Chapter 112

“I still can’t believe I did this” I said staring at the view in front of me. At first when Adrian told me to climb to the roof I thought he was going crazy but I understood now. The view from the roof was amazing. we were both lying on the tiled roof staring at the view “This isn’t me”
“What? Don’t tell me you’ve never jumped in front of a car and driven away with a total stranger” he said acting shocked
I laughed and shook my head “I don’t mean that” I said “I’ve never done anything…unexpected, spontaneous. I always stick to my schedule no matter what.”
“And what would that schedule be?”
“Wake up, get dressed, check on Gabriel and look at his charts, eat breakfast, go to school, come back home and eat my lunch and solve my homework with Gabriel, tutor him and just sit with him till it’s time for us to sleep” I said with a smile on my face “Surprisingly enough we never run out of things to talk to”
“Doesn’t your brother go to school? Why do you need to tutor him?” Adrian asked, his brow furrowed.
“He can’t go to school” I said turning back so I’d look at the view “He was born prematurely and then he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy”
“What’s that?”
“It’s a disease that made him paralyzed from the waist down. And his lungs aren’t fully matured either so he also has heart problems. He can’t leave his room unless he’s feeling really well and then I take him to our garden on his wheelchair”
“I’m sorry” he said “It must be hard for him, he’s only twelve”
“he never complains” I said “He jokes, laughs, and spends his time reading or whatever else.” I smiled “And he’s the absolute best brother ever”
“well he’s a lucky kid then” Adrian smiled at me and I ignored how I couldn’t help but smile back
“Why?”
“Because he’s got you as a sister”
“Wow” I said “That was I grinned teasingly at him “Really corny”
Adrian threw his head back and laughed “It’s not corny if it’s the truth” he said “You are the most selfless person I have ever met”
“No I’m not” I said rolling my eyes
“Not a lot of teenagers would give up their time to sit with their little brothers or sisters” he said and I laughed
“I’m not giving up anything” I said “I love spending time with him, he’s the most important thing in my life. Him and Gracie”
Adrian didn’t answer and just stared at me, the admiration in his eyes scaring me. No one ever looked at me like that. I stood up flustered “I think we should g-” Before I could continue saying anything I slipped and tumbled down the roof. But before I could fall over the edge I felt strong arms catch me and lift me up.
He placed me on the roof again, his body over me so I wouldn’t fall. “You’re okay?” he asked breathing heavy “Are you hurt?” his eyes looked panicked as he searched every inch of my face. I just stared at him, he hadn’t noticed our proximity but I had. The look in his eyes, the heat of his body, took away my control and without even thinking. I pressed my lips against his and instantly felt my whole body light up with a new feeling.
Nate’s P.O.V.
“Thanks Pat” I said as Patrick stood up from under my sink “This kitchen was way out of shape and I’m not really handy with stuff like this”
“Yeah” Patrick chuckled, nodding to the cabinet I tried to fix before he came to my rescue “I’ve noticed”
I laughed, rolling my eyes “Yeah yeah” I turned and walked into the living room “This place is finally done. I just need to add a few things to make it more, homely and comfortable.” I turned back to Patrick with a grin “And I don’t need to use your kitchen anymore”
“I’m beginning to regret fixing the kitchen for you” he frowned “I haven’t had a good meal like the ones you’ve been making for me in a while” Read complete versıon only at.net
“Don’t worry Pat” I said “We’ll have dinner at my place or yours. You really think I’m gonna let you live off the junk food you’ve been eating?”
“And that’s why we’re friends Nate” Patrick said with a wink and I looked at him with mock outrage
“And I thought it was for my great sense of humor and model looks” I said and he chuckled. I heard the phone ring and went to answer it as soon as I picked up the phone sobs greeted me
“He cheated on me” The familiar voice of my sister came from the other end “Eric cheated on me”
“WHAT?!” I screamed in shock. “How did you know?”
“I was at the mall to get something nice for our date” She sobbed “And I saw him eating some slut’s face off with his hand under her shirt in the back of the store”
I was speechless or a moment. My sister was gorgeous and I doubted there was any girl in our town more beautiful than her. How could he cheat on her
“Calm down Grace” I said shaking my head angrily at Patrick who mouthed ’what’s wrong’ “Did you confront him?”
“Yes” She cried harder “He got so mad. He accused me of following him, of spying on him. But I swear I wasn’t Nate, I wasn’t.”
“I believe you honey I know” I said, my heart breaking for my innocent little sister “He’s a jerk and he doesn’t deserve you okay? He said that to make?you?feel guilty”
“Dad said it’s normal” Grace continued to sob “He said every guy gets scared when he’s in his first serious relationship and they all make mistakes”