❝ You make this messed-up world look so much more beautiful. ❞ Gathering me in his arms, he pulled me close -- his lips seeking mine hungrily.
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The only thing Summer Hale has ever wanted was to live peacefully away from her secrets...
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I knew from the first time, I'd stay for a long time 'cause I like me better when I'm with you — I Like Me Better by Lauv
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"Gray!" I screeched, slapping his hand away from the freshly baked cookies.
Both his hands shot up in surrender as he laughed, and I shot him a warning glare. Victoria pushed him out of the kitchen before doing the same to Liam and Isaac, who groaned in frustration.
"Come back in here again, and I'll make sure you don't get any cookies at all for the rest of the night!" Victoria threatened with her arms crossed over her chest before turning on her heel and walking back to me.
"Suckers!" I chortled.
"Just one cookie," huffed Isaac. "It smells so fucking good."
"You'll get your cookies in half an hour," said Jordan, setting the timer on the oven for the next batch.
They groaned again, and I couldn't stop the smile from spreading across my face. It was freaking adorable; they were acting like kids.
I popped another oreo into my mouth before heading over to Victoria, who was already transferring the cookies onto separate plates. It was officially the beginning of the summer term break, and the boys in the soccer house wanted to do a movie marathon. We were all completely drained since we had just finished our examinations not more than three hours ago, and we needed a good relaxation. I offered to bake cookies, and Victoria was more than willing to lend a hand. Jordan and Nick joined in too when they arrived, making the whole process quicker.
"I still can't believe you're leaving me with Gray," I whined, turning to face the kitchen's threshold with a scowl, where Gray was standing with Liam and Isaac.
He returned my scowl with a rather hostile smirk, and I shuddered at the thought of the endless teasing I would be receiving in the next six weeks alone with him. Everyone in this house, except Gray and I, was leaving in a few days.
Victoria giggled, nudging me with her shoulder. "Aren't you two a thing or something? I mean, you spend a lot of time together, and you sleep in the same room."
