani, earning her another laugh from the taller girl "Hardy har..." letting the air from her cheeks go as she stepped in, being greeted by a happy Nalu "Naluuuu I missed yooooou!" scooping the terrier up and snuggling her. Kat let out a content sigh, previous annoyances and troubles dissolving. Kalani quietly shut and locked the door behind them before turning to observe the scene. She smiled watching the Nalu and Kat the two having a playful exchange between nose nuzzles and puppy kisses. It has felt like eons since the last time Kalani and Kat had been in the same vicinity, granted it was a few weeks but that was enough for anyone. They talked on the phone of course but nothing was as equal to seeing Kat in person, hearing her bubbling laugh which was extremely contagious. Seeing her bright smile that could brighten any dull room. Her adorable face, scattered with freckles. Kalani would never admit to attempting to count them sometimes on occasion, usually getting lost in how someone so adorable...no beautiful could be her friend. "Nini....niniiiiii...are you okie?" Kat had long ago put Nalu down, now waving a hand in front of Kalani who obviously had zoned out into her own thoughts. "Huh..yeah what...sorry..." offering Kat an apologetic smile "Just...you surprised me...is everything alright?" It was Kat's turn to offer an apology "I'm sorry nini...I just...I needed to get out of the house me and Lucas..had a fight..?" her words coming out more as a question "I mean...he yelled-" "He what?" Kalani cut Kat off her brows furrowing with irritation. "Mgh....No nini wait...I mean I yelled at him too, but..it wasn't like anything..bad..bad...just... He got mad when I said I was going to come see you...H..he's been busy with school...So instead of me bugging him, I thought I'd..come see you and that's when he started yelling...a..and..tried to insult you..l..like jealous as if I was seeing another man or something! I thought I was helping...B..but I just made things worse..a..and he said I was just being impatient..and called me..childish." Kat trembled over her words "I just..wanted us t...to spend time together...Watch a movie...anything! Is it me...? Am I being childish?....Clingy?...Both? I've talked to him about it even before studies... It's like he doesn't even take notice unless I'm doing something that doesn't involve being home alone or with him...I..." Kat choked on a sob "I guess he's right.." she'd conclude before breaking down into tears. "Kat..." Kalani sighed, gathering her sobbing friend into her arms as she willed her anger for Lucas away for the time being. "Shhh..It's okay Kat...come on." rubbing at her quivering back as she guided her towards the couch to sit. Kat only shook her head in response as she sat, continuing to cry. Kalani kneeled before Kat watching sadly as she gave her comforting words here and there allowing her to get her emotions out. "C...childish." Kat gasped between her subsiding sobs "Kat..look at me...please I can't hear you.." hesitantly reaching out to cup Kat's chin lifting it slowly "What'd you say kitten?" "I'm ...childish..." Kat repeated, avoiding Kalani's gaze for a moment. She had been called that before but the word never had such a hard impact before..."Aren't I...? You can..s..say so..." she asked looking back at Kalani, silently dreading the response. "You're not though..." Kat blinked, a few lingering tears spilling from her cheeks, digesting Kalani's response. "I wasn't there...and can only go by what you've said...But...there is nothing wrong with what you did. You said you talked to him, on more than one occasion and nothing changed?" stroking her index along Kat's cheek Kat nodded "Then if anyone has been childish it's him, he can study and you can choose to study or spend your day how you want. You don't want to stay inside all day while he works...So what? That doesn't justify him yelling. I don't see why hanging out with me...is such an issue for him. But if he has a problem with me my door is open and we can talk, like adults I don't take to kindly to yelling though...so he might leave with a broken jaw, entirely up to him." Kat let out a faint giggle "Please don't break his jaw nini..." a small smile forming Kalani smiled "No promises." Kat sniffed again drying her face against the sleeve of her sweater "I'm sorry nini, I didn't mean to come here like this bothering you and keeping you up." "Kat you could never bother me...even if you tried...well maybe if you picked your nose and tried to wipe it on me...Yeah..that would bother me.." Kalani would scrunch her nose. "Ewww nini! That's so groooss!" Kat exclaimed picking up a pillow from the couch and bopping Kalani. "Exactly, besides...I haven't been able to sleep it's nice to have some company besides a sleeping dog." "So...is it okay if I stay here...?" "Do you really need to ask?" Kat blushed causing her freckles to darken "Thank you..." "Of course....So...do you wanna watch a movie?" "Yes! What are we watching??" "Hmmm..." Kalani pretended to ponder the question, tapping her chin. "Well...since you are my guest of honor, it would be foolish of me to not play your favorite "Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales" now wouldn't it? Kat squealed bouncing in place on the couch before lunging forward catching Kalani in another hug, more tears this time happy ones "Thank you nini, you're the best!" Kalani laughed returning the hug happily, having the urge to kiss Kat's forehead but thought against it. "I'll fix up some popcorn okay? Gives you plenty of time to wash your face, and a pair of your pajamas are in the bottom dresser drawer. "Kaaaay!" Kat released Kalani from her hug and bounced off the couch, skipping towards the bedroom humming. Her mood doing a complete 180, another trait about Kat that amazed her she could be disheartened one-minute turnaround and back to positive bubbly kitten. While Kat busied herself with changing Kalani whipped up some popcorn in the popcorn machine, propping up against the kitchen counter and listening out for the popping to stop. Were you really about to kiss her? Her thoughts interjecting "Granted the forehead..but how awkward would that have been?" she sighed closing her eyes "Maybe dipstick does have a reason to worry after all..." she'd mumble to herself turning her attention back to the machine and emptying the popcorn in a vacant bowl. "Nah...you got more self-control than that Kal, he's just being a possessive prick, he'll get over it..." "Reeeaddddy!" Kat called out sliding from the bedroom in her pajamas ready for her pirating adventure "Let's do thiiiis!"

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Mini Chapter 13

Enough was enough Kat thought to herself, towel drying her freshly washed hair. It was now day two of nothing but Lucas studying saying "Five more minutes.." the sound of pages turning as his five minutes turned into an hour. Katiana was all for studying and achieving goals but it was the weekend dang nabit, and they hadn't done anything FUN since he came over. What was even the point of him coming over?! She shook her head tossing her towel along her computer chair to air dry as she looked for something to wear. "I'm not gonna sit in this apartment one more second lu bug! If you're not gonna hang out with me I know someone who will." she'd huff, settling on a green sweater and jean skirt accompanied by leggings and boots. She was on her way to see Kalani a surprise visit that is, hopefully, she would be there if not Kat would just let herself in with the key Kalani had given her.

Satisfied with herself in the mirror, she turned grabbing her phone and keys from the desk pocketing them before leaving the room. Nothing surprising when she took in the surroundings of her living room, Lucas quietly in his own world with his book STUDYING. "Don't be a brat kat...." she thought to herself resisting the urge to roll her eyes or make a scene.

"Lu bug I'm going out." she'd say to him softly not waiting for a response since she doubted she would get one.

Surprisingly Lucas glanced up from his book "Hm? Wait where are you going..?" lowering his book seeing she was fully dressed and inches from the door. "I'm going to spend my weekend at Kalani's, I don't wanna keep bothering you while you get ready for your last exams..." she'd say now turning from her escape to face him 'So this gives you the time you need." Lucas let out a frustrated sigh "God Kat, I said five minutes, I told you we'd watch your ridiculous movie when I'm done." closing his eyes as he rubbed the bridge of his nose "Just give me more time this will all pan out perfectly if you just be patient and not so...childish" Another sigh from him as he slowly stood from the couch tossing his book aside, making his way over to him. "How's this you go get changed into your pajamas whip up some popcorn and relax beside me while watching your movie as I study? I think that's pretty fair." Kat seethed being talked to as if she were a child "No." she said flatly not budging from the door.

"Excuse me..?" Lucas blinked

"I said no!" katiana stomped her foot for emphasis, chastising herself mentally for the childish move feeling as if she was proving Lucas's point.

"I'd hate to disrupt you with my RIDICULOUS movie, or distracting cuddles, or need of some affection from you! I think I've been more than fair letting you have your nose in that book, I'm surprised it hasn't fallen off! You act like you can't take a few minutes from your books to look at me, do I have to turn into a book?!" her voice rising to a shriek. 

"Kat you're being irrational I am giving you an alternative on how to spend our day, I can't win with you! I can't give you unrelenting attention with my every breath every day like your little pal Kalani, what the hell does she even do anyway?! Oh right, nothing but strum on her guitar for cash like a beggar on the streets! Yeah, great profession there!"

"SHUT UP!" Kat shouted tears threaten to spill from her eyes as she tried to figure out what his deal was, why was he yelling "You don't even know Kalani like that, not like you bother anyway! So don't you freakin talk about her, you're being an ass hat! She hasn't done anything to you, you're acting like a jealous douche lord over my friend.." 

"Yeah....right...Tsk.." Lucas sucked his teeth, his irritation clearly displayed "Don't think I'd have much in common with someone who chose to major in music..." letting out a half laugh with a scowl. "Kalani this and Nini that are you sure it's me your dating and not her!?"

"SHE'S MY BEST FRIEND!!! You know what forget it! You're making me grr and I don't like being grr! I'm going to do me and you can...do whatever it is you do lock up after yourself when you leave!""...Kat...wait I'm so-" Katiana slammed the door behind her, quickly dabbing at her eyes before walking off, thinking to herself for two people who had hardly spent any time together they were acting like a married couple. She straightened up exiting the apartment complex retrieving her phone from her skirt pocket requesting an uber.

She waited for her ride surprised Lucas hadn't come to chase her down, for that she was kinda grateful. Closing her eyes a moment letting the chilly wind cool her face, opening them a moment later as her phone vibrated signaling her ride had arrived. Once finding them and settled in the back seat she provided the driver directions to Kalani's before sitting back. As she was chauffeured in silence she couldn't help but let out a half-hearted laugh...He had done it again only giving her attention when she took the initiative to not dawdle around waiting on him, even more so when Kalani was brought up, or maybe she was just over thinking it. All she really knew is that she didn't want to be around her Lu bug right now

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CHAPTER 12

"Lu buuuug?" Katiana whined as she sat next to Lucas who was studying diligently.

"Yes kit kat?" he'd reply, not bothering to look from his book, he had been on the same page for the past thirty minutes saying after every five of those minutes he would be done so they could watch Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, her favorite.

"How much longer you promised when you came over it would just be us but it's been me, you, and that!" pointing at the textbook he held, it's bold letters reading  Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs. 

"You're gonna study into a grave if you get it up, can't you take a break...just once? Pleeeease.." giving her best pout as she wiggled between him and his  book resting her head on his lap "Mooooovie tiiime!" Lucas sighed with a shake of his head "I'm sorry kit kat, I just really gotta get this locked in for my test." setting his book aside to give her his undivided attention "Besides how else am I gonna take care of you with just a bachelors degree in computer science?" He asked gently stroking her cheek causing her to giggle. 

"Ugh...if it hogs you all day I don't want you to have a master's degree...Wait no that sounds mean!" jumping up with a wave of her arms, nearly smacking Lucas on the chin "I want you to get it...Just..." she paused.

Lucas laughed, waiting for her to settle down before taking her hands in his "I know...and I promise we can re watch all your favorite movies as much as you want..." slowly glancing towards the book he had set aside "Just a little longer kat...that's all I ask, a few more months and that's it I'll have my masters, and one step closer to my dream job and goal.." looking back to her.

Kat looked down dejectedly, of course, she wanted Lucas to succeed and knew his focus needed to be in the books, but lately, that's all it felt like he did. After the Paris trip with Kalani, spending time together with Lucas didn't feel forced, Lucas came over every other day to spend time with her, they went out whether it was a simple outing or special date. Regardless she had his attention, almost as if he was trying to prove something....  

Resisting the urge to sigh again, she'd put on her best smile not wanting to turn something so simple into an issue."What goal..?" she asked curiously, Lucas hadn't expected her question, instantly becoming flustered. "You'll see..." is all he would say. 

Kat huffed "Fine..."

Lucas chuckled "Can I...?" giving a quick side eye to his book"Yeah...I'll just go watch tv in my room...or something.." Kat would say still holding that fraudulent smile, she was relieved Lucas didn't notice.

"You're the best babe! I promise five more minutes!" he'd quickly peck her forehead before picking up his book and resuming where he left off becoming completely oblivious yet again to everything else.

"Mhm..." Kat would wave him off "You said that before already dorkasaur." thinking to herself as she retreated to her room, closing the door behind her. "Ugh!" she'd cry out punching and kicking at the air for a few minutes, letting out her pent-up frustration. "Maybe I'm just being a brat...Not like I can't entertain myself...A game maybe....?" she thought as she dropped her arms, not caring to watch any reruns on tv, she'd trudge her way over to bed plopping down face first.

"Could always study....naaah.." she'd peel her face from the bed glancing over at the clock on her end table, seeing it was 10:30 pm studying was a definite negative. She pondered on going to bed early and snorted at the idea "Yeah right...funneh kat...real funneh..." saying aloud as she flipped on her back, allowing her mind to wander, staring blankly at the ceiling. 

"Maybe...I can text nini...?" as if on queue her phone chimed from across the room on her computer desk. "Nini!"

"Coming! I'm coming!" Kat would call out, getting out of bed and sprinting towards her desk, it had been a couple of days since the last time Kalani and Kat spoke mainly with school, Lucas, and adulting being the barriers.

"Oh my gosh nini I was just gonna text you an-"

"Sweetie it's mommy."

“...Oh hi mommy..." Kat would attempt to mask her disappointment, stupid...

"Don’t sound so excited...Look I know it's a bit late but I need your help with scheduling for tomorrow at the cafe' can you come in tomorrow baby girl?"

"Yeah..." propping herself against her computer desk "Not like anyone is looking for me...completely free!"

[Kalani's Place]

"Kalani I am fine, you don't have to call me every day, I've you and your sister before this baby." Kalani's mother would laugh from the other end of the phone.

"I know mama..sorry." Kalani would pause a moment "Did you remember to take your prenatal vitamins..?"

"Kalani! You're worse than your father. Yes, yes I did, don't you have more important things to worry about? What about that show you're doing on the 16th have you been practicing? What's the place called again?" 

"Mama you are important! *hiccup* And..yes....kinda sorta *hiccup*" making a face as a round of hiccups arose. "And the place is called Bad Habit..."

"Hm hm...kinda sorta you say, sound like someone needs to stop pestering their mother and practice yes?""I *hiccup* will...soon as I *hiccup* get *hiccup* get rid of these damn *hiccup* hiccups!"

"Languaaage.."

"*Hiccup* Sorry mama..*hiccup*"

"Apparently someone is thinking about you..."

"Huh...?*hiccup*"

"Hiccups happen when someone is thinking about you, honey." 

"Oi mama *hiccup* not the *hiccup* superstitious talk....""Hehe, it's either that or hang up~"

"Fine...*hiccup* good *hiccup* night mama" "Good night ku‘uipo, drink some water.."

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((Sorry for any typos ect. lol found out we are getting into our new apartment and I realized I have had y'all waiting long enough on a chapter will be MIA until things are situated love yall and thank you for sticking with my story <3))

CHAPTER 11

"What is really going on with life...?"

Kalani looked herself over one last time in the mirror, tossing a few strands of her hair from her face. It was starting to grow out again, and not tending to it while in Paris with Kat didn't help the situation. She sighed not having much time to trim it up. She was already late for the meeting with her parents and...sister ugh.Not much had happened since Kalani's trip everything went back to being mundane and simple. Kat wasn't around as much due to having to get back on track with her studying for her bachelors in elementary education, she was in her last year so it was critical she, not lollygag. Still, it felt weird not hearing her rummaging in the fridge or calling Kalani to watch some weird tv show she randomly found. They would talk on the phone occasionally but even that didn't feel like enough. It was.....quiet, home didn't feel like home missing that little bubbly spark. The only solace Kalani had was Nalu, and even the poor pooch seemed down about the situation, mopping around or just staying in their doggie bed. Another sigh. "Maybe I'll swing by her place later...Or..call first..." she shook her head glancing at the watch on her wrist "Shit!" seeing it was already 6:30pm, mom was going to kill her. Kalani bolted from the bathroom, grabbing her keys and wallet. She wasn't a purse gal. She'd spot Nalu dozing on the couch "Be a good girl Nalu I'll be back, try not to destroy the place." she'd say giving the dog a quick peck on the head before heading out, locking the door behind her.

[Parents PentHouse 7:14pm]

"E Komo Mai lala noodle! (Come in lala noodle)" Kaleo's voice boomed as he opened the door to greet his late daughter."Makuakāne (dad)......Mai kapaʻoe iaʻu i kēlā inoa naʻaupō!! (Do not call me that bad name)" Kalani blushed vividly"Akā, he inoa kaulana! (But it's a famous name)" He'd tease bringing her in for a tight bear hug "maikaʻi, maikaʻi, how is my eldest, you're pretty late ya know." Pulling away now to get a good look at her.

"A famous name to you maybe...I'm not 5 anymore..." returning the hug with just as much squeeze before letting go. "And yeah..Sorry I'm late...traffic here is a real bitch...""Ahhh ‘a‘ole pilikia, now get on in here before your mother comes to investigate, dinners almost ready." stepping aside to allow Kalani in.

Warily Kalani stepped in looking out for her sister, she hadn't been to eager to meet her after Paris so she had put it off for as long as possible until now. Looking towards the kitchen she would spot a familiar shade of blonde hair seated at the kitchen's counters. It was Mililani, bickering away at their mother about something most likely not too important. She looked at her mother who kept a small smile on her face appearing interested none the less. 

"Makuahine(mom)..Haʻo wau iā ʻoe.(I missed you)" Kalani would say gaining her mother's attention. "Lala noodle!" Apikalia cried, sauntering around the kitchen counter over to Kalani, trapping her in a death grip of a hug "I've missed you too ku‘uipo(sweetheart)! You're late.." pulling back to give her eldest child a stern glare."Uuuuh...I'm sorry mama..traffic.."

"Mhmm.." her mother would reply not at all fazed by the comment "I will let you pass this time, just don't expect the first slice of cake for dessert." "But mamaaaa!!"

Apikalia chuckled at Kalani's pout before turning on her heel heading back to the kitchen to finish their meal. "ʻaʻole, ʻaʻole, ʻaʻole next time be ON time." Kalani didn't object any further, shuffling her way closer to the kitchen, eying Mililani suspiciously. She hadn't said anything since Kalani greeted their mom. With a silent sigh, Kalani decided it was time to bite the bullet. 

"Hey...Mililani.." attempting to sound somewhat pleasant.Mililani turned in her stool with an expression of shock, that quickly changed to one of disinterest, avoiding her gaze. "Hi...Kalani.."

"Oh ho! Was that pleasantries I hear?!" Kaleo called out from the bar, serving himself a drink. Apikalia chuckled in response grabbing  4 plates from the cupboard "I believe so ka meli (honey) don't jinx it I can't referee them alone. Mililani looked as if she wanted to say something but thought against it "Hmph...Is dinner ready yet?" She'd ask turning back in her seat muttering "I wasn't the heathen choking people....""Oh get over yourself, maybe if you ran on common sense more then attitude I wouldn't-

Apikalia sighed "LAWA! (enough!) Neither one of you will ruin this family get together, I haven't seen either of you girls in weeks since tutu's passing, would it kill either of you to act like ohana for just a few hours?! E pani (shut up!) for once-" Apikalia paused dropping the plates she had to clutch at her stomach "Ugh.."

"Mom!" the girls said in unison, Kaleo dropped his drink sprinting into the kitchen at the sound of crashing dishes. "Apikalia what happened?" "I'm fine..." Apikalia waved them away, they watched as she took a few breathes supporting herself against the counter. "Just got a little excited is all.." giving them a look of reassurance. "Dinner is ready whoever wants to eat...But I need to sit for a moment....Kaleo help me to the living room, please." He quickly obliged supporting her small frame against his larger one, leading her to the living rooms sofa."Mom...are you sure you're okay..." Kalani asked, following behind the couple having lost her appetite from the previous scene, Mililani following behind as well with the expression of a kicked pup.

"Mhmm..I'm fine lani...Just got excited...mommy is fine.." her mother replied, Kaleo helping her lay back into the plush yellow cushions of the couch. "Ka meli...you have to tell them eventually why not now...?" "Because..." Apikalia sighed again, slowly sitting up to look at the girls "I at least wanted everyone to be smiling, laughing, to be how it use to be..." she closed her eyes, pinching the bridge of her nose, her facial features coated with anguish as she held her stomach again. Kaleo took the initiative to sit beside her "Don't overstress yourself ku‘uipo...it's bad for the-.."

Apikalia hushed him, resting her head along his lap "The baby...I know..." "Wait ...what..?" Mililani cried "What baby? Who's baby...?" looking from Kaleo to Apikalia. "Oh...my god...mom you're...?""Pregnant?" Apikalia finished for her "Yes...6 weeks..."Kalani interjected coming out of her shocked state "6 weeks!? Why didn't you say anything sooner...?" concern twisted in her brows, wondering how much unnecessary stress her mother had put on herself, suddenly feeling a twinge of guilt knowing she hadn't helped matters...

"With everything that has been going on sweetheart it just wasn't time...I'm sorry to have kept it from both of you for so long..." Kaleo stroked her hair as she went on "I wish I could have told you both under better circumstances...better now then never hm?" her smile a tired one.

Kalani and Mililani stood in silence not sure what to say."Well you two are going to be big sisters! I was expecting more enthusiasm haha!" Kaleo boomed trying to lighten the situation.

"But like...mom.....you're 45..shouldn't you..not be getting..pregnant anymore...?" trying to tiptoe over the fact she was calling her mother old.Kalani rolled her eyes slapping Mililani on the back of the head "Do you think before you speak or is your mouth on auto piolet!? Akua!(god!)" "Ooooow!!" 

"Alright, you two settle down." Kaleo warned Apikalia giggled at the bickering, slowly easing herself back to an upright position "Unfortunately sweetie I still have a cycle and that qualifies mama as still fertile, granted this pregnancy will be more challenging, but...I have one more in me to bring another into the world..." looking to Kaleo lovingly as he cupped her hands in his

Mililani gagged "Ew mom stop no stop! I can't think of you and dad...I'll need therapy!" she shuddered trying to shake away the horrid images. Kaleo and Apikalia laughed Kalani pushed Mililani aside "Grow up" she'd mutter, looking back to her parents "So...uh...is it a girl...or a boy?" her eyes wandering to her mother's stomach "Oh well, we won't know for a little while longer..." her mother would rub at her stomach gently. "He..or she is the size of a pea right now...10 more weeks or so and we'll know."

Kalani gaped "Wow....I can't believe it I'm gonna be a big sister..again..." Kaleo would nod "Yes and as a big sister I expect you AND.." taking a moment to look at Mililani who jumped at his gaze "Your sister to make this pregnancy run smoothly as possible, no bickering, no putting stress on your mother, and helping where necessary, understand?" his tone stern "Yes daddy..." Mililani would say "Yes sir.." Kalani would respond "Good...Now...Go fix your old man a plate I'm starving!" breaking out into a hearty laugh as his stomach rumbled. Apikalia shook her head with a laugh "I forgot I made dinner...I'm sure it's cold by now..." Kalani pecked her mother's forehead before heading off to the kitchen "That's why there are microwaves mom...Mililani move it." glaring over her shoulder at the younger girl. "I'm coming! Gawd!"

[Once the girls are out of earshot]

"Ku‘uipo....do you think we should tell them about...the tickets and necklace..?" Apikalia would ask in a hushed tone.

"One step at a time my love, for now, we worry about you, besides the girls seem fine, I don't think it's necessary" giving his wife a kiss along her temple.

  "I hope you're right..." looking over her shoulder into the kitchen as the girls seemed to be playfully bantering amongst themselves, something Apikalia hadn't seen in a long time. "....I really hope you're right..."

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“Here Kitty, Kitty”

CHAPTER 9

"I appreciate it Channaa...Sorry for bothering you and everyone so early.." Kalani peered out the taxi's window as she spoke on the phone, looking for any sign of Kat in her pastel pink."No...nothing yet...Lemme know when you guys make it out...Yeah..later" she hung up, looking at the taxi's meter. She was burning through the Paris funding and could care less. "Zis iz as far as I can go, mademoiselle." The taxi driver looked to her with pity "We have certain routes where we can only go so far...Apologizes."

Great, Kalani thought, paying the driver before exited "Kat...where are you...?" the cold air whipped around Kalani and a few pedestrians as she walked forward. Stopping a few here and there asking them if they had seen Katiana showing a picture of her she had taken recently before she left with Aure. Everyone either shrugged or shook their heads no. Hope and silent prayers were the only thing holding her together, she just hoped Kat was somewhere warm, making her way past a cluster of closed stores. A loud scream snapping her out of thought. "Kat?!" she'd call out running towards where the scream had come from. Another scream this time not as high but more masculine. "Kat!!!??"

"I said no you creepasaurous rex!!" Kat hollered elbowing the man in his gut as he reached for her. Causing him to cry out in pain "You said I could use your CELL phone and you just happen to leave it in your motel room! I'm maybe goofy at times but I'm no dumb, dumb! Bugger off numb nuts! The man straightened up quickly, brushing off his jacket before turning his focus back to her "Awww little mon cherie, no need to be feisty...The phone is in my room, on the charger as promised." nodding his head towards the building ahead before stepping behind and circling his arms around her "You should show more appreciation to those that help you, how many people have you run to for help before meeting me hmmm?" grinding  his pelvis along Kat's rear as he whispered in her hear, his breath laced with alcohol and nicotine. "Ew!!!! GET OFF you cringesicle!!!" Katiana shudder from disgust trying to break free "Kat!" Kalani cried out, sucking in a few gasp of air from being winded "Nini!!" Kat squealed relieved to see a familiar face, she quickly shoved off the asshole that tried to paw at her "Nini, I'm sorry! I won't ever step out for fresh air ever again!" running towards her friend and leaping into her arms "I didn't feel good and... and...I got lost and..and I tried calling you but my phone died! And I couldn't understand anyone and.. and.." "Hey, hey it's okay..." kissing the top of her forehead before hugging her tightly, letting out a soft chuckle. "I'm so glad you're okay kat...please...don't scare me like that again.." Kat would wail "I'm sorry nini, I'm really sooorry.." "Tsk zuch an adventure and you don't include that you met me my little cherie? I'm hurt and after I tried to help you." the two parted from their hug, Kat glaring at the stranger ahead "You're so not worth mentioning, you creep!" she'd turn away clutching at Kalani's arm "Nini can we go home pleeease..?" Kalani stared the man down as he smirked at her "Yeah..let's go..." turning to escort Kat back home The man sneered, obviously annoyed he was interrupted from having some future fun. "Ahhh lezbian love, pity you wouldn't know what to do with a dick if it fell right into your laps. I take it no threesome?" he'd shout after them. "Oh, I can tell you what the fuck I'd do with it!" Kalani would say whipping around and shrugging Kat off in the process. Rage burning clearing in her eyes. "Nini don't.." "I'd take said dick and shove it so far up your ass it'd have no choice but to make it's way up your body at out through your mouth for you to happily suck on, you piece of shit. Don't think I didn't see your grimy ass all over my friend, I'm trying to be very civil right now, don't...make me fuck...you...up. "Oooh so scary." The man would chuckle flipping both girls the bird "Typical American filth coming in vith your violent nature, take you and you're little gay " friend" and begone." finishing his words before spitting against Kalani's shirt "Dyke trash."

[Aure's POV] *A scream from the distance* Aureliana looked around then to Theo that sounded like Kat. Another scream this time a man's. "Theo let's go!" sprinting off towards the screams in her heels leaving him in the dust again to catch up. Theo shook his head amazed at how she could dash off in such footwear and here he was rying to keep up in sneakers "Aureliana...wait!!" [End of POV]

Katiana gasped watching the spit sail from the man's mouth onto Kalani "Uh...oh.."

Time seemed to stand still as Kalani stared down at her shirt, before finally looking to the man who was smirking with a cocked brow "Iz there a problem american?" 

"Yeah...I'm Hawaiin dip shit." Kalani finished before sending her fist forward connecting with the man's face. A sickening crunch followed as his nose caved in agaisnt her knuckles. The man howled in pain covering his face "You bit-" not able to finish his sentence as a fist slammed into his gut causing him to retch and drop to his knees.

"Nini stop!" Kat called out to her, but she was speaking on deaf ears. Watching Kalani raise her foot before sending it forward crashing against the side of the man's face. He went toppling down staggering "Vait!" he cried out trying to regain himself blinding waving his hands trying avoid further blows.

Kalani ignored him, knocking his hands aside grabbing at his throat in a death grip "I'm sorry vhat were you saying?" mocking his accent as she squeezed at his neck raising a fist to strike him again.

"Please I waz...am..drunk I beg of you, diz never happened.." he slurred through the blood that pooled his mouth.

"Nini please you're gonna kill him, I don't want you to go to prison in Paris!" Kat would chim in after coming out of her shocked state.

"Y..Y..yes vat she said I will report nothing I wash my hands of this!" he flinched as the fist stopped mere inches from his eye that wasn't black yet.

"Wash your hands huh.." Kalani chuckled darkly, the man gulped in response "Well then...allow me to help you with that." Without another word Kalani roughly jacked the man up by his clothes, causing him to yelp in surprise "Enjoy the rinse fetus fucker!" tossing the man face first into the fountain ahead. She'd laugh as he splashed around struggling to get out.

"Ah...I need a break..." previous rage melting away replaced with exhaustion, she'd sink to her knees tempted to take a nap right then and there after everything that happened.

"Kalani..." Kat would say taking timid steps around Kalani until she was infront of her before crouching

"Hm...?" Kalani replied looking up with tired eyes Kat frowned leaning forward and hugging Kalani, the thought of how this was all her fault and none of this wouldn't have happened if she hadn't been so foolish "Let's go home nini..." 

"Katiana!? Kalani!?" Aureliana yelled out to the two "Oh thank gawd it is ya'll!" Theo running in close behind.

"Miss Aure!" Kat would wave with a free hand keeping a dozing Kalani upright with the other.

"What hap...never mind.." taking a quick glance at the man in the fountain. "I know enough to know we needa bounce." Looking to Theo "Go get your car..I ain't getting arrested in Paris. Run now..questions lata." "Thank you miss Aure...that sounds like a good plan.." Kat would mutter looking down at Kalani, hestitantly reaching out to stroke her cheek as she slept against her "I'm sorry nini, so much for a magical stay in paris huh...?"

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[Kat's POV]

CHAPTER 8

Awwww maaaan!!!! I was just at this stupid fountain!" Katiana wailed, looking around at all the blinding lights and familiar buildings. "Sorry, mister fountain you're not stupid I am...uuugh en haut meant up in French I thought!" Trying to remember her previous conversation with a few locals she came by earlier, she had asked for directions home and spent half the time afterward trying to decipher between the broken English laced with french. "Argh! This would be so much easier if my phone wasn't deeeead! Nini's gonna be so mad at me.." Holding her head in her hands as it throbbed viciously with a headache "I should have stayed with Ms.Aure..." With a huff, she dropped her hands to her purse digging around in her bag for her phone "I charged you dangnabit! Least you can do is work! Ah-HAH" grabbing her phone and bringing it out to test the power button again. Katiana held her breath as the screen flashed on with 1% of life before quickly shutting off "Awww CHICKEN TITS!" in a huff tossing the phone "Wait..NO! AHH! I haven't paid you off yet I'm sorry!!" quickly dropping to her knees to pick up her phone, surprisingly the screen intact when she turned it over looking for any damage. Sighing with relief she tucked the phone back into her purse. "Ma ma belle vue ce matin mon cheri~.(My beautiful sight this morning, honey~)" an unfamiliar voice would call out from behind.

"Eh..?" Kat turned her head, glancing over her shoulder with a perplex face "Sorry mister I don't speak french talk." raising off her knees to stand and face the gentleman "I..am....English.." she'd say slowly.

[Aure's POV] Aureliana took a seat along a bench it was now 6:40am and still no sign of Kat it felt as if they had searched the whole city to no avail. What if she was stuck in a ditch somewhere, or being dragged into some escorting business, or dead...And it would be all Aureliana's fault she thought hiding her face in her hands as she sobbed quietly to herself. Theo would take a seat beside her "Don't worry Aureliana we shall find your friend I swear to you madomiselle." He would try to console her. They had known each other for a good 3 hours and instead of chickening out and running off he stayed by to help not even knowing Kat. Aureliana wanted to be mad at him, maybe even blame him for the shit that was going down but at the end of the day, what would that solve... "Let's check the bridge..." she'd stand not waiting for Theo as she sped off, heels clicking rapidly against the cobblestone path.

[Kalani's POV] "I appreciate it Channaa...Sorry for bothering you and everyone so early.." Kalani peered out the taxi's window as she spoke on the phone, looking for any sign of Kat in her pastel pink."No...nothing yet...Lemme know when you guys make it out...Yeah..later" she hung up, looking at the taxi's meter. She was burning through the Paris funding and could care less. "Zis iz as far as I can go, mademoiselle." The taxi driver looked to her with pity "We have certain routes where we can only go so far...Apologizes."

Great, Kalani thought, paying the driver before exited "Kat...where are you...?" the cold air whipped around Kalani and a few pedestrians as she walked forward. Stopping a few here and there asking them if they had seen Katiana showing a picture of her she had taken recently before she left with Aure. Everyone either shrugged or shook their heads no. Hope and silent prayers were the only thing holding her together, she just hoped Kat was somewhere warm, making her way past a cluster of closed stores. A loud scream snapping her out of thought. 

"Kat?!" she'd call out running towards where the scream had come from. Another scream this time not as high but more masculine. "Kat!!!??"

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"The lost kat"

CHAPTER 7

"This is the Kat leave me a message after the beep, beep! Hehe kidding but seriously leave a message kay byeeee!" Kalani sighed tossing her phone beside her. Kat hadn't picked up again for the tenth time and Aureliana wasn't picking up.It was 5:45 am and the temperature showed no signs of budging from its low 37 degrees. Kalani plucked a few string along her guitar for inspiration, her thoughts too clouded with worry. Katiana was running late, she had gone out with Aureliana hours ago to shop for makeup something she clearly didn't need, have a little dinner then attend a wine tasting event. It sounded like a good girl's night out in Paris, but Kalani had declined going out, with legs that still raged from their previous climb up the Eiffel tower. Instead, she sat back as Aureliana arrived around their room fashionably, taking Kat out for makeup as promised and returning to change.

[Flash Back] "Are you sure you don't wanna go nini?" Kat asked peeking at Kalani through one open eye as Aureliana feathered eye shadow along the other. "Yeah boo, you sure it's gonna be poppin, wine and dine yaaaas. I can't wait to drink like a fish." Aureliana would chime in starting on Kat's other eye. "Nah you ladies have fun I'll be here, see if I can't teach myself some French or at least get some inspiration for music." nodding towards her guitar in the corner. "And Aure...I don't think you'll get to drink like a fish, wine tasting is just tasting ...you're supposed to spit it out afterward.." "Say who, say what, say where?! No ma'am!" Aureliana whipped around, waving a makeup brush around that shimmered with highlighter "That is a waste of Christ blood and I sure ain't gonna offend him spittin it out!" Kalani made a face while Kat giggled looking less like herself with all the dolling up Aure was doing to her face. "Don't worry nini I know Jimmy senpai told me to spit it out, so I will!" Kat would say before being turned in her seat my Aure to look at her reflection in the mirror. Aureliana rolled her eyes as she fluffed out Kat's hair "Girl is jimmy your daddy?" "No..Oh my gawsh that would be so cool if he was tho!" Kat would gush as she looked herself over. "Then don't worry about him we in Paris bih, live a little! Don't worry auntie Aure got you." Kalani watched the two in silence for a moment, contemplating if Aure was a wise decision for a guardian or not, she'd dismiss the thought quickly, figuring it was just her being overprotective. Aure turned back to Kalani "Daaang I promise she in good hands boopie I got a cat back at home so this Kat is safe too! Give a bih some credit." she'd state with a giggle [End Flashback]

Kalani wished she had listened to her gut feeling back then, her fingers nervously fiddling with the neck of her guitar, glancing over towards the digital clock as it taunted her ticking to 5:50am. Who else would know where the girls had run off too, Channaa? Maybe but it was almost 6 in the morning, was Channa even a morning person? There weren't many options. She set her guitar aside and reached for her phone, fumbling past her lock screen nearly dropping it in the process as it rung, Aureliana name flashing across the screen. "Where are you?!" not giving Aureliana time to process a response "Where is Kat and why isn't she picking up her phone Aureliana?!" Almost silence on the other end, if it weren't for the shaky breathes and sobs. "Aureliana!?" Kalani practically shouted through the phone"I don't know! We were cool, s..she was fine, then I met some dude and we started talking for a bit and when I got his number and turned to ask if she was ready to go she wasn't there, I asked everybody if they saw her, I checked the whole place before they told me they had to close." Aure sobbed again "I called the police they said they can't do nothing, talkin bout exceptions is if she was a minor, said she wanted to commit suicide, or if there's a clear indication that she disappeared due to foul play. I'm in town still lookin with Theo....she not answering her phone still." Kalani balanced her phone between her cheek and shoulder listening as she hurriedly got dressed. An uncomfortable sinking sensation settling in the pit of her stomach. Kat was missing and not answering her phone, didn't know a bit of french and was trusting, too trusting at times. "How long as she been..missing...aure.." trying to keep her tone and temper leveled without lashing out. "A hour.." 

"THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN A HOUR AND YOU'RE JUST NOW CALLING ME?! Are you fucking lolo (crazy)!?" so much for the not lashing out, grabbing her jacket and key card before storming out the hotel room.

"I ain't wanna worry you...." Aure would try and reason, a male voice calling out in the background 

"Oh well, aren't you just ms. fucking considerate of the year! Kalani would rave "And who the fuck is that in the background!? "Theo....Kalani I'm-"

"Sorry?! Yeah, you are! I trusted you because honestly how the FUCK can Aureliana lose a grown woman right?! But obviously, I was hella wrong you're too busy trying to get turned up and smash the next Kanapapiki (son of a bitch) you see!?" the vein in Kalani's forehead becoming more prominent as she continued to tear into Aureliana making her way into the streets of Paris and flagging down a taxi "I...I can't talk to you right now...But I swear to the gods and my deceased grandmother if anything has happened to Katiana, somethings going to happen to you, and unlike you I'm good on my promises." Kalani finished, hanging up and shoving her phone into the back of her pant's pocket. "Kat..please be okay..."

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Chapter 6

“Maybe there is hope for someone like you.”

It was 1:35 pm

A soft knock comes from the door, not enough to stir either Kalani or Katiana, but Nalu was a different story, her furry head jerked up, ears perked at attention.

“Woof!"Kalani groaned in her half sleep state, shuffling to get in a more comfortable position. "Nalu dooooown..” Nalu barked again, guard dog mode activating, Nalu jumped from the foot of the bed before peeling off for the door barking repeatedly.

“Nnnggh whhhy Naluuuu?!” Katiana would whine across from Kalani in bed, grabbing the comforter and tugging it over her head.

“Uuugh…Someones at the door…"Kalani would mumble, racking her brain for who it could possibly be this time. If it was Amana she had half a mind to open the door at let Nalu bite her in the ass, quickly squashing the idea because that bitch would definitely try and sue. Kalani groaned as the bright sun’s rays invaded her opened eyes, what time was it anyway..? She looked over at the covered up hump that was Katiana and smiled. She reached out to grab a handful of the comforter, easing it down from Kat’s face, innocent large brown eyes staring back at her.

"Hiiii~” Katiana would beam, followed by a yawn.

“Hi to you too.” Kalani would grin, running her hand through Katiana’s tousled hair “Sleep well?”

“Mhmmmm, like a log.” Kat would reply closing her eyes to enjoying the head strokes for a moment before flinching as Nalu let out another aggressive bark to whoever was now knocking slightly louder on the front door. “Grrrr…it better not be that cunt waffle, I don’t have any more eggs but I can improvise!” Kat would say puffing her cheeks out. Kalani would snicker, dropping her hand from Kat’s hair to her cheek, giving it a gentle pat “Can always scare her away with that angry pufferfish face, you’re doing.”

Kat would gasp jumping to an upright position  "Who’s a pufferfish!?“ arming herself with a pillow before attempting to attack Kalani who quickly dodge the swing rolling out of bed.

"That’s my cue to get the door!” Kalani would laugh running out the room as the pillow sailed above her head missing her.

Kat would snort “You have to come back ya know!!! Prepare to feel the wrath of Kat and my pillow of doooooom!!! I will have vengance, pufferfish aren’t even cute! Hmph!” she’d go to lay back down, letting out a yelp as the back of her head was greeted with air then mattress, completely forgetting she had just tossed her pillow. “Dang it! I don’t wanna get uuuup…” pouting as she looked over to Kalani’s side of the bed.

“Hmm…” an idea coming to her. “Yoink!!” taking Kalani’s pillow for herself to snuggle. “Ooooh, nini smells like mango!”

[Living room]

“Coming, coming…” Kalani called out, shooing Nalu from the door. Instead of just opening the door this time she’d look through the peephole.

“…..Mom?” she’d gape pulling away from the door to rub at her eyes before looking back, no mistake that was Kalani’s mother (Apikalia) who’s calm face was turning into one of irritation “Kalani ʻŌpūnui, I know you’re in there, are you over sleeping,?”  her mother shook her head while tapping her shoe along the floor “Your father was right I should have called first…” digging into her purse now retrieving an envelope “I guess I could just leave it under her door-”

“Mom!” Kalani cried out, snatching the door open and embracing her mother.

“Kalani, my beautiful Ku‘uipo (sweetheart), how are you dear?” tucking the envelope back in her purse before embracing her firstborn back with all the love she could muster. Nalu sprinted out the door yipping happily at Apikalia’s heel.

“Maika‘i no au (I am fine)…” pulling away to see her mother fully, she hadn’t seen her in what felt like forever, not since Tutu’s passing. “E Komo Mai (welcome, enter)! Do you want a cup of tea, or soda…maybe coffee?” stepping aside to allow her mother inside.

Her mother stepped inside making baby noises at Nalu and stating how she had missed her furry baby as well.“Tea sounds lovely my Ku‘uipo, thank you.” eying the new surroundings of her daughter’s home “Ah this place screams Kalani, such a U‘i (youthful) look.” she would say making her way towards the kitchen counter as Kalani started the tea brewer.

“Thank you, mama.” Kalani smiled “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Rayne and Yumiko…I dunno where I would be if not…Maybe with you and papa.” giving a mocking cringe

“And what is that suppose to mean, hm?” Apikalia questioned giving her daughter a playful squint. “We would have been good roommates, you lived with us growing up, what with being our child and all, nothing would be different.” looking over to Nalu who had dozed off on the couch from the earlier excitement “Well no poochies would be on the couch, too much dog hair.”

Kalani chuckled “Whatever you say Makuahine (mother), whatever you say…” retrieving mugs from the cupboard as the brewer beeped, signaling it was done.“Kalani…you do know why I am here?” the teasing atmosphere disbanding.

“No, I just figure you’re here to check up on me.” Kalani stated, feigning ignorance, as she set a mug down in front of her mother, serving her tea first.

“Kalani.” her mother’s tone now much more stern. “Mililani, this grudge, or whatever it is between you two needs to end when was the last time you talked to her? This is not how ‘Ohana (family) acts, how would tutu feel?”

With a sigh, Kalani poured her own mug of tea, and turned the brewer off, returning back to the counters with her mother. “The last time I talked to Mililani was when I was choking her with her own scarf after she bad mouthed tutu! So I honestly think tutu would be rather happy.”

It was her mother’s turn to sigh as she turned with her mug in hand “I think you both should apologize.”

“…Makuahine I love you, and you know I respect you…But I I am not apologizing to that..bi-” stopping in her sentence as her mother turn around sharply daring her to finish. “…I can’t…I’m tired of being the bigger person all the time…she should be the one saying sorry…”

“…That’s why I’m here Ku‘uipo.” Kalani’s mother smiled softly “She is trying to say sorry…in her own way..” Kalani looked at her mother in confusion, watching her set down her mug before retrieving a white envelope from her purse, this is for you from Mililani…“ she would state, sliding the envelope across the counter to Kalani.

"What she has to write her apology out?” Kalani rolled her eyes, not bothering to touch the envelope as she blew on her tea before taking a sip. Mililani actually had their mother here apologizing for her, sickening. “Kalani, you want her to apologize it is there, granted it may not seem sincere, but Mililani is young…and at times a bit foolish, but she is still your little sister, this shows there is some growth from her.”  her mother would reason “Please..at least read it…”

Kalani looked at the letter to her mother’s pleading face, god she hated when she did that, cause it always worked. With a heavy sigh, she grabbed the envelope, looking it over once before ripping it open, inside was a letter and two other pieces of paper. Kalani removed the letter first to read.

“Kalani, I’m sorry, I guess you’d rather hear this in person but, I thought this would be a safer option for me at least. I wanted to mail this, but can’t risk it getting lost in the post office…So I had mom bring it. Say what you want, that I’m a coward, chicken, brat, whatever. We haven’t had the best of times as of late.

But I want that to change, I remember looking up to you when we were younger…I dunno what happened…Hormones maybe? Anyway, I hope you get this and maybe..just maybe accept my apology…If not…then at least enjoy the trip to Paris for me. - From a sorry little sister, Mililani.”

Kalani reread the letter again, letting out a snort. It was a horrible apology but Mililani was never one to apologize even when she was wrong, it was something at least. Rereading the last sentence again before setting the letter down, envelope still in her other hand “Paris?” looking to her mother then the envelope again before reaching in and pulling out two first class tickets to Paris “Holy shit…” talk about bribing.

“Kalani! Language…” her mother warned with a smile"Ah sorry mama..just wow…two tickets…to..Paris..I’ve never been..“

"Only two?” Kalani’s mother would tilt her head “I guess she doesn’t know Yumiko…then again I don’t think she knows any of your other friends…I’m sorry sweetie I hope you don’t feel pressured in taking anyone, you could always go alone if you wanted.”

“No it’s fine mama, Yumiko is terrified of planes, and Rayne wouldn’t leave here alone even if you offered all the money in the world.” looking down at the ticket with a smile. “I think I have someone who might wanna go though…” “That’s wonderful sweetie I-” Kalani’s mother was cut short by her watch, looking to it as it beeped “Oh I’m going to be late back from my lunch break!” straightening out her blouse as she moved from the kitchen counters over to the front door.

“Aww you’re not off today?” Kalani would ask as she followed behind her mother. She was usually off on weekends.“Afraid not my little Ku‘uipo, I took over a little over time, it doesn’t hurt to have a little wiggle room money put away. Don’t worry I will call you later asking about your little details okay? Should I also tell Mililani you are not sour towards her? ” “I’m not saying I forgive her…She can’t bribe her way out of this…But I will say thank you…and see where things go from there…”

Kalani’s mother turned around “No, no I’ll tell her!” she insisted “Ahem…you just worry about what you’ll be wearing to Paris, I hear there will be some fancy events going on, so exciting…Now…come give your mama a hug and kiss I’m extremely late now.”

“Uh….o…kay” cocking a brow at her mother’s aggressive insisting, but didn’t question it seeing as how that would only make her mother later for work. “Bye mama I love you.” hugging the older woman tightly before placing a kiss on her cheek

“I love you too Ku‘uipo, and don’t say bye, that’s forever it’s see you later.” giving Kalani one last look as they ended their hug. “Be good.” she would say before making her exit.

“See you later mama…” seeing her mother off before she shut the door and locked it behind her, 2018 was just holding butt loads of surprises she thought, looking at the tickets again.

“Nini!!!” Katiana called out, coming around the corner half dressed “Who was it?! I didn’t wanna ease drop or anything so I went to the bathroom”

“Um…” Kalani would start but became distracted with the current view. Get a grip Kalani thought “My mom…it was my mom…um. she basically came with my sister apology…letter"Katiana scrunched her nose "Letter….apologies come from the heart! You can’t say sorry through a letter just like you can’t break up with people through a text!” stomping her foot for emphasis.

“Yeah, which is exactly why I haven’t accepted, I plan to talk to her later…Maybe for…a brunch or something…” turning her gaze to the tickets once again.“What’s thaaaat?” Kat would ask inching closer for a better look.

“Tickets…” Kalani would grin"Tooooo?“ Kat would question "Paris…”

“Whaaaaa!?! Oh, my gawsh nini that’s so cool why didn’t you tell me you were going to Paris?! Oh oh did you get a gig to play there!? Aw man I wish I could go, please tell me you’ll get someone to record you.” Katiana exclaimed, bouncing around with excitement.

“No, no gigs it’s a gift from my sister…”

“Oh…” Katiana stopped her bounces “Well I mean that’s still cool…I guess…As long as you have fun nini that’s all that matters!”

“Ya know what would make it even more fun?” Kalani would ask “If you were to go with me if you wanted to that is…or can.” revealing two tickets.

“Shut…the…front..DOOR!! Of course, I wanna go with you nini!!! Ahhh!” without warning Katiana had tackled Kalani to the floor “I won’t be alone, Lucas is going to be out of town Djing this week, and with you going to Paris I was all bummed being by myself but now I get to hang out with nini, in Paris! Oui oui!!”

Kalani would laugh, ecstatic that Katiana had accepted.

“I’d never leave you alone kat…”

“Ditto Nini!” <3

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CHAPTER 5

“Are you fucking serious right now!?”

Amana would shout turning to Kalani with a look of pure anger, right before slapping her hard across the cheek she had previously kissed before jumping up. “You’re cheating on me?! With some…” stopping to look back at Katianna who looked back at her with a mortified face “Big-eyed, bun wearing, child?! So much for waiting for me!!” Amana spat, grabbing her coat and quickly redressing.

Kalani stayed silent for a moment, cupping her cheek as it flared with pain. “Get out.” she would finally say.

“Excuse the fuck out of you?! Amana whipped around to glare at Kalani "I come over here to apologize and make things right, but YOU’VE been shacking up with some girl behind my back!  She has a key no less! You know what I’m glad I haven’t left Ramon for you! You’re a joke, with no real job and you’ve gone from a house to this SHIT HOLE!” clapping her hands for emphasis “You wanna what you are to me Kalani, a personal…face pillow for me to sit my pussy on. Now you know…happy?” smirking at herself as she continued to jab at Kalani who at this point was quaking with rage, doing her best to contain it. Vivid images raced through her head of grabbing Amana by her hair and repeatedly slamming her face into the floorboards.  Kalani wasn’t a violent person unless taken there and

Amana was taking it there to infinity and beyond. Two years of this was really nothing but a game that Amana admitted to. She didn’t love Kalani, she didn’t want to be with her, and she sure as hell wasn’t looking to leave Ramon for her or anyone else.

Kalani chewed at the inside of her cheek letting the truth soak in. Somewhere deep inside she knew everything had been a lie. A play of pretend. She sucked in a shaky breath while lowering her head to compose herself, clawing her fingers through her dark hair. Shit and Kat was here, having completely forgotten about her. “She must think I’m pretty pathetic too… After almost a month and she’s calling me her bff, I guess everyone pities me…”

She snapped from her thoughts as Amana screamed, looking up she’d see her scowling down at her coat in disgust, that was now covered in egg yolk?

“You leave Nini alone!” Kat shouted armed with a box of eggs she had grabbed from the grocery bag. “You are a horrible person, and here I thought you were Nini’s girlfriend or..or at least a romantic interest. But you’re just a mean BITCH!” throwing another egg that nailed Amana right in the chest.  

“What the fuck are you a child?!” Amana howled trying to dodge more incoming eggs that either nailed her, the floor or couch.

“SO!?” Katiana countered “What if I am I’d rather be a child then a devious bitch, unlike you people actually like children! Get out!  Or the next thing I’m throwing is my hands in your face! Don’t come back ever cunt waffle!”  nearly unloading the whole carton of eggs.

“Ugh fuck you Kalani, fuck your friend, lose my god damn number.” swatting at the flying assault of eggs as she made a beeline for the door tripping on her way out.

“I wouldn’t wanna fuck you even if I was into girls!!!” Kat shouted, chucking the last egg out the door at Amana before slamming it shut. “Ooooh!!!” she’d growl stomping her feet in place as she ranted “Grr stupid cunty cunt waffle, bish face, needle nose…-” stopping to look at Kalani who was staring back with bewilderment. They stared at each other in silence, Kat being the first to break it

“….She started it…” jutting out her lower lip feigning a pout. “He…..he…ha…HAHAHA.” Kalani fell back bursting into laughter, tears clouding her vision as she continued to laugh uncontrollably, clutching at her side.

“Di…Did you really assault…haha…her with eggs?!” she wheezed. Katianna giggled along, setting the empty carton on the end table as she passed it, taking a seat beside Kalani who was slowly coming down from her laughing high

“Yup and I’d do it again too!…But with better aim….Uhm….I’m sorry I wasn’t sure what to do…But she was being so mean and nasty to you, I just couldn’t stand there and do nothing…..I mean I know you woulda handled it but…I just…-” Katiana sighed “You don’t deserve someone to be treated like that nini…You’re really awesome and funny…Oh! And cool you…and you’re like my bestest best friend so..of course I’m gonna protect you…err I’m rambling…sorry uuuh…I’ll clean up the mess…or even get you a new couch!” her earnest expression causing Kalani to smile, she mentally kicked herself for ever thinking someone like Kat would be around anyone out of just pity. She was genuine, kind-hearted, beautiful…Wait what?

Katiana tilted her head “You’re not mad at me are you?” she would question, followed by a yelp of surprised from Kalani hugging her unexpectedly. “Nah, it’s just furniture… If anything you saved me from a bad habit…Can always replace the couch later…can’t replace sanity..”

“Yeeeah that’s true, but it’s gonna get stinky soon if we don’t clean it now…”

Kalani yawned “In a minute…Just hug me please.” emotionally exhausted for the day.

Katiana beamed “Of course nini, huggies!! Hmmm, nap then clean?” she would ask returning the hug happily with a squeeze. “Mhmm~” a few minutes passed before the two were asleep on the cleaner side of the couch.

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CHAPTER 4

“You keep running through my mind, even when I just want you to vanish.”

Kalani opened the door beaming brightly “Hey..-” stopping mid-sentence as the person at the door wasn’t Kat.

“Hey baby, I’ve missed you!” Amana would coo, fluttering her lashes as she stepped forward. “You look so goooood, have you missed me?” she’d question eying Kalani up and down as she went on “Sorry I missed your calls I’ve been…busy.” this time she’d lean in for a kiss which Kalani swiftly rejected, stepping back with a sneer.

“Really? Out of 35 calls, you couldn’t answer one, you couldn’t even fucking text me? Didn’t think sucking Ramon’s dick could be such a chore.” Kalani would finish folding her arms across her chest “What do you want Amana, I’m BUSY now.”

Amana rolled her eyes with a huff choosing to ignore the Ramon remark. “Ooooh I knew you’d be mad with me. Look I got your messages okaaaay? I’m sorry I wasn’t around to help you pack baby, but come on do I look like a lifter to you? Besides you look like you’ve done pretty well by yourself.” sauntering forward making her way into Kalani’s space, closing the door behind her and locking it. “I’m sure you’re all tense from your move, how about I make it up to you hmmm? A nice massage, a warm couple bath, and you know..whatever else we can think of, I’m wearing the collar you got me, see?” running her slender fingers along the cool heart’s steel “Let’s just kiss and make up Lala.” again attempting to kiss Kalani.

“No.” was Kalani’s flat response, stepping back again with a glare this time jabbing a finger forward “We need to talk now…”

Amana let out a frustrated sighed but, quickly catching herself turning her agitation into a pout “But lala, I said I was sorry baby, you know I have work-” again with the repeated excuses and soon to be lies, Kalani shook her head, walking off towards the couch to sit, today was going to be a long one. “Cut the crap and sit down now."Amana whimpered, quickly sitting beside Kalani and on cue, she was already starting to cry, curling up on herself "I..” she’d start

Kalani lowered her head while pinching the bridge of her nose “What am I to you?”“Um…I..” “There shouldn’t be an I in YOUR statement, what am I to you a lover, a friend who you occasionally get with to make yourself feel better, or am I simply nothing. I’m not a toy you can pick up and put down when you please Amana… I have feelings. I’m going through a lot right now…and not having you there really fucked with me…I can’t keep doing this with you….Just be real with me for once, in this fucked up thing we have, I’ve waited 2 years for you…And for what, to be given the runaround? You’re either going to…be with me or….. not.” Kalani looked up now instantly regretting it, Amana’s face looking as if someone had just kicked her puppy. It’s just an act, be strong, new year….New changes…Amana scooted closer attempting to hug Kalani “Lala…I’m”

“Don’t… just don’t touch me, answer me.” “I just need…time…he’s taken care of me…helped me and been there for me…I can’t just up and leave…-” Kalani jumped in “And I fucking haven’t!?” chuckling to herself now “That’s rich really it is..are we in the same relationship. I’m there but your not…I care, but you don’t…” “Can I finish…?” Amana would watch Kalani shrug her shoulders before continuing “You’ve done so good by me…I care about you I do…I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t baby. I wish I could have done better by you, I’m not perfect, I know but I’m trying, I’ll end it soon…I swear..” hesitantly placing a hand on Kalani’s knee “Please believe me…”

Kalani stayed quiet glaring at the floor as she processed her thoughts, the previous talk with Rayne going through her mind.“Baby…?” Amana tilted her head to catch Kalani’s eyes “You believe me right…? All those days and nights we shared over the years…casual or intimate…Remember…?” her voice now a puur as her hand trailed higher from Kalani’s knee to her thigh giving it a gentle squeeze, Kalani groaned in response half-assing to slide away to the further end of the sofa, pathetic getting aroused just from a simple touch, then again it had been awhile. Amana took this chance to break the distance between them as she whispered in her ear. “You’re the only one for me, lemme prove it to you…” Amana rose from the couch to stand before Kalani unzipping her coat, Kalani watched her cautiously as Amana stripped down slow….painfully slow, the coat fell from her frame revealing her chocolate skin clad in a black leather one piece that hugged her ample breast and curves perfectly.

This was not going according to plan, danger will robinson, danger! Kalani sucked in a sharp breath, letting her eyes wander every part and inch of Amana. “Fuck…”

“Hmmm? You say something baby?” Amana knew what she was doing and god damn it was working. Using her seduction as a distraction, a bargaining chip. She swayed her hips slowly to whatever silent music it was she was hearing, reaching out to place her hand on Kalani’s shoulders.

“Remember the last time we saw each other? I whacked you with the controller for not giving me what I wanted…Mmm you’re so sexy when you’re mad, you know that?” biting her lower lip as she watched Kalani nod dumbly “You want me?” Another nod from Kalani “Then take it.” straddling herself along her prey’s lap “Punish me like you did that day if it’ll make you forgive me, I’ve been a bad girl lala, you should do something about that..” now planting kisses on Kalani’s cheek and chin marking what she deemed hers. Kalani gripped Amana’s hips roughly her eyes fluttering closed as kisses were placed along her neck next. Checkmate lala.

*Keys jingle in the door lock before opening*

Katianna’s voice ringed through the living room"Niniiii sorry I’m late, I got the brownie mix! Are you ready to get your nosh on…- OOH NINI DOING NASTY I’M SORRY!“ “Who the fuck is that!” Amana growled Kalani peered around Amana to see Kat with a bag full of grocery at her feet “Uhh….” Katiana waved out, her free hand throwing up the peace sign as she striked a sailor moon pose. “I’m Kat! Hiiiii!!!” "Shit…”

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Chapter 3

*Browses through Tumblr on her phone liking various post even following a few folks.* “Heh..check me out, Tumblr savvy.

*Phone rings signaling an incoming call with the image of Rayne flashing across Kalani’s phone*

Kalani would answer with her usual greeting "Hey skank.”

“Hey back at ya skank supreme!” Rayne countered back “Hows the apartment life? Settled in okay?” Kalani sighed, shifting herself to a more comfortable position on the couch. “It’s alright…much more busy and loud outside but me and Nalu have a place to rest our heads, and for that, I’m thankful…Got everything pretty much where I want it thanks to you guys and Kat….” trailing off as she spotted Nalu staring down a rat who had just come from a hole in the wall, it quickly retreating when Nalu growled.

“Anything ya need Kal, you know we’ll always be there for you…Speaking of being there for you….How’re things with Amana? Aren’t you dating, or has she still not broken it off with whatever his name? Haven’t seen hide or hair of that bi…no fuck it BITCH since you moved.” Rayne mumble some more obscenities.

“You’d think after you’ve been screwing her brains out better than what’s his face she’d at least-”

“I don’t know…” Kalani stated cutting Rayne’s rant “The last time I talked to her was a week ago…two maybe. Honestly, I don’t care, after calling her 35 times and getting no response I just dropped it. I don’t even know why I let myself get strung along…” Silence fell on the two for a moment, Kalani twiddled with her shoelace “I…did like her…but it wasn’t going to go anywhere I was just a fuck buddy, shit happens.” Shrugging her shoulders as if Rayne could see her

“Dude that’s so fucked if that’s the case why the hell didn’t she just say that instead of giving you bull shit promises! Remember you told me she was gonna break it off with him… LAST year?! Kal you can do sooo much better than that toxic twat. After her not making an appearance from all you’ve gone through this past month it’s clear she doesn’t give a shit about you, only what you can do for her.”

“I know Ray…I know…I’m done with her and whatever it was we had…” “Do you know!? Do you really, if so drop that bitch, no more excuses, no more false promises, no more accepting her apologizes when she goes ghost after sex. She’s either gonna commit or you drop her, 2018 new year, new you! Rayne sighed heavily over the phone "What’s with you hooking up with chicks dating dudes anyway? That like a kink or some shit for you?”

“Huh..? What no! What the hell are you talking about?!” Kalani’s face twisting into confusion.

“One word Kat she-”“She’s a friend!”

“Yeah so was Amana, now that friend sits on your face! And abuses you, and plays mind games, and you let her.”

“Rayne shut the fuck up, Kat’s my friend…and..it’s gonna stay like that okay…? She’s nothing like Amana!” Why the hell did Rayne have to be right, rarely was she but it was spot on today.

“And for that I thank god, but you look at her more then a friend sometimes, I’m just glad she’s so adorkably oblivious to it.”

“Can we PLEASE drop this conversation now did you call to check on me or badger me?! How the hell do you know what’s good for me anyway?”

“It’s my opinion!!! I’m sorry I give a fuck about my best friend and want you to be happy, and not someone’s plaything…” Silence again fell between the two.

“Thanks Ray…you skankasarus”

“Love ya bitchzilla.” the two laugh

*A knock comes from the door*

“Hey I think it’s Kat, she said she was coming by were suppose to be baking brownies today, I’ll hit you up later?”

“You two are sickening cute, sucks she ain’t single. Rayne would snicker "But yeah I’ll talk to you laters. Peace.”

Before Kalani could curse Rayne out she was already gone.

*Another knock from the door this time harder* Nalu bolting from the rat’s hole to bark at the door.

“Coming!”

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Chapter 2

“It hurts but it’s okay…I’m use to it.“

Flash Back: December 23, 2017 2:30pm

Kalani sighed softly, sitting on the cold wooden floor boards before taking in the final sights of her grandmother’s house, wondering to herself what god had she pissed off so severely that she was in this situation.

What a shitty end to this year, tutu was gone, the house soon to be gone, and her being almost homeless if Rayne hadn’t put in a good word for her with her landlord. It was some decent apartment down in the city, not like Kalani could be picky of living arrangements at a time like this, unless she wanted to go back to staying with her parents. But…after the incident with nearly choking her sister to death she didn’t need to be berated with lectures months on end on how to control herself no matter the situation. The memory of wringing Miliani’s neck brought a slight smirk to her face, that honestly being the only plus out of everything that went down.

Her eyes wandered to the games at her feet she hadn’t yet pack. She was literally running on E at this point having not slept since the day before, with all the last minute packing she had to do, Calling Rayne and Yumiko, oh and not to mention talking and making plans for tutu’s funeral once her mother was done chewing her out of course. At this point the only thing left to grab was her computer desk, couch, and bed.

“Really tutu…? Of all people to leave your home to…I..I know you have your reasons but or some crazy wisdom philosophy behind it but…I don’t understand it…I can’t even ask you…” choking on her sobs as she continued to talk aloud, all the rage from before dissolved leaving behind only sadness and regret that quickly engulfed her. “I’m sorry tutu…” Kalani whispered allowing her tears to blur her vision and fall from her cheeks "I could…should have stayed, even when you told me to go, that’d you be okay…I should have….-”

A soft knocking from the front door cut Kalani short, followed by Nalu running paws slapping along the floor and barking.

“It’s open!” Kalani croaked out quickly wiping at her face, attempting to erase the tracks of her pity party. Looking up in enough time to see Rayne and Yumiko enter, Nalu following close behind them letting out yips of excitement.

Rayne was the first to speak “Have no fear love the Calvary is here.” her attempts at lightening the mood, she’s been my friend since high school here once my family got settled in. She’s 23, 6′1, and full Aussie her accent comes and goes, get her pissed off enough and accent is all you get. She’s blunt and a bit of a loud mouth. Makes one wonder how her and Yumkio got married who is her complete opposite. Japanese, soft spoken, motherly persona, 25, but does have a tendency to get violent for the ones she cares for. (More info for these two later)

“Oh Kalani my beautiful cherry blossom!” Yumiko cried bumping her wife out of the way to crouch and hug me “We are here for you yes. You want me to carve the skin off your sister ass?” She’d ask pulling away to look at Kalani her face with all seriousness. “I do that for you yes.”

Kalani burst into laughter for a moment, that sense of misery subsiding for the time being “No Yumiko…it’s fine, I did enough to her yesterday…”

The rest of the day was spent moving from point A to B with a break in between, but with extra assistance it made the ordeal more tolerable.

(Fast forward)

Kalani ran her hands along the cool brick walls of the apartment, off in the distance you could hear police sirens. “Lovely…” she muttered turning to her two friends with a faint smile

“Now it’s perfect it just needs the good ole lala touch, ya know..” Rayne would reason looking to her wife for back up “Yeees and we are one door down from you, we’ll be back to help you unpack tomorrow, we even go wallpaper shopping yes?” Yumiko chimed in.

“I dunno what I’d do without you guys…Thank you..” walking over and hugging the two which they returned happily “Hmm dunno…” Rayne would pretend to think, pulling away with a smirk. “Be outside somewhere flat on your ass? OW!” Both Kalani and Yumiko high five’d as they both punched a shoulder of Rayne’s.

"No nookie for you tonight Ray.” Yumiko would say giving Kalani one more hug before making her way towards the door to leave.

“What!? But yumi it was a joke! Come on Kalani you know it was..” Rayne whined “I moved a couch!”

“Hmmm well my feelings are awfully hurt you’d think I’d be on the street….” Kalani would say giving a fake sniffle

Yumiko would smile “It is settled then no nookie for 2 days, you be nice to Kalani yes?” Not waiting for her wife’s response as she left heading towards their own apartment down the hall.

Rayne gaped at the door Yumiko had just been standing at, trying to wrap her head around the her punishment. She whipped around giving Kalani a playful glare and mouthed “Fuck yoooooou.”

In turn Kalani replied “Sorry I’ll let your wife handle that one….Oooh wait you got two days before that huh?…Tough breeeeak.” she’d laugh as Rayne flipped her the bird and muttered “Don’t remind me…” before shutting the new front door behind her. The smile left her face and she was again left alone, turning the face her new home. Nalu had run off the explore the apartment and had most likely fallen asleep somewhere.

“Well….let’s get started…” she’d yawn “……Tomorrow..” running a hand through her short locks as she dragged her self off to her unset bed room, retiring for the night.

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CHAPTER 1

Flash Back: December 22, 2017 11:36pm

“I do hate you, I hate everything about your very existence.” - Kalani

*Attempts calling her mother for the 3rd time after having missed a call from earlier, grumbles being greeted with the answering machine again*

*Sighs* Mama it’s me…again how’s tutu’s (grandma’s) condition? I’m getting ready to head towards the hospital, sorry I’m running hella late the gig ran over…lemme know when you get this alright oh and-…

((Door bell rings))

*Leans forward peering through the glass of the door, spots Mililani and instantly wishes she would combust on the spot* “Gotta go ma bye.”

15 days ago and the wound is still raw I lost my grandmother and also a sister that day, I’m disgusted we share the same blood you and I. You’re an abomination, disgrace and filth. The mere mention of your name turns my stomach and makes my blood boil hotter then any lua pele‘s (volcano) lava.

The way you so boldly came unannounced to tutu’s house, I knew you weren’t there with any pure intentions, you hated the house which is such a joke when we were younger you couldn’t wait to be here, but now here you turn your nose up to it. Heh is that even YOUR nose, didn’t know surgeons did lay away now.

“Grandma died, The Pneumonia finally did her in.” Mililani   said sounding as disinterested as possible, barging her way in the pungent smell of sweet pea perfume filling the air and Kalani’s lungs.

Kalani choked “What?!” a tsunami of emotions engulfing her, tutu was fine or looked fine yesterday at least, this was just some sick joke Mililani was playing. Something like that…someone would have called her and said something…Right? “Cut the shit Mililani! This isn’t a game tutu’s sick and you trying to make light of it with this prank isn’t funny!” she’d shout storming towards the younger sister causing her to back away slightly.

“For fucks sake Kalani get a grip and read my pretty lips, she’s dead! She checked out around 8ish, you can go see the old bag of bones for yourself.” flicking a finely manicured nail towards the center of Kalani’s throat. “Mom and Dad are bawling, granny checked out, but more importantly my date cancelled on me, so don’t go giving me any shit I’ll kick these heels off and beat your ass without a second thought if you come at me like that again!” Mililani cleared her throat before tucking her freshly dyed blonde hair behind a ear. “You’d think me coming here to tell you personally I’d get some form of appreciation since I don’t have your number jesus!”

Kalani scoffed at the unlikely scenario of her sister actually trying to fight her let alone winning said fight. She quickly dismissed the thought the realization coming back in full force that tutu was really gone. Kalani took in a shake breath pinching the bridge of her nose willing herself not to cry especially not in front of Mililani “I gotta go there…I didn’t even get to say goodbye..”

Mililani rolled her eyes “Before you go all emo on me, I have more news!”

Kalani sucked in another deep breath trying her hardest not to bitch slap the very soul from her sister, if she even had one at this point. “What?” Kalani would ask curtly.

“Ooh touchy~.” Miliani teased with a smirk, quickly taking a step back as her oldest sister glared her down, figuring it was best to get to the point now before she poked at the fire too much “This dump is mine, at least that’s what the will said, I got to take a peek at it, she actually did something else right besides moving here getting us off that dumb island. Sooo you no longer need to worry about watching it cause she’d gone and ya know…it’s mine now, I can’t wait to tear it down and-”

The rest of that sentence was cut short, Kalani had grabbed a fistful of Miliani’s scarf with it securely wrapped around her neck she tightened it. Satisfied that the younger girl’s face of smug had quickly turned to one of fear as her oxygen was cut. Kalani only tightened the scarf around her sister’s neck as Miliani pawed at her sister’s hands and arms, failed screams coming out as weak gasps. Before things turned more dire then they already were Kalani released the scarf shoving her sister back, her face passive as Miliani gasped for air “You…fucking….bitch…” After being choked near death she still found room for an insult. Miliani jumped up quickly with a scowl rushing towards the door “I was going to give you some time to pack your shit and leave but after nearly killing me you can kiss that little dream GOODBYE get out of MY house by tomorrow or I am calling the cops and you better believe I’ll show them any damage you left on my neck.” The front door swung open violently crashing against the wall of the house as Miliani stormed out “Just remember you fucked yourself over, I try and be a loving sister and this is how you treat me!? When this place gets torn down and redone into a nice little condo guess who isn’t invited!?”

Kalani raised a middle finger, face still passive “You’re dead to me…”

With a scoff Miliani turned on her heel and left “And you to me fucking homicidal dyke!”

“I hope one day…you choke on the shit you talk…” Kalani muttered, slamming the door closed, she’d sigh pressing her back against the door, sliding down against it “…. Now what tutu…?”