Page 43 of From Me to You

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The rest of the week went by in a blur. I had the whole week off from school, and they emailed me my lessons and homework, so I didn’t miss out on anything. I spent most of the time goofing around with Jay, getting to know all the deeper parts of him. Unfortunately, the show in L.A. got canceled for the guys. Theywent with another act at the last minute. Jay seemed pretty fine with it, but I was bummed and pretty angry that they would do this. The Four Foxes had so much potential, I knew they were going to be big one day. They were already creating a buzz that garnered a lot of attention. I sighed. To be honest, they were the ones who missed out on having one of the greatest bands play at their show.

“Evy, have you ever been bowling before?” Katy asked, interrupting my musing.

“No, I haven’t, but I am excited.”

It was my first official day back at school. I finally removed my cast. It itched like hell, but I was glad that it was over. I still had a crutch—an actual one but also a human one—that wouldn’t leave me alone. Not that I complained.

Jay had literally been carrying me everywhere. I could now take small steps with the crutch, and my ankle healed just fine.

Jay finally relented to leaving me alone today with the girls so he could go to his band practice. Which he hasn’t attended since I fell down the stairs. The girls and I were at Lola’s, enjoying our milkshakes after school.

“I am too, but I stink at it. Lily is so good at it though.”

“No, I am not,” Lily mumbled in typical Lily fashion. Lily was really quiet, just like her brother, mostly because she was shy. She spoke only when she felt really comfortable with someone. Somewhat like me. I think Katy spoke enough for both of us.

Jay was not an introvert, but he generally did not waste his time talking about unnecessary things. He only opened up to the gang and me. I had seen him interact with others outside our circle—he was very polite but curt.

“I am sure you are great, Lily. You should teach me how to do it. I don’t even know how to hold the ball,” I said as I took a long sip of my chocolate milkshake and a bite of my red velvet cupcake.

Hmm, yum. Lola’s cupcakes soon became one of my favorite items on the menu. I loved cake in general, but these were out of this world.

“I am pretty sure my brother would be the one teaching you,” she said with a smile on her face.

“I concur.” Katy laughed.

I flushed. “Jay is not going to be teaching me anything. I thought it was boys vs. girls. He wouldn’t want to lose.”

“Do you think my brother really cares about that? He only gives a damn about what you want.”

“Yeah, and it’s not like you don’t like it. You guys are literally attached to the hip all the time. I have never seen Emmie like this. Like he is obsessed with you.” Katy waved her hands around. “Don’t even get me started on you,” she said, pointing a finger at me. “You are worse—like you can’t wait to jump on him. I have been with Lan all my life, but even I need a breather from him.”

I shrugged. It was true. I was obsessed with him, and he was obsessed with me. Our love was rare—it only happened to the lucky ones. I couldn’t believe that I was one of the lucky ones in this lifetime. I planned to keep it safe. With me. Forever.

“But it’s so cute, though. I can’t wait to plan your wedding. I am assuming it’s going to be a pink wedding.” Katy clapped.

My eyes widened. “We are still in high school, Katy, darling.” Jay and I never talked about getting married. We just knew we would one day. But that day was not now.

“Knowing Emmie, you can never know what he has up his sleeve. So, I can anticipate it anytime.”

“When are you and Lan planning to get married?” I asked, curious. They were a cute couple. I could tell that Katy loved Lan very much.

“Oh, we have planned to be engaged by twenty-five." Katy grinned. “I know the band is going to take off in the next fewyears. Seven years is the perfect time for us to get engaged. I have already told Lan I want a princess-cut diamond,” she said with dreamy eyes.

I smiled. Knowing Katy, it actually made sense. She planned everything ahead and was so organized—I could never be like that. I liked the mystery that life brought me.

“Speaking of the band, I am so bummed they couldn’t do the show in L.A. Jay was so excited to play there that he was talking about it the whole week. Do you know why they kicked the band off last minute?” I asked Katy.

Katy and Lily exchanged looks.

“Hmm, I am not sure. They just said they weren’t going to go with us this time,” Katy stammered, her eyes wide.

My brows furrowed in confusion. Katy never stammered. Lily looked down at the table, staring holes into her milkshake.

Something weird was going on here. “And you didn’t ask why?”

Katy looked at Lily like a deer caught in the headlights. Lily wouldn’t budge—she was still staring at the milkshake, her cheeks tinted pink.

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