Chapter twenty-one - Leanna

While Nathan and I were intending to keep it quiet that we shared a bed last night, however, that was ruined when Kim came downstairs and announced that she pushed our beds together because a single bed is too small when she’s trying to share with a guy Jake’s size.

My dad chokes on his coffee, Nathan’s parents disappear outside giggling like pixies and Shane, Luke and Gemma mute the TV and turn to watch the drama unfold from the sofa. My mum calmly puts her coffee down, rubbing my dads back as she chews over the words to say.

“Why was Jake in your room and not in with Nathan?” She asks quietly and Kim laughs as though the answer is obvious. “OK, scratch that, do you intend to be sharing a bed throughout the remainder of this holiday?”

“Yes mum.” Kim says, with n