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.

parents never took you guys to Disneyland ever? Not even when you

goes low as he

I shake my head.

really had the

It's expensive."

"We're going to have the best time.” “I can't wait to take you on my favorite ride!”

so much fun.” “My favorite is Space Mountain,’

Mansion.” Sadie

ride always breaks

Easton tucks me into his body, pressing his mouth

was my favorite when I was

love thinking about

must've been

"Aw."

going to have so

talking about?” Blake appears, glancing

goes tense beside

trip, Ryan answers for

Blake grins, rubbing his

few mumbled “yeahs”, but

awkward between us and Blake,

still lingers over

don't think it bothers Ryan nearly as much as it bugs

can and do

"How's the freshman?"

Easton asks Blake.

"She's doin all right.

she can't come

“You're still seeing her?"

I ask.

"Oh yeah.” Blake nods.

out last night.” "Dude,

like that.’ "You'd be

mutter under my breath, making

out I'm leaving for San Diego early,’ Blake announces, looking

Sadie, who immediately

"Why?"

I ask.

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

beach babes all summer long.” “Lucky,” Ryan says, earning a slap on the stomach

say, baby,” Sadie

breaking

Thank God.

says as he steers me down

think of

ask, my voice

wonder if my boyfriend thinks Blake is lucky too since he's going to be surrounded

believe Ryan said that in front of