The President's Daughter by David Dower (if you liked this book txt) 📕

this all day…”

Once he gave me the stuffed snake I handed it over to Garrett who was looking up at me in wide eyes. He was blabbering the whole time about wanting a stuffed snake. Don’t ask me why, because honestly I don’t even know.

Garrett let out hissing noises as he put the head of the snake towards Thomas’ face. “It’s gonna eat you!” Garrett yelled, as Thomas just looked at the young boy weirdly.

“Snakes don’t eat people.” Thomas said.

“Yeah but they do bite.” I said, pointing out.

“The snake is gonna bite you…” Garrett said, as he chased after Thomas who looked at the boy in wide eyes, taking off the other way.

I let out a chuckle, as I watched Garrett chase Thomas around people who were caught in the middle of their game.

“That was a really nice thing for you to do.” Gavin said, coming up from behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist.

I stiffened at his touch, but once I knew it was him. I relaxed into his hold.

“It’s not a big deal, I knew how much he wanted a snake after he threw away the teddy bear you gave him.” I said, chuckling at the memory.

“Yeah… That wasn’t very nice.”

I snorted, “I wonder where he gets it from.”

Gavin didn’t respond as I felt his chin rest on my shoulder. We watched silently as I leaned back on Gavin’s chest as we watched Thomas run over to us.

“Please, make him stop…” He said, pointing to Garrett, slightly breathless.

I rolled my eyes, Thomas didn’t really like little children and it showed because he wasn’t really bonding with Garrett like I hoped, for.

I felt as Gavin release his arms from me as he walked over to Thomas. “How about you and I have a little talk?”

I raised my eyebrows at him. I didn’t know what Gavin wanted to say to Thomas but I wasn’t going to lie I was a little bit curious.

Thomas shrugged his shoulders as him and Gavin walked over to an empty bench. I was out of hearing range, but I just watched the two closely as Thomas stood on the bench so he was the same height as Gavin.

I watched as my younger brother pointed his finger in front of Gavin’s face. As Gavin just stared back at Thomas nodding his head to whatever he was saying, an amused look was plastered on his face.

A few minutes later I could tell they were done there conversation because Thomas held out his hand for Gavin to shake jumping off the bench running over to where Garrett and I were standing.

“Come on Garrett, why don’t we go play that game over there.” Thomas said, his mood suddenly changing all of a sudden as he led the four year old towards one of the whack the mole games.

Gavin slowly approached me a suspicious look on his face. “I don’t know what you said to him, but thank you.”

“I didn’t say anything. I actually barely got a word in.”

“Then what was that all about?”

“Don’t worry about it.” Gavin said, shoving his hands into his pockets.

I smiled, as I leaned over and planted a small kiss on Gavin’s cheek. Once I pulled away I couldn’t help but reveal the goofy look on my face.

“What was that for?” He asked, looking shocked that I was bold enough to do that.

I shook my head, “Don’t worry about it.” I replied, walking over to where Thomas and Garrett were, ignoring the stare digging into my back, leaving behind a confused Gavin.

Gavin just stared at us with a blank look on his face. “O-okay,” He said, finally speaking. “How about we get our tickets and then we can start?”

I nodded my head, grabbing Thomas’ arm. “You can go ahead and grab the tickets, I am just going to have a word with Tom for a minute.” I explained.

Gavin nodded his head, grabbing Garrett’s hand and walking towards the line of people waiting to purchase their tickets to enter the fair.

Once they were out of view, I turned my head to face my brother with the big mouth. “Do you want him to know I am lying?” I asked, throwing my hands up in frustration.

Thomas let out a snort, “Is it really my fault that you are a bad liar? Like honestly, out of all names you pick Tommy? What kind of name is that?”

I narrowed my eyes at him, “A name that just so happens to be yours.”

He rolled those light eyes of his, “Okay fine. Tommy it is.”

“Good. Because I swear one more screw up, the deal is off.” I told him, seriously.

He shrugged his shoulders, “If you knew what was in that file. I doubt you would have wanted to call of the deal, because trust me, knowing what is in that file is worth putting up with me.”

I gave my brother a look, “Whatever. Just don’t mess up, okay?”

“No promises.” He muttered, walking towards the same direction Gavin and Garrett had just walked off too.

I let out a sigh, pulling down my black skater skirt, as the wind nipped my skin. I began to walk over to the long line of people waiting.

I passed by the bunch of people as I looked for my brother and the two other dark brown haired boys. Once I saw them, I began to pick up my pace, walking over to them.

They were at the front of the line, as I noticed Gavin crouching over putting the wrist band in order to enter the fair, on my brother.

Once he was done he turned his attention to me. I gave him a small smile, “Is everything alright?” Gavin asked, me. His brown eyes looking over at me in worry.

I nodded my head, holding out my wrist for him to place the band over it. “Everything is just fine.” I said, smiling.

“Alright if you say so…” He said, clasping the band onto my wrist. He then turned his attention towards the boys, “Which ride do you guys want to go on?”

“The swings!” Thomas, exclaimed.

“Alright, let’s get going shall we?” I said, making a move to follow Thomas and Garrett who were running off towards the ride.

As I made a move, I felt Gavin grab my arm pulling me backwards. “I forgot to tell you,” Gavin whispered to me, pulling me towards his chest. “You look beautiful. I was going to say hot, but I doubted you wanted to be compared to a temperature.” He said, as I let out a snort.

I felt my cheeks get hot, as Gavin entwined his hands with mine. “Come on, let’s get going, before we lose them.” He said, as we walked hand in hand in the direction our brothers headed of in.

*

“Yes….” I said, shouting as I filled up my balloon faster than Gavin.

“Congrats,” Gavin muttered, sourly. Probably upset that I beat him the second time.

“Thanks.” I said, smirking.

“Which one would you like?” The owner of the booth asked. I pointed to a stuffed snake as he gave me a weird look. He probably thought I was going to go for the unicorn or something.

I gave my brother a look, “Of course I know what Easter is!”

He was talking to me as if I was the younger sibling.

“Well, since Easter is only a week and a half away usually there would be a fair in town. It only lasts a couple of days, but it’s this year they wanted to do something different and make the fair a little bit earlier.”

“Why can’t they just have the fair on Easter?”

Thomas shrugged his shoulders, “How am I supposed to know? I am not some type of mind reader.”

“But you are a hacker.”

He narrowed his eyes at me, before directing his attention to something behind me. “Oh, look there’s your lover.”

I wanted to say something, but I thought against it. Considering what I was going to say would probably just get me in trouble, since Thomas had a mouth on him.

I turned around and saw Gavin with Garrett as his eyes scanned the people. His eyes slowly came to a stop as it landed on me. A smile slowly started to make its way onto my face as he approached me with Garrett in tow.

He slowly came to a halt as he stood before me and Thomas, as I gave him a small smile. He was wearing a grey hoody and black jeans that were fitted on his waist. I was glad he wasn’t low-riding like most boys my age, because honestly that was a major pet-peeve of mine.

“Hey.”

“Hey,” He replied back.

I know it was awkward when I didn’t say anything, like how are you? But, I was already nervous with the whole meeting of the Thomas.

“Ali!” I heard, Garrett squeal my name as he wrapped his arms around my leg.

“Hey, Garrett!” I said, picking him up and propping him on my waist. “How are you?”

He nodded his head, excitedly. “Good. I lost a tooth yesterday.” He said, putting his finger in his mouth showing me the empty spot where his tooth once was.

“That’s neat. Did the tooth fairy come?”

He shook his head, the smile on his face dropping. “No. But Gavy said that the tooth fairy probably got lost or something. So she should visit tonight.”

I nodded my head, “Yeah she probably did get lost.”

Garrett nodded his head his brown hair falling in his eyes. “Yeah. So I am gonna stay up all night and wait for her.”

“I bet you are,” I replied, chuckling placing Garrett on his feet, because he kept squirming in my hold.

“You still believe in the tooth fairy? Kid, you do realize that it is all fa-"

I elbowed Thomas in the arm, telling him to shut up. He couldn’t spoil the kids dream. He was only four and if I was Garrett’s age I wouldn’t want to know that there was no such thing as the tooth fairy.

Thomas just glared at me in return as I gave him a pointed look to shut his trap. I heard a chuckle as I directed my attention to Gavin.

“So, I am guessing this is the brother who wants to meet me.” Gavin said, directing his attention to Thomas, who was just staring at Gavin with narrowed eyes.

I nodded my head, “This is my brother Thom-" I stopped mid-sentence when I realized I didn’t want tell Gavin my brothers full name. “This is Tommy. Tom for short.” I said, nodding head.

I felt a pair of eyes on me, when I turned to my head to Thomas. “Really Tommy? That is the best you can do?” He asked, his eyebrows raised.

I elbowed him to the arm, basically trying to refrain him for opening that big mouth of his.

The first thing I saw when the trees started disappearing was a Ferris wheel. I soon then started to see a lot of other rides and that is when I realized where we are.

“Gavin is taking me to the fair?”

“He is actually taking you, Thomas, and most probably Garrett. But, yeah you are going to the fair.”

I let out a small squeal. The last time I went to the fair was when I was Thomas’ age. So excuse me if I was a little excited.

Ben’s car came into a slow halt as he stopped the car, turning of the engine. I watched as people on all ages walked towards the entrance of the fair.

“Do you want me to pick you up, later?” Ben asked, as Thomas and I got out of the car.

I shook my head, “Nah its fine. I will probably get Gavin to drop us back home or something.”

Ben nodded his head, “Okay. But, if anything happens. Call me.”

“What’s the worst that could happen? A meteor comes out of nowhere and strikes Alice and I?” Thomas questioned, coming over to stand next to me.

“You know what? Maybe it is best if I just hang out with you guys and Gavin.” Ben said, moving his hand to take off his seatbelt.

I shook my head,