My Fathers BestFriend

Chapter 16- Brotherly Issues.

"You what?!" I whispered a little too loudly across the desk and Mr. Reeds attention focused on me and Baylee, causing rose to laugh. I mouthed a sorry then looked back at Baylee.

"I like your step brother Blake." She muttered trying to concentrate on her assignment.

"Oh my gosh this is too good. I'm gonna set y'all up." I whispered excitedly.

"Oh no please don't. I - well what if he's not interested in me?" She asked and I rolled my eyes.

"You're gorgeous. He's an idiot if he's not. Let me work some magic." I said pulling out my phone with a mischievous grin.

•••

"Hey daddy." I said and pulled my dad in a huge hug, Happy to see Michael sitting on the couch drinking a beer.

"Dad I don't know if y'all met last time but these are my friends at Juilliard, they gave me a ride here and I told them they could stay for dinner if that's alright?" I asked.

"Of course sweetheart. I'm Ryan." He introduced.

"Baylee."

"Rose." They smiled and I walked over to Michael and kissed him.

"Hey baby how was work?" I questioned.

"Long. How was class?"

"Same." I muttered and I could tell something was wrong with him but I didn't push. Instead I got up off the couch and went to Blake's room.

"Knock knock." I said once I reached his open door. He looked up from his picture he was drawing and pushed it to the side.

"Hey Stranger. Come in." He said and patted the chair beside him. When I sat down I took the chance to look at his room. Across the blue walls and ceiling were his paintings and drawings. At the little amount of blue I could see, his art work completely stole my attention.

"Wow you're amazing." I whispered in awe.

"Thanks." He chuckled. "So what brings you here?" He asked.

"I actually want to talk to you." I smiled and his eyes knit in confusion. "Baylee has the cutest crush ever on you." I laughed a look of relief flushed his face.

"Oh thank god." He muttered.

"What?" Now it was my turn to be confused.

"I was gonna ask her out for a coke or something but I've been nervous so now I've got my reassurance." He nervously chuckled and I smiled real big. "When should I ask her?" He questioned.

"Now?"

"No. I'm not prepared.. I mean I don't know what to say or how to ask and like she's so pretty-" I cut him off by screaming Baylee's name.

"Come here." I added and heard her heels start walking.

"Andy!" Blake whispered but his face brightened up when Baylee's face popped up in the door. I saw her eyes widen as she straighter her skirt and walked forward.

"Oh I'm sorry. Where are my manners, Baylee you remember Blake right?" I asked with a smirk before she nodded and extended her hand.

"It's good to see you again Baylee." Blake smiled and they their hands stayed together for so long I had to clear my throat.

"Well Baylee, Blake seems to be pretty bored and I'm thirsty. Would you mind keeping him company?" I asked and she took a seat by his bed.

I sent a smile towards their direction then walked out the door.