“Hey kiddo. You excited to go?” Dave suddenly asked, making me nod my head and muster a smile.
“Yeah, thanks again for setting all of this up.” I said politely, making Dave turn and smile at me happily. He was already holding Mom’s hand and I tried so hard not to be weirded out by it.
“Scoot over Turner, I will sit by you.” Milo suddenly stated before hopping in the car..but before he could jump in fully, someone grabbed his hoodie and yanked him back, making my eyes widen.
“No, you are sitting by me.” Caspian spoke up, his gaze seeming to avoid me now as he shoved Milo into his designated seat before sliding in next to him.
Next Alder came in and sat next to me, making my body relax as I looked over at him and smiled.
“This is going to be a great summer..I just know it.” Alder whispered close to my ear. His warm breath tickled my neck as I was about to say something but was rudely interrupted by a loud scoff.
Caspian turned slightly, his arm resting against the back of the seat as his head was now facing us.
I couldn’t help but glance at the black ink that was swirling on his neck. The sight of it made my throat go dry as I cursed myself for that reaction..remember Johnnie..he might be hot, but he is also an ass.
“Can we please keep the optimistic outlooks to ourselves..some of us are trying to be realists here.” He stated to Alder with a cocky grin before Alder shook his head and laughed.
“I am being a realist..MY summer is going to be great..I didn’t say shit about yours.” Alder shot back before lifting his arm, placed it over my shoulders, and then pulled me into his side.
Alder has always been friendly like this with me..so I didn’t feel weird about it at all.
Caspian seemed to not like it though..and the only reason I can think of is because he probably thinks I’m trying to get between them or something.
I watched as Caspian’s jaw ticked before he shot me a nasty look and turned back around. What did I do?!
“Yeah..I know one thing that’s going to make my summer better..” Caspian grumbled to himself, making me swallow hard as I could only guess what he was talking about..and I’m sure it involved torturing me.
(Johnnie)
“Dude, when the hell did Turner get so hot?” I heard Milo say behind me as we made our way to the gate..I swear if Alder wasn’t holding onto me I would’ve fallen flat on my face.
Milo thinks I’m hot? Did he really just say that? What the hell is happening right now?!
“Maybe your standards have just gone down.” Caspian scoffed, making me bite my lip nervously..of course he would say that.
“Here, let’s sit here and I will get us a coffee.” Alder said happily before setting his stuff down in a row of empty seats.
My mom and Dave went to the lounge and decided to get a drink while Ben and Robin plopped into the seat beside me.
“Baby, can you get me a coffee too?” Robin pouted before sliding her hand up Ben’s arm seductively.
“Sure babe, you want your usual?” Ben asked cooly, making Robin nod her head yes before brushing her hair back behind her shoulder.
Okay..I will give it to her..she knows how to look seductive and enticing..and she somehow managed to make Ben forget all about the hiding stuff from him thing..he was as happy as could be this morning and back to his usual self around her.
Ben quickly stood and ran towards Alder, trying to catch up with him.
I peered over at Robin, seeing a smile pull at her lips before she glanced down at her phone and began typing away.
“Hey Johnnie, how have you been doing? I feel like I haven’t seen you in forever.” Milo suddenly asked while plopping into the seat beside me, causing me to jump.
I looked up, meeting his brown gaze as a big smile pulled at his lips, making me stare at his smug handsome face.
Yes..he was gorgeous too..that’s what made it all worse. Not only was he an ass, but he was also gifted with ridiculously good looks.
Milo had chocolate brown skin with short brown hair…Remember when I said Caspian could be a model? Well..Milo actually was one. He models for a company that sells sportswear, so of course his body was a ten as well. Too bad his personality is a two at best.
“I’m good..” I squeaked, unsure of what to even say..Milo and I never really talked much..all we had in common before was our friendship with Caspian..now we don’t even have that.
“How are classes going? You’re a music major right?” He asked, making me furrow my brow as I shook my head no..why did he think that?
“I am an English major actually.” I stated while looking down at my hands awkwardly.
“Oh, I thought that’s what you wanted to do in high school, considering you played piano.” He explained, making my eyes dart up as I met his gaze.
“You remember that?” I asked, completely shocked that he would know anything about me.
“Yeah of course, Caspian used to brag to everyone that you would be a famous musician one day.” He laughed, his words making my heart race as I couldn’t believe Caspian really said that.
That was my dream..and then Dad died..after that, I developed stage fright and once the bullying began, I ended that dream.
I still never play in front of anyone else..not even Ben.
“I always wanted to hear you play..maybe you can play something for me one day.” Milo suddenly stated, his smile making something strange happen to me causing my stomach to actually flip.
“Yeah..maybe..I mean..if you like.” I sputtered..not even sure what I was saying. I doubt I would ever play for him..that would be weird, right?
Suddenly Milo lifted his hand before reaching towards me and brushing a blonde strand of hair behind my ear…our gazes connected as I felt my heart leap into my throat. No one had ever looked at me like this before.
“Milo.” Caspian suddenly snapped, making me pull back as I made the stupid decision to peer over at him.
His eyes were burning into me and I swear if looks could kill, I would be a goner.
“Get up.” He snapped, but now his gaze was directed towards Milo, making him let out a chuckle.
“Wow, King..I didn’t expect you to be the overprotective brother type so soon.” Milo teased, making Caspian even more pissed..this won’t be good.
“And I didn’t expect you to be so desperate to hit on someone like Johnnie. That breakup with Ashley must’ve really fucked you up.” He scoffed, making my stomach drop as I felt my cheeks warming.
“What’s so wrong with Milo hitting on Johnnie?” Robin suddenly chimed in, making me look over at her in confusion. What was she trying to gain from this?
“The fact that I don’t want my best friend being seen with trash should be a good enough reason. Johnnie is a waste of space, and the fact that she is even on this trip ruins it not only for me but everyone else. You said it yourself before didn’t you Robin? You couldn’t believe Ben and her were related..something about her being a fat cow..” Caspian spat, his words opening those old wounds he always caused.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.