The Lance Temptation by Brenda Maxfield

Author:Brenda Maxfield
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
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Publisher: Astraea Press LLC
Published: 2013-04-01T13:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Farah flounced on the bed, and curled her legs under her. “What’d I tell you?”

“Amazing.” I couldn’t help laughing. “Farah, you’re something else. Take off your coat. Mom said you could stay awhile.”

Farah pulled off her coat. She wore an out-of-style blue turtle-neck sweater. Since when did Farah wear something so yesterday? My thoughts must’ve shown on my face.

“I know. It looks like great-grandma’s, but I kind of like it.” She pulled at the sleeves until they nearly covered her hands.

“You said you were at your dad’s most of the day. Where were you the rest of the time?”

Farah’s eyes widened. “You don’t miss a detail, do you? Now there’s the Emili we all know and love.”

“Well?”

“I assume you can keep your mouth shut.”

“Farah, you know I can.”

“I was with Pete.”

“You said Pete didn’t know where you were!”

“Well, he didn’t know I went to my dad’s. I was with Pete first.” She grabbed my hands in hers. “I like him so much, and he likes me back. I think he might love me. He’s the only one who truly gets me.”

I stared at her.

“Well, it’s true,” she said. “He listens and gives me advice. He’s like a big brother in a way.”

I couldn’t help it — I rolled my eyes.

“Oh, I know we’ve had sex and everything, but he’s still like my brother.”

I flinched. “What? You’re kidding, right?”

“Emili, we’re in high school. It’s not such a big deal. Don’t be stupid.”

“Uh, yeah it is too a big deal. And I’m not stupid, so quit saying I am. Having sex is about the dumbest thing in the world you could’ve done. Did you even think about the consequences? You hardly know Pete. You could get a disease. Not to mention he’s older, so couldn’t he get in big trouble?”

“I should’ve said making love, not having sex. I know perfectly well how old he is, Emili. You sound like a health teacher. Him being older is part of what makes it great. He’s had experience in life, unlike the little twerps in high school. At first, we weren’t going to do it. He was worried I was too young and would get hurt. Him trying to protect me totally proves he cares. He was kind to me, Emili. Legit nice. It happened, and I’m glad. Are you shocked?” Her voice seemed a bit too forceful at the end. Who was she trying to convince?

“No. Shocked isn’t the right word.” I realized I wasn’t shocked at all. Farah had been flirting with this for a long time.

She lay back on my pillow, silent. I could hear the faint hum of my digital clock. The heat register on the ceiling blew hot air over us.

She sighed loudly. “Don’t you have more lectures?”

“No,” I said. “Do you want me to lecture you?”

She picked at a piece of loose thread on her sleeve. “No, but it’s something you tend to do. I think you like it.”

“I know. Sorry. Can’t help it.”

“It’s kind of sweet in a way.

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