Keeper by Jessica L. Randall

Author:Jessica L. Randall [Randall, Jessica L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: alien, YA, Romance, Science Fiction, High School, clean romance
Publisher: Jessica Randall
Published: 2018-01-21T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Kaela grabbed a soda and cracked it open before flopping down on our old basement couch. “Ugh, that lake was disgusting, I had to wash my hair three times.”

“I think I washed mine four,” Austin admitted.

“We never should have gone to that stupid party,” I said, curling up on the sofa. Guilt had been gnawing at me. Breaking the law and outrunning a sheriff wasn’t the change in behavior I had promised my mom, and it wasn’t cool to trick Austin like we did. “Sorry we pressured you into coming, Austin.”

“Austin’s not sorry he went,” Kaela said. “Did you see Miriam hanging on his every word?”

I smiled stiffly. The idea of Miriam getting too close to Austin still made me nervous. Austin and I both didn’t need to be pincushions for an alien species.

“Lexi can’t talk,” Austin said, looking embarrassed. “She was holding Micah’s hand.”

“That was—it was survival mode.”

“Good one,” Kaela burst out laughing.

“Well, I think we can all agree that our rebellious days are finished,” I said firmly. “I’m glad you guys came over. It’s nice to have a couple of normal hours, just the three of us.”

“Is that all you wanted?” Kaela asked. “When you asked us to shower up and come over, it seemed like something was up.”

I hadn’t been looking forward to explaining why I wanted someone with me, especially since I’d be withholding information at the very least. I had to keep my feet on the ground, literally. And after what I’d seen Micah do with the rocks, I was more freaked out than ever. “I just—I haven’t been sleeping normally. I’ve been ... sleepwalking.”

My friends looked at each other.

“So we’re here to keep you from running around the neighborhood naked, or committing a robbery in your sleep?” Austin asked.

“I’m here for that.” Kaela nudged Austin. “You’re not allowed to sleep over.”

Austin twisted his mouth up to the side, nestling his shoulders into the seat-cushions of the couch from his spot on the floor. “I miss all the good stuff. Just because I’m a guy. That’s sexism.”

“Given your interest in watching Lexi run around the neighborhood naked I’d say it’s a good call.”

Austin stuck his tongue out at Kaela and she nudged his shoulder with her foot.

“Hey, so maybe it’s you whose been doing that weird crap in the neighborhood,” Kaela said, sitting up straighter.

I pulled away from her, turning to give her my full attention. With everything else that had happened I’d forgotten what the Woman in Black had told me yesterday morning. How many people had seen something?

“Like, what kind of crap?” I asked, trying to sound casual.

Her eyes widened. “You don’t know? My mom told me this afternoon. Apparently, Mrs. Buchannon claims there was a really bright light blasting through the neighborhood last night. Then there’s other weird stuff, like birds flying all wonky into the windows.”

“That sounds like something Lexi would be responsible for,” Austin said, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

“And this dog went crazy. Ran around in circles, then right into the road.

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