Chapter 4

Was she talking to me and Keegan? My heart started to beat fast. I didn’t want to discuss him at all. I knew my Honey didn’t mean anything by it, but it was giving me such an awful feeling. I think my mom noticed and she interjected.

“Dallas, I think we have left their relationship in the past and it’s old news. Perhaps we can discuss Quinn’s dress?” She asked, giving me a wink.

As they started to discuss patterns I slipped into the kitchen. Why did she have to ask that and why didn’t he even look up from his phone? He truly doesn’t care about me any more and it honestly hurts my feelings. I grabbed a tissue from the counter just in case tears broke and made their way down my face. I took a deep breath and willed the tears to stay put. As I turned around to head back into the dining room, Keegan was in the doorway. His blonde curls were shorter now and he had some facial hair. He looked so different; so manly.

“I was just leaving. I just needed a tissue,” I said, trying to step around him.

He didn’t move however. He squinted his eyes at me and stood firm.

“Did you notice my mom made you pecan meltaways?” He asked, so nonchalantly.

“I did, actually. They were the first things that I saw when I got here,” I confirmed.

“How was your flight?” He continued.

“It was fine,” I responded, becoming annoyed with each question.

“Did you see how big Kai and Kels are? They are as tall as you now,” he said, smiling to himself.

“Keegan what is this? You get here and don’t even speak to me. Then you don’t even look up from your phone when my Honey asks about our breakup. What the hell is this?” I asked.

“I wasn’t sure if you even wanted to see me. Let alone talk to me. The last three years without you… I mean. I don’t even know what I mean, Brees. I just don’t want this week to be awkward for us and I thought maybe I could come in here and offer my friendship. Maybe you and I could get along for Baylen and Quinn,” he offered.

“That’s fine Keegan. I don’t hate you. I’m over all of that. I swear. I’m with Tate. There is no need for us to act like enemies when there are zero feelings here,” I reassured him.

“That’s great to hear. I was nervous about this and now I feel a lot better. Thank you for being so kind about it. Ready to head back out?” He asked.

“I’ll be out in a minute,” I said, pretending to adjust my hair.

As he walked out, my heart caved. It had wanted Keegan to want it in some way. It had wanted him to still be hurt. To still have those feelings. I wasn’t sure how to feel about it, but I was thankful that we could be here this weekend and get along.

Tomorrow were the bachelor and bachelorette parties. We were actually combining parties. Which meant that I would be with Keegan all night. I was willing to try and be friends if he was. Who would have thought that someone I loved so intensely, could be just my friend. Maybe this week wouldn’t be so bad now that I had Keegan Patts as my buddy.