Chapter 23

“What is he even doing here?” Kyle asked from beside me as the party resumed.

I turned around to face Ethan and narrowed my eyes at him. “What’s going on?”

“That’s your reaction to seeing your brother?” He asked me with an incredulous look.

“Did you invite him?”

“Maybe.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“That’s supposed to make you go to him and thank him for coming here,” Ethan said. “Or do you want me to escort you?”

“Thanks. You’ll just ruin it.” Kyle said. “I’ll go with her.”

“Wait, I never told you I’m going to meet him.” I protested.

“Why?” Zac and Lana asked together while Lana continued. “Come on, Nick is here. Literally. Not even dreaming.”

“He wouldn’t talk to me anyway,” I said.

“You would only know about it if you try,” Tyler said. “Come on, let’s go before he changes his mind.”

“Hey, didn’t you hear what I said? I’m handling the situation. So back off.” Kyle said, taking my hand and pulling me towards Nick.

My friends remained behind and watched us walk over to him. I push