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“Yeah, it was.” I grabbed my shirt and cleaned myself off before pulling up my pants and sitting back up.
“Maybe we can do it again sometime.”
“Definitely. Can’t wait.”
“I know you’re tired, should I let you go now?”
“No. I am tired, but how about you stay on until I fall asleep? That way we can sleep together.” She agreed, and that’s exactly what we did.
6 Party
GEMA
Over a week had passed since my video call with Noah. My parents hadn’t had another date night since then, and Noah had gotten busier, especially now that he had night watch every other day. He’d called me nearly every day, but our talks had gotten shorter. This was the longest we’d ever been apart, and it felt strange not having him just one floor down if I needed him.
“Hey, are we going for a swim again today?” Jasmine cut into my thoughts.
“Mm, again? Isn’t there anything else we can do?” We had just finished dinner, and we were starting to run out of things to do other than watch movies and go swimming. My mom still kept me on a short leash, so I couldn’t just go wherever whenever I wanted. Jasmine was a good friend, and she stuck with me even when we were bored out of our minds.
“There you two are, I’ve been looking all over for you.” Luna Christina came and sat beside us.
“What’s up, Mom?”
“Well, Alpha Kedrick just called your father. He said your brother’s been a little down, and he thinks he might be feeling homesick. Alpha Kedrick’s little boy is having a birthday party this weekend, and he invited us to the party. He thinks Jordan might perk up with seeing us.”
“So, you and Dad are going to a kid’s birthday party?”
“Oh, come on now, it might be fun.” She nudged Jasmine’s leg with her hand playfully. “But I’m actually telling you about this because your father and I thought you two girls might like to go with us to Harvest Moon.”
Jasmine and I perked up at her words. “Both of us?”
“Are my parents going, too?”
“Yes, both of you…and no, we asked your parents if they would be okay with you going with us, and they said yes.”
Jasmine and I squealed at the same time. “When are we going?”
“We’re leaving tomorrow morning, and we’ll come back on Sunday.”
“Do the boys know yet?”
“No, Alpha Kedrick suggested we surprise them, so don’t say anything. Now go pack.”
Jasmine and I rushed off to her room first. “Oh, my Goddess! We get to go to Harvest Moon!”
“I can’t believe your mom got my parents to agree to let me go without them. The boys are gonna be so excited.”
“The boys? Or specifically Noah?” I blushed at her implication and looked away to hide my smile. This trip was going to be so much fun. It was just what we needed to make this summer a little more exciting.
“Hurry up girls, it’s time to hit the road,” Luna called out to us as she finished loading up the vehicle. “Jade, come here and give me a hug. I’ll miss you baby, but remember, the Betas are in charge while we’re away. Let Elena or Annie know if you need anything. Are you sure you’re okay staying here?”
“Yeah, Mom, you know I’m not big on parties, even if it is just a kid’s party…but tell Jordan I love him.”
I dropped my stuff off in the back and my parents followed. “Have fun, but don’t do anything crazy.”
“Ay, Mami, (Oh, Mom) you know I’m the good kid, right? Cristian’s the one you have to worry about.”
“I worry about both of you, but please be safe. Call me when you get there.” My parents both hugged me, and we piled into the vehicle to set off.