“Spit it out. I’m hungry and I want to get downstairs before your sister eats all the honey biscuits.” His eyes widen at that, so hopefully he said what he needed to say and quick.
“Just seems like you two are getting cozy is all.”
“Ok?” Where is he going with this?
“So you do agree...”
“Knox I don’t agree to anything, so if you can excuse me I need to use the bathroom.” I shut the door not wanting hear anything else. I splashed some water on my face and right then another knock came from the door.
“Knox I swear...” I opened the door and thank god it was Stella and not Knox. I was running out of patience with him.
“Spill!” She said excitingly.
“We ran into each other at the cemetery. He apologized for being an asshole and we agreed to a fresh start.”
“Eeeeek!” She high pitched squealed.
“Ssshh, why are you eeking?”
“Because you two are going to finally be together. It was hard seeing you mope around these last few weeks. You seem happy now.” It has been a rough few weeks, but I did feel better that Jude and I could finally start over.
“I am.”
“If he hurts you again, he’ll have to deal with me.” Stella tried saying intimidatingly.
“He better watch out, you throw a mean right hook.”
“You got that right!” She was all hyped up and honestly it was adorable.
“Let’s go grab some of those biscuits before Ezra and Knox devour all of them.” Without another word Stella ran out of the bathroom and I can hear her yelling down the stairs that Ezra better drop that biscuit. My friends are crazy, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
Chapter Twenty Eight
Jude
I’m usually never a nervous person unless it comes to Madison. When I ran after my beanie and saw her there talking to her mom, my heart raced faster than ever before. I had no idea if she would think I followed her or send me on my way not wanting to speak to me. For such a long time I thought if she hated me I would be able to get over her, but in all reality it showed me I needed her like air. The thing about love is it doesn’t just fade because you want it too. No it suffocates you until your ready to admit it. I love Madison and I can’t deny it any longer.
I never even realize the little things I miss that were hidden behind my anger. The way she bit her lip nervously, when she laughs so hard she tries to cover her snort by putting her hand over her face, or the way she’s always making sure everyone is alright before herself. She was selfless, kind, and way to good for me.
She may have not notice, but when she was at Quinn’s grave I ran back over to her mom’s grave. I put my hand on the tombstone and told her, “I’m sorry I haven’t been the best to or for her, but know I’ll do anything to make her happy. I promise you I’ll keep her safe.”
I got back to my spot before Madison noticed and we headed to Delilah’s. I was worried if Delilah knew about how I treated Madison before. I didn’t want to ruin their Thanksgiving, but I didn’t think Madison would invite me if she did tell her. While my mind was running through different scenarios of how this could play out, I felt Madison’s body tense. She told me how she keeps seeing the same car following her and my gut was telling me she was right. I didn’t want to scare her, but she needed to stay aware.
After almost missing her house, we finally got inside with a crash. I don’t know why, but we were both laughing hysterically to the point we didn’t notice the room full of our friends staring at us. Knox seemed the least happy out of them all.
I was introduced to Delilah who seemed as sweet as Madison described her when we were kids. Delilah introduced me to her boyfriend, Scott Fully, and the name sounded so familiar like I heard it before.
We all sat down and of course Knox had to run right upstairs to most likely question Madison on why she was with me. Don’t get me wrong, Knox is my best friend, but lately he’s been on my nerves on he was acting with Madison. He just couldn’t accept she friend zoned him.
“Funny seeing you here.” Rem said with a smile that said it all.
“Wasn’t planned, but I’m happy to be here.”
“Good it’s nice to see you with a smile for once.” We both nodded agreeing.
Everyone was talking among themselves when we heard Stella come yelling down the stairs. “Ezra Francis Banks put down that honey biscuit right now!” He had about five on his plate that he started putting on mine. “Take these I owe you.”
“Sugar I only have one.” The traitor then side eyed my plate making Stella look at it.
“Really five!” She said shocked and mad all at the same time.
“Madison told me these are your favorite, so I saved you both some.”
“Oh my god aren’t you so sweet.” Delilah said to me while Stella then said, “At least not all men are selfish pigs.” She gave me a hug and I passed her the biscuits. Ezra was wide eyes and Knox didn’t seem amused at all.
“What’s all the commotion?” Madison came walking in. There was an empty chair by me, but also by Knox. She chose to sit by me which just made Knox look even more angrier. I was definitely going to have to talk to him when we got back.
“Men they just eat and eat, but at least your’s saved us some biscuits.” The whole room went quiet besides Knox’s fork dropping on the plate.
Me or Madison didn’t know what
