Our Summer

Chapter 30

“Hey, Bree,” Lucas said to the girl, equally surprised. She was our age and gorgeous. Her straight auburn hair was medium length, but it was pulled back in a ponytail and only her bangs fell out. She was taller than me, probably 5’6” or so. “Uhh, this is Natalie – my cousin’s friend,” he cleared his throat.
“I’m Breanna,” she smiled at me. “It’s nice to meet you.” Turning back to Lucas, she said, “Your cousin, Jamie?”
“Yeah,” he nodded. I was surprised when he didn’t say more. He was usually really talkative.
“I didn’t know she was here.”
“Yeah, they came right after school got out,” Lucas explained.
“Are you having fun?” she asked me.
“Yeah,” I nodded. “It’s my first time in California.”
“I love it here. I moved here in eighth grade,” she explained. “So did you get your license?” she asked Lucas.
“A couple hours ago, actually,” he smiled at her. I bit my lip. It was the kind of smile he usually gave me.
“Nice,” Breanna smiled. “Your birthday was yesterday, right? Happy birthday,” she said, when he nodded.
“Thanks.”
“Well, I should get to work,” she said and sounded regretful.
“Alright, well, I’ll see you around,” Lucas told her.
“Bye.”
We both got in the car. Lucas was quiet as he started the car and pulled out of the parking lot.
“Who was she?” I asked, trying to sound nonchalant.
“A girl from school.”
I gave him a look that said, yeah right. I knew there was more to it.
“Why’d you get all nervous around her?” I asked, trying to keep my tone light and playful. His grip on the steering wheel tightened.
“I didn’t,” he said defensively.
“Sure,” I rolled my eyes.
“Just leave it alone, Natalie.” The force in his voice surprised me. I dropped the subject, and we didn’t speak for the rest of the drive. I wondered what there was that he wasn’t telling me about Breanna. I wondered why he’d looked at her the same way he’d looked at me last night. Most importantly, though, I wondered what about her had gotten him to snap at me.  
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