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

Sadie answers for him.

there, and when you watch, it's like you're actually on the ride.” “No way,’ I breathe,

spoiling the surprise,” Easton

Sadie laughs.

just trying to prepare

Space Mountain roller coaster

and Easton, who can't seem to let me

least he’s keeping me

Making me feel safe.

Sadie and Ryan,

butterflies erupt in my stomach and I slowly shake my head at him when he rests his hand on

to yourself, mister, I warn

his face turns into pure innocence, despite

the ride? While we're

"Bro, please.” Oops.

Easton said that way

tells my brother, not sounding sorry at

in close to me and whispers, "I'll

“Easton.” I nudge his shoulder

he'll make good on

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

he says loudly as I drape it over

say just

share almost makes me giggle and I have

on our bus

just got on the freeway about twenty minutes ago, and the night's excitement has worn

I spot anyone with their eyes

Easton murmurs,

giggle slips out as I press my body across

I do.”

"Not at the beginning of the year, I

was a different person then.” "So different.” I glance up

dips his head, his mouth landing on

The kiss is slow.

Sweet.

Hot.

know, his fingers are at the front of

Pulling down the zipper.

here?” I whisper

his fingers brushing the front

fingers slips beneath