Page 35 of Interference
Like she’s already my girl.
I guess in a way she is now.
“She’s good. I try to meet her with a decaf tea every morning. She has been sick quite a bit, but I’m trying to get her foods that won’t upset her stomach. I know she’s disappointed abouthaving to give up skating for now, but I’m trying to convince her this isn’t the end,” I tell them.
“Good. You let us know if we can help in any way. If I need to deliver her tea, I’ll do it. Kellan can make sure she gets to class when you are in class since his schedule is a little more open. Grace, Peyton, and Cora can chip in too. You know they will want to. We got your back, brother.” Wyatt gives me a small nod.
“I know. I love you guys for that. I’m not sure she is even ready for people to know yet, but we told her parents, so I feel it’s fair my family knows too. It’s such a delicate situation. Like she’s pregnant with my kid, but we aren’t a couple. She lets me do some things for her, but then she pushes me away. I feel like I can’t win with her sometimes.” I run my hand through my hair.
Kellan snorts. “You can never win with women, but we love them anyway.”
Wyatt shoots him a glare. “Listen, Brett. This is scary for you even if you are excited, but you didn’t really have anything change in your life the same way as she did. She had to give up something she loves. Skating means a lot to her. We can all see it. Now her body is changing, she doesn’t feel good by the sounds of it, and she is probably scared to death to be a mother. I think you need to give her a little leeway. Be there for her as the father of the child, and if you are meant to be together, it will work itself out.”
“When did you become the wise one? I’ve never even seen you with a woman,” I tease him.
“No, but I’ve watched all you idiots with yours, so I’ve learned a thing or two. That baby is our priority right now, which means keeping Emery safe, healthy, and happy too. So we do that and let the chips fall where they may.”
I smile at him. “You sound like the coach now.”
He winks at me. “Well, I learned from the best.”
“Thanks, guys. I needed this.”
“Always,” they both say at the same time.
As our food comes, I look at my little found family. They might not be blood, but they are mine.
That’s all that matters.
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Imiss him.
Groaning, I drop my books next to me on my bed and stare up at the ceiling, giving up on studying for now.
Goddamn Brett Woods for taking up every inch of my brain.
I miss him and I want to talk about what happened, but we haven’t had a chance. I saw him for a moment this morning before going into class. He gave me my tea and kissed my forehead before taking off. It wasn’t the time or the place to talk about what all he said or for me to tell him what I wanted to.
I look at my phone lying next to me and contemplate texting him. I don’t want to bother him, though.
My stomach rumbles, reminding me that it’s dinner time. I know I should get up and find something to eat, but I don’t want to.
Jesus, he’s really spoiled me by bringing me food and tea every chance he gets.
A knock at the front door makes my heart race.
Is he here?
Grunting, I drag myself off of my bed and head to the front door. When I open it though, my heart drops.
“Hey, is everything okay?” I ask suddenly.
Wyatt holds up a bag of food. “I brought you dinner.”
I step to the side so he can enter and shut the door behind him. “You didn’t have to do that.”
“We’re family, Emery. We take care of one another.” He says it so matter-of-factly that it leaves no room for argument.
