Millie

Chapter Twenty Seven- Pool Party (Part Two)

I was sat at the bar, observing the fun before me. Veda was having the time of her life, and the smile on her face had not left her in hours. She was happy. It made me feel the same way, to know she was feeling cared for, and that she had bonded with not just me, but Josephine, and Wrens family.

I let out a little laugh as Willa threw a basketball back to Veda, and it bounced off of her elbow straight into Teddy's hands. They were playing a game, it was meant to be a friendly little five a side, but Teddy and Willa were opposing team captains, and I could see they loved the competition. They had even flipped a coin to find out who got first pick, it had been Willa, and without a second of hesitation she had called for Olympia to join her, followed by Callie, Teddy's sister, Harper, and Veda. Teddy had picked out Kai, a little sneaky since he was a six foot cloud walker, Josephine, Wren, and Bastion.

It didn't seem to matter that Bastion was half the size of his opponents and team members, he was absolutely incredible for his age. He wizzed about that court, finding spaces, and stealing the ball with ease, before throwing it to Teddy or Kai to shoot for the hoop. You could see whose child Bastion was.

I was impressed with Olympia too, although I knew she was good, she even gave her Mom a run for her money, pushing her constantly to excel herself up the court.

Willa was old school, she didn't need to show off on court, she had the eyes of a hawk, and she tracked the ball and intercepted it with ease. She, Callie and Harper were working well together. I had no idea that Harper could play that well until now. I shouldn't have been surprised, this family had a full size basketball court on their property. Allie was clapping and hollering as they played, court side, but not much could be heard over Demi, Wrens aunty, she had a voice that carried.

Wren was the one I watched intently though, she was so cute when it came to basketball, because she lacked the height, but she made up for it with determination. Determination to whoop Olympia's butt mostly. She teased and laughed her way around the court, adding to the fun.

Kate walked in front of me and blocked my view "he's asked me out" she revealed.

My eyes widened as I reached for her, bringing her to the stool beside me. I caught the barman's attention and pointed to Kate "Refill please" I asked. Her cocktail glass was empty, and her pink straw was making a horrendous sound as she nervously sucked up air and ice chips. I tapped it away from her mouth. "What did you say to him" I ask, eagerly wanting every detail.

She looked so nervous "I told him... I would think about it"

I shake my head. "Kate" I groan. A fresh yellow and orange cocktail was placed back in her hands, and she returned to sucking it up the straw.

"Why don't you seem happy about it" I asked "he's handsome, and seems a nice guy"

She stopped sucking "he's too..." and she searched for the right words.

"Tall" I add.

She swatted me "No, I like his height"

"Rich?" I ask instead.

She hits me playfully again "No, and you know that doesn't bother me"

"Worried his giant penis may end your life" I ask again, this time dodging her playful whack of her hand, and sitting back with a little laugh. "Sorry" I apologise.

"Dawson...don't make me drown you at a family event" she threatened. "And it's none of the above. I just, am I on his level Mills? I don't feel like we suit. He's handsome and sexy, and I could only jump him if he sat down and halved his height, but, I don't feel like I'm that sexy. I sure as hell am not a cheerleader or dancer like he's used to. I don't understand why he likes me"