The Kissing Booth Why Now?

46. EYES OPEN *

I never thought my prank all the way through. To be honest it wasn't just a prank it was also to let Shelly see that she is gorgeous. I know my brother kept the guys away because he didn't want them to hurt her and well mainly because he loves her but I never realized just how much. I look at my parents and I can tell that they didn't realize that Noah had been playing out all the worst-case scenarios in his head. I was sitting there watching my brother cling to Shelly and our rents clinging to each other and I realize why the gang was not happy with me. Yeah, they made comments about how hot she looked but when it was just us guys they told me they hated the fact I posted the video. They told me that if I had texted the video to just the gang it would have had the same effect but she would be safe. Now I realize that I was the only dumb ass that didn't realize how dangerous posting a video like that could be.

I looked at the rents when my mom took a deep breath "Lee I know you thought posting that video wasn't that bad because a lot of girls post stuff like that and some with even less on." "Yeah, exactly, but Shelly never has." "Exactly son because she is conservative and in many ways nieve. Not to mention she can be way too trusting." "True." "See Lee girls that normally post videos or pictures in that kind of clothing have a confidence about them that screams don't mess with me." I nod my head "while Shells screams please leave me alone." Max nods "exactly and to a preditor, she is walking around with a huge target on her back." "I never meant for what happened on Sunday to happen." "We know you didn't and thankfully you got her away from him fast but what if you are not there the next time." I nod my head "it could be bad." "Yes, that is why from now on you two can't go anywhere alone again. Carl has volunteered to go with you as well as Lois and Patrice." I nod my head "gone are our bestie days." "For the time being. Noah is right what if the next guy tries to..." I watch Max shake his head "we are not saying it is going to happen but..." "There is a chance."

I nod my head and excuse myself to head up to my room and think about what I have done. When I walk in I see Carl sitting on my bed "wow you're home." "Cuz stop." "Well, the one day your home is the day everything blows up in my face." "Lee I was working because I had to pay for a paternity test." "Wait what?" "Yeah, see a girl back home approached my parents and told them she was pregnant with my baby. They were going to drag me home so I could help take care of the baby. The thing is she was one of the few girls I never went out with." "Why?" "To be honest she was a lot like Elle. Not that being like her was bad but I knew that sleeping with her would mean a commitment and fidelity so I never touched her." "Ok, then why would she claim you as the father." "Turns out I was wrong about her. She only behaved that way at school. I never saw her at parties because she was always at college parties so I didn't know the real her." "Damn." "Yeah, well my parents didn't believe me when I told them I didn't sleep with her and that I wanted a paternity test. They refused and told me they were not paying for a paternity test. That I made my bed and I had to lie in the damn thing."

"Dude that sucks." "Yeah, so I talked to Uncle Matt and he believed me and told my parents that he didn't think I would lie about sleeping with the girl since I would brag to Noah about my conquests." "Ok, so Noah told my dad." "No, see the girl would have gotten pregnant right before I came here and if I had bragged to Noah..." "Damn my bro would have made a stink about you coming here with Shelly here." "Exactly so Uncle Matt knew I was telling the truth. Once I had enough money for the test the stupid girl refused to take the test still claiming I was the father." "Ok, so mom got her to take the test." "Yep, threatened to sue her if she didn't submit to the test." "So, what were the results." "I am not the father." "Damn what did your parents say." "Well, now they are suing her on my behalf since she ran around telling everyone I was the father and was refusing to step up. Not to mention suing her for the damages done to their property because she had everyone believing my parents would not bring me home to help her."