14 - The Hawk's Nest

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The second we got home, I rush straight into Dads office, heart pounding as I dig through the drawer for the plat map John B needs

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The second we got home, I rush straight into Dads office, heart pounding as I dig through the drawer for the plat map John B needs.

"What are you doin'?" Dad's voice makes me jump a foot in the air.

"I- just wanted a copy of one of the old plat maps." I blurt, trying to sound casual.

"A plat map? Of Tannyhill?" He raised a brow

"Yeah." I smile way too wide. Internally screaming.

"You never wanted to look at those when I tried to show 'em to you" he says, suspicious.

"Well since then, I have become so appreciative of this beautiful property that we call home and they are so beautiful. I thought maybe I could get them framed and hung in my room" I said

Dad just stares at me.

"Okay, come on, stella, seriously. What is this a school thing?" He asked

"No, it's July." I deadpanned.

"A Topper thing?" He guesses.

"Definitely not a topper thing." I shake my head hard.
"But it is a boy thing" I said

"A boy thing" Dad repeats

"He's a real go-getter. I think you'll like him" I grin.

"Hey- who is this mystery history buff? Is he a cartographer or somethin'?" Dad asked

"Well I could tell you...." I open the door slowly
"..but then he wouldn't be a mystery, would he?" I said

"Hey!" Dad calls

"Yes?" I poke my head back in.

"Make good choices" he says

"I will." I say with a smile.

"Be careful with that" Dad warned.

"Promise." I press a kiss to the rolled up map like an absolute lunatic.
"Thank you. You're the best!" I shout as I run out.









By the time I climb up to the top of the Hawks Nest, John b already waiting, drenched in moonlight and looking way too cute for my sanity.

"Hey, John b! I got the map! Wanna see?" I unroll it dramatically.

"Oh, shit. Holy hell." He stares at it like it's the holy grail.

"Yeah. Did you tell the crew you were here with me?" I asked

"Yeah. They thought you bringing me the map was code for us... you know" he said

"Oh gosh" I laugh, cheeks burning.

A massive crack of thunder snaps the sky open and we both jump.

"Oh my god!" I laugh again, heart racing.

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