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I tell her. She enters my room, her hands going to her hips.
“You think you’re getting sick? ‘
I nod, tucking the covers up under my chin.
“My whole body aches. ‘
A sigh leaves her and she approaches the bed, the back of her hand going to my forehead.
“You re hot, too. ‘
“Maybe I have a fever. ‘
‘You probably do. Goodness, Harper, I really think you’re doing too much lately. Always running around with your friends, and you’re never home, I’m happy you’re getting out more and enjoying your senior year, but I’m also worried about you, ‘
she says.
“You probably shouldn’t have gone to the lake with your brother and his friend. ‘
I like how she lumps Easton with Ryan, as if he’s not involved in my life that much. And in her eyes, that’s the case.
“It was fun. I don’t regret going. I just regret the crappy weather. That’s probably what got me sick in the first place. ‘
“That and not getting enough rest and doing too much. ‘
She raises a brow.
“You’re staying home today. In fact, I’ll make a doctor’s appointment for this afternoon and we’ll see what he says. ‘
“Okay. ‘
I nod, hating how heavy my lids feel all of a sudden.
“You’re going to take it easy this week. No going out with your friends. ‘
“Fine. ‘
I give in to the urge and close my eyes.
“And you’re staying home this weekend too. You need a break, ‘
Mom continues.
“Whatever, ‘
I mumble, rolling over on my side so my back is to her. I know she’s trying to watch out for me, but it’s also annoying how she’s trying to tell me what to do. Not that I want to go anywhere right now. I feel terrible. It’s like my throat is full of razor blades and it’s absolute torture to swallow.
“How’s Ryan? ‘
I croak, knowing Mom is still standing in my bedroom.
“He seems fine. Didn’t complain about feeling bad, ‘
Mom says.
“Could you ask him to come see me? ‘
I roll back over so I’m facing her.
“I want him to do something for me at school today. ‘
“Of course. ‘
Mom smiles.
“I’ll let him know. And I’ m going to call your doctor’s office and see if we can get you in today. ‘
“Thanks Mom. ‘
She leaves the room and I close my eyes once more, almost drifting off to sleep when I hear my brother stomp into my room. You could never call Ryan subtle, let me tell you.
“What’s up? Mom says you feel like shit. ‘
I crack open my eyes to find him watching me, concern filling his gaze.
“My throat is sore. Mom thinks I have a fever. ‘
Ryan takes a couple of steps back.
“Don’t want it. ‘
“Whatever. ‘
I roll my eyes.
“Can you do mea favor? ‘
“Sure. Want me to get any assignments you might miss? ‘
‘Yeah. But I also want you to keep watch on Easton for me. ‘
“What do you mean? ‘
He frowns.
“If Aisha gets near him, let me know. If you see him talk to her, interact with her in any way…I need to know about it. ‘
I close my eyes, trying not to imagine them standing close together. She’s so beautiful and so is he. They make a perfect couple. Sometimes I think thev look better together than Easton and I.
“Why? You don’t trust him? ‘
“I trust him completely, ‘
I say.
“It’s her I don’t trust. At all. ‘
“Good call, ‘
he says, his voice soft.
“She’s a raging bitch, Harp. I told Easton we need to cut her off. ‘
“You make it sound like that’s all we have to do and it’ll be that easy. She’ll leave us alone. ‘
“He pretty much said the same thing. ‘
I don’t know why that makes me happy, but it does. ‘I’ll keep an eye on your boy, ‘
Ryan says.
“And I’ll make sure she stays away from him, though I’m pretty sure he’s going to do the same thing. ‘
“Thank you, Ryan, ‘
I whisper.
“Take it easy, sis.”
Easton
It fucking sucked, not having Harper at school today. I missed her something fierce. To the point that I turned into a growly, grumpy motherfucker who snapped at anyone who asked me a fucking question, including my teachers. I didn’t give a shit. Who knew I’d become so whipped for a girl that I’d turn into a mess when she wasn’t around?
“I really hope my sister comes back to school tomorrow, ‘
Ryan says as we leave campus at the end of the day, headed for the parking lot.
“Because you’re being a total asshole. ‘
“I don’t like it when I can’t see her, ‘
I admit, hating how I sound like a complete pussy. But fuck it.
“How’d she look this morning? ‘
“Miserable. ‘
A string of curses leaves me and Ryan barks out a laugh.
“Glad I didn’t tell you that this morning. Might’ve made you even grumpier, if that’s possible. ‘
“Hey guys. ‘
We both turn to find Sadie approaching us. When she’s close enough, Ryan swoops in, wrapping his arm around her shoulders and pulling her into his side, dropping a kiss on her cheek. Watching them only makes me miss Harper even more. I’m such a fucking sap.
“I heard from Harper, ‘
she says.
“She just called me. ‘
“Why didn’t she call me? ‘
Sadie’s gaze meets mine.
“She said she tried you first but you didn’t pick up. She went to the doctor. They put her on antibiotics. ‘
“She’s legit sick, huh. ‘
Ryan shakes his head.
“I figured if she was faking it. ‘
“Harper wouldn’t fake being sick. ‘
She’d want to be at school so she could see me.
“I don’t know if she’ll be at school tomorrow either. ‘
Sadie winces, as if she’s preparing herself for the blow that is my wrath at hearing this.
“Just thought I’d warn you, E. ‘
Ignoring her, I reach into my back pocket and pull out my phone to see that yep, I have missed calls from my girl. I immediately call her back.
“Hey, ‘
I say when I hear her soft greeting.
“How are you feeling? ‘
“Terrible. ‘
She sniffs loudly.
“Now I’m congested. ‘
“You sound bad. ‘
“Gee thanks. ‘
“Sadie said you’re on antibiotics. ‘
“One of those five day Zpack things. I’ll be fine, ‘
she says, sounding anything but.
“My throat is still killing me. Doctor said it’s going around and prescribed some cough syrup for me too. Mom says it’s because I’m too busy and doing too much. ‘
“You need rest, ‘
I tell her, thinking of all the things I could do for her to make her feel better.
“And lots of fluids. ‘
“Okay, Dad, ‘
she jokes.
“Don’t ever call me that, ‘
I growl, turning away from Ryan and Sadie so they can’t hear me.
“Unless you’re into that ‘daddy’ thing. I might be down for that. ‘
“Easton, ‘
she groans, just before she starts coughing.
“Stop. ‘
“Babe. You need to go back to bed. ‘
“Lam in bed. ‘
“Well, take it easy then. ‘
I soften my voice.