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“You’ve been trying to get me alone?”
“Stay down.” Dunc puts his hand on my chest. I hadn’t realized I was trying to sit up again. Slowly, I scoot over to make room for him.
“Get in.”
“I’m not getting in the bed with you.”
“Why not?”
“You’re hurt, and the doctor will be back in a second,” he answers as though my request is completely ridiculous.
“Please,” I beg. A smirk pulls at his lips. He’s so dang handsome. Why’s he gotta be an asshole?
“A handsome asshole?”
“Did I say that out loud?”
“I think I like you on pain meds. It’s the most you’ve talked to me in weeks.” I roll my eyes at him.
“Whatever. You’ve been avoiding me!” I hiss. “Not that I care. I also don’t care about how I have to listen to Rose talk about you nonstop when I’m in Creative Writing.” Dunc’s smirk turns to a full-on smile. I want to smack myself in my own mouth to stop myself from talking, but he has one of my hands, and the other is out of commission at the moment.
“Jealous?”
“No.” I slowly scoot back over. “Never mind about sharing my bed.” I ignore him.
“I’d like it if you were.” I peek over at him. “Not that you need to be, but you’d get a taste of my fuckin’ life.”
“What does that mean?”
“Seriously?”
“What?”
“Van.”
“What about him? He's texting you?” I look for Dunc’s phone.
“Never mind.”
I don’t get a chance to push. The doctor comes. Dunc holds my hand while he examines my shoulder again. I only feel a small tug. The meds are doing their thing. He places my arm in a sling to keep me from moving it too much. By the time he’s done, my dad has shown up, giving us an update that Mom is out of surgery but they are keeping her for a few days.
The parents sent us home. Cooper is staying with Mom while Dad goes to get my medication. The car ride home is quiet. Dunc sits in the back with me while Van drives.
For once, we’re all working as a family. That’s what I wanted. For everyone to get along. That only makes Dunc and me impossible.
CHAPTER11
DUNCAN
“You’re with me today.”I fling Sadie’s backpack over my shoulder and gently nudge her toward the door. I’m careful with her not just because her arm’s in a sling but because Fischl’s and Uncle Coop’s eyes are on us. I’m not sure what they think I’m going to do with her, but they don’t trust me. Probably for good reason. If I had my way, Sadie would be naked and in my bed every night.
“What about Van?” She twists to peer over her shoulder as if her brother will jump out at any moment.
“Didn’t you hear?” I respond with real cheerfulness. “The star wide receiver’s dad got a job transfer to Dubai for mega bucks and is moving the entire family there, so the team needs a new wide receiver. Coach heard Van played at your old high school and recruited him.” Which means he’ll be gone in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. I almost rub my hands together like a cartoon villain. It worked out so perfectly for me.
“Oh no.” Sadie’s mouth turns down at the corners. She puts the brakes on and ducks out from under my arm. “Did you know about this?” She confronts Fischl.
Her mom nods slowly, curling her hands around the mug of coffee on the table like it will ward off Sadie’s frown. “Yes, he asked me the other day.”
