313 THE INEVITABLE

"Ughh!!" Emerald groaned in frustration at the loud music blasting out of Luka's room. She had sent him multiple texts telling him to turn it down or completely off, but he hadn't acknowledged any of them. She didn't want to go into his room, specifically because he hated it when she did. "It looks like I will have to do it myself then." She jumped out of bed and looked into the mirror to increase her motivation. "All right, Emerald, he is your sibling; his sole capability is to vocalize his displeasure." She squinted as she realized she had her sleep shirt on backward but decided not to bother. With a nod, she turned away and headed towards the door. He ignored her first two knocks until they got louder and louder. "Go away!" Luka yelled a loud bang on his door. "Until you open the door or turn down that awful song, I will not leave!" "Fine, I’ll turn the damn music off, but just leave me alone." She sighed, then leaned her head against the door. He had turned off the music, an