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chapter 48

IVY'S POV
*once the sun goes down, i look over at joey because he has been quiet for the past 15 minutes. i see him with his eyes closed and when i whisper his name, he doesn't move. i play with his hair and giggle, knowing he fell asleep. i gently kiss his forehead and stand up, leaving him on the sand. he rubs his eyes and feels his lap where i was previously sitting. he then looks up at me with a smile and stands up.*

ivy- hey sleepyhead

joey- don't make fun of me

ivy- i never said i was, you assumed

joey- touché

*i giggle and he smile big, connecting our lips. i rest my hand on the back of his neck and he holds my waist. i relax in his arms and slowly pull away.*

ivy- we should get home before your mom worries

joey- i told her the latest we'd be home is 11

ivy- its 9 and you're tired baby. do you want me to drive?

joey- if you're up for it

ivy- are you challenging me?

joey- maybe a little

*he chuckles and i smile at him, taking the keys out of his pocket. he intertwines our fingers and we walk up shore to the parking lot. i unlock the car, getting in at the same time as him and back out of the lot. he lays his chair back and holds my hand in his lap. i intertwine our fingers and drive on the backroads, playing some of his favorite songs. i listen to him hum the last song of the album when we pull into the driveway and i shut the car off. he looks over at me and sits up.*

ivy- is everything okay my love?

joey- everything is perfect

*he looks at my lips and i giggle, kissing him softly. he returns the gesture and holds my waist. i wrap my arms around his neck and after a few minutes, we pull away.*

joey- you're getting better at this

ivy- so you're saying i was bad

joey- uhhh

*my jaw drops and he starts laughing. i pout and get out of the car, leaving him alone as i walk into the house. he runs up behind me and hugs me tight. i look at him trying not to laugh and he pouts.*

joey- i was kidding princess, you've always been good

sophia- what? she's been good in bed?

joey- sophia no!

*i feel my face turn bright red and i walk upstairs to get away from the embarrassment. i can't believe she said that in front of everyone. i hear joey arguing with her from my room and i sigh, opening the door and telling joey that it's fine.*

joey- sophia you better apologize

ivy- calm down please j, i don't want to hear anyone argue over me

joey- okay i'm sorry. i'll meet you in your room i'm just going to change

*i nod and shut my door. i change into pajamas and sit on my bed to look out the window.*