Page 113 of Here and Now

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I’m pulling my pants on and she’s waving her hands at me like I need to hurry up. I’m doing the best I can without making noise. “Now what?” I ask.

She looks around the room like she didn’t think about anything past getting me dressed. “I don’t know. Can you hide and then we’ll leave right away?”

I raise one brow. “My truck is in the driveway, blocking you in.”

“Oh God! I hope he doesn’t see.”

I let out a soft chuckle and then sigh. “I’ll go out the window once you’re in the kitchen.”

Thankfully, her bedroom faces the front of the house.

“You’re not going to fit.”

“I’ll fit. I’ve climbed through much smaller places.”

She walks to me, placing her hands on my chest. “Will you come back tonight?”

“If that’s what you want.”

Penelope nods and then lifts up on her toes, pressing her lips to mine. “I’ll see you tonight.”

She slips out of the room, careful to not open her door too much. I stand here for a second, until I hear her voice and Kai’s walking away.

Then I slip out the window and count down the hours until I can see her again.

I’m exhausted.

I came home, showered, and drank two energy drinks. Then I went over the résumés to get another batch of interviews set up. We’re down to the last set that can even be qualified.

I’m just . . . spent.

I sent off the names to Mrs. Hendrix so she can get everyone scheduled for this week and start to make contingencies if I don’t have a teacher.

After writing down some ways I can shuffle staff around, I check my phone because it keeps vibrating on the table.

Lachlan

So, how did the date go? (Ainsley made me send this.)

Everett

I forgot ... it was the big night.

Lachlan

We should’ve driven by his house this morning to see if his truck was there.

Everett

He didn’t get that lucky.

Oh, but I did.

Killian

Who did Miles go out with?

Lachlan

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