Strength And Stability

Plot Twists and Shave Ice

Desi POV

I woke up feeling so freaking happy that I didn't go to that party. And yes, I guess I should have told Dad that they were going, but I didn't want to snitch. So, I did get spanked, but it wasn't that bad. Score one for my butt.

I can't believe I just said butt. I'm such a good kid now. Ew.

I got up from my bed, walked to my closet and threw on some shorts and a t shirt to laze around in for the morning. I debated whether to wake Kyler up too, and decided on yes.

So I started jumping on the bed. I know. How rude of me. But I thought it was funny. And clearly effective, because she sat up and pushed me mid jump of the bed. I fell on the floor, laughing.

"Goway." She grumbled and buried her face in the pillow.

"Ooh, maybe ya shouldn't have stayed up til almost 3 in the morning huh?" I fired back. Ding ding ding. Correct.

She opened her eyes and glared at me.

"I'll take that as a, 'Yes Desi, you were right after all'. As always." I said nonchalantly. As I walked out the room I felt a throw pillow bounce off of the back of my head. Hey, I warned her.

Dad greeted me with a plate of his 'famous' pancakes, that have milk chocolate chips and bananas. I took them and gave him a side hug. "Thanks Dad."

He smiled. "Of course honey. Did you get enough sleep?"

I poured a cup of coffee, adding some caramel CoffeeMate.

"I slept great. What about you?" I instantly felt bad. "Nevermind."

He laughed. "Ehh, you know." I did know. But Dad was never one to complain.

"Let's go sit out there." He said, nodding towards the back. I followed him out to the patio, sitting on a lounge chair.

I snapchatted a gecko running across the stone ground. He saw me and ran away, dissolving into the grass. I captioned it 'seeing your ex in public like'

Denver immediately replied, "Who's your ex?"

"Um, the last time I had an ex was like 5th grade, nothing serious lol. It was just funny. Why?"

"Just checking." He snapped me back.

"Ooh is babe jealous?" I teased him, sending a bunch of smiley devil emojis.

He sent back the eyeroll emoji 🙄🙄🙄. Yup I'm right.

We talked for a bit and I asked if we could facetime. "No I'm getting dressed right now."

"I wouldn't mind 😜😜"

"I know you wouldn't. Lol but maybe later." I scowled.

"Like when?" I pressed.

....... "I don't know, why are you being pushy?"

"I don't know, why you being an d*ck?" I shot back, getting annoyed.

He sent me a stern look. 'Don't swear Desiree it sounds bad.'

"Or what." I sassed. Good thing I'm in another state. I felt a little snarky.

He sent me a picture of his hand. I sighed.

"What is up with my life being filled with bossy guys?" I sent him a selfie pouting.

He sent back hearts. "Love you."

"Love you more even though you can be an a**hole"

"Wait till the next time I see you, you ain't gonna like me no more. I'm serious."