Past days

Authors Note: Hello everyone!

So, sassybush suggested a really good idea to use. I will tell you sassybush that it won't play out as exactly as you want it, but I will be using your suggestion in either the next chapter or the one after that.

It gave me an idea! I understand that you said you don't really like the MEMORIES, which I understand and respect. I was wondering if maybe you can give suggestions on how you think I can make them better or what maybe you'd like to see. If you just don't like them at all I understand, I am glad you are enjoying the actual story other wise.

I want to say thankyou to the guest and emsblock for leaving some nice reviews.

This chapter is dedicated to sassybush, the guest, and emsblock. :)

Chapter 8: Late

There was no sign of Voight anywhere downstairs, which was good. Maybe Erin would finally catch a break. She quickly and quietly closed the door and made her way up the stairs, stopping everytime one of them creaked. The hallway was completely pitch black making it hard for Erin to see where she was going. Since it was so dark, it made it barely possible for her to make out where Justin's tiny toy cars were. She didn't want to step on any, especially now. He'd always forget to pick them up before he went to bed, leaving them to be picked up the next day only to end up the same way at night.

"Ow!" Erin tried to mumble very quietly.

She had stepped on one of the cars she was afraid of stepping on, it really hurt to step on those things especially when they had a pointed sharp edge sticking up waiting to pierce skin.

Erin was almost home free, that is until she walked past the bathroom and the door opened. She almost didn't want to look behind her. If that was Voight, she'd be dead for coming in almost and hour and a half late.

"Erin?"

The tiny voice made Erin tense down. Thank god it wasn't Hank.

"What are you doing up Justin?" Erin tried to say in the most quitest voice she could manage.

"I had to go to the bathroom. Why are you coming in so late?"

Erin tried to think up a quick excuse to tell the little boy but couldn't. So instead told him the truth but slightly fudged it, even though it sort of was the truth.

"I was allowed to go to a party tonight with friends."

"Was it a birthday party?"

The innocence of the little boy was so adorable, Erin had to stifle a tiny chuckle.

"It was kind of like that."

"Was it fun?"

"Um...yeah it was, but I need you to do me a favor ok?"

"What?"

"You can't tell your dad how late I came home. No matter what. Alright?"

"Why? Will you be in trouble with him?"

"Sort of."

Erin could see Justin contemplating his decision in his head, which she honestly didn't have time for. Hank could wake up at any moment. He was like that one person in the movies that somehow has eyes and ears everywhere.

"This will be our secret. One only you and I know about."

"Cool! If I'm keeping your secret though, can you play with me tomorrow in return?"

Erin knew she would regret her decision the moment she told him yes. Justin had always wanted Erin to play cars with him or video game, but she was always busy with school work leaving her to only hang out with him once or twice.

"Thanks."

"Your welcome, now go to bed before your dad wakes up and catches us."

"Goodnight Erin."

"Goodnight."

After making sure Justin actually walked into his room, which was all the way over at the other end of the hallway, did Erin finally and quietly go into hers. She changed into pjs and was about to throw her old clothes in the laundry basket when the smell hit her. It was the smell of beer. Every peice was drenched in it, even though she hadn't touched one can all night. She couldn't let Hank find out, even though she had nothing to hide, she shoved the clothes under her bed all the way in the back. She figured she would throw them in the washer tomorrow along with all anything else that needed to be washed, so when Camille came in to do laundry she wouldn't smell the beer on them. Erin was exhausted after having such a long day of school and a rough, but awesome, night with friends that she was out like a light.

Ok guys I want to say sorry this might be a little short compared to others. I am also sorry that I have not been posting or haven't posted in quite a while. School work has been piling up. I plan on updating more, and thankyou for staying around. I hope you can understand. Also, I might end this story in a couple of chapters. It all depends I guess. Either way by the end of the story there will be a suprise. Till next time. :)