𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐒, 𝗷𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀

28. jealous

EVERY SUMMER THE hughes' would host a barbecue at their house. it was a perfect opportunity to socialize with family and friends, enjoy delicious grilled food, and have a good time.

i was getting ready when my phone dinged. as i picked it up, i saw that it was a text from one of my best friends from high school, wyatt harrison.

we reconnected a few weeks ago when i accidentally ran into him at the flea market. he mentioned he was visiting some family and that it was nice to see me. we also talked about catching up, so i invited him to the barbecue. besides, ellen always told me that she loved meeting my friends, so i knew it would be okay with her.

wyatt harrison
hey i bought two bottles of champagne
do you think that's fine?

yn
hey yeah that's good!!
i got the flowers and watermelon too

wyatt harrison
alright i'm leaving now
meetchu there

yn
okay i'm leaving in a few
bye wye!!

*wyatt harrison laughed at "bye wye!!"*

i sprayed some perfume on and looked at my outfit again in the mirror to make sure i looked good. i had on a white, strapless mini dress with a small cutout and twist in the front with white platform wedges.

i also had on some gold jewelry. specifically, i was wearing the gold necklace that jack had bought me for our 1 year anniversary last month. it was a gold pendant with his initial 'j' on it and i have never taken it off since.

i grabbed the flowers, watermelon, my phone, my keys, sunglasses, and head out the door.

as i started the car, i received a text message from jack. i eagerly opened it.

jack 🫶🏻
hey baby i'm setting up with the bros
are you on your way?

yn
hi jack jack
yes i'm leaving rn
i'll text you when i'm out front 😚
wyatt should also be there soon too!!

jack 🫶🏻
who's wyatt?

i set my phone down right as jack texted back, so i didn't see the message. i had to leave right now otherwise i'd be cutting it close with the time.

once i arrived, i pulled into the driveway and saw wyatt's car pull up behind me. i parked and grabbed all the stuff.

"hey yn." he greeted me with a hug.

"hi wye. how the hell did you get here after me when you left before me??" i questioned.

"i had to stop for gas," he replied, both champagne bottles in his left hand. "it costs an arm and a leg."

i chuckled. "tell me about it. i always try to pay for my own gas, but jack insists on paying mine anyway. it's so sweet of him though."

he pushed his hair back with his right hand and cleared his throat.

"jack?" he asked.

"oh, my boyfriend!! don't worry, i'll introduce you to everyone. c'mon."

as soon as i opened the front door, ellen shouted in joy and ran over to give me a big hug.

"hi sweetie!! i love this dress, it's so beautiful on you!! oh my goodness, is this another lovely friend of yours i get to finally meet?!" she shouted.