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“Your picture was more encouraging than anything else. I still have the picture. And now I like this position we’re in.” He grinned.
“Ew! I don’t want to know, Knox! Jesus, you’re weird.”
“You’ve said that already.”
“Well, I meant it. Put me down now.”
“Fine, but we’ll finish this later!”
“What? We’ll finish what later?”
He walked in front of me and winked, leaving me standing there in the water. The sun was beginning to set behind me and I was left there, staring at his flexing back muscles.
Those flexing back muscles. He was probably doing that for the girls here. Looking around, I saw loads of girls had swarmed around the water but weren’t getting in. Probably because it would ruin their makeup.
As soon as he left, they engulfed him, asking him to sign autographs and take selfies with them. He received a lot of kisses on his cheek.
I dipped lower down into the water, crouching so that the water line rested just under my eyes. I stared at the commotion he was causing.
He turned back around to see I was still in the water and smirked. Making his way back to the water, he splashed himself back in and lifted me up bridal style.
I gave him the put-me-down-or-you’re-going-to-pay look, but it didn’t faze him. He carried me through the crowd of desperate females and my cheeks began to heat up from embarrassment.
I looked over at him, pleading for him to put me down. “Please, Knox, put me down,” I whispered. He froze when he saw my face.
“I’m doing this for your safety right now, baby doll. Please don’t get upset.” I closed my eyes and covered my face. This was so embarrassing. He got me onto the house deck and took my hand once more.
I withdrew my hand and moved ahead, “Stop doing that, you’re confusing the shit out of me.” My words didn’t carry a harsh tone, but rather a genuine sense of bewilderment.
Why is he doing this? I questioned myself. Holding my hand, flirting with me, even carrying me. He is flirting with me, isn’the? I dashed past the pool and hot tub, heading straight for the showers to rinse off.
I just couldn’t comprehend it. I just couldn’t comprehend him.
Chapter 40
Applying a touch of makeup, I opt for a cool brown-grey eyeshadow. I dab a bit of white in the corners of my eyes, adding highlights to make my blue eyes pop.
I finish up with a light peach-pink summer lipstick that I gently apply onto my lips with my ring finger. My makeup is light and summery, topped off with a hint of mascara.
I’m dressed in denim ripped shorts, a floral string top tucked in, and white Vans. It’s a casual, laid-back look, but most importantly, it’s comfortable.
“Alex! Hurry the hell up!” Kyle’s voice echoes down the hallway, causing me to fluster and hurriedly throw stuff into my purse. I bet Andy isn’t even ready yet.
Exiting my room, I see Andy sauntering down the hallway. So she was only ready now? Why was I the one being yelled at and not her?
“Why was I told to rush when you’re only ready now too?” I ask her, slightly annoyed with Kyle for shouting at me.
“Because your brother knows better than to scream at me. If he did, I wouldn’t be held responsible for my actions,” Andy replies, her eyes glued to her phone.
She looks up and gives my outfit a once-over. I’d managed to put it together in ten minutes—a new record for me. “You look sexy, girl! Can I borrow that top sometime?”
I nod, and we both walk down the stairs hand in hand. The boys are waiting for us downstairs. It’s just me, Kyle, Andy, Tyler,Brett, and Knox heading to Sonny’s.
Sonny’s is a downtown restaurant we frequent whenever we visit Savannah. It’s our little hangout spot—great food, great drinks, and an even better atmosphere.
It’s usually packed with young people looking for a fun time with their friends. That’s why we all go there. That, and we know the owner and his family really well.
Reaching the bottom of the stairs, I can feel their eyes on us—except for Kyle. That would just be weird. Plus, he’s way too distracted by Andy right now.
