You’re Mine by Penny Brooks

Chapter 187

Harper

“Oh my God, I don't want to be here” Sadie groans, leaning her head on my shoulder.

I pat the top of her head.

“Only a couple more weeks, and then it's over forever.” “No more high school,” Ryan adds as he joins us.

We're standing in front of our lockers, waiting for the bell to ring to start our day.

One of our last days of high school.

This moment is totally surreal.

“It just feels so pointless, going to class.

We're graduating in mere days.

Why do we even have to be here?"

Sadie goes to stand beside Ryan, sliding her arms around him and resting her head on his chest.

"I have a suggestion—let's ditch.” “We can't ditch, Ryan says, kissing her hair.

"If they catch us, no grad trip for us.” “And you're not missing out on that,” I warn her.

“I cant go to Disneyland without you.

Who will go on the Peter Pan ride with me?” “I'm your Tinkerbell.” Sadie smiles, pressing her lips against Ryan's chest before she lets him go and takes a step back to stand next to me, bumping her shoulder against mine.

“It's going to be so epic.” "What's going to be epic?"

Easton asks, coming right in between us and sliding his arms around mine and Sadie’s shoulders.

It warms my heart that my boyfriend is so good to my best friend.

Yes, sometimes they have their moments but for the most part, they get along.

And I love it.

"Senior grad night,” Sadie tells Easton.

“Disneyland, here we come.” “Only a few more days,” I sing song, extra excited.

“You told him, right?” Sadie asks, glancing over at Easton.

His brows draw together as he turns to me.

"Told me what?” “We've...never been to Disneyland before,’ I admit.

Easton glances over at Ryan.

"For real?” Ryan nods.

real.” “Your parents never took you guys to Disneyland ever? Not even when you were little

low as he nuzzles

I shake my head.

never really

It's expensive."

I do love how he kisses me and whispers, "We're going to have the best time.” “I can't wait to take you on my favorite

of the Caribbean is so much fun.” “My favorite is

Mansion.” Sadie

ride always breaks

still cool, though.” Easton tucks me into his

I was

love thinking about

must've been

"Aw."

to have so much

wait.” “What are you guys talking about?” Blake appears,

goes tense beside

Ryan answers

I can't wait.” Blake grins, rubbing his

are a few mumbled “yeahs”, but otherwise we're

a little awkward between

party still lingers over her head,

Ryan nearly as much

miracles can and

"How's the freshman?"

Easton asks Blake.

"She's doin all right.

come to grad

“You're still seeing her?"

I ask.

"Oh yeah.” Blake nods.

out last night.” "Dude, she's

someone like that.’ "You'd

my breath, making

just found out I'm leaving for San Diego early,’ Blake announces, looking around at

who

"Why?"

I ask.

on the water.” Blake grins, scratching the back of his head so his manbun bounces

Ryan says, earning a slap on

thing to say, baby,”

rings, breaking up the

Thank God.

Easton says as he steers

think of Blake's new

my voice

lucky too since he's going to

that in front