The Ice Between Us: 90 days to fall for you

Brynlee's Pov

I woke up that morning with huge smile on my face. I was just certain today was going to be a great day. I jumped out of bed in haste and entered the bathroom to brush my teeth and wash my face. Then I left my room to the kitchen where I was greeted with the smell of pancakes and sweet coffee.

"Good morning Parents" I sang

Dad who was frying the pancakes, still in his pyjamas turned around and beamed

" Morning kiddo. You woke up on the right side of the bed didn't you?

I laughed, " Certainly.

Mum quietly listened as she beat the eggs

" I and your dad are going to see my aged mother. So I want you to be of best behavior

I rolled my eyes" Mum, I'm not a baby! I'm 19?

She smiled " Just be a good girl..

I didn't want my mood to ruined this morning. My parents always do this. I don't even go out much, except to run errands or visit my childhood friend, Vanessa.

" Mum she's always being a good girl.. this overprotectiveness will not help her to grow " My older brother, Brian chipped in.

He strolled in sleepily still in his pajamas. I gave him a grateful look.

" Good morning, mom and dad"

They grumbled a good morning while he took his seat beside me.

" Right mom. I'm not a child. Soon when I go to college, you'll hardly see me I promise!" I said

Mum gasped while Brian bursted into laughter..

" You are unbelievable!" She looked at her husband for support, but was denied anything as dad had already plugged in his earphones and was about to leave the kitchen with his dish loaded with pancakes and eggs.

Dad winked at us and left the kitchen while Mom clenched her fist and scowled her face.

" It's still early in the morning Mom. Put on a smiley face please" Brian scoffed as he stood up and collected the spatula from her to serve us breakfast.

She huffed and removed her apron before throwing it on the counter then left the kitchen..

" She's so dramatic!" I giggled..

" Just like you" Brian smirked

I picked up a pancake and threw it on his face. He jumped like a kangaroo and I held my stomach as I laughed. The Walker Family is indeed dramatic.

I watched Brian calmly cleaned his face with a paper towel before adding more pancakes to my plate.

" So any plans for today?

Brian squinted his eyes to think

" Oh right! I'm meeting with a couple of friends and my girlfriend"

I nodded. Brian had lots of friends and I couldn't count how many they were. He's this extroverted guy who everyone liked at the first glance. He was handsome too with curly dark hair and brown eyes and tall bulky features. He also had a beautiful girlfriend, Winifred who was one of the popular cheerleaders girls in college. I was jealous of him sometimes, it seems he just got some kind of luck. Everything just goes smooth for him, let's not talk of his academics. He had straight A's and he's an active member in Basketball.

" Earth to Bryn. What are you thinking about?" Brian snapped his fingers in my face and I sighed.

" It's nothing.

I drew my plate closer and stabbed a warm pancake into my mouth.

" Hold on. Let me serve mom's breakfast in the dining then we'll talk" He gave me a reassuring look and I felt better instantly.

He always knew if I was worried or just have mood swings and he always found a way to make me feel better.

I had already eaten two pancakes when he came back and sat beside me.

" Tell me, what wrong Bryn

I pout my lips " It's just some random thoughts. I've never shared this with you before, I just feel like I need to.

He put his arm around my shoulder

" I'll not judge you"

I sighed again " I guess I'm not just lucky. Everything works out for you and not me"

When I uttered those words, I couldn't help myself but to feel cringe.

" Brynlee. My life isn't perfect as it seems. Yes I have lots of friends, but most times I feel like I'm just on my own. I definitely just have a best friend..

I already knew who it was. They've been friends since forever and he once lived in our neighborhood before they moved away.

" Nolan Hayes?

Brian nodded " Exactly! He's my best buddy and you..?

He smiled at me " You hold a special place in my heart and I'll be the friend you'll never ever replace..

I wanted to cry because I'm just so lucky to have a loving brother. I pulled him into a hug

" Thank you for making me feel better, Brian.

He patted my back and pulled back " It's nothing. Just a big bro looking out for his little sis.

I smiled and continued eating my breakfast. As Brian, sipped coffee, his phone rang.

"Hey man!" Brian's face brightened..

There was a pause before he stood up sharply

" You are in town?...When are you visiting?

I stopped eating until he ended the call and covered his plate

" Who's that?

Brian grinned " Nolan. He's coming to visit me...

I gasped. My heart started pounding in my chest. Nolan Hayes, my brother's best friend, the one I've been crushing on for years but had a feeling he would never look at a tiny girl with no curves. I silently crushed on him for years since I entered puberty. He always visited Brian when he still lived in the neighborhood, but he never really talked to me..

I sighed in resignation and made a decision to spend a long time with Vanessa outside today. I don't want to stay in the same environment with him, maybe because I was shy or just don't know what to say. It's been a year and the half since he last visited Brian and three years since he left the neighborhood..

" He's never going to like me. " I reassured myself and stood up, suddenly losing my appetite.

I went upstairs to my room, to clean up and shower before I placed a phone call to Vanessa asking where we'd meet.