Roughing The Passer by Regan Shea

Roughing The Passer by Regan Shea

Author:Regan Shea [Shea, Regan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-10T18:00:00+00:00


Chapter Nineteen

I never truly understood how crazy Evie was on sugar until I gave her some before taking her out trick or treating. I don't know what I was thinking. She's running around the house singing every Disney song she vaguely knows the words to at the top of her lungs. She's dressed as a princess and it's kind of cute when she sings in tune, which isn’t often. Dancing on the coffee table, I’m sure I’m going to get in trouble for this but I let her because I'm enjoying watching her sing at the top of her lungs. I’m right there with her, singing and dancing next to the table. The doorbell chimes and Evie jumps, and runs straight to the door, cheering all the while. “It’s Jacob!" She screams at the top of her lungs and runs as fast as she can to the door.

She swings it open and engulfs Jacob’s leg in a hug. He bends down, picks her up while spinning her in a circle. He’s dressed as a hunter, head to toe in camouflage and as he spins Evie around, all these thoughts run through my mind. “You’re not my prince?!” Evie pouts as Jacob places her back on the floor.

He straightens up, dusts himself down and looks over to me. "That's because I'm Laurie's prince tonight." My heart flutters. Did he just say that or am I dreaming? Maybe I'm high on all that sugar too. He keeps his eyes on me. "She needs a prince don't you think?"

"Definitely." I know Evie is just a kid but she’s starting to impact my self-esteem.

He smiles down at Evie who is still pouting below him. "Don't worry though, I'm on the hunt tonight which means I’ll be able to find your prince."

"Okay," She smiles proudly, satisfied with that answer. He places a little kiss on her forehead, and it reminds me of the times I thought he did it with me. Maybe that’s how he views me. Like a little girl who needs reassurance. Probably. I’ve been his friend since I was Evie’s age, how else would he view me?

"Are you guys ready to go trick or treating?" I ask and watch Jacob’s face as he registers my costume. I'm wearing a fitted suede effect brown dress with brown knee-high boots, antlers and I stuck a white, fluffy deer tail on the back. I've topped off the look by painting a little black nose and white freckles on my face, matching his hunter costume perfectly.

He doesn’t get a chance to greet me because Evie jumps in between us. "Yay! Let's go!" She shrills as she grabs her treat bag next to the door while Jacob straightens up and I walk towards him.

"Hey Jacob." I give him a slow smile.

"Laurie, you look great." He hugs me and I want to stay in that embrace forever but I reluctantly let go and we walk outside the door.

"Thanks, you look good too. At least this year people will understand our costume.



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