Chapter 74
“You’ve never read the books?” I asked mortified. There’s no way, I thought.
“Nope.” He chuckled waking a swing out of his water bottle.
“Naomi!” I nudge her. “There’s no way he just said he’s never read J.K Rowling’s masterpiece.”
“Oh, but he did.” Naomi smirked.
“You, sir.” I pointed an accusatory finger at him. “Have not lived your childhood to its fullest
potential.”
“And you, princess.” He mimicked. “Are just over reacting.”
“I am not!” I said, sticking my tongue out at him.
Okay, maybe I was.
Truth be told, I don’t know what had gotten into me but I was all of a sudden much more
comfortable around Aiden.
As Naomi and I started gathering all of our stuff and getting ready to leave, something hit me. “I
know!”
I then turned to Aiden who was still sitting on the floor, checking his phone. “We’re going to watch all the Harry Potter movies!”
“Oh really.” He cocked an eyebrow. “Who’s we?”
“Me, you, and anyone else who wants to. We can have a movie night!” I replied. “My place, tonight. But you have to bring the food.”
“Inviting me over for a sleepover already?” He smirked.
‘Oh shut up!” I rolled my eyes. “Do you want to come Naomi?”
“I’d love to, but I have dinner plans with my grandparents.” She replied. “I’m sure the two of you will have a blast thought.”
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The look Aiden and Naomi exchanged didn’t go unnoticed by me, however, I decided to ignore it.
For now.
After dropping Naomi off, I went straight home and immediately headed for the shower. Aiden agreed to come over later tonight with Lucas, and I had told Caroline and Brooke about it but I was still waiting to hear from them.
Mom was out of town through Monday because her firm sent her to Springfield to oversee the opening of their new office down there, so I didn’t need to worry about asking permission. It was the first time she’s been away for so long, but I’m glad they’re giving her more responsibilities at work. If you ask me, the place would crash and burn without her.
Once I was showered and dressed into a pair of black leggings and a random Northside Student Activities Council shirt, I began picking up around the place. It wasn’t dirty per say, but my bra probably didn’t need to be hanging on the back of the couch for everyone to see. I left it there to dry after doing laundry last night, and I completely forgot about it.
The perks of living in an all–girls household.
I was rummaging through the cabinets in the kitchen seeing what I could whip up quickly in case
anyone was hungry, when I heard my phone ping. It was Brooke saying she couldn’t make it tonight. Apparently she was driving to Michigan for her cousin’s wedding this weekend.
I continued my search for food until I heard a loud knock on the door. “Coming!” I shouted.
Swinging the door open, I was greeted by Lucas’s overly ecstatic face. “It is an honor to be invited to your residence, mi‘ lady.” For an even more dramatic effect, he took my hand and kissed it.
“Gross.” I shook my head as I moved aside to let him and Aiden in. Aiden merely rolled his eyes at Lucas’s childish behavior. I was just about to slam the door shut when Caroline’s voice rang from
down the hall, “Wait for me!”
Once everyone got settled into the living room, I went to my room and grabbed my secret stash of Harry Potter movies – a Christmas present from my mom a few years ago.
I emerged from my room, holding the DVD set in my hand. “We are all gathered here today, because SOMEONE-” I paused and glared at Aiden. “has never watched Harry Potter before.”
‘Oh boy!” Caroline chuckled.
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“Now, in my opinion J.K Rowling created this masterpiece so that it can be shared with others.” I continued. “Even if you haven’t watched the movies, there is no acceptable reason as to why you should not have read the books. Were you kidnapped as a child, is that why?”
Yes, I believe myself to be a Potterhead.
A smile tugged at the corner of Aiden’s lips. “Please, bless me with your knowledge.” He motioned for me to put the DVD in and start the movie.
After setting up the movie, I situated myself on the loveseat next to Caroline and was about to press play when I forgot about the food. “Is anyone hungry?” I asked looking around.
Everyone shook their head no, and so I proceeded to press play.
Halfway through the movie, both Caroline and Lucas were on their phone not paying attention to
what was happening on the screen one bit. Aiden however, was engrossed in Hermione Granger
rying to correct Ron on his Wingardium Leviosa.
My stomach had also began growling so I took this as an opportunity to put some Pizza in the oven.
As I was circling around the kitchen, I heard someone clear their throat.
Turing around, I see Aiden leaning against the counter. He had positioned himself in such a way that he could still see the movie but also keep me company.
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