Secrets

Chapter 10. You love me.

It was early morning and I was the only one up for hours until I decided to do dishes. While placing a plate in the dish washer I see Parker approaching.

"If my mother asks, I have the honor of saying I spent the night with you?" He asks.

I shake my head, "In your dreams." I say.

"True." He says shrugging. 

I smirk at that thought. Him? The arrogant bad boy? No. Not me. I think about his words as I slide the sponge across the other plates.

"Let me help." He says cutting in.

I give him the plate and sponge, "Thanks."

"I didn't think you were a morning person." I say.

"Why? I always get up early." He says.

I grab a rag and wipe the counter down. He looks at me making me think he wants to say something, anything. 

"Something on your mind?" I ask.

"Sure is...you." He says, "Why'd you kiss Mark?"

I pause in stun, why? "Ummm...well he was in front of me and I didn't want the kiss." I say.

"Okay." He says blankly.

I watch as he continues to clean the dishes. I hang the rag up and sit on the counter while waiting for him to finish. 

"How'd you sleep?" He asks.

"Good, you?"  I ask.

"Good, other than you slapping me a few times." He says chuckling.

I giggle, "Did I?" I ask.

He nods and closes the dish washer, "I'm really sorry, my mom didn't tell me." He says.

"It's... okay." I said, "How long did she know?"

"I have no clue, she started acting weird a week ago." He says shrugging.

"Oh, a week?" I ask.

He nods, "I didn't know she'd be gone for a year, I wish we would've talked more."

"Why don't you?" He asks genuinely. 

"I... When my dad passed away we grew apart." I say.

He looks at the floor frowning, "I'm sorry." He says.

"I haven't said I love you to anyone, not even her." I say sadly.

He pulls me into his chest and I wrap my arms around his back. 

"You know, you're easy to talk to when you're not an ass." I say into his chest.

"Good to know." He says pulling away.

"Thanks for the help." I say.

"No problem." He says walking out of the kitchen.

When I walk out the others are up, I assume Parker woke them but I didn't car enough to ask.

"Morning guests." I say.

They all rub their eyes and groan, "What do y'all want to do today?" I ask.

"I think we should go for a hike." Cat says.

I tilt my head at her, "Ha-ha very funny, how about a movie?" I ask.

"Like at a Movie theater?" Mark asks. 

I nod, "There should be a twist!" Mary shouts.

I turn to look at her and her big smile, "How about we split into couples for it and go on a triple date." She say.

Where is she going with this? "What are you suggesting?" I ask.

"The guys will go to one of their houses and talk about who they're taking and we'll get ready here." Mary explains.

"Oh! and we have to say yes!" Cat adds.

I groan knowing that Parker is going to choose me. Everyone agrees except for me and Parker nudges me.

"What?, you don't want to have fun?" He asks.

"Ugh, fine!" I say.

The boys leave and me and the girls get ready. I change into a pair of jeans and a black tank top. 

"You guys ready?" I ask putting on mascara.

"Yep!" They yell.

I put my shoes on and walk down stairs to meet them. They both look at me with small smiles.

"You look so good." Mary says while Cat nods.

"Thanks." I say. 

The door bell rings and me and the girls open it to them standing there. They all look very nice but the way Parker looks catches my eye. There's something about him that changed, I move so they can come in. 

"Okay, let's get this over with." I say. 

"Okay, I'm taking Mary, Mark is taking Cat and he's taking you." Blake says pointing at me.

Of course. I roll my eyes and he winks at me, "Let's go." I say pulling his arm. 

When we get in the car it's squished in the back. I laugh as I look through the mirror at them.

When we finally get there the sun is setting and the movie is about to begin. We get our tickets and sit to watch the movie. 

"You look really nice." Parker says sitting next to me.

"Thanks, it's nothing." I say smiling.

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When we get in the car we all stay silent until we get back to my house.

"Good night guys." I say beginning to walk up the stairs. 

"What?, no good night kiss?" Parker asks raising his hands.

"You have to catch me first." I say running into my room and locking the door.

I hear Parker running up the steps until banging on my door. The door knob jiggles until he gives up.
"Come on!" He yells laughing.

"You didn't want it bad enough." I laugh out.

"But I do!" He yells.

I pause in shock from his words. He doesn't mean it. I tell my self. I snap back at the sound of his voice.

"The others left, you're stuck with me." He says.

"You can call them." I say.

"Nope, you have to take me home." He says, "Unless you want me to stay?" 

I get up and unlock the door while sighing, "Fine."

We walk down stairs and get into my car when I see Parker dozing off. Must've really found the movie boring. I think while giggling.  

Parking in front of his house I shake his shoulder lightly but he doesn't move. I roll my eyes while a light bulb clicks in my head. I lean over and kiss his cheek gently, his eyes fly open with a smile.

"One more?" He asks. 

I shove him playfully while scoffing, "Get out Hart." I laugh.

"You love me." He says opening the door.

Do I? No! Well... how could I possibly?

I shake the thought and watch as he closes the door behind him. 

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EEEEk! okay there it is Chapter ten. 

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