Fight by Nicole Dykes

Author:Nicole Dykes [Dykes, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-01-14T00:00:00+00:00

So, Aiden did call me. He called me that Sunday and even apologized for not doing it the next day. He said he had several meetings.

I forgave him for it, and we’ve been out on a few dates since then. All fairly casual. At least casual for Aiden. Fancy restaurants and museums that fit into my school and work schedule.

I like him. I don’t know where it’s going, but I’m not worrying about it.

I haven’t seen Carter much, but he has been trying to talk to me more when he picks me up from school and takes me home. I believe my mom is right and it’s just going to take time.

He still shows up all scuffed up and won’t tell me what he’s up to, but I don’t really push it either. I’m afraid to know.

It’s graduation day and Aiden is in the crowd with my mother.

With Carter’s last name being Donovan and mine being Hayes we aren’t too far away, but not right next to each other like I would prefer. Dane’s was Adler and would have been right up front.

The thought sours my mood, thinking about how he should have been walking across that stage today. Probably doing some sort of ridiculous antics making everyone smile. Because that’s what he did.

After we all throw our hats in the air, Carter pulls me tightly into his big arms and I relish that moment, wrapping mine around him and not wanting to let go.

“I can’t believe he’s not here.” I say it into his chest and he only holds me tighter.

Soon Mom and Aiden join us, mom hugging me and Aiden shaking Carter’s hand, introducing himself. Carter studies him but is polite. As polite as he can be with grunts as answers.

“Well, what are you all going to do tonight? Any parties?” my mom asks and Carter answers quickly.

“No, I have somewhere I have to be.”

I look up at him with concern. “Where?”

He doesn’t answer me because it’s bad and I know it. He just shakes his head and forces a smile saying, “No big deal.”

“Right.”

“Well, I thought I would take you out to dinner to celebrate, Shaw.” My attention is on Aiden now and then he nods in my mom’s direction. “And your mom too of course.”

She waves him off. “Oh, that’s very sweet, but I have to get to work. You two have fun.” I nod my head at her and she gives me another big hug. “I love you and I’m so proud of you.”

“Thank you, mom. I love you too.”

She hugs Carter tightly and whispers something into his ear that makes him smile before she gives Aiden a quick hug and leaves.

Carter looks uncomfortable standing here with me and Aiden, especially when he wraps an arm around my waist. “Are you ready to get going?”

I nod my head, but my feet don’t move. I look over at Carter, wanting to say so many things to him. Wanting to beg him to come with us instead of going to wherever he is planning to go.

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