You’re Mine by Penny Brooks

Chapter 190

Harper

lam truly having the time of my life.

Running all around Disneyland with my best friend, my brother and my boyfriend.

Riding all the rides.

Trying the Dole Whip, which is pineapple flavored frozen yogurt.

We stood in line for what felt like hours just for ice cream, but it was so delicious I told Sadie it was worth it.

It's worth it just getting to spend this time with the people I love the most.

Everything makes me giggle, and I blame the joint we shared.

I can't stop laughing or smiling.

All the rides are so much fun, even Splash Mountain, where I got totally drenched, more than anyone else.

Sadie thought that was hilarious.

Since it was one of the first rides we got on, and the late spring air is still warm, we dried up pretty fast.

late two churros and we shared popcorn, which we ended up throwing at each other.

As the night got later and the air got colder, we popped into a souvenir shop and Easton bought me a sweatshirt.

I'm wearing it now as we're in line for Space Mountain, and the promise in Easton's eyes is beyond obvious.

At least to me.

l remember his earlier threat.

How he said he was going to finger me on the ride, and while I think what he’s suggesting is pretty impossible, I can't help but wonder if he’s at least going to give it a try.

“This is going to have to be our last ride” Sadie says after she checks her phone for the time.

“After this, we'll need to head back to the meeting spot.” Pouting, I lean against Easton, who pulls me fully into his arms.

"Saving the best for last.” "This ride is gonna make me trip out, especially when I'm—"

Ryan presses his fist to his mouth and coughs the word, “high.” "How do you know?"

I ask him.

it.” "Because I made him watch a bunch of

Sadie answers for him.

the ride.” “No way,’ I breathe,

the

Sadie laughs.

trying

deeper into the building where the Space Mountain roller coaster is, the

who can't

least he’s

Making me feel safe.

the cars, me and Easton behind Sadie and Ryan, who are sitting at the very front of the

in my stomach and I slowly shake my head

keep your hands to yourself, mister, I

pure innocence,

on the ride? While we're sailing through the

"Bro, please.” Oops.

that way

my brother, not sounding sorry at

me and

“Easton.” I nudge his

make good on his

to Easton as I pull out one of the throws from home

as I drape it over

I say just

me giggle and I have to stifle it with my hand so no one

on our bus

about twenty minutes

already asleep, and if I spot anyone

murmurs,

slips out as I press my body across his,

“Of course I do.” He

always want to snuggle with you.” "Not at the beginning of

different person then.” "So different.” I glance

you're mine.” "No, you're mine.” He dips

The kiss is slow.

Sweet.

Hot.

I know, his fingers are at the front of my denim shorts,

Pulling down the zipper.

do that here?” I whisper against his

fingers brushing the front of

of his fingers slips beneath the thin