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Easton goes tense beside me.
“Senior grad trip, Ryan answers for us.
“Duuuude, I can’t wait.” Blake grins, rubbing his hands together.
There are a few mumbled
“yeahs”, but otherwise we’re silent.
It’s still a little awkward between us and Blake, especially with Sadie.
That kiss in the garage at Easton’s party still lingers over her head, though she plays it off for the most part.
I don’t think it bothers Ryan nearly as much as it bugs Sadie.
Meaning miracles can and do happen.
“How’s the freshman?”
Easton asks Blake.
“She’s doin all right.
Too bad she can’t come to grad night’ Blake drawls.
“You’re still seeing her?”
I ask.
“Oh yeah.” Blake nods.
“We just hung out last night.”
“Dude, she’s like…fifteen,” Ryan protests.
“You can’t get any action with someone like that.’
“You’d be surprised,” Blake says mysteriously.
“Gross,” I mutter under my breath, making Easton chuckle.
“Hey so I just found out I’m leaving for San Diego early,’ Blake announces, looking around at us.
Even Sadie, who immediately looks away.
“Why?”
I ask.
“I got a job down there at a hotel right on the water.” Blake grins, scratching the back of his head so his manbun bounces up and down.
“I’ll be banging beach babes all summer long.”
“Lucky,” Ryan says, earning a slap on the stomach from Sadie.
“Ow, baby.”
“Wrong thing to say, baby,” Sadie throws back at him.
The bell rings, breaking up the tension.
Thank God.
“I’ll walk you to class,’ Easton says as he steers me down the hallway and away from our friends.
“What do you think of Blake’s new job?”
I ask, my voice casual.
I cant help but wonder if my boyfriend thinks Blake is lucky too since he’s going to be surrounded by bangable beach babes all summer.
Can’t believe Ryan said that in front of Sadie.
He’s going to catch hell for that remark.
“I’m sure he’ll be great at it.
He knows how to lay on the charm.
That’ll earn him a lot of tips,” Easton says.
That isn’t what I was referring to.
“What about the babes part?”
“What about them?”
He glances down at me.
“He’s going to be having the time of his life, single and free while working at a hotel on the beach.” I pause for a moment.
“Some guys might like that.”
“I’m not just some guy, Harper.
And I don’t want to work on the beach this summer.’ He pauses right in front of my classroom doorway and we turn to face each other.
“I want to be with you.”
“Well, you’re stuck with me whether you like it or not,” I say lightly, the tension easing within me.
“I’m not stuck with you, Harper.
I’m in love with you.” His gaze is serious as he studies my face.
“Big difference.” My heartis so light, I feel like it’s going to pop out of my chest and float to the heavens.
Even after everything we’ve been through, I still get worried sometimes that I might not be enough.
That he might be tempted to go somewhere else.
But here he still is, always by my side.
Smiling at me.
Leaning in for a kiss.
Like he is right now.
“No PDA in the hallway!”
someone from administration squawks as they walk by us.
A new person who came in to replace Mrs. Scott.
Ugh.
So glad she’s gone.
“Uh oh,’ Easton says as we spring away from each other, laughing.
“You better get to class,” he tells me.
“You too.”
“I love you, he mouths at me.
“I love you too,” I whisper back, earning a smile that makes my heart ache in the best way.
love this man so much.
And I can’t wait to start the next chapter in our lives.
Feels like forever until we get there.
Easton
The ride to Disneyland is long, a little over four hours, but at least the high school rented plush buses for us to travel in.
Harper and I sit together, with Ryan and Sadie in front of us, and the girls have kept up their conversation ever since we left campus, Sadie going on and on about her favorite rides and snacks at the park.
“and we have to get the Dole Whip, Ryan. It’s so good. I know you don’t like pineapple, but you must try it.” Sadie nudges Ryan in the tubs, and he grunts in reply.
I glance over at Harper, noting how her gaze is at halfmast.
My girl looks sleepy and I reach out, briefly settling my hand on her thigh.
“Tired?” She nods, her eyes falling closed for a moment.
“Maybe I should nap before we get there.”
“You can use my shoulder as a pillow, I suggest, because I’ve become that guy.
The one who’s so completely into his girl, he’d do anything to make her happy.
Harper’s eyes pop open and she smiles.
“I’d love that.”
“Harp, are you seriously going to take a nap right now? I was just going to tell you about Splash Mountain.” Sadie turns in her seat, rising up onto her knees so she can look directly at us as she grips her headrest with both hands.
“Ryan’s no fun. He’s only talking to me in grunts, like I’m an annoyance to him. And now you’re about to fall asleep too. What is wrong with you people?”
“Let them sleep so they can actually enjoy Disneyland later; I tell Sadie, wishing she’d calm down.
I like Harper’s best friend, but sometimes she’s way too hype.
“We’re in for a long night, Harper says as she rests her head on my shoulder.
“I need rest.”
“So do I, Ryan says from his seat in front of me.
Sadie purses her lips into a pout.
“I’m too excited to sleep.”
“Try.
Ryan grabs Sadie’s hand and tugs, causing her to tumble into his lap with a giggle.
He gives her a deep kiss before pushing her out of his lap and back into her seat.
“Close your eyes, baby.
Relax for a minute.” If she could relax for as many minutes as possible, I definitely wouldn’t protest.
Leaning in, I press my lips to Harper’s temple, breathing in her sweet, tropical scent.
“You should definitely try to take a nap.
We’re going to be up all night long.”
“I can’t wait to see everything.
Like, I don’t even know what ride to get on first”
“I’ll help you,’ Sadie calls from seat.
‘I’ve got your back, bestie.”
“I know you do bestie,” Harper says to her before she returns to our conversation.
“But yeah, I’m so tired.
I’ve been anxious all day, excited about the trip.”
“It’s going to be fun.” I grab her hand, interlacing our fingers.
“I haven’t been there in years.”
“Right.”
She’s quiet for a moment, her fingers curling around mine, and I wish I knew what was going on in that pretty head of hers.
“These last few weeks have been so wild.”
“What do you mean?”
“Getting into my dream college.
The party and the whole Blake and Sadie thing at your house”
“I heard that,” Sadie interrupts.
Harper’s laughter is soft.
“Sorry friend.” I squeeze her hand.