Nothing (All the Things Book 2) by K. A. Last

Author:K. A. Last [Last, K. A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: K. A. Last
Published: 2018-08-28T05:00:00+00:00

Start Living Again

IT’S BEEN TWO WEEKS since I laid on the front lawn with Levi, staring at the stars. We haven’t spoken much since then, and I think he’s keeping his distance to give me some space, but now I’m leaving with Karen to head north for schoolies, and I wish Levi and I had made the time to resolve things a bit more.

Karen pulls into my driveway, and I roll my suitcase to the car.

“Don’t do anything stupid,” Daniel says, following me.

I smirk. “Me? As if.”

Daniel shrugs. “Dad told me to say that.”

“He couldn’t say it himself?” I glance over my shoulder as Mum and Dad come through the front door.

Karen jumps out of the car and pops the boot. Daniel lifts my case in and wedges it beside Karen’s. I swear she’s packed for a month away, not nine nights.

“Seriously, Katie.” Daniel slams the boot closed. “Have fun, but look after each other.”

Karen punches Daniel on the arm. “You can cut the ‘concerned big brother’ act now.”

“Bring my sister back in one piece.” Daniel punches her back, but not as hard.

“She’s in the best hands.” Karen winks, and grins at my brother.

Mum and Dad come over, and they both hold me tight. You’d think I was going away for a year.

“Make sure you call us when you reach Coffs Harbour,” Mum says.

“And drive safely.” Dad looks from Karen to me, and back again.

“Don’t worry, Bill. We’ll be extra careful.” Karen beams at my parents.

Mum and Dad go back to the veranda, and Daniel hugs me before following them.

“Spend that money wisely,” he calls over his shoulder.

I laugh then look at Karen. We both squeal, and I run around to the passenger side of the car. As I open it, I hear the screen door squeak over at Levi’s house. I lean on the top of the car door and watch him walk down his front steps. Karen starts the car and Levi quickens his pace.

“Will I see you up at Surfers?” Levi asks when he reaches me.

I smile. “I guess. Maybe ... hopefully.” My cheeks burn, and I bite my lip.

He shoves his hands into his pockets and rocks on his heels. “We’re bound to run into each other somewhere.”

“Probably,” I say. “But, you know ... you can go and have fun with your mates. Don’t worry about me.”

“I always worry about you.” Levi stares at me, and I wish we didn’t have the car door between us, because I want to hug him.

“Maybe a holiday is what we both need. Time away from home might help us figure everything out,” I say, even though I know all I want is Levi. All I’ve ever wanted is him; he’s just made it really hard.

I move to get in the car.

“Katie?” Levi says.

I straighten again. “Yes?”

He reaches out and tucks a lock of my hair behind my ear. “Look after yourself.” Then he leans in and gives me a kiss on the forehead.

I smile and nod, then drop into the passenger seat of Karen’s mum’s car.

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