Chapter 114

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 hear her soft greeting.

“Terrible. '

“Now I’m

“You sound bad. '

“Gee thanks. '

you're on

those five day Z—pack things. I'll

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, '

things I could do for her to make her feel better. “And lots of

“Okay, Dad, '

ever call

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, '

groans, just before she

need to go

“Lam in bed. '

take it

my voice. “I'm glad your mom took you to the doctor. I just want you better so I can see you. I miss

to see me right now. I look

beautiful to me.

“And I'm contagious. '

“I'm not scared. '

quiet for a moment. “You're really not, are you.

“Hell no. '

you. Now go take a

love you

and Sadie to see they’re completely making out in the middle of the parking lot. I clear my throat, which causes them to pull away from each other, Ryan

frown.

grab stuff for Harper to make her

in my front pockets, feeling... don’t know. Bashful? What the fuck?

right up my

going

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