I'm still in shock over what happened tonight. I was shocked when Chad showed up, but even more shocked when my mom came out and confronted him. I wish she'd believed me all the times I told her what he was like but at least now she knows. And having her hear all that led to her changing her mind about moving. Chad showing up here turned out to be the best thing that could've happened.
I call up Dean.
"Brook, you coming over?"
"Yeah, I'm leaving in a few minutes."
"Some of the guys wanted to come over but I told them not to. I want as much time with you as I can get before you have to go."
"Tell them to come over. We'll have a party!"
"Why would we have a party? And why do you want them over here? Don't you want us to have time alone?"
"We'll have plenty of time for that," I say, barely able to contain my excitement.
"How? What are you talking about?"
"I'm not moving! My mom changed her mind. She just told my dad. I'm sure he's furious, but whatever. He'll get over it."
"Wait—how did this happen? Why did your mom change her mind?"
"I'll tell you when I get there. I'll text you when I'm leaving."
"Um, yeah, okay." He's confused. He probably doesn't believe me. I can't believe it either.
I get to stay here, with Dean. And Eve. And Danny and the guys. People who have become like family to me.
I call my sister.
"Brook?" she says over the noise of the bar.
"Hey, it's me again. I just wanted to tell you that you were right. Everything worked out."
"What? I can't hear you."
I laugh. "Forget it. I'll tell you later. Bye!"
I'm in such a good mood. I feel like this is just the start of more good things to come.
Chapter Twenty-Four
Six Months Later
Dean
"Don't even try it," I say, extending my legs, blocking her from going past me.
"Seriously? It's the only desk left!" Brook puts her hands on her hips. "They're going to start soon. I have to sit down."
"Go sit by the teacher. You love being teacher's pet," I say, trying not to laugh.
"Move," she orders, her eyes locked on mine.
"Make me."
"You're a bully, you know that?"
"I do. This girl told me that. And then she fell in love with me. Weird, huh?"
