âCourtney's P.O.Vâ
"Mom, it's just a short road trip. All the guys are going."
"Julian, listen to your mother." Blake speaks up as he walks into the kitchen to grab a banana, "I'm not gay." He adds as he holds it up.
I laugh from my spot on the couch and Emily lifts the bowl of popcorn as Blake grabs a handful.
"What are you girls watching?"
He takes a seat beside me and I move over a little to give him more space.
"The Notebook."
"Oh god, I've watched this over a thousand times with your mother."
"Aww, goals." My mom coos as she sits on the other couch, her own bowl of popcorn on her lap.
"Mom, I will only be gone for a week! It's summer!"
"Can I trust that you won't do anything that you're not supposed to?" Nichole questions, making Emily snort.
"He can't keep down alcohol even if it's just a sip and he's head over heels for Alexa, so yes she can."
"Mom, when have I ever done anything to lose your trust?"
Nichole stays quiet for a moment before she lets out a defeated sigh, "Alright, but I want you back home no more than a week later, got it?"
"Thank you, sweet-precious-beautiful mother!"
I look back to see him giving her a big kiss on the cheek and she laughs.
"Oh, to be young."
"Tell me about it." Blake speaks up, "Now you don't let me bang you like before."
"Blake!"
"Aw gross!" Emily complains, cupping her ears while my mom and I laugh out loud.
"Dad, that's very disturbing." Julian says, shaking his head as he climbs up the stairs.
"As if you guys haven't done anything of that sort."
My cheeks instantly flush and Emily acts as if she didn't hear anything as she stuffs her mouth with popcorn.
"Actually, believe it or not, I'm still a virgin." Julian replies proudly.
"I believe you." Blake says.
"Wait, what's that supposed to mean?!"
***
"You ready to go?" Alex asks as he walks in and Julian nods his head.
"Yeah, I just packed one of my backpacks."
I wave at him when he passes by the couch and he smiles as he walks over to me, leaning down to kiss my lips.
"Aww, you two lovebirds." Emily coos, petting Lucy's golden fur.
"Damien, get in here!" Alex calls out and moments later, he walks in grinning from ear to ear.
Emily quickly stands up to greet him and Lucy whimpers in response, missing the attention.
"Hey, princess." He kisses her, "You coming along?"
She tilts her head in confusion, "Huh?"
"Julian didn't invite you two?"
"No," I say, "You guys want us to come along?"
"Alexandra is waiting in my truck for you, so yes."
We all turn to look at Julian climbing back down the stairs with his backpack on his shoulder and he stares at us in confusion. "What?"
"You didn't invite them?"
"Oh, about that." He acknowledges, "I'm not comfortable with Emily being away from home for a whole week."
"Right."
"He does have a point."
"Take her along with you guys," A new voice speaks up from the kitchen and we all turn to look at Nichole. "We can't keep her imprisoned at home either.
"But, momâ"
"She deserves to have fun, Julian. Just be sure to take her medications and if anything at all happens, just call and text me your location."
Julian nods his head, "Got it."
She smiles warmly at Emily, "I love you dearly."
Emily walks over to her and hugs her tightly, "I love you more."
They hold each other for a few long moments and Alexander wraps his arms around my waist, making me smile up at him.
"Alright, you guys have fun but not too much fun now." She instructs.
"Wait, we still need to pack our things." I point out, pulling myself out of Alex's arms before I make my way up the stairs with Emily.
Emily packs her things in one of her backpacks and I borrow one as I stuff some underwear, socks, and five different outfit combinations.
Being in a rush, I stuff some of my important essentials as well: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, and perfume. I recently got off my period so I don't need anything of that sort, thankfully.
Emily makes sure she stuffs her medications into her backpack and I grab her hand, tugging her back downstairs once we're done.
The guys smile at us and Nichole gives Emily a kiss on her head, whispering something to her.
Emily nods at her and we bid our goodbyes.
I enter the passenger's seat in Alexander's truck and greet Alexandra in the backseat, where Julian joined her.
She grins at me, "I'm glad you were able to make it."
"Me too," I say sincerely, "After all, it's only two short months before you guys leave to college."
"Yeah, that's true."
Alex enters the driver's seat once our things are settled in the trunk and we begin to drive off, Damien following us in his mom's minivan â where Emily, Steven, and Lucas are.
***
"A gas stop already?"
"My tank is fine but Damien's van was already less than half before we started driving." Alex explains, leaning over the center console to kiss me.
I laugh softly when he takes my bottom lip between his teeth, only to lose my breath when he swipes his tongue across my lips.
He grabs my face in his hands as he deepens the kiss and a soft moan escapes my lips, exciting him. He quickly takes off my seatbelt and attempts to pull me closer to him.
A bang on the window suddenly startles us apart and I look over at my window to see Damien glaring at me. I quickly wipe my mouth and he motions for me to roll down the window.
I roll it down halfway, "That's my man, so back off."
"You know I love you, boo." Alex speaks up, blowing him a kiss. "But she's honestly such a good kisser."
I look down shyly as I play with the hem of my shirt and they both chuckle, amused at me being flustered.
I then switch my attention over to the windshield window and blush furiously when I see everyone watching us.
Most of them have smug smiles and my eyes widen when I remember about the couple sitting behind us. I quickly twist my body to have a look and sigh when I see Julian and Alexa sound asleep.
"Are we ready to go now?" Alex asks and everyone gets back into their assigned vehicle before we get back onto the road.
We drive for hours before we stop at a hotel and I can barely keep myself awake as I lean against the window.
Alexander shakes my shoulder and I blink my eyes open as I look over at him, "You'll be in bed right now, hang on."
I smile as I stretch my arms over my head and yawn, cupping my mouth.
"Want me to carry you in?" He offers, but I shake my head.
"No, thank you. I'm fine."
I step out of the car as I rub my eyes, only to be swooped up into his arms seconds later.
"If you took even one step, you would've stepped in that hole." He quickly says and I look down.
"Oh, thank you."
Already being in his arms, I savor it as I wrap mine around his neck and lay my head on his shoulder.
"I love you." I whisper into his ear.
He smiles, "I love you too."
He locks his car when Julian and Alexa get out, all of us piling into the hotel towards the receptionist.
"We would like two conjoined rooms, please." Alex tells the lady behind the counter and, after setting me down, slides his debit card over to her.
She nods, typing into her computer before turning back to him. "Name?"
"Alexander Mendoza."
"How many nights will you be staying?"
"Just for tonight."
She nods once again and takes the card for a few brief moments before she hands it back to him.
"Rooms B14 and 15 are available for you." â She hands him two set of keys â "Second floor, fifth and sixth door to your right."
"Thank you."
He takes his debit card along with the keys and grabs my hand, guiding us all towards the stairs. We climb up to the second floor and find our rooms, proceeding inside one of them.
"Alright there's two rooms and eight of us. Courtney and I are in one room, who wants to join us?" Alexander offers, holding me against his side.
"I gotta be with you, babe." Damien takes up the offer, winking.
"I also want to be with Courtney."
I smile at Emily and she smiles back as she fixes the beanie on her head.
Steven and Lucas make their way to the wall connecting the two rooms and open the door, "Alright, well Julian and Alexandra are with us â please refrain from having sex tonight." Lucas shudders.
Emily snorts, "You don't have to worry about that; Julian is more innocent than a newborn baby."
"Okay, that's a bit of an exaggeration."
Alexa simply laughs, "You think I'd do such a thing with my brother being in the room right beside us?"
"Touché." Steven agrees, before running into the room and plopping down on the bed.
I do the same, falling flat on my back on the bed in our room.
"Just to be sure, keep that door open. That's the main reason why I chose conjoined rooms." Alexander warns, eyeing Julian suspiciously.
He visibly gulps and Alexandra rolls her eyes, taking Julian's hand in hers.
"Don't mind him, he's just playing."
"But I'm not."
"Then again, he punched a kid who grabbed my ass last week, so he might not be." She laughs in remembrance. "Left the poor boy laying on the ground shell-shocked. Didn't even see it coming."
"Wait, what?" Julian grinds his teeth, "Do you have a name? An address?"
She rolls her eyes, "Its really no big deal. You guys are just too damn overprotective. Seriously, I can look after myself."
"Can't take our chances."
With another roll of her eyes, she walks into the other room and Julian quickly follows.
Turning to us, Damien speaks up. "You girls take the bed, we're used to sleeping on the ground. Guy sleepovers don't involve any beds."
"I'm not sure how to interpret that..." Emily trails off, quirking a confused brow.
I laugh, "Thanks, guys. I'm sure we can all fit, though."
"I want you girls to be comfortable."
Emily looks at her boyfriend in admiration and he offers her a loving grin, bending a little to capture her lips with his.
"I love you." I hear her, her voice barely a whisper.
"I love you too. Now get some rest, gorgeous."
She nods, crawling onto the bed. I follow her and watch as the guys lay out a blanket on the ground before they each grab a pillow from the bed.
I grab Alex's hand before he walks away from the bed and he looks back at me, confused. I bite my lip and curl a finger towards me, inviting him.
With a smirk, he leans down to my height and I put my hand behind his head as I press my lips against his, bidding him goodnight.
He takes my bottom lip between his teeth and I let out a muffled whimper, pulling myself away.
He chuckles, "Goodnight, baby." Before he leaves a lingering kiss on my forehead. "Sleep well."
"Goodnight."
The lights go off and I turn on my side, pulling Emily to me and cuddling with her. She holds me just as I do her and I close my eyes, welcoming sleep.
"Goodnight, Courtney." She murmurs.
"Goodnight, Em. I love you."
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It's summer time and I am hoping to finish this book before I get a job. Ima start college in the fall term, and I know I'm going to have way less time for my books because I can't procrastinate anymore. Wish me luck to finish this! I love you all and thank you for still being here to read.
Sorry for the mistakes.
â¤ï¸Much Love with Hugs & Kissesâ¤ï¸
Kimmy Herz ð