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, '
say when I hear her soft greeting.
“Terrible. '
loudly. “Now
“You sound bad. '
“Gee thanks. '
you're on antibiotics.
five day Z—pack things. I'll
throat is still killing me. Doctor said it’s going around and prescribed some cough
“You need rest, '
things I could do for her to make her feel better. “And lots of fluids.
“Okay, Dad, '
“Don't ever
and Sadie so they can’t hear me. “Unless
“Easton, '
groans, just before she starts
need to go back to bed.
“Lam in bed. '
it easy
my voice. “I'm glad your mom took you to the doctor. I just want you better so I
me right now. I look
always beautiful to
“And I'm contagious. '
“I'm not scared. '
a moment. “You're
“Hell no. '
pause. “I love you. Now go
you
clear my throat,
frown. “Why?
need to grab stuff for Harper to make her
know. Bashful?
my alley.
were going back to my
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