The Kissing Booth 3 (Fanfiction)

Chapter 8 - The Final Decision!

As I start reading Marco's very long text message I can't help but start moaning. I feel awful. His message is so sweet. Now I know that I definitely hurt him. Even though he knows that I stole his car (by accident) he acts like its no big deal. Boy, I messed up big time.

From Marco

Hey Elle. So just thought I'd let you know that I found out that you took my car a few days ago and drove it somewhere. I have no idea why, but I'm guessing it was one of your funny mistakes. That's one of the things I liked about you, you know that! Just like the first time I heard your voice on the intercom on the first day of senior year calling me a snack. Haha. Anyways, you're probably wondering how on earth I knew that it was you. Well, I saw you drive off. I didn't want to come after you because that's not the kind of person I am. 

Listen, I get that you love Noah and you don't love me but I want you to know that I'll always love you Rochelle Evans. I love everything about you. Except that I'm not your man. I'm not sure what you think of me, but I'm really hoping we can somehow be friends. I love hanging out with you. So anyways, all the best with Noah & College. I know your going to do fabulous things in life.

Marco.

When I finish reading Marco's text I start questioning everything again. Did I make the right choice with staying with Noah? I think to myself. Of course I did. I love him. I have no idea what to reply back to Marco with so I just say "Thanks. You too." Lame, I know.

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The next morning I woke up very sleepy and tired. I had only ended up getting like 3 hours of sleep last night. Today is Saturday, so ordinarily I would stay in bed and watch Netflix all morning but I can't today. Apparently Lee is going on some tour at Berkley tomorrow so we have to do our weekly Sunday brunch today. I was invited to come with Lee, but I said no. I was pretty sure that today was going to be the day I announced that I had chosen to go to Harvard. I knew that Noah was going to be thrilled but I wasn't so sure that Lee was going to be. I was planning on talking with him about it this week before I made my decision, but I couldn't because the Harvard Admissions office needed a final answer by Monday morning. 

After we sat down, I announced that I would be attending Harvard in the fall. Everyone's reactions were great. Everyone but Lee. He didn't say anything. He just sat there staring at me with those big brown eyes of his. My first initial thought was that he was mad at me for choosing Harvard instead of Berkley and breaking yet another one of our rules but when I asked him what was wrong, he let out a big grin.

"Lee what is it!!", I asked impatiently.

"Tell me!!"

"I have a surprise!", Lee said mysteriously.

"A big surprise in fact."

"I'm going to Harvard too!!". he said excitedly. 

"When I saw that you were applying to Harvard, I snuck an application in too."

"I hadn't imagined getting accepted, of course. But after I told them I was Noah Flynn's brother, they said that would give me a greater chance."

"I didn't want to tell you because I wanted it to be a surprise!"

Everyone (including me) stared at him blankly. I guess he hadn't even told Noah or his parents yet. After a long moment of silence, I reached over and gave him a big hug.

"Omg Lee!! No way!! Your crazy you know that!", I said sarcastically. 

"I know!", said Lee mocking me.

I wasn't exactly sure what Noah was gonna say, but he was grinning from ear to ear.

"Congrats bro.", he said.

"Now not only do I get to go to school with my gorgeous and stunning girlfriend, I also get my kid brother too!!", he said laughing."

"Ha ha very funny", Lee said.

"So Lee, why did you tell me you were taking a tour of Berkley tomorrow?", I said laughing.

"So you wouldn't get suspicious! Duhh!", he said.

Our parents clapped in excitement. My dad shot me a smile. I could tell he was proud of me. I just hoped mom was too.

"Hey! What about me!", Brad said squeezing in-between Lee and I.

"Yes of course!", said dad.

"You get in the picture with the big kids!"

We all smiled.

3-2-1! The parents all counted down.

Say cheese!

"Cheese!", we all said in unison. 

***Hi guys! Hope you enjoyed this chapter!! Next chapter is going to be the gang getting reading for Boston!! I'm so exited for this part! Also, you'll find out what happens to Rachel! There might even be a Kissing Booth! hint, hint, nudge nudge. Stay tuned!***