Nerd Of The Year ( Published - Sample Only )

Chapter 14

"But what?"

Melissa was about to say something when the doorbell rang. Odd. Who is there at such a time? I got up and opened the door. Standing there was Ryder, looking utterly drunk.

"Whoa, how much did you drink?"

His black hair was disheveled and his brown eyes looked droopy. "I lost count after the eighth glass." And to prove his point he showed me his fingers but instead of eight, they were seven.

I sighed and made him stand at the wall near the door and closed it.

"That doesn't explain why you are here, not that I have any problem with it."

"Daniel kicked me out because his girl was coming over." I raised an eyebrow so he explained further. "We rented a flat together near college." That makes sense. The college they go to was on the outskirts of the town which was far away.

"Can I crash here?"

"Sure." I went to support him before he falls, but he shooed me away saying something on the lines of being a strong boy. Fine, have it your way then.

He went in while I locked the door. I went in the hall from the porch to see Easton and Ryder glaring at each other.

"Ryder, go to sleep. And Easton, stop glaring at him."

Ryder then turned his attention from Easton to the other people in the room. "Hello, Blondie." He greeted Melissa.

"Ryder."

"What happened, no baby this time, huh?" Okay, enough of it. I grabbed Ryder's hand and pushed him upstairs.

"Get lost and don't break anything." 

"I won’t, Nev. Goodnight."

I sighed again and turned to face my guests.

"Why is he here, Neveah?" Easton's voice rang through the whole room.

"None of your business." Why was he even concerned?

"It is my business Nev, so please answer."  

"He’s my friend Easton. I grew up with him and his cousins. He has the freedom to come and go whenever he wants to."

"Bullshit, you grew up with me and Melissa." He remembers that now!

"I was dragged to your house when Ma wanted to go and, please, you merely tolerated me and had your high and mighty ego in the air whenever I came around. All you did was steal my toys."

"I never st–"

"Enough guys," we were interrupted by an angry looking Melissa. 

"Let’s watch a movie."

I allowed them to choose. Ma had a huge stack of rom coms while Brian brought along a box filled with action and horror movies. 

We choose green Sherlock Holmes. It was a nice movie, not at all boring. 

We all watched the movie with interest. On top of that Robert Downey Jr. looked pretty good for his age.

It was almost 2 in the morning when the movie finished. 

Melissa and Georgy were already 

asleep in each other’s arms on the loveseat while Xavier was on the verge of passing out on the single couch. Looks like the only people awake were me and Easton. 

We were both on the main couch.

Going to my room was not possible since Ryder was already there. 

I don't exactly mind sharing a bed with him since I have done it a lot in the past but boy, the guy can kick during his sleep. I was in no mood to get kicked and sleeping in Ma and Brian's bed was a big no no.

Looks like we have to crash on the couch. 

"We gotta sleep here Easton. You take the left side and I'll take the right." 

He snorted and mumbled something. I was sleepy. 

"Good night, East."

"Good night, Nev."

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Something bright was being flashed in my eyes. I looked for the window to close or the curtain to pull when my hand came in contact with something hard which was definitely not my window or the curtain. I traced the object and it was hard but soft too. 

I opened my eyes to see myself trapped to Easton’s side while he was on his stomach with his one arm wrapped around mine while the other was below my head. How the hell did I get in this position? 

On the loveseat, Melissa and Easton were cuddled up. They looked cute. 

On the other hand Xavier was sleeping with his mouth open and light snores were coming from him. 

I looked at the clock and realized that it was eleven in the morning. No wonder there was so much light streaming in. 

I was surprised that Ma was not here yet. She would be shocked out of her life at the sight. All the pizza boxes from yesterday night were on the floor along with the juice and beer cans not to mention the leftovers.

Lots of work to do around here today! 

I tried to move his hand away but he was too strong. What exactly does he have in his food? 

"Get up Easton." I tried shaking him as much as I could in this possible situation.

"Sleep, baby girl." His arm tightened around me and he went back to sleep again. I waited for exactly eight minutes before letting out a high pitched scream.

Xavier fell out of his chair in a comical way and Melissa and Georgy woke up with a start. Even Ryder bounded down the stairs looking utterly confused and concerned. 

"What...?" 

But the one person who looked the least affected was the guy sleeping next to me. How can he be sleeping? 

I mouthed to Ryder, "Get him off me."

Ryder and Georgy got up and got to work while Melissa was blushing and Xavier was just smiling. Stupid guy! 

In the process of pulling him off me, they pulled him down and he pulled me along with himself. 

Just before I was to hit the ground, Easton opened his eyes and pushed his hands below my head so I wouldn't hurt it. 

I lay with him on top of me for a second before he swiftly got up and punched Ryder straight in the face.

"How dare you hurt her?"

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