The Dare That Changed Everything

Chapter 26.

Emily's POV:

"Emily!" My mom shouted. I heard the front door slam shut. A giggle escaped my lips as Nash's cold fingers tickled my stomach.

"Where are you!?" She shouted.

"In the living room." I shouted back.

"Who is this??" She asked as she came into view.

"My..my boyfriend." I trailed off.

"Emily..Why didn't you tell me about this?" She asked sternly. She sent a sour look to Nash and I saw disappointment in her eyes. She couldn't judge him by not even getting to know him. She had no right.

"Because you're too busy to even care!!" I shouted, letting my feelings about her out. I'd kept that in for a long time. I felt Nash's comforting hand rubbing circles onto my arm.

"Somebody needs to make a living in this family! Who provides food for this family? Who pays for Anne's car, y'all's pretty clothes..huh ?!! I work my ass off all day and I come home to this!!!" She says all in one breath, clearly infuriated. Silence settled over us and realization dawns on me.

"Im sorry.." I whisper. She looks up at me with hurt in her eyes. She shakes her head and turns to go to her room. When she's gone, I felt Nash's lips on my cheek as he whispers, "Talk to her. She's doing a lot for you."

He kisses me one last time on my forehead, gathers his stuff, get up and leaves. I take a deep breath and walked to my mom's room.

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＊A WEEK LATER ＊

"Tell Nash he can come too." My mom said handing me an extra invitation. I beamed and thought about how close my mom and Nash had gotten. Ever since she had caught me and him snuggling on our couch together, a week ago, she wanted to properly meet him. So we arranged a dinner and when my mom got to know how smart he was, she had practically wanted him as a child rather than me. Even Anne, my sister liked him. She always thought he was lame but he was actually very funny at dinner that day.

I pulled out my phone and texted Nash.

To: Nashy Poo💘

Me- hey babe, can you come over please..I have to give you something 😋

Nashy Poo💘- Are you sure you just dont want me to come so we can make out baby?😏

I shook my head and smiled at his cheekiness.

I replied.

Me- nooo. now hurry!!

Nashy Poo💘- okay babe..anything for you.

He sent. Automatically, a smile spread onto my face.

A few minutes later, I heard the doorbell ring. That was quick. Perks of your boyfriend living on your street. I smiled to myself as I thought that. I still hadn't been really used to calling him my "boyfriend."

"Hey babe.." He said, pulling me into a hug. I melted into his arms and the smell of his cologne reached my nostrils. I kissed his cheek and skipped to the kitchen. His footsteps could be heard behind me.

"Hey Nash!" My mom exclaimed and I watched as she gave him a quick hug. I smiled. It's always nice for your family to like your boyfriend.

"Who's here?" I heard Anne yell from upstairs.

"Nashhhhh!!" I yelled back.

Anne came downstairs and did some weird handshake with Nash.

"Hey, can I use your restroom?" Nash asked.