You can imagine my surprise as I hear voices downstairs. Actually, all of us are. I have no idea what is going on, I just sit there, wondering why are our parents so loud. Are they arguing? But it doesn’t sound like that. It sounds like they’re talking to someone. Are we having a visitor? At this hour?
As I hear footsteps coming up, I freeze, glancing between my brother and my best friend in surprise. Who is this? Suddenly, it dawns on me and I have a feeling that my gut isn’t deceiving me. Is it him?
The moment my brother’s face lights up and Leslie freezes, I realize I’m right. I gulp nervously, slowly turning around with my heart racing in my chest. Oh my God, I’m so not ready for this. I’m panicking slightly, knowing that I’m about to face him.
But as my eyes land on him, I cover my
