Southern Perfection by Casey Peeler

Author:Casey Peeler [Peeler, Casey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Casey Peeler
Published: 2014-08-23T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Raegan

The next two days are near perfect. When I’m not working on the farm, I’m at school or practice. Every moment I can spend with Emmett, I do. Cole got discharged from the hospital on Wednesday morning, and as soon as practice is over, I make my way to visit.

As I pull into the driveway, I see Emmett’s truck and smile. This is kinda weird. I never thought the guy whom I’m head over heels would live in this house. Walking up to the door, I see Jace pulling in the driveway. Dang. I toss up my hand and wave before I ring the doorbell and wait for someone to answer. When the door opens, it’s Emmett.

“Come in,” he says as he takes my hand in his. “He’s in his room.”

“Okay.”

“Just give him a knock and go in. I’ll give y’all some time.”

A questioning look flashes in his eyes. What’s up with this giving us a minute? Whatever. I shake it off. I give Cole’s room a light knock and peek inside.

“Hey there, Rae,” he says as he starts to sit up in the bed.

“Hey, how are ya feelin’?” I ask.

“I’m all right. Better than a few days ago. The question is, how are you?” I know exactly what he’s referring to.

“I don’t wanna talk about it,” I say as I feel tears creeping up. I’ve fought them away all week, and I know the bewitching hour is upon us.

“Look, I know you don’t, but just remember I’m here.”

“I know.”

“Has Uncle Dover said any more about it?” I shake my head no.

“Cole, I’ve got a really bad feelin’ ’bout it. You know, the kind deep down in your gut that’s never wrong.”

He pats the bed beside him, and I take a seat. He moves my hair behind my ear. “Rae, it’s gonna be okay. If he said the doctors aren’t worried, then we shouldn’t be either.”

“I know, but…” is all I can manage before the waterworks flow.

“Listen to me, Rae. Don’t do this. We don’t know what’s gonna happen tomorrow, but you’re the strongest person I know. Have you said anything to Emmett?”

“No! Grandaddy said not to. I won’t break that promise to him.” He understands where I stand on that thought and drops it. He changes the subject, and I dry my eyes just in time for blotchiness to evaporate from my face, as Grandaddy knocks on the door with Emmett right behind him.

“Hey, y’all,” I say as they make their way into the room. We all visit, and then Emmett and I give Grandaddy and Cole some time alone. I can only imagine what is being said between those walls.

Emmett walks outside with me toward my truck. As I stand there with my back against the driver’s side, he moves in closer and brings his lips to mine.

Emmett

When I open the door and see her standing there, I immediately want to pull her inside. I know she’s here to see Cole, but I don’t want to share her.

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