Chapter 26

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Sawyer POV - New Years Eve 2028

"Sawyer! Come dance with me!" I turn and see Charlie standing there.

I smile softly, "In a minute, Char, okay?"

She looks down and nods, "Noah wants to dance with you too!"

I nod, "I'll be inside in a little bit, sis."

I watch her skip inside and turn back to the ocean.

Makena hasn't reached out to me and I'm starting to lose hope for us.

I pull my phone out and stare at the lock screen.

'Damnit, I guess  I should change that.'

I sigh and turn to walk inside when my phone vibrating stops me.

My eyes widen and I quickly open the text.

Makena😍: meet me at our spot?

I stare at the message and respond.

Me: okay.

I pocket my phone and turn to walk inside, "Come on, boy. Makena wants to see us."

He barks and I chuckle.

"Char!" I call.

She comes bouncing over, "Hey, ready to dance?"

I smile, "I'm going to go see Makena quick and I'll be back."

"You and Makena will be happy again?" She asks.

I shrug, "I hope so. I'll be back."

I press a kiss to her cheek and she runs off.

I turn and head for the door, "Where you going, Sawyer?"

I see auntie Jeri and sigh, "Makena wants to meet up."

Her eyes widen, "Yeah?"

I nod, "I'm worried about what she will say."

She softens, "No matter what she says, we got your back, okay?"

I smile, "Yeah, I know. Tell momma that I'll be back."

She nods and kisses my head, "Be good."

I give her a thumbs up and turn, heading for my car with Mav.

He hops in and I get into the passenger seat.

I pull out and he's down to the beach, getting out and taking a deep breath.

I reach into the car and grab a fidget and a chew tube.

"Come on, buddy."

Mav hops out and we start walking down the beach.

I start smiling when I see Makena on the beach.

I drop Mav's leash and he runs to her, sniffing and sits down.

I walk up and take a deep breath, "Hi."

She looks up, "Hey."

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