Chapter 18

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Natalie didn't want to go home yet to see Topper. She knew he would have to talk to Rafe before her. So she decided to go see her pogue friends. She changed when her shift ended as she drove Pope's docks where she knew they would be. But to her surprise, another friend was there.

'Sarah? What are you doing here?' Natalie questioned as she sat between Kiara and Sarah. She took her top off as she dangled her feet in the water. Sarah and John B explained how they're officially together; was going to tell Topper tonight.

'Don't think you want to do that.' Natalie laughed as the group furrowed their brows.

'Is big old bro angry again?' JJ sneered as he got pushed into the water. Pope asked what's happened as Natalie grinned slightly.

'So, I'm with Rafe now and he found out from Xavier.' She told honestly.

'How would that dick know?' Kiara questioned.

'Because when she and Rafe ran to her car they fucked. Little Xavier heard.' JJ howled loudly as everyone chuckled. JJ then started to fake moan dragging Nat into the water. He held her while still mocking the eldest friend making her slap her hand over his mouth.

'You fucked my brother. Nice one Nat.' Sarah smiled slightly. She knew he was a cold-hearted dick. But to know Natalie broke him, was amazing to her.

'Well, Topper isn't happy knowing we did it already.' Natalie stated as she climbed back onto the boat. John B passed her a beer as it stayed silent again till Pope asked another question.

'So, Nat, did you get in?' Pope hesitatingly asked.

'Get in what?' John B spoke up grabbing everyone's attention.

'Columbia of course. I completely forgot acception letters were sent out today.' Kiara claimed as everyone glared at Nat. Waiting for an answer.

'I don't know. I haven't opened it yet. I don't want to know and leave you guys.' Natalie sighed out as she hugged Kiara and Sarah. Soon a wet JJ, John B, and Pope came into the group hug.

'We will always be in touch. Besides you're a pogue.' John B chuckled earning a smirk from the girl.

'You need to tell Rafe though Nat.' Sarah told her as Natalie nodded. She realised the time and decided to go home.


When she walked through the doors she was surprised by who was waiting. Topper and Rafe. She put her keys on the side and grabbed a glass of juice. She then broke the silence as the two boys just watched her.

'Enjoy the conversation about me getting fucked or what.' Natalie watched as Rafe spat out his drink as Topper clenched his hands harshly on the chair.

'Lovely that you two are together but fucking straight away? Seriously expected better from both of you.' Topper spat out in fury.

'Here we go again.' Rafe muttered.

'Not only that Nat. We had another topic to discuss.' Topper smirked wiping his mouth. This grabbed Natalie's attention as she sat across from the two boys. Rafe pulled out a piece of paper as he began to read it out.

'Dear Natalie Harper Thornton, we are happy for you and your family as we congratulate you on being accepted to the University of Columbia in the city of New York.' Rafe read out loud and clear. No emotion on his face but Natalie's was different. She wanted to be happy but just sorrows filled her face.

'Don't think I need to read the rest do I?' Rafe laughed out as he placed the letter on the coffee table. Natalie just gazed at the letter then back at Rafe then her brother.

'You told him?' Natalie's voice cracked out asking Topper.

'I didn't tell him. He found it.' Topper spoke pure honesty.

'So you knew? And when were you going to tell me?' Rafe questioned.

'I only got it today. I didn't even read it, Rafe. Don't be upset neither of you.' Natalie huffed out tired of this. She just wanted to be happy this summer.

'We're not angry at you. We're upset you'll be going so soon.' Topper explained. Rafe went over to hug her. As soon as his arms and body hit contact with Natalie, she bawled. She couldn't keep the tears in. Topper went and grabbed her whispering complete apologies saying it'll be okay.

'I don't know what to do. I'm sorry.' That was all Natalie kept saying. She didn't want to leave Rafe. Rafe lost his chance for University when he dropped out. She looked up at Rafe and Topper as she headed to her room.





Rafe kicked the couch in the living room as he slammed his body to the seat. Hands in his hair wanting to rip it out. Tears threatened his face but he didn't let it happen.

'We can fix this Rafe. I'm sure.' Topper spoke up as he walked across the living room. You'd think siblings aren't close. But Topper cared about his sister. He was one of his best friends.

'Where are you going?' Topper questioned as Rafe stood up heading to the door. He turned around with one look that spoke it all.

'Barry's.' Rafe said the one name as Topper nodded. Within 30 minutes he was already back with a bag of cocaine. He and Topper did it all night. Without Natalie knowing.

It hit around 1 am when the two boys were high out of their minds. Rafe stumbled to Natalies run with a bottle of vodka in his hand. He opened the door thinking Natalie was sound asleep. But she couldn't sleep at all. Laid wide awake, but Rafe didn't know that.

'I love you so much Nat and I fucking hate that you-u will be gone. I'm gonna be a fucking-g mess without-out you.' Rafe slurred his words to the "sleeping" girl. He broke into tears as he cuddled her slightly.

'Rafee come out she's-s as-leep.' Topper spoke drunkenly as rafe nodded. This tipped Natalie on age knowing she was in love with Rafe and Rafe was in love with her. They would be apart soon and this made her break down sobbing to sleep.

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