The Winter People by Rebekah L. Purdy

Author:Rebekah L. Purdy
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: teen, Young Adult, Magic, teen romance, Fairies, teen romance series, snow, Romance, Fantasy, fantasy romance, high school, Adventure
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Published: 2014-09-01T14:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

I hadn’t seen Nevin for three days, not since the weather warmed. And it worried me. It was odd for him to be missing for so long. Even Colton was out sick this week and I wondered if it had anything to do with our fight. But on a happier note, it gave me a lot more Kadie time, which was a good thing. She was full of best friend advice, especially on the Colton breakup front. She even suggested I ask Nevin or Gareth to go see a movie with me or something. But I didn’t want to be “that” kind of girl, stringing guys along. Heck, I had a hard enough time trying to figure things out as it was. With a sigh, I glared at the clock in seventh hour.

At last, the bell rang. Christmas break here I come.

“I’ll see you in a few minutes,” Gareth said from beside me. “I’ll pull the car up to the sidewalk to get you.”

“You don’t have to, you know.” I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.

“It’s no problem.” He smiled and glanced down the hall. “Colton hasn’t bothered you since that day in the library, has he?”

I shot him a startled look. “No. Why?”

“Just making sure.”

From down the hall, Kadie waved. “Hey, wait up. I want to give you a hug before you leave,” she said.

Gareth slipped away before she reached me, which I assumed he did on purpose to avoid Kadie asking about Simeon. Again.

“So, want to tell me anything?” She waggled her brows at me. “Like, where the heck is Colton and why are you and Gareth so chummy lately?”

“I told you, Colton and I are done. He just got too intense for me.”

“And Gareth?”

“Is a friend.”

“A friend-friend, or a friend with benefits kind of friend?” Her cherry-colored lips turned up at the corners.

“Oh. My. Gosh. I can’t believe we’re having this conversation.” My face suddenly felt hot.

“Admit it, you think he’s hot.”

“Fine. He’s cute. But that doesn’t mean anything.”

“But it could.” She laughed then gave me a hug. “We’ll have to get together over break. I don’t think I can go two weeks without seeing you.”

“I should be home. Just give me a call and maybe we can watch some movies or something.” I squeezed her back, then let her go as she hurried down the hall.

With bag in hand, I trudged outside to wait for my ride. I stifled a laugh as Gareth parked next to me with the black Hummer. I didn’t think he’d take me literally, when I suggested it. But two days ago he had showed up to give me a ride in it.

He flipped on the wipers, cleaning the giant flakes from the windshield as I climbed in.

“Winter’s back.” I shut the door behind me. “Thought maybe I’d have more of a break from it.”

Gareth turned on the radio. “Not a chance. It’s December you know, Christmas, snowmen, frolicking in a winter wonderland.”

“Right, don’t remind me.” My fingers traced the fabric of my sling.

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