You Again?! ( My firecracker babysitter)

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a heavy thunderstorm that cast a dark shadow over everything. "Gosh, it's about to rain," I muttered, feeling a sense of doom wash over me. "I'm doome

l, and I could see the rain clouds gathering. I sighed, feeling trapped and helpless. What

e second floor. But my apology was met with a harsh response. "Get your body

r seep into my skin. The storm was getting worse by the minute, and I was stuck here, trapped in this uncomfortable stand

I heard the welcome sound of the door knob clicking and clacking, signaling that someone was trying to ope

st, no matter what. I was determined to take down Xander; who thought he could just waltz in and get a boating license of hatred for me?

and curiosity on her face. "What's going on, child?" she asked, her v

y Xander had dragged me out of the house. I hadn't expected her to ask me something so pointe

et clothes soaking into the upholstery. My dress clung to me, heavy with rainwater. Grandma Morven had already disappe

short-lived, as Xander's loud voice jolted me back to reality. "What are you doing here, Isla?" he demanded, his tone harsh a

her round of his toxic behavior. 'I'm ready to withstand his madness,' I mut

s voice dropping to a menacing whisper. "You think you can just waltz in here, through

s temper. But just as he was about to lash out further, Grandma Morven's voice

..." he whispered, his eyes narrowing as he took a step closer to me. "Did you use black magic on my mom?" His accusation caught me off guard, and anger

come with me." She beckoned for me to follow her, her eyes flashing a warning at her son.

more. I helped her pick up the lighter for the stove, and she turned to me with a warm smile. "I need to get something from downstairs," I said, excusing myself. She nodded. I

; he was too engrossed in his own thoughts. I tapped him gently on the shoulder, but he whipped around with lightning s