A Boy From Manning Heights ✔️

Chapter 24 | Beckett

After my fourth shot I shake my head at Giles and remind him that I'm responsible for the well-being of another person tonight and he finally lays off. Derek chuckles as Giles walks away to find someone else to drink with.

"You even know where Jasper is?"

I nod looking up at his group of friends across the bar.

"Of course i... what the fuck?"

Derek chuckles.

"chill he's just letting Lillian Wells climb all over him"

My eyes scan the room and narrow when I see him. Derek's right, Lilian is practically in his lap.

"He shouldn't do that"

Derek shrugs taking a sip of his beer.

"Why not?"

I clench my jaw.

"her dad would press charges if he thought Jasper was even sniffing near her"

Derek laughs "you're probably right"

I watch as Lilian laughs and glare.

"I'm going over there"

Derek shrugs.

"alright just don't make a scene, I've already seen Mandy she looked eager to shoot the delinquent boys"

I cringe pausing my previous pursuit and sitting back down.

"Oh"

Derek sighs "Beckett.."

I lift a brow and he rubs the back of his neck awkwardly.

"I wanted to say I'm sorry"

I lift a brow "for what?"

He shrugs.

"overreacting earlier...I mean you were right Dawson would have gotten Jasper thrown in jail and he's a good guy. I don't want that...I didn't mean it when I said he'd end up their either way it's just..."

He swallows.

"I miss Jordan too you know? and sometimes I feel like we're the only ones"

I bite my lip "I know"

Derek nods and stands.

"fuck okay enough of that I'm going to find Brody we should head out soon"

I nod and watch him before turning my attention back to Jasper and freezing because Lilian's hand is on his thigh.

I stand and walk over to his table trying to stay calm and not make a scene.

"Lilian, better be careful your dad doesn't get wind of this"

She practically jumps away from Jasper and blushes.

"Beckett..you're right I uh I'm drunk"

I resist the urge to laugh at her lie, but only nod.

"Mistakes happen"

She blushes and gives me a small smile and I turn my attention to Jasper.

"Let's go"

He lifts a brow, but makes no move to leave.

"Now Jasper"

Thankfully he sighs "whatever"

I start to head towards the door, but without much thought detour and lead him to the bathroom, I'm thankful when I find it empty.

"What are we doing in here Beckett?"