Alive with Me

Chapter 12

Nate

"Sunshine, come on!" I called out as I knocked on the door. "We're gonna be late," I said.

"I'm coming, hot stuff. Hold your horses," she called back.

"You said that 10 minutes ago," I said, chuckling.

"Bite me," she retorted.

Gladly... I wanted to say.

"Gladly, Eddie," Jake yelled.

I shot him a glare.

Jake laughed.

"Okay. I'm ready," Lia said as she opened the door.

My breath was knocked out of me at the sight of her.

I seem to have lost my voice. I tied to say something but nothing came out.

"Damn, Eddie, you're beautiful. Won't you let me steal you away?" Jake joked.

Lia chuckle. "Sorry there, flirt. I'm taken," she winked at me.

"You are so beautiful," I finally said.

Lia blushed and smiled. "Thanks," she said. "You don't think it's too much?"

I shook my head. "No way. You're perfect!" I said.

"You don't look too bad yourself, hot stuff."

I chuckled. "Thanks," I said as I held out my arm for her to take. "We should get going."

She nodded and wrapped her arms around mine.

"I'm gonna go ahead and ride with the guys. Take care of my Eddie for me, will ya," Jake said as he walked away.

I growled and shook my head.

"He's just yanking your chain, you know that right?" Lia asked with a laugh.

"I know. I just hate that..."

"Hate that what?"

I shook my head. "Nothing."

"No. Tell me," she whined.

I chuckled. "Nothing. I just hate that he thinks your edible," I grumbled.

"You're pouting again, hot stuff," she teased.

I gave her a puppy dog eyes, causing her to burst out laughing.

"Why are you jealous, Nate? He's just teasing, and I don't like him like that."

"You don't?" I asked with relief.

She shook her head. "No. He's more like an older brother I never had."

I snorted. "An older brother wouldn't call you Eddie," I grumbled.

She laughed. "You know what I mean," she said, rolling her eyes.

"I still don't like it," I scowled.

She only chuckled in response, as she pulled me towards the door.

Lia

I chuckled at how adorable Nate was. I don't understand why he's jealous. I mean we're all friends.

I frowned.

Is Nate telling me that he feels something more for me?

I shook my head.

That can't be. Why would someone so amazing fall for someone like me?

That doesn't make sense.