Charlie Landon had her future worked out until her mother died in a freak shark attack. Her father uproots their lives in favour of moving back to his small town in America. Charlie meets Percy and Noah who unknowingly turn her life upside down. Bot...
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TROUBLE
Friday, the 19th of January
Noah kisses my neck and pushes me onto the desk. I slide my hands under his shirt and push him away. I unhook my legs from around his waist and inhale a breath to calm my heartbeat.
"We can't do this, Percy's waiting for me."
"When can you drive again?"
"I hope soon because I miss the freedom of just driving anywhere I want."
"I miss your spontaneous visits."
"I miss a lot of things, you included." I smile.
Noah kisses my forehead and I adjust my clothing.
"I'm sorry, Percy was so mad on Wednesday when I was late."
"Percy can go –"
"And drive me home." I chuckle. "Perhaps Dad will give me the keys and I can visit you tonight. There's nowhere else I'd rather be, than with you."
"I would love that."
We kiss once more and I escape into the cold afternoon air. Percy is standing with Samantha, Annika and somebody else.
"Hi, Charlie." Percy waves.
"Hey, are you ready to go?"
"You're leaving so soon, but we haven't met."
I inhale a sharp breath as his face comes into focus.
"Oh hi, I'm Charlie." I wave.
"I'm Jarrod." He smirks.
"Samantha's cousin, right?"
"Yes." He nods. "I'm throwing a party at my new place, you should come."
"If I'm free, I'll be sure to swing past."
"What else would you be doing tonight?"
"I don't know but I like my options." I smile.
Samantha gives me a look, the kind that tell me I'm going to this party, so I hook my arm through Percy's and head to the parking lot.
"Bye." I wave over my shoulder.
"Thank you for the save, I could spend another minute there."
