Reading Tara (Growing Up Ashton Book 1) by Kathryn Hewitt

Author:Kathryn Hewitt [Hewitt, Kathryn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-09-22T05:00:00+00:00

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It seemed like an unspoken understanding between Calen and me. We just automatically kept everything from Will. He was my brother, but I still did not understand what his deal was. Although, I noticed that Will needed to borrow my car a lot more often and always on Saturday nights. Surprisingly, that didn’t bother me. Perhaps it had to do with the fact that Calen and I were also a little busy on Saturday nights.

Thanksgiving was now around the corner. Calen and I were hidden away in the pantry, where he’d come upon me after telling the guys he was going to the bathroom. At this rate, they probably thought he had a bladder infection. We were still pretty innocent, but a Lot of kissing was going down. I think my tongue was doing an oral cavity search when the door opened on us. I practically screamed as Calen jumped as far away from me as possible, which was probably like a foot. It was just a pantry.

Dick started laughing hysterically, getting an evil look in his eye. “Oh, you two! I have been placing bets with Beth about when Tara would finally start creeping around. Too bad I lost, I assumed she’d be bed hopping a little after her dad left.” He continued laughing. I wanted to punch him. He kept going, “I’ve always wondered how many of Will’s friends she is stringing along.” I glared at him.

Calen stood up straight and suddenly seemed even taller. His hands clenched at his sides, and he looked like he was willing himself to remain calm. He was almost radiating energy. Dick took a step back and his smile started to fade. Calen looked him in the eyes and said, “You never saw this. Leave here.” Dick looked at him a little slack jawed, then swiveled around and left. I guess that was better than Calen punching Dick, but weird, for sure.

“Um, wow.” I wasn’t sure what to say. I mean, I preferred we just go back to making out, but I guessed we had to address what had happened. Calen’s jaw clenched, then he exhaled. He turned to me and he had an almost pleading look in his eyes.

“I’m sorry Tara. I just couldn’t stand him talking about you like that.” I shrugged. I didn’t give a tiny rat’s ass about anything that came out of Dicko’s mouth. He was a moron and he was the one who’d knocked his girlfriend up. I had developed a sort of indifference to him.

“It’s fine. Seriously, he’s an idiot,” I waved my hand in a discounting gesture. “Sometimes when he’s talking, I like to pretend that he is speaking in another language. Then I respond to him with lots of gestures and pantomime. It adds a little amusement to my life. Sadly, he’s never as confused by this as you’d think.” I could only smirk.

“I shouldn’t have done that. I’m sorry. I get kind of protective of you,” Calen met my eyes. I smiled shyly at him.

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