Todos los capítulos de One Of the Guys: Part 1: Capítulo 31 - Capítulo 40

Casey was going to freak out when she heard that I had my first kiss at homecoming. Casey… Where was Casey? I hadn’t seen her and Cyman on the dance floor at all. I looked around for her damning, red dress, but I didn’t see her. Where in the world could she be? “Jeff…,” I hesitated, “do you mind if we look for Casey and Cyman?” I asked, looking around to see if I saw them. “Of course we can,” he said, leading me by my hand to the hallway. There was a Photo Booth set up out there and a snack table and chairs. I didn’t see them at all. My heart was starting to race and I gave way to a bit of panic. They can’t be far, I thought. But there also wasn’t really anywhere else they could be. Every door was chaperoned and secured. I took out my phone and tried calling her. She didn’t answer, which is odd because we have one another on emergency bypass, so our phones ring no matter what. “Can you call Cyman?” I asked, trying to disguise the fear in my voice. Jeff didn’t even hesitate.

When I got home that afternoon I sent Jada a text. It read: Hey girl. I am so excited for you to come to your first Friendsmas. I told Keegan to send you the Google form to fill out, so whomever gets you knows your favorites. If you send me your email, I can share it as well. This was going to be such an amazing holiday season and I couldn’t wait. My dad was bringing his girlfriend, Alison, to Thanksgiving at our house. My mom was the one that invited them. She seemed so incredibly okay about dad moving on. I felt sometimes she was doing it to make things easier for us, but I liked that my parents were cordial and that they still showed love for one another in a non-romantic way. Mom even got Alison a gift this year for Christmas. Alison had lost her mom earlier this year, so my mom printed a picture of her mom from Facebook and got it engraved onto a memory stone. It was absolutely one of the most thoughtful things ever. I think my mom is the reason I am so accepting of Jada. Keegan

Christmas Day was finally here and that meant it was also my 16th birthday. I kept my reindeer pajamas on while we opened presents. But I would wear my beautiful dress my grandma bought me for dinner tonight. Everyone was coming over tonight. I loved having a birthday party the same night as Christmas. Alison said she was bringing her daughter, Quinn, over as well. I was excited to meet her. I don’t get a chance to interact with too many high school seniors so I’m sure she was the absolute coolest. Mom had her North Pole train going around the tree when I came down. She had made a breakfast charcuterie board that was on the kitchen island. She had so many of my favorites stacked on there: scrambled eggs, cinnamon bread, bagels, chocolate chip muffins and fruit. It looked beautiful. I loved how talented my mom was when it came to things like this. She always made us feel so special. Baylen grabbed a pretty red box from underneath the tree. It had silver string beautifully laced around

“Jeff, stop it. Keegan is my family friend. The gift was super sentimental from our childhood and it got me choked up. That is all babe. I promise,” I reassured him, kissing him softly on the lips. His face softened and he rubbed my shoulders. He whispered “sorry” in my ear as he held me from behind. Keegan chuckled and brushed his hair forward with his hand. He does this when he is trying not to say something he would regret. “Jeff, pleasure as always. Brees, I will see you for game time Squirt,” Keegan said, shooting finger guns at us. We stayed far away from one another for the rest of the night. The games were mostly boys versus girls anyways so that was perfect. As it started to get late, my mom came down to make sure everyone had a ride home. Quinn left first. She had driven herself over. I really enjoyed having her here. She seemed to be getting along with Baylen quite well too. Not sure how my dad or Alison would feel if they dated, but that’s not my problem. Everyone had

Saturday mornings always made me feel safe. The morning cartoons, the breakfast cereal and the whole family being at home just made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. I sat on the bar stool near the living room and watched the tv while drinking hot cocoa. My mom always made a beautiful hot cocoa bar every winter. She always filled it with my favorites the week of my birthday. Baylen would be 17 in a month so I’m sure his faves would be in there next. But for now I will enjoy my candy canes, marshmallows and vanilla syrup. Bay and I have never thought it was odd to be Irish twins, but others always make such a big deal about it. We are only the same age together for about 25 days and I think it’s so much fun. Bay and I always did something special the last night we were “twins,” and this time around would be no different. Bay asked me to invite Casey and Jeff to the arcade with us for batting cages, glow bowling and lunch. My mind flashed back every so often to Keegan and his soft lip