In Every Way
Page 15
Instead, there’s a karaoke machine, beer pong, ping pong, and all kinds of outdoor games set up. She even has a permanent volleyball net with a box of sand around it. Music plays from hidden speakers in the patio, and there’s an entire buffet of food to eat. This party has many more options than swimming, and it’s a perfect way to get used to being around Maddie’s friends and her newfound life of luxury at her new step-dad’s house.
Josh takes my hand as we chat with his friends, making introductions to everyone and calling me his girlfriend. We never really had that specific talk—the will you be my girlfriend talk that I’ve waited to hear my whole life. It turns out that once you’ve grown up and found someone you want to spend all your time with, you just know. You don’t need formalities to make it real.
“You okay?” Josh says a while later. We’re sharing a lounge chair, with me sitting in front of Josh, his arms and legs wrapped around mine. The stars are beautiful tonight, and we’re being serenaded by Maddie’s mom and step-dad’s terrible voices as they do a karaoke version of These Boots Are Made for Walking.
“Why wouldn’t I be okay?” I ask, looking back at him.
“You’re just quiet.”
“I’m enjoying this perfect day with you,” I say, puckering up my lips so he’ll kiss me.
“Just making sure,” he says, kissing me three times in quick succession. “Hey, I had an idea . . .”
“What’s that?”
His tongue flicks across his lips. “Well . . . I’m having fun and all . . . but . . .”
I narrow my eyes. “Spit it out, boy.”
He laughs. “My parents are gone for the night and Abigail is at her friend’s house.”
“And. . ?” I say, giving him an evil smile.
“And I was thinking maybe we could bail early on this party.”
I smile as a warmth spreads through my chest. “That sounds like a perfect plan,” I say, leaning against his chest while he holds me tightly. “Let’s go.”
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