All Chapters of The Deal With Him: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

"I don't know. People say those things, but it's an excuse.""An excuse?""Yeah, you know, 'come by, we'll put on a film, and cuddle nicely', dim lights and stuff... then they all end up shagging."My eyes widened, my cheeks heating aggressively this time. "Oh my- you're so raw!"I went to pull away, startled at his bluntness, but he laughed and held me tighter, bringing me back so I felt each rumbled of his chest against mine. Brick by brick, melting every guard I tried to keep up around my heart. "You're just too easy to tease.""And you're dirty.""It's called charm." he grinned at me and I couldn't help a little smile myself as I shifted away.He was just so... I don't know.Was that what he expected from this? For us to make out? Well, that was what we always did right?But he spoke almost as if reading my mind: "Breathe easy, babe," his forefinger tipped my chin upwards and his lips ghosted mine so briefly I wondered if that could even be considered a kiss. It drove my heart to

"But-""Right?" she completely ignored my glare, returning it innocently, as if she wasn't asking something obvious."Right.""Thought so." she nodded. "And when you're not, you're hanging by the phone. Right?" my jaw clenched but I say nothing. "You became exclusive for her, meaning you're already focusing solely in one girl and not just physically. You -talked to her, you actually want to tell her things and to have her hearing you, and to hear her too. You laugh, a lot more, let me tell you. You're more relaxed than I'd seen you in a while... well, not now, obviously." she gestured my stiff body language and scoffed. " The mere thought of someone else taking Gracie to the ball is driving you nutts, wondering why would you reject it when she ask you to asked her. I mean, come on, Nate. You like her, she likes you. Would it really be that horrible to stop calling it mess around and start dating instead? What actual difference would that make aside from the label?""We're fine as we-"

"Don't listen to her." the cheerleader beside me reassured as if reading my thoughts. "Ames is a pathological cheater and you didn't steal Nate, that for sure.""Really?""Of course not, and we- Seth, Kurt!" my heart halted as she suddenly greeted and guided us to the side where stood the players in a tux, like everyone else. But they were by themselves.The nervousness melted into disappointment when I couldn't spot Nate around. Where was he? Wasn't he going with the team? I thought that meant the guys."Girls." they grinned back."Hi," I tilted my head, frowning. "I haven't seen you around. You been here for long?""We just arrived." Seth patted his mate's shoulder. "Kurt here convinced us to go eat at his sister's again.""Like you've complained." narrowed his eyes the aforesaid. "You all just love to take advantage of my free coupons.""Well, duh."Nadia laughed and I barely contained a smile. "So lovely, so you all used free coupons? Maybe your sister will stop providing them th

NateI parked Letty on the first free spot I found, killing the engine and feeling that bubble of anticipation getting larger in my chest.Okay, calm the fuck down. I thought to myself, reaching over to the bag at the passenger seat's feet, taking out the thick jersey stuffed in there and replaced my current one with it, and over it my coat. I swiftly brushed my hair carelessly using the rearview mirror before hopping out my baby and locking her behind me. The freezing air got me immediately shuddering as I zipped the coat and stuck my hands in the pockets, trying to keep with me as much warmth as I could.Ever since Christmas temperatures had decreased harshly and yesterday it had snowed massively, so now the whole town was all white, so beautiful and stuff but cold as hell... and I consumed most of Letty precarious heater last night, so if I couldn't fix it before tonight it would be one hell of a night. Yet this morning I looked around and the pieces I would be needed were far too

HaileyI was jolted awake by a sudden sharp sound, blinking the light as I grew aware of my surroundings and the way my pillow was stirring as well... What?My eyes snapped open, taking in the dim barn, the TV still on on the other side of the coffee table and Nate sleepy form under mine on the couch. I felt a dazed smile tugging my lips as I instinctively cuddled closer. I couldn't remember falling sleep; but I was laying over him, our legs intertwined and the bare heated skin of his chest against mine along with the thick blanket over my back was the only protection against the sudden wave of cold air from the opened door...Hold on.Opened door?"I fucking knew it."And just like that all my sleepiness vanished. My wide gaze snapped to Matt in horror as he glared from the barn door. The look he held as he stepped inside in a determined pace tightened my guts, shaking away my doze dizziness at once. In a moment I was on my feet, immediately missing Nate's heat, he groaned too at the