Yearbook by CM Neff

Author:CM Neff
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Young Adult, High School, Romance, Teen & YA sports fiction, Teen & YA contemporary romance
Publisher: CM Neff
Published: 2024-06-11T00:00:00+00:00

26 - Samantha

A few days later, we’re hanging out again at my house. Phillip’s being so attentive. I sometimes feel guilty about how incredible he treats me. I often think he would make a great doctor. His bedside manner is impeccable. But is he only this attentive because it’s me he’s concerned about? Somehow, I don’t think so. He always pays close attention to detail. I just wish he did more for himself sometimes.

“You want a slushy?”

“Sure.” I try to smile, but it takes a lot of effort. I’m so weak today. Even spending time with Phillip is exhausting and I don’t have to lift a finger when he’s around. He won’t let me.

“Flavor or plain?”

“Plain, thanks,” I sigh.

“No problem, baby.” He winks and hops off the couch to get my slushy. I’m so glad we have a slushy maker at home. It’s more convenient than always running into town to the Ice Hut to get one.

It’s nice being on Christmas break. Phillip and I have no real schedule to keep, and we can spend more time together. I close my eyes and listen to the crunching and grinding of ice coming from the kitchen. I can tell Phillip made one for himself too. Probably grape. It’s his favorite. A moment later, he’s back in the living room handing me my crushed ice.

“Thank you.” I smile better this time, and after handing my cup to me, he leans down to kiss me on the forehead.

“Want me to put in a movie?” he asks slurping his slushy.

“What I want is for you to relax. I’m just happy to have you here with me.” Phillip grins, dimples and all. But before he can object, there’s a knock at the door.

“Who can that be? We’re not expecting anyone.”

“I’ll get it.” Phillip sits his grape filled cup on the coffee table and walks over to my front door to answer it. Roxy’s at the shop working as usual, and he isn’t about to let me get up. When he opens the door, he takes a step back.

“Cyn?” I hear him ask. Now I’m more alert than before. “What’s wrong? Why’re you crying?”

Cyn pushes past her brother. Her fast stride across the room more than tells me something is wrong. She plops down right next to me on my couch and puts her arms around me. She begins to cry more intensely. This is unusual and out of character for my best friend. She’s always theatrical, but this is different.

“Sis?” Phillip’s alarmed. He knows this is out of the norm even for her. I put my arms loosely around her. She continues to sob, and I rub her back waiting for an explanation.

“Knox...” Cyn cries. I motion for Phillip to hand her the tissue box and I keep listening.

“Did he hurt you?” Phillip is stern with his question. He offers her the tissue box, but his frame instantly becomes tense and rigid. Protective big brother is kicking in.

“No.” She rolls her wet eyes. Her mascara is running, along with her nose.

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