Joseph Turner felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He looked at the caller and frowned. What could he possibly want now?

It was just me being paranoid.

It had to be. Why would Joseph be looking for me?

I didn't know and to quite honest I didn't want to find out. I never told anyone about him simply because I wanted to convince myself that I was imagining it.

It was Saturday and Dad was leaving for a business trip

"Are you sure you're gonna be okay?" He asked for the millionth time. I sighed and repeated my previous answer. "I'm gonna be fine. You'll be back by Monday and I'll have the boys with me." He hesitated. "Okay...but if you need anything and I mean anything have Alex or Hayden call me okay?"I nod. "I love you Thea. Be good for the boys." I smile up at my dad

"I love you too dad, I'll be good." He kissed my cheek and then he left. Alex put a hand on my shoulder. "You me and Drew are going grocery shopping." I looked at him curiously

"Drews coming?" Alex nods "He's grounded so he wants to get out of the house as much as possible." I giggle and Alex tells me to go get ready.

Once we were in the car it was slightly awkward. Alex attempted to make small talk with his brother but Drew was having none of it and replied with one word answers each time. Eventually Alex gives up and we drive in silence. When we get there, Alex sends me and Drew on a mission to find eggs

"Drew don't lose her please." Alex pleads tiredly. "I can manage to keep and eye on a 9 year old for 10 minutes jeez." He grumbles as if he can't imagine why Alex is reluctant to trust him.

With that, Alex goes off to find his items while me and Drew set off in search of our lost treasure. Of all my brothers I have bonded with Drew the least, he's usually out with friends or avoiding the whole family. At first neither of us said a thing but I guess Drew got sick of the silence because he started a conversation

"So school starts in a few weeks you know." He said not meeting my eyes. "I forgot school existed." I giggled more to myself than Drew. "Ya know you're gonna be in the same school as me and the twins." I looked at him confused."But you're in high school and I'm gonna be in 4th grade." He smirked at me. "It's a private school that goes from kindergarten to 12th grade."

my mouth goes into an 'O' shape. "Is us being there a good thing?" Drew asked with that same smirk on his face. "Yeah!" I exclaimed. Drews smirk turns into a genuine smile. "I'm glad." His voice is uncharacteristically soft but I don't mind it one bit.

We got our eggs and made our way back to Alex. The whole time we were out, I made sure to stay very close to one of my brothers. Just in case.

We went home and ate dinner and watched a movie. It was actually a really good night. It was nice having all of the boys home at once.

It so rarely happens recently due to Alex and Hayden being busy with work and Drew and the twins being out with friends most of the time. Someone's always home with me but it was refreshing for everyone to spend time together.

I got sleepy halfway through the movie so Alex had me go to bed but at that point I was too tired to argue. I got dressed and brushed my teeth before sliding into my bed. Alex and Hayden both tucked me in with a kiss on the head, wishing me a good night.

I woke up a few hours later, with sweat covering my body and my breathing uncontrollable.

Joseph.

He had been haunting me for days now and without the usual comfort of Dad's bed, I felt utterly terrified. I jumped out of bed and ran to the closest room which happened to be Drews. I didn't think twice before diving into the bed beside my brother

"What the fuck? Thea is that you?" I didn't answer but instead moved my body closer to his

"What happened kiddo? Nightmare?" He asked wrapping his arms around me. I wordlessly nod into his chest

"It's okay. I've got you." He whispered.

I fell asleep cuddled up with the brother I would never expect to comfort me. The next morning I wake up in an empty bed remembering what happened last night. I go downstairs and see all the boys sitting at the table. "Morning baby." Hayden says setting a bowl of cereal in front of me

"Morning." I grumbled. I was still tired from the lack of sleep last night and in no mood to be my usual cheerful self. "Hey Thee you know you snore right?" Drew said with a smirk. I turned to look at him

"Nu uh." I protested. "Uh huh." he retorted childishly. I shrug. "Whatever helps you sleep at night." He scoffs. "Are you implying that I was the one snoring?" I fake gasp "I said no such thing." he playfully narrows his eyes at me."We'll see who really snores."

I laugh "You do that." He was about to respond but Alex cut in. "Alright enough you 2. Thea eat your breakfast." I begrudgingly do what he says. The rest of the day is long and boring but I did enjoy the time I spent with Drew. Things were looking good.

If only I knew then what I know now.