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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