Mr Dankworth's classroom was one of the most aesthetically pleasing places I had ever been. I appreciated the handwritten book quotes stuck on the wall and the books lining the shelves.

Lana took her seat next to me and pulled out her English notes before she spoke to the three of us "My parents are having a barbecue tonight and they told me to invite all of you."

Both males behind us nodded their head. The one I stole a glance at smirked at me.

I whispered to the blonde girl “I thought you were only inviting Brennan?"

When I was watching Addams Family on the sofa with the large giant after we had gotten back from the pier, Lana had texted and talked about inviting Brennan to hers for dinner.

She must have changed her mind.

"Charlie is getting dropped off by my aunt because she has an appointment." Lana told me before she added "It was not going to be just Brennan and my parents anyway. Plus, you are the only one that can handle Charlie."

Her little cousin Charlie was five and a troublemaker. I liked to think of him as a kindred spirit. He was the mini creature that helped me realise that I wanted to pursue a job that involved kids and teaching.

Lana and her parents were always surprised at how well Charlie behaved when I was around. That led to many babysitting sessions with him. Not that I minded. I got on well with the small boy and it gave me an excuse to go to places such as the arcade and ice cream place.

"So, I’m only getting invited tonight to babysit?" I accused.

"Of course not. I want you there." She argued and then she smiled "My Mom wants you there and for you to bring your boyfriend."

I blinked before repeating "My what?"

There was a small grumble from behind me that sounded like a volcano exploding.

Lana motioned to behind me "She told me to invite Stone."

I had not sat down and spoke to Lana about my feelings towards Stone. I was scared to. I did not want to throw it in her face that I was getting on so well with the giant when she was barely making it through the relationship.

"He is not my boyfriend." I denied before making the point of pointing backwards to strengthen my half-lie "I am not anything to him—"

I did not believe that I was nothing to him, but I thought that maybe the others would buy my lie and believe that I was insignificant to Stone.

A dark chuckle was heard before the large body behind me leant close until he was behind my ear "Finish that sentence."

Stone sounded furious.

That was the moment when Mr Dankworth decided to stand up and start the class.