The Summer That Changed Me

Chapter 8

I make my way back downstairs and go into the guest room where Cory is staying. I knock on the door before I enter. I hear Cory's deep voice from the other side.

"Come in."

I open the door and see Cory. He changed into his pajamas.....hmmmmm boxers and no shirt. Guess he had to improvise with what he had with him.

"Hey Cory! Sorry I took so long."

"Oh it's alright, is your brother okay?"

"Yeah he's fine now."

I sit beside Cory on the bed and he sits up with me. I look over at Cory and he's staring at me smiling. I blush a little bit and look at him.

"What?"

"What what?"

I giggle a little bit and stick out my tongue at Cory.

"Why are you staring at me like that?"

"I don't know....cause you're beautiful."

I blush and look away from Cory to try to hide it.

"Thanks Cory."

I bite my bottom lip and look up and smile at him.

"It's the truth Liv."

"I'm so glad I gave you a chance."

"Me too. I thought this would never happen. It's always been my dream to be your friend."

"Well...its your dream come true then."

"Guess so. So...you and Braden huh?"

"WHAT?!"

"You guys are cute together."

"Ummmmm......thanks?"

"How long have you been dating?"

I laugh out loud and my face turns bright red. Apparently some people like to sleep because I heard Sandy scream from upstairs.

"Shut up and go to sleep Olivia!"

I stop myself from laughing and look at Cory and he's looking at me with a puzzled look on his face.

"What's so funny Liv?"

"Me and Cory are not dating!"

"You aren't?"

"No way! We're just friends."

"Okay I'm sorry! I thought you were together."

"Umm no! He lives across the street and we hang out sometimes. I literally just met him today!"

"Well in that case..you and I are pretty cute together."

I giggle and blush a little.

"How do you know? We aren't dating either!"

"Well....I can just tell by the way we act around each other."

"Haha okay weirdo."

"So I'm a weirdo now?"

"Yes! yes you are!"

Beep.

I totally forgot I even had my phone in my pocket. I pull it out and see it's a text from Braden.

To: Livvy! :)
From: Braden ;P
Mom wasn't too happy with me leaving without permission....can't come over tomorrow. Sorry :(

From: Livvy! :)
To: Braden ;P
Awww okay. Maybe she'll change her mind.... Goodnight :)

I set my phone beside me and turn back to Cory and smile.