Chapter 14 


“Wake up!” Arden’s voice yells behind the closed door. He  bangs the door three times before I hear his loud  footsteps become a distant sound. 


I sigh, turning over on my back and throwing the blanket  off my body. After sneaking back in last night, I went  straight to bed after changing into my pajamas. The  events from last night kept replaying in my head. 


It all felt like a dream. A silly dream. There was no way  that Blake kissed me like I was his. Or did we even kiss  to begin with? I was starting to think that it was all a  hallucination.


A tired groan left my parted lips as I got off my bed. My  body felt tired, I felt tired. But of course today was school  and if I don’t go, dad would be suspicious. 


My bare feet tread over the cold floor as I make my way  across my room. My fingers wrap around the door knob  and turn. It opens simultaneously with Arden’s. He  smirks, already dressed for school. 


“Had a fun night?” Arden mocks before closing his door.  His bag straps slung over his shoulder as he walked  ahead without waiting for my answer. “Blake owes me  fifty bucks by the way.” 


watch him disappear from my line  of vision down the stairs. What time is it? I turn around  and look over


gasp escapes my mouth  and I’m left running into the bathroom to get ready. I’m  never going to a party again. I scold myself. Never in my  life was


down the stairs.  It’s oddly quiet, which is unusual for my family. By now  Arden would be making some silly joke that I wouldn’t  get and mom


strap of my bag slung  over my shoulder. I’m entirely confused as I enter the  kitchen. Mom has already placed breakfast on the table  that I unfortunately


I walk in. His  sternness makes it all more


and walk over to the table to  pick up a slice of bacon and throw it into my mouth.


night? Sorry I couldn’t join you but it  would’ve seemed weird for a guy my age to tag along.  Now


to face him. His face is stony and I knew  he wouldn’t keep it up for long. He never


started, pushing the gla*ses up to


happened to you!”


snap my eyes to Arden. His eyes were already on me as  he stifled his laughter. “You traitor!”


piece of bacon  sticking out of


me when he saw you sneaking out.” Dad cut me  off when I was about to argue. I crossed my arm and  waited





A smirk makes its way to  his lips at the end of his statement.


it again. ”  And I meant it. Sneaking out was just not for me. Last  night took a turn and I don’t think Blake and I’s  relationship will ever be the same again.


night shifted something  between us. I just didn’t know if it was


his features.  “Yes you’re right about it not happening again because  you’re grounded for an entire month.” He says calmly.  My


 the kitchen. She shoots me an apologetic


her head in the crook of his  neck. Even


 were the tiny specks of white hairs that peppered around


see them unless you get near him  enough to spot those ‘ugly losers’ dad seemed to call  them. Mom rubs his shoulder before whispering  something into his ear. He visibly relaxes before kissing  her


sighing. “Fine, you’ll only be


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