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

be here.” He said, scowling.

“What are you jealous?” I said, guessing.

“No,” He said, letting out an unattractive snort. “If anyone should be jealous it should be Ben. I had dibs on you first,” He said, waving his hand at me dismissively.

I resisted the urge to shout something insulting to my brother as he walked out of the kitchen with a smile on his face. I turned to Ben who was looking at me amused, “I am sorry. But, next time do us both a favor and wake me up?”

Ben nodded his head, causing his bangs to fall in his eyes. “Noted,” He said, removing his hair away from his eyes.

“And also get a haircut, you are starting to look like Harry Styles.” I said, shuddering ever so slightly.

“Please, I am way better looking than that British singer.”

“I might not be a one direction fan, but I am sorry dude’s got you beat.” I said, letting out a chuckle.

“Well at least Holly thinks so.” Ben grumbled, to himself.

My ears perked up at the sound of Holly’s name. “You talk to Holly?”

Ben shrugged, as if it was no big deal. “Occasionally.”

“Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked, curious.

“You never asked.”

I stayed quiet for a few minutes. “What else do you guys talk about?”

“Food, school, our relationship, sometimes we even talk about current events. I know call us old and everything-"

“Wait,” I said, cutting Ben off. “You talk about your relationship? That’s a good thing! Maybe you guys will even get back together.”

“I am not getting back with her. Even though our friend relationship is progressing that doesn’t mean I am getting back together with her. After all, she slept with Gavin.”

I rolled my eyes, “How do you know she slept with him? Did you see them?”

“No, but-"

“But nothing!” I said, cutting him off for a second time. “You can’t believe what people tell you unless you really hear it from the source itself.”

“Alright mom,” He said, rolling his eyes. “So how is your progressing relationship with the bastard going?”

I shook my head, “He is not a that. He is actually a sweet guy and you would know if you guys got along.”

Ben let out a bark of laughter, “Yeah. Not happening.”

“Fine. But, for your information it’s actually going pretty well. I really like him,” I said, my lips twitching upwards.

“Well I am happy for you,” Ben said, honestly. “If he treats you well then I am glad.”

“Thanks, Ben. For everything, it really does mean a lot.”

“Don’t mention it. You guys suit a lot better than you and I would have.”

I smiled, “So what do you have planned? Because I doubt you want to hear me talk all day about Gavin.”

“Well there is this new café that opened up a few months ago. I have been meaning to try it, but I never got around to doing it. Would you want to go with me?”

“Didn’t you already eat breakfast?”

He shook his head, “I was planning to but after I saw your brother eating. I kind of lost my appetite.”

I let out a snort, “He eats like a vacuum.”

“A very messy vacuum,” Ben chuckled, agreeing with me.

“Just a tip. Don’t get in the middle of him and a plate of food, it always ends up badly. For the other person.”

Ben nodded his head, furiously. “Noted.” He said, a scared look in his eyes. Chapter Forty-Four: Soon to be Eighteen

“It is not possible. I am telling you that is some sort of Photoshop, nobody can bend there leg that way.” I argued, looking at the video Holly was currently showing Sarah and I.

It was a video of a teenage girl- fifteen or sixteen, bending her right leg over her head and pulling it close to her waist. First off, the only way somebody could do that is if they had no bones. And if the girl, did not have any bones than she would probably not even be standing.

“So what you are telling me is that she photo shopped the video?” Holly asked, “Isn’t Photoshop only for photos, anyways?” She questioned, confused.

I shrugged, while Sarah had her attention elsewhere. I followed her eyes as I watched her stare at a bunch of people decorating a locker.

“What are they doing?” I asked, stating the obvious. But, I wanted to know the reason behind it.

“Haven’t you heard? It’s Gavin’s birthday on Wednesday.” Holly said.

“Well that is stupid.” I muttered, “Are those people even his friends?” I said, my hand waving to the people decorating his locker.

Sarah shook her head, “The only friend he probably talks to is Andy.”

“So then why isn’t Andy the one decorating his locker?”

“Have you met Andy? The only way you get him to do something is if it is forced or some sort of punishment. Why else do you think Andy and Gavin get along so well?” Sarah spluttered.

“But, what I don’t understand is why they are decorating his locker so early anyways? It is Monday.” I questioned, as we watched silently as the people continued their work.

“Gavin has a habit of not showing up on his birthday. So, his admirers as we like to call them, decorate his locker two days in advance in case he decides not to show up tomorrow.”

I nodded my head, finally understanding. I do recall Gavin telling me when his birthday was, I just forgot that it was this week or well the end of April.

“So are you planning on doing something for him?” Sarah asked, as the bell for first period rang.

“What do you mean me?”

“Well aren’t you guys on the brink of being boyfriend and girlfriend?” Holly questioned.

I shrugged as the warning bell for first period rang through the halls. “He called me his girlfriend, but I honestly don’t know what to think.”

“Well if a guy calls you his girlfriend, you are his girlfriend.” Holly explained, slowly.

I let out a huff, “No I mean like he tells you ‘hey do you want to be my girlfriend?’ not ‘I want to take my girlfriend to prom,’ even though he didn’t technically ask me to be his girlfriend. You get me?” I asked, them.

Holly and Sarah looked at each other with confused looks on their faces. “He asked you to prom?” They said, simultaneously.

I nodded my head slowly as the let out squeals.

“That is amazing.” Holly gushed. “I thought I was going to have to tie you down against your will in order to make you go to prom. Now I don’t have too!” She said, squealing.

“You were going to tie me down if I refused to go to prom?” I asked, a little shocked.

She nodded her head, “Don’t give me that look. You should be happy, now that I don’t have to do that anymore.”

“This is your fault,” Gavin whispered in my ear.

“How in the world is this my fault?” I questioned.

He shrugged, “It is not my fault you are distracting me from my studies.”

I rolled my eyes, not bothering to respond to his comment. But, instead write down the equation that was on the board.

“Do you know it is my birthday in two days?” He said, randomly.

“I am aware of that. I saw some of your admirers decorating your locker this morning.”

“That’s who decorate my locker?” He asked, looking shocked. “All these years I always thought it was Andy.”

I turned my head to him giving him a flat look. “Yeah, Andy is the one who decorates your locker in red and pink hearts.” I said, sarcastically.

“Now that I think of it, that’s gay even for Andy.” He muttered.

“Sometimes I wonder how you made it this far in life and school.” I muttered, to myself.

Gavin let out a snort, grabbing the attention from the people nearby. “If anyone should be worried it is me, for you.”

I just waved my hand dismissively as I attempted to focus on what was coming out of Mr. Kelly’s mouth.

“So anyways, back to the topic about my birthday. I wanted to know if you wanted to skip the day with me and hang out.”

I raised my eyebrows, “Gavin there is no way in hell I am skipping school.”

“But, it’s my birthday. Consider it a gift.”

“Consider it a no,” I shot back.

“I know you skipped school once, before.”

“That was family related.”

“Well consider this family related now.”

My shoulders dropped, “What is going to get you to shut up?”

“Spend the day with me on my birthday and I promise you won’t hear from me until the end of the day.”

“How about we change that deal to I never hear from you again?” I suggested.

He rolled his dark brown eyes, “You will miss me too much. So now what do you say Ms. Clair. You up for having the time of your life this Wednesday?”

“Something tells me I am going to regret this.” I muttered.

“When do you ever regret spending time with me?” He asked, cockily. I opened my mouth to answer his question but he waved his hand cutting me off. “You know what don’t answer that. Just say yes.”

I sighed, looking him dead in the eyes. I knew I was going to regret this, but that was what risks were for. “Okay.”

“Okay?” He repeated.

“Okay?” I repeated, nodding my head.

“Stop quoting John Green.”

I let out a snort, “You know you make it real easy to make fun of you. Sometimes, I wonder if you are a thirteen year old girl inside a seventeen year olds body. Because, most of what you say, sounds like a love struck thirteen year old.”

He responded with narrowing his brown eyes at me. “Shut up.”

“Okay.” I responded, just to mock him.

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Hello Lovelies,

Told you I will update earlier if I get more votes and comments, it was five days since my last update and I honestly do think I am improving considering it is the start to the weekend. What do you guys think of the chapter? Where do you think they will go for to celebrate Gavin’s birthday? What do you think will happen at prom? What will happen with Ben and Holly? Or Sarah and Andy? This is the calm before the Storm…

Also I mentioned a Harry Styles reverence and everyone kind of went bizark… Kind of scared me, so just going to say this now. I don’t mean to offend anyone, sorry if it did, but it really shouldn’t have. If you were offended I do not know why it wasn’t like I said anything bad, Holly did. Also yes, I am aware that I have small typos and character details but I AM EDITING THE BOOK SO GIVE ME TIME. Writing a book is harder to remember if you are reading it.

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“I don’t think none of us have to worry about acid raining occurring anytime soon though.” Mr. Kelly said, chuckling out himself. “Because the only way it could occur is due to a chemical reaction-"

Mr. Kelly was cut off by the sounds of the door opening, we all turned attention to the person who waltzed in looking a bit flustered.

“Mr. Storm, so nice of you to join us.” Mr. Kelly said, sarcastically.

Gavin just nodded his head as he dropped his late note on Mr.