The Summer We Believed by Shel Delisle

Author:Shel Delisle
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: boy next door, friends to lovers, summer romance series, romantic comedy, first love
Publisher: Something Else Publishing
Published: 2017-01-22T00:00:00+00:00

DAY FIVE

Duncan

When I woke up and the sun was out, and I could still feel an imprint of Mel’s lips on my cheek, I knew it was going to be a good day.

All that changed when Dad announced over his plate of Mom’s scrambled eggs and ham that we were headed to Grand Portage for the day. “We really need to take in some of Minnesota’s scenery. Who knows when we’ll see it again?”

What does that mean? “We’re coming here next summer, right?” I asked.

A look passed between Mom and Dad. One I didn’t like.

“Of course we’ll be back here,” Mom said. “I’ll need some time with Kathleen, and it’s always been a home away from home for you boys.”

She’d said it with a finality to her tone that made me realize this had already been a point of discussion. While it was great that she sounded certain, I didn’t love that it had been in question.

“Are the B’s coming with us today?”

“That’s a wonderful idea, Duncan,” Mom said as she laid a plate of eggs in front of me and kissed me on the top of my head.

Dad’s expression seemed like he didn’t agree, but Mom had her hands on her hips and one brow arched in a way that dared him to defy her.

“They’ve probably made plans of their own, but you can run over after breakfast and see if they want to follow us up there.”

Dad caved. It was one for the record books.

I downed my eggs and headed to Mel’s porch. “Can all of you Brickendon’s come out to play?” I called through their screen door while they sat having pancakes. I had a moment of breakfast envy.

“All of us?” Mel’s mom asked.

I let myself in and launched into my spiel. “The ’rents decided we should take a drive up the scenic highway to High Falls to get in a day of the finer points of the pristine Iron Range. We’d be delighted for you to accompany us.” I stopped to take a breath. “My mom, that’s Ginny to you, is making her world renowned potato salad. I require your answer post haste, so that she can adjust the amounts in order to accommodate a larger picnic lunch.”

Mel’s Mom laughed and her Dad said, “If her potato salad is involved, I’m there. Oh, and tell your Mom, I made some brownies this morning.”

“I’ll be over in a minute to see what else we can bring,” Mrs. B added.

As I was leaving I heard Mel giggle.

Her mom said, “I like that boy, but sometimes he’s a little odd.”

“Yeah. He’s great,” Mel agreed.

So the ’rents worked out who was bringing what, and I helped load everything into Mel’s Explorer and opened the door to climb in. Things were less tense between Mom and Dad, but I’d still rather spend the ride with the B’s.

“Duncan. Could you come here for a minute?” Dad asked.

What now? “Sure.”

Cody had already gotten into the back seat and was already immersed in a mindless game of Fruit Ninja.

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