The Boyfriend List: A Sweet YA Romance by J.L. Wyer

Author:J.L. Wyer [Wyer, J.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-10-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

The triple snoring is what woke me up at seven in the morning. Seven! In the morning! On a Saturday!

After our silly string battle royale in the backyard, we stuffed our bellies full of melted marshmallows and s’mores until our stomachs could hold no more. It took another hour before we succumbed to the massive sugar crash. We fell asleep on top of the sleeping bags on the floor in the living room, while watching some horror movie Braedan picked out.

Usually, I’d be annoyed that my brother had crashed my and Noah’s sleepover, but the truth is—and something I will never, ever say to him or acknowledge in any way, shape, or form—I had a lot of fun last night.

Holding the steamy coffee mugs, one in each hand, I use my foot to open the sliding glass door to Mom’s workshop and proceed carefully inside, making sure I don’t bump into anything. Soft classical music from the recessed ceiling speakers greets me, and I hum Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” as I toe the sliding door closed again. I may be clumsy, but I’m also nimble and dexterous.

Mom calls the renovated shed her “She Shack.” It’s where she makes all the stuff for her Etsy store. It’s a crafter’s Garden of Eden and is a favorite hang-out for most of the other moms in our neighborhood, who like to drop by often to see what Mom is making. The pastel pink painted shed is wall-to-wall crafting materials and equipment, like a miniature version of the Michaels arts and crafts store in town.

“Morning, sweetie,” Mom chirps, bent over her light table where she makes jewelry. “What has you up so early on a weekend?” She straightens from her hunched position and takes the mug I brought her.

Gripping my coffee cup between my hands, I bring it to my lips and blow. “I’ll give you three loudly snoring guesses.”

She chuckles. “Your father doesn’t snore often, but when he does, the noise vibrations shake the bed and rattle the windows.”

Coming closer to see what she’s been working on, I say, “Since I’m up, I’m going to make pancakes. Did you want me to make you and Dad some as well?”

“Thank you for offering, but we’re actually going out to brunch with the Ramseys.”

“Kaitlyn and Enzo are picking Noah and me up at eleven for the skatepark,” I remind her, shuffling closer.

There is a scattering of various jewelry pieces all over the table, but it’s the gray and brown men’s leather cord icon wrap bracelet that catches my attention. With gentle fingertips, I touch the two elongated metal beads that have images of snakes etched into them. Looking at the masculine bracelet, my mind immediately jumps to Grayson, the soft gray leather bands reminding me of the color of his eyes.

“Hey, Mom, can I ask you a question?”

She puts her coffee down on the table and gives me her full attention. “I’m all ears.”

Suddenly, I feel itchy and uncomfortable. I know I can talk

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