Sweet life of Phoebe Grey

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

 (Phoebes Pov)

Today we got off school for Thanksgiving break! We get a whole week off which is super nice. School has been good the past couple of weeks! Nathan stopped shadowing me after 4 days but then talked the principle into giving him my exact schedule. To say we have gotten close is an understatement.

I now consider him one of my best friends. Ava says you can cut the s****l tension between us with a knife, but she is known to be dramatic. I haven't told Nathan about anything that happened with Jake or Ryan. I am scared he will think I am some crazy b***h. Break is going to be hard because I won't get to see him everyday. But Teddy will be there to keep me entertained.

Teddy comes home tonight, it is 8th period and I can barely contain my excitement. I look over to Nathan and he is smiling at me. He looks breathtaking. "What's going on in that head of yours?" He asks me oh so sweetly and I almost melt. I tell him Teddy is coming home and we are going to get to spend some time together finally. I haven't seen him since the accident with Jake.

"That's awesome Bee," He says using his nickname for me. "I was thinking maybe some day during break we could hangout." I have to stop my jaw from falling on the floor. He is asking me to hang out. "I would love to." I say smiling brightly. Just then the bell rings and he walks me out to Sawyer's car like usual. He puts his hand on my waist and says "text me when you are free." Words escape me. Nathan's touch is like electricity. I just nod and then get in the car.

Once I get home I see Dad walking in the house he turns and starts walking towards the car. Once I get out he wraps me in a warm hug "Hey Bubs how was school?" He asks and for once I tell him it was awesome.

I decide to go upstairs and shower getting ready for Teddy's welcome home dinner. Grandma Grace and Grandpa are coming so is Ava's family and Aunt Mia and Uncle Ethan. I take a shower and straighten my hair, it has gotten so long that it almost reaches my hips. I put on some light make up and then dress in a black sweater dress with my new burgundy booties Aunt Mia insisted I have. I put on some gold jewelry and head downstairs.

"Pheebs you look beautiful darling" Gail says when I walk down and my mom instantly agrees kissing my head. I sit down next to my mom and start sipping on my glass of water. All of a sudden I hear the front door open.

I hear Dad and Teddy talking. I run over and throw myself at Teddy and hug him. He smiles down at me and gladly hugs me back. I hear Mom taking pictures as she waits for her turn to see Teddy. "Bubs you need a haircut" he says laughing as I keep a strong hold on him. He finally pulls me back and holds me at arms length. "Little sis you look beautiful." Ted says and hugs me again.

I move to the side so Mom can give him lots of hugs and kisses. Her and Teddy are close so I know she missed him a lot. We all stand in the foyer talking when I hear someone clear their throat we all turn and see a beautiful blonde standing there. Who the hell is she? She is stunning. All of a sudden Teddy goes and wraps his arm around her waist and guides her to our little talking circle. "Guys this is Delaney Glazer my girlfriend."

I stop and look around to see the shock in anyone else's face but it doesn't come. Was I the only one who didn't know about this? Now I am upset because Teddy and I won't get any brother sister time without her. My mom brings her into a hug and my Dad shakes her hand. "Phoebe?" My Dad says to remind me of my manners. I put my hand out and shake hers but can't help the tears that form in my eyes. "I um have to go call Ava." I say and before anyone can protest turn and run up the stairs. Once I am in my room, I start to cry.

As my head is in my pillow I hear my door open and close. I suspect it is Teddy here to yell at me for being rude to his girlfriend. "Please just let me be." I say crying. "And let my Bubs cry up here all by herself?" I hear my Dad's calm voice say. "What's troubling you?" He says and sits in the chair next to my bed. I wipe my eyes and decide honesty is the best policy. "Why is she here? Nobody told me about her coming and I wanted to spend quality time by myself with Teddy.

He nods as if he is thinking about what I am saying. "Phoebe I am sorry nobody told you, your Mom and I didn't even think about it. I know Ted was planning on taking you out just you two one day no matter if Delaney is here or not. She is a very nice girl and her family was not able to be with her today so we invited her here. I know you are very tenacious and empathetic so I know you will be very welcoming with her. I hate to see you cry Bubs." He says back to me.

What he said did make me feel a bit better and I do feel bad for storming up here. "Thanks Dad" I hug him. I hear my phone vibrate and I see its Nathan. I quickly pick it up and throw it on my bed. I then realize if I want to hang out with Nathan I will need to tell my father about him. I know he feels bad for me now and we just had a heart to heart, I should do it now. There is no better time than the present. "Umm Dad can I talk to you about something while I clean my face up?" he nods and says of course. He now looks a mix of scared and nervous.

"I was wondering if um over break I could maybe hang out with a friend. At their house… or our house if it wouldn't be a bother. Not that my friend is a bother-" my dad cuts my off looking amused. "Bubs you're rambling, ask the question." He says I finish up my retouching then look at him. "Well as you know I had that kid shadowing me at school and well we have gotten really close as friends and I was wondering if I could hang out with him over break." I say and take a breath needing it after that.

"Phoebe you know my rules as long as he comes by and meets me and you stay where Sawyer can see you then I am fine with it." He says and I jump in his arms hugging him tightly. I am so surprised at how easy that was all I have to do now is get Nathan ready for my Dad.

When I go downstairs all the guests are already here. I go around saying hello to everyone and giving them hugs. Aunt Mia fusses over how cute my outfit is. Finally I see Delaney standing near Teddy listening to him talk to Uncle Elliot. Poor girl. I should go rescue her. "Hey Delaney can I talk to you for a minute?" Teddy looks at me with a look of 'you better be nice or else.' I just nod my head telling him everything is fine.

"Phoebe I am really sorry if I overstepped by coming here." She starts off by saying. She looks amazing in her army green wrap dress and black heels. "No I am sorry for acting like such a brat when I first saw you. I am so happy Teddy has you and he looks so much happier with you here usually he dreads these types of things." I laugh and so does she. "I just wanted to let you know that I am again so sorry and you are welcome here anytime." I say. She leans forward and wraps me in a big hug. I like her already.

As the night goes on Ava and I stay close together talking to everyone. Nathan is texting me and everything seems okay for once. We have dinner and desert before everyone heads out. I head upstairs to take a shower and get ready for bed. My feet hurt from walking in my booties all night.

Teddy pops his head in my room around 11 pm. "Hey sis can we talk?" He asks and I nod scooting over so he can sit down. "Phoebe I didn't mean to not tell you about Delaney I know I had many opportunities to tell and I didn't… which is wrong I admit. But Delaney was planning on staying back for Thanksgiving break alone and I couldn't let her do that. Her Mom died when she was only 6 from breast cancer. Her Dad has brought home a different girl every month since her Mom passed. He doesn't call her ever and just sends a fat check and that is it." I can feel the tears streaming down my face. I can't imagine my life without my Dad or Mom.

"Delaney's Dad didn't call her for the holidays or ask where she was going. Right now he is in the Bahamas with his newest girlfriend who is 22. Three years older than us. I am sorry again I didn't tell you but not bringing her wasn't an option." I nod understanding where he is coming from. "I love you Bubs." He says before hugging me and walking out. I am left sobbing in my bed. That is when my phone starts to ring.

Shit it is Nathan. I forgot to respond to his last text, which was an hour ago. I slowly pick up the phone knowing I can't avoid it. "Ignoring me… what ever did I do to deserve that Ms. Grey?" He asks and I force a laugh. "I am sorry I was talking to Teddy and thought I had hit sent." I say.

"What is wrong?" He asks not even addressing what I just said. "Nothing I am fine." I hear him stand up. "Phoebe what is wrong… feel free to answer with the truth this time." He says.

"Nathan nothing really I am just exhausted." He sighs and I hear him go outside and a door slam. I ask him what he is doing. "If you won't tell me the truth then I am going to have to come see for myself, be there in ten." He says and before I can protest he hangs up. s**t the security, my dad, my brother… he is insane.

I wait and wait and wait and finally get a text.

*Phoebe, I am outside the gates come out or I am coming in* He has got to be insane.

I peek in to Taylor and tell him that I left my wallet in Sawyers car and I need to go grab it. After some fighting about him just grabbing it he lets me go but Sawyer closely follows. That's fine Sawyer has my back. As we walk outside I tell Sawyer the truth he sighs and looks at me then says I have 15 minutes tops and he will be sitting it the driveway watching.

I run out and get into Nathan's car. It is a 2018 black Jeep Grand Cherokee. He looks at me and I stare down at my lap. "Bee, you have been crying what is wrong?" His hand goes to my cheek and that is when I lean forward and loose it. I start bawling into my hands. I think about my parents and Delaney and how much I like Nathan. "Here Bee crawl back." He says unbuckling us. I look at him confused. "I can't hold you from here." That lightens my mood as I crawl into the back of the car. We sit silently with my head against his strong chest.

"Want to tell me what was making my Bee so upset?" My bee…. He called me his. I like the sound of that. "My brother brought his girlfriend home for the holiday and she is amazing but I wasn't so kind to her at first and I just found out she has a pretty tough situation at home so I just felt horrible." I say wiping my eyes. He looks down and nods. "Phoebe I am sure your intention wasn't to hurt her feelings am I correct?" I nod and keep looking at him. "So you made a mistake and I am sure you apologized you have to remember you are human and you do make mistakes sometimes."

He makes a good point. "You are right… thanks for coming over and making me feel better." I say sitting up so we are face to face. I want to kiss him so badly right now. "Phoebe if you keep biting your lips and staring at mine like you are I can't be held responsible for what I do." He says and I smile. And keep doing it more obvious. Finally he has enough and leans in kissing me. I don't hesitate to come back with my lips. I still have 5 minutes with this boy. I feel his hands come to my hips and he gently lifts me up and has me on his lap so I am straddling him. I run my hands through his hair we are really kissing now. His hands find there way up my shirt and he rubs my bare back. I then realize I don't have a bra on.

I start to freak out, as I don't want my shirt off or him to feel me up just yet. It is like he senses it and his hands move out finding there way to my hips. We keep kissing and kissing until he pulls back. "You have to go inside baby." He says and I blush at him calling me baby. "You are one hell of a kisser Phoebe Grey." He says smiling at me. "I will call you tomorrow about hanging out." He says and kisses me one last time before helping me out of the car and watching me walk in. Holy s**t.