"I'll see you soon."
I hugged Titus. "You could come and live with us," I muttered into his coat.
He laughed. "Like your parents would agree to that."
I shrugged. "I thought I'd try."
The garage door opened behind us, and my dad backed out the car. Xavier gave them a wave before closing it again.
"There's your ride."
"Yep." I glanced over my shoulder to see my parents waiting. "Bye."
He leaned down and kissed me. "I'll be there for your birthday."
"See you in a couple of weeks then." I gave him a wave and walked to the car.
"I love you, Aden," he called after me.
Opening the car door, I smiled. "I love you, too. Bye."
Titus waved and watched as I climbed into the car, and we started down the road. I leaned against the door, fiddling with my ring.
"It'll go by faster than you think," said my mother. "Maybe too fast." She took out her phone. "Jenny, I'm on my way home. Yep, bring it all. We have a little over four months to get this wedding planned."
***
I sat in my government class, slumped on top of my desk. The two girls next to me started whispering.
"So, Aden?" asked the one closest to me.
"Hmm..." I propped my head up on my hand.
"The other day, I was waiting behind your mom at the grocery store and heard her say something about a wedding."
My eyes grew wide, and I froze.
"Is it true? Are you getting married?"
Her friend leaned across the aisle. They both smiled. The answer was obvious, and it showed clearly on my face. I scanned the room to see Chris and his friends watching as well. I cursed under my breath. Everyone's eyes went to my ring.
I quickly hid my hands under the desk and nodded. "Yeah."
They both squealed.
The teacher looked up from his desk. "Girls, please. The assignment is on the board and is due at the end of class. Everyone better get started on it now."
I opened my textbook.
"What's his name?" whispered the girl.
"Titus."
"Did he ask you over the break?"
I nodded.
The girl in front of me turned around. "How'd he do it?"
I took out my phone. "Here."
The three of them huddled around and looked through the pictures. If it kept them busy and I didn't have to explain everything, they could look at them all day. I started answering the chapter review questions. My eyes kept wandering to my ring. I should be proud to say I was getting married. I noticed Chris was glaring at me. Never mind, I'll be proud later.
The girl handed back my phone. "Those are so cute. You got yourself a good one."
I put it back in my pocket. A shadow fell over me. I peered up at my teacher with a nervous grin. "Sorry."
"I know it's exciting, but phones are not allowed. Wait until after class."
I nodded. "I will."
He turned to leave. "Oh, Aden." He looked back. "Congratulations."
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Demon: Book 1
General Fiction-Demon Series: Book 1- Aden Perri has problems. The last day of school his girlfriend calls it quits. And proceeds to move on a little too quickly. His friends disappear, leaving him to spend the summer alone. His mother buys...
