I was walking towards Lee's house hoping he was home. He hadn't answered any of my texts and when I asked Marcus he told me Lee was at home.

I was worried because Lee always replied quickly to my texts. I've been trying to reach him for three hours and I might sound clingy but I couldn't help but think something was wrong.

I reached their house and nervously rang the doorbell hoping it wasn't going to be his dad who'll answer.

I liked his dad but I'm terribly awkward when it came to intimidating adults. And Lee's dad is very intimidating.

But it wasn't him who answered the door.

"Nicolas?" I said, looking down at the small figure who was awkwardly looking up at me.

"Oh hello." He waved as I stood on the porch of Lee's house.

"May I come in?" I asked with a smile and he nodded moving aside so I could walk into the house.

"Ia Lee home? And why are you answering the door?" I asked.

"Well Kai's parents went out somewhere important. Lee is babysitting Kai and Kai asked for me to come over and now he's in the bathroom and Lee is in his room so I answered the door." He explained slowly pushing up his adorable glasses that were slowly slipping down his nose and I nodded.

"Oh okay! I'll go upstairs once Kai comes back." Just as I said that Kai came into the hallway with a huge grin.

"Bella!" He said and enthusiastically waved at me.

"Hello little guy." I said and waved back.

"I'll go see Lee now you two have fun and call us if you need something." I said as they went back to the living to watch the cartoon they were watching before I came in.

I climbed the stairs up to Lee's room and knocked on the door.

"What?" Lee grumbled tiredly and I furrowed my eyebrows at his voice.

I opened the door and stepped in to see him laying on the bed with his arm covering his eyes.

"Lee?" I asked hesitantly as I stepped closer. "Are you okay?"

He removed his arm and looked at me surprised.

"What are you doing here?" He asked but scooted away to make some space for me.

I crawled in next to him and turned to face him.

"You look tired." I murmured tracing his cheek.

"Mhmm." He hummed and closed his eyes as I started stroking his hair.

"Is something the matter?" I asked and he shook his head.

"It's nothing." He murmured burying his face in the crook of my neck and I frowned.

"You know you can tell me anything right?" I said and he sighed.

"My mom is sick again." He said and I frowned.

"What happened?" I asked softly while softly running my hand through his hair.

"She keeps getting stressed over her job and her boss is a dick who's always making her overwork. She's skipping meals and then she almost passed out again!" He said while tightening his arms around my waist.

I massaged the back of his head and his body slowly became less and less tense.

"Why didn't you want to tell me?" I asked him.

"I didn't want to worry you..." he said with a sigh.

"But I want you to be able to tell me things." I frowned.

"I can handle it though." He said.

"Yes but I'm here for you and you're allowed to share your worries with me. That's what a relationship is suppose to be." I said softly trying to make him understand.

"I don't want to." He grumbled and I frowned at the hint of annoyance in his tone.

"Why not?" I asked.

You're being annoying. He's already worried enough.

"I just don't want you to worry about my problems." He repeated.

"But-"

"Just drop it Arabella!" He said and my heart fell. I bit my lip trying to conceal the hurt and turned around and away from his arm.

He sighed frustrated and turned on his back putting his arm over his eyes again.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I wanted to leave but I wouldn't. It was kind of my fault for pestering him and he was already so tired.

I decided to lay on my side and waited until he would be more calm.

After a while I felt him shift on the bed

"I'm sorry precious." He murmured and I could tell he was guilty. "I didn't mean to be so harsh on you..."

I turned around and looked into his eyes which were filled with guilt and pain.

"I just wanted to help you." I murmured and his eyes softened. He cupped my cheek and pressed his forehead against mine.

"I know baby. I'm just not used to sharing my problems with anyone. I don't like worrying the people I care about." He said and I nodded.

"I know that but what if something made me sad or worried what would you want?" I asked.

"To comfort you..." he trailed off with a sigh and I softly smiled.

"You see. I want to be able to comfort you too. I want to be someone you can come to with anything no matter how big or small it is." I told him and kissed his head.

"You're right. I'm sorry for being mean to you precious. You didn't deserve that at all. I'm just used to handling my problems by myself." He said and looked at my face with a small smile.

"You don't need to say sorry. But I'm here now and you're not alone." I told him and his smile got bigger. He gave my nose a small peck before burying his head back in my neck.

"You smell good." He said taking a deep breath and I giggled as it tickled me.

"Where are your parents?" I asked.

"My dad brought my mom for a checkup. It was the second time this happened in two weeks. There was also the bus incident so that makes three times this month. My dad was really upset and they even had a big argument about how my mom doesn't take care of herself. I had to stay awake and listen to them argue since their room is closest to mine. That's why I'm so tired and stressed." He said sleepily and I hummed now understanding.

He opened up to me.

"Do you want to take a nap?" I asked.

"I can't. I have to watch Kai and Nic." He said but yawned anyways.

"It's okay I'll watch them. You look tired so you should get some sleep." I said and he smiled at me and softly kissed me. I kissed him back and he pushed me on my back and hovered on top of me. He removed his lips from mine and peppered soft kisses on my jaw, trailing down to my neck.

"Thank you." He murmured leaving one last kiss on my neck and laying back down on the bed.

"For what?" I asked breathless.

"For being my precious girl." He said simply and I smiled. He cuddled into me again and I could tell he was slowly falling asleep.

I massage his head until he was completely asleep. Once I was sure he wasn't going to wake up I slowly unwrapped his arm from around me and gave him a pillow to cuddle when his arm moved to look for me. He pulled the pillow closer to him and let out a soft sigh and I smiled. I kissed his forehead before quietly leaving his room and shutting off the lights.

I walked downstairs to see Kai's head laying on Nicolas's lap as they both watched tv. Nic was running his hand through Kai's hair just like I do to Lee and Kai was playing with Nic's other hand and intensely watching the fight happening on the tv between two anime characters.

I smiled at Nicolas as he slightly blushed but made no move to move him or Kai from their position.

"Did you guys eat?" I asked plopping down next to them.

"Yes but I'm still hungry." Kai whined and Nicolas smiled down at him while I chuckled.

"How bout I make some snacks for you guys?" I asked and Nicolas nodded while Kai cheered.

I went to the kitchens and wondered if it was okay for me to use their stuff but then decided I would just replace everything I used if Miss Park or Mr Jenson minded.

I looked at the freezer and saw some chocolate ice cream and decided to make milkshake with it along with some fruits.

I started on the milkshake and once it was all done I cut up some strawberries and bananas. I made sure there was some milkshake that I could put in the fridge so that Lee can have some later.

I brought the plate of fruits and set it on the dining table then brought the glasses. I called the kids in and Kai's face when he saw the milkshake was priceless.

"Chocolate milkshake?" He exclaimed happily.

"Yep!" I said with a smile and he beamed at me.

"You're the best! All Lee ever gives me is orange juice cause he's too lazy." He pouted and I chuckled.

"Well good thing Lee is asleep and I'm here!" I said as we all sat down.

"Thank you this is very good." Nicolas said politely after taking a sip.

"You're welcome!" I said as I took a sip from mine.

"How are things at school?" I asked.

"Good! Luke never bothers me anymore because Nic is always with me!" Kai said and Nicolas smiled at him.

"That's good." I said and ate a strawberry.

Nicolas didn't touch the strawberries and I grew curious.

"You don't like strawberries?" I asked and he glanced at me.

"Oh I actually have some allergic reactions when I eat them." He said sadly and I immediately felt guilty.

"Oh I'm so sorry! I didn't even ask if you guys were allergic to anything." I said apologetically.

"It's okay Kai likes them." He smiled but Kai only frowned.

"What's wrong?" Nicolas asked Kai.

"You didn't even tell me you were allergic! I'm never going to eat strawberries now!" Kai said and pushed the plate away from him.

"But you like them." Nicolas said and tilted his head in confusion.

"Yeah but you can't eat them so it's not fair. If you can't have them then I won't have them either." Kai replied and my heart warmed at how he looked at Nicolas.

"Okay." Nicolas said with a smile. "But if you ever feel like eating them it's okay!"

"I'll just eat other fruits like bananas." He said and ate one before grabbing another piece one for Nicolas to eat.

"Here." Kai said and dipped the banana in the milkshake before placing it in front of Nicolas's mouth. "Try it."

"Okay..." Nicolas whispered with a red face and ate the banana while Kai smiled at him.

"You guys have the most adorable friendship on earth!" I gushed and they both blushed suddenly remembering that I was also in the room.