As Long As You Need

3- Pumpkin

The rest of the school day went by smoothly. I found out I had another class with Noah, AP world history. After school Noah and Brady had practice so I had to walk home. I know I should get my license but that's just so much work. 

When I got home I went up to my room to start homework. AP classes are so annoying, but I know they look good to colleges. I throw my hair in a messy bun and take off my jeans and replace them with a pair of black cotton shorts. 

I sat down on my bed and began working on homework. I don't know how much time passed but I hear the front door open and close signaling someone came home.

Putting my work back in my bag I grab my phone before heading down stairs. I see my dad taking off his shoes. He's holding a brown paper bag. That means he brought home dinner. 

He turns his head and sees me, "Hey pumpkin." my dad walks towards me ruffling my bun. I swat his hand away. 

"Hey dad." I greet, a smile on my face. Sometimes I wonder how I was so lucky to get him as my dad. 

I follow him into the kitchen telling him about my day as he goes through the fridge and pulls out four sodas.

"Why are there four?" I ask usually its just him, Brady and I during dinner.

He places the drinks down on the counter, "Brady texting Noah is joining us for dinner."

I hum grabbing the drinks and placing them on the dining room table. Normally Noah never joins us for dinner. He tends to come around after dinner or leave before we eat. It has something to do with his own family, I have never wanted to pry by asking. I think Brady knows. 

Dad places the brown paper bag on the table just as I hear the front door open and close. My brother and Noah walk into the room, Brady doesn't say anything to anyone he just sits down in his seat and begins to take his food out of the bag.

"Hey Mr. Johnson." Noah greets my dad before taking a seat beside me. My dad sits at the head of the table. Noah's not sitting next to Brady thats weird. 

The rest of use take out our food and dig in. We eat in silence before dad begins to speak.

"So Brady how was school today?" My dad asks that everyday after school, he's done that for as long as I can remember. I always like it, especially when he brings up things I may have told him weeks ago. I know he's paying attention. 

Brady huffs setting down his burger, "fine." I kick his leg and he narrows his eyes at me. What is his deal? I know he's never had the best relationship with dad. Not that dad hasn't tried, Brady was just never interested. 

My dad just nods before turning towards Noah and I, "So Noah how about you?" I see Noah smile. I don't know much really about Noah's family. All I know is his dads a grade a asshole. That conclusion was just based on the way he was towards me the one time he met me. 

"It was good, I got all the classes I wanted to get this year. Coach even said I was looking good at practice today. That scouts will probably be all over me. I hope he's right." My dad nods his head.

"Still taking those AP classes?" he asks and Noah nods. How was I the only one who didn't know he took AP classes all this year?

I feel a hand on my leg. I look down to see Noahs hand resting on my thigh. Uhh....I gulp nervously. 

"Yes sir." Noah responds as his hand slowly climbs higher. I grab onto his wrist and his movements stop. 

My dad hums before going back to eating. Noah doesn't move his hand higher but he leaves it on my thigh. 

I go to grab some fries when I feel his hand squeeze my thigh, his finger curve around my inner thigh.

Swatting his chest I lean close to him, "What are you doing?"

He smirks, "Do you want me to stop?" his hand begins to travel higher if he moves any higher his knuckles would rub against my clothed core. 

I suck in a breath, "I-I-I- just-" He begins to massage my inner thigh. I really don't want him to stop. But my dad is right next to me and my brother is across from us. Oh my gosh Brady. He would lose it. 

Which is why I said what I said next, "I want you to stop." and with that he removes his hand. My thigh feels cold from where his hand just was. Being honest I never wanted him to stop, it felt way too good. I just can't do that to my brother if we cross that line we can't uncross it. 

Dinner finally finishes and my dad heads up to his room. I hear Noah and Brady go to Brady's room to play video games, so I head up towards mine to take a shower. 

I turn the water on and strip out of my clothes. Stepping into the shower I replay the events of today. From the almost kiss with Noah, to my brother trying to throw a party, to Noah getting all touchy. Today has been weird. 

Finishing my shower I change into a pair of underwear and a large t shirt before laying down in my bed. I pull out my laptop and watch an episode of One Tree Hill. I want what Nathan and Haley have. 

Slowly as the episode goes on I drift off to sleep. 

***

The rest of the week flies by and now it's Friday, tonight is Noahs party. I get out of bed before doing my normal bathroom routine. I decide to leave my hair in its natural waves before picking out an outfit for school. 

I pull out a pair of black ripped skinny jeans and a grey short sleeve crop top. I put those on before sliding on my white van slip ons. I unplug my phone and stick it into my pocket before heading down stairs and grabbing an apple. I head outside and get into Brady's truck and we head off to school. 

Opening my locker I get the books I need for Calc. Delilah meets me at my locker and tells me all about how her brother made the best Chicken Alfredo she had ever tasted. Then I set off to first period, where -just as he had all week- Noah sits beside me. 

He turns his head to look at me, "Hey uh can I ask you something?" I look up to see he's looking....nervous?

"Yeah." I say turning to face him. 

Noah clears his throat, "I was wondering if you wanted to come to my party tonight?" my eyes widen.

He wants me to come to his party? Why? I mean I have been to parties its just that neither Brady or Noah have ever invited me to one. And now he wants me to come to his? 

I chew on the inside of my cheek, "Why?" I ask I want to go, I just want to know why he's inviting me. 

"Will you just be there?" he looks slightly embarrassed, I nod my head, "Yeah I'll be there." 

I watch as he lets out a breath he was holding, "Good." he states before he turns to face the front of the class. That was weird.

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I invited Delilah and Matt to come too. They both agreed and Delilah and I decided to go to her house after school to get ready. I am kind of excited especially since Noah actually personally invited me. I don't know where that came from but I am not complaining. 

Texting Brady to let him know I am going to Delilahs after school, I hop into the passenger side of her Mini Cooper. 

We head towards her house to get ready for the party. 

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A/N sorta filler chapter next chapter will be focused on Noah's party😁

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