I woke up looking at the small bird outside my window. I groaned and got up, noticing that Suzie was still sleeping. I quietly got out of bed and pulled on some sweats. Then walked outside.

I walked down the stairs, finding my dad and Lilly in the kitchen.

"Hey Tori," Lilly said in a happy voice. She gave me a warm smile and I nodded at her.

"Hi Lilly. Do you know what time it is?" I asked yawning.

"It's eight thirty, Tor-Bo." My dad answered taking a sip of coffee.

My eyes widened,"What? Why'd I wake up so early?"

My dad shrugged. I sat down pouring some milk in a bowl. Soon I heard the rustling of footsteps. The person walked down the stairs and I looked up from my cereal bowl. It was Cole.

"Morning Cole," My dad said.

"Morning Bill, mom, Tori." He said. Of course when he said my name it felt strained, and filled with venom.

I let a small chuckle and continued eating my cereal. Cole sat across from me and poured a glass of milk. We heard someone else coming down and saw it was Suzie.

"Tori where's Mr.Cuddles?" She asked sitting in one of the chairs.

"In one of the boxes. You can help me look for him later, ok?" I answered.

Suzie nodded happily and sat down dunking Oreo's in a bowl of milk.

Cole raised and eyebrow, "Mr.Cuddles? Who's that? Your little boyfriend stuffed animal? Can't get a real boyfriend?"

"None of your business, " I snapped.

"Awww does someone still sleep with stuffed animals because they're scared of the dark, " Cole smirked drinking his milk.

"At least I'm not the one with the milk mustache," I said back.

Cole grabbed the napkin and wiped his mouth. Now it was my turn to smirk.

"Asshole," Cole said so only I could hear it.

After I was done with breakfast I headed back upstairs to change. I got into a plain t-shirt and some shorts that were just a little above my knee. Thank god my room had its own bathroom, or else I wouldn't be able to survive with the triplets. I walked back into my room and started unpacking the boxes. I grabbed one box labeled, Clothes. I pulled all the clothes out and set it in my new closet. Then another box with all my books and set them on the shelf. I set up my drawer against the wall, and put the t.v. on top. Now I could lie in bed and play video games without having to be sitting hunched over.

One box read, Video games. I pulled out the PS3 and started messing with the wires. As I tried to set up the PS3 I heard a knock on my door.

"Come it," I said holding a flashlight in between my teeth so I could see the wires better behind the t.v.

My dad walked in he looked around for a minute, and then whistled, "Wow your almost set."

I just grumbled.

"Want some help?" He asked. I nodded and he came and sat next to me. "Ok lets see.... just plug this in here, and this right here and...."He plugged everything in and turned on the t.v.

"Thanks dad," I said happily. I grabbed the controller and put in my favorite game, then sat in my bean bag.

My dad chuckled, "Hand me a controller."

I handed my dad a controller and he sat next to me. Then the game title appeared. At the same time me and my dad yelled, "Lets kill some zombiessss!" The game music started blaring and all you could hear were the gun shots. I laughed and shot zombie in the head.

"Boys!" Lilly yelled from downstairs, "Turn off the videogames now!"

"We're not playing any videogames!" Blake yelled back.

"Well someone is!" Lilly yelled.

I laughed, "Sorry Lilly! Just killing a few zombies with dad!"

There was no response at first, "Oh...ok." She finally said.

Blake came to my doorway along with Cole and Shawn. They stared at me and dad for a second.

"Theres another set of controllers if you want to play?" Dad asked.

"What game?" Shawn said.

"Apocalypse of the Zombies," I replied. Just as you could hear the zombie gargle.

"Ohhh, thats got to hurt" Dad simply replied. He looked at the boys for a second, "You sure you don't want to play?"

"No we have our own game room down in the basement," Blake said. He turned around and left along with Cole and Shawn.

We didn't talk much the rest of the day.

DINNER (SAME DAY)

We were all sitting around the table. There was an awkward silence. The only people that seemed to be eating was dad, Lilly, and Suzie. I played around with my food. So many vegetables, I thought. I looked over at the boys for a second. They seemed to be thinking the same thing.

Blake dropped his fork on the plate making it clang, "Mom you know we hate broccoli."

Lilly grabbed a napkin and wiped her mouth, "Well im just trying new things. I know for a fact Bill and Suzie like it. Do you like it Tori?" Everyone shifted there gazes to me.

"Uhhhh... I guess," I looked down at my food.

"Really?" Cole said, "Your serious? Its all veg-"

"Give your honest opinion Tori," Lilly said cutting Cole and giving him a glance.

I sighed, "I mean there's no meat, half of the plate are a bunch of green vegetables, and personally I'd prefer a slice of pizza or good piece of steak."

I saw the triplets give a small smile, but I knew it was only because I took their side.

Lilly nodded and smiled, "Thats ok. How about you four just order a pizza then?"

We all nodded and got up making our way to the living room.

"Large meat lovers?" Shawn asked. I knew he was talking to Blake and Cole but I cut in.

I sat on one of the couches, "Ever tried BBQ pizza?"

They all looked at me.

"No. And I don't think we will, we're getting meat lovers, " Cole said strictly.

"Fine by me," I muttered, "Your missing out though."

"I don't give shit what I'm missing out I like meat lovers and thats what we're getting, " Blake said then looked at Shawn, "Order a large."

Shawn nodded and ordered the pizza. I went up to my room as we waited. There was one box I still haven't unpacked. I took a deep breath and ripped off the tape, slowly opening the box. Inside was my old shoe box. I picked it up and set it on my bed. Next was Mr.Cuddles, the small stuff dog that I had. I smiled at it and put it on my bed. I pulled out my mother's old jewelry box and rubbed the small jem that was situated right in the middle. I put the jewelry box under my bed along with my shoe box.

Grabbing Mr.Cuddles I cuddled up with him and just lay in my bed waiting for the pizza guy to arrive. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath trying to collect my thoughts. I don't know how long I was just lying in bed but soon enough I heard the door bell ring. I groaned but got up and headed back downstairs.

I turned around the stairs and headed into the kitchen where the guys were at.

"Can you hand me a plate?" I asked Shawn.

"Get it yourself," He said getting his own plate. I walked up to the cabinet and had to get on my tip-toes to get the plate. The guys laughed at me and I could feel the anger rising. I quietly counted to ten and went back to them to get a slice.

I was about to grab a slice, when Blake grabbed it. He laughed along with Cole and Shawn.

"That was mine," I said.

"To bad, should've gotten it first. But I'll give it to you if you still want it," Blake licked the whole pizza and placed it on my plate.

"Thanks," I said picking the pizza up and taking a bite, "Actually it has a little mint flavor, thanks Blake."

The triplets stared at me, their smiles gone replaced with confusion and rage.

"On second thought," Blake picked up his licked slice and started eating it.

I grabbed a different slice and sat at the table. I looked around for a minute, "Where's dad and Lilly?"

"Outside with your sister," Shawn said.

I grabbed the new slice of pizza Blake had just put on his plate and ate as I walked to the backdoor.

"Bitch that was mine," Blake growled.

"To bad, should've gotten it first," I mimicked walking out the backdoor.

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