You’re Mine by Penny Brooks

Chapter 188

Easton

The ride to Disneyland is long, a little over four hours, but at least the high school rented plush buses for us to travel in.

Harper and I sit together, with Ryan and Sadie in front of us, and the girls have kept up their conversation ever since we left campus, Sadie going on and on about her favorite rides and snacks at the park.

"and we have to get the Dole Whip, Ryan. It's so good. I know you don't like pineapple, but you must try it.” Sadie nudges Ryan in the tubs, and he grunts in reply.

I glance over at Harper, noting how her gaze is at half—mast.

My girl looks sleepy and I reach out, briefly settling my hand on her thigh.

“Tired?” She nods, her eyes falling closed for a moment.

“Maybe I should nap before we get there.” “You can use my shoulder as a pillow, I suggest, because I've become that guy.

The one who's so completely into his girl, he'd do anything to make her happy.

Harper's eyes pop open and she smiles.

“I'd love that.” “Harp, are you seriously going to take a nap right now? I was just going to tell you about Splash Mountain.” Sadie turns in her seat, rising up onto her knees so she can look directly at us as she grips her headrest with both hands.

“Ryan's no fun. He's only talking to me in grunts, like I'm an annoyance to him. And now you're about to fall asleep too. What is wrong with you people?"

“Let them sleep so they can actually enjoy Disneyland later; I tell Sadie, wishing she'd calm down.

I like Harper's best friend, but sometimes she's way too hype.

“We're in for a long night, Harper says as she rests her head on my shoulder.

“I need rest.” "So do I, Ryan says from his seat in front of me.

Sadie purses her lips into a pout.

“I'm too excited to sleep.” “Try.

hand and tugs, causing her to tumble into his lap with a

before pushing her out of his

"Close your eyes, baby.

for as many minutes

press my lips to Harper's temple, breathing in

definitely try to take

going to be up all night long.” “I can't wait to see

know what ride to get on first“ “I'll help you,’ Sadie calls from

do bestie,” Harper says to her

yeah, I'm

trip.” “It's going to be fun.” I grab her hand, interlacing our

haven't been there in

curling around mine, and I wish I knew what

so wild.” “What do you mean?” "Getting

the whole Blake

that,”

Harper's laughter is soft.

I

“Continue.” “Prom night.

dress and how much you

prom king and queen with

that you're coming to

She lifts her

all she says, and I sense

Yet she remains quiet.

about any of this, about me, just know you've got

me on

her head to look at

Or us. I

message that night on the limo,’ she admits, biting

really hate it when she

to bite