Hope's Chance(49)

“Thank you Buffy.” I said.

“How serious is this thing between the two of you? Is this just something fun for you Chance, because I can’t let this continue if this is you just using her.” Buffy explained.

Chance looked over at me. He sat beside me and took my hand into his. “She has never been a game to me, and for the record we fought this. We tried so hard to avoid each other when she first moved in, but we had already been together and...”

Buffy cut him off. “What do you mean? How did you know her?”

I lay my head down on the table. I couldn’t believe this was happening.

“Remember when we first met and you and Dad said I could look around? Well, I kind of walked into the pool house when Chance was getting dressed.” I explained but Chance cut me off.

“Then when she left I went out for some smokes. She had pulled over the side of the road and this guy was harassing her. He was trying to coax her into his truck. I got him to leave and stayed with her until she could calm down.” Chance said as he looked over to me. “Then, you and Mark took me out to that bar.”

“Okay you are losing me. You told me you hooked up with some random chick.” Buffy stated.

Chance looked to me and smiled. “That wasn’t exactly the truth. You see, Hopes stupid friend scored them some fake I.D.s. I spotted her in the bar and let her know that you and Mark were there too. She had been drinking and her friend wouldn’t leave because she met some guy. I brought her back to the pool house so that she could sober up, but one thing led to another and the rest is history.” Chance explained.

“Oh my God. You two hooked up before Mark even knew that you knew each other. So this had nothing to do with you living here together?” She asked.

“No, in fact up until last weekend we never even talked really, but finally we couldn’t stand it anymore. Well, at least that is how it was for me.” I admitted.

“So my brother is in love with my soon to be step-daughter. Should we call the Maury show now or wait until your father finds out?” Buffy asked.

“He can’t find out. He won’t understand. Please Buffy, if you care about me at all you won’t tell him.” I begged.

She shook her head and ran her hands through her hair. “You guys are really putting me in a bad situation.” She got quiet for a second. Chance held my hand and rubbed his thumb against mine. “This is what is going to happen. I don’t want to see it. Do not do anything that would make him think there was something between you. And that goes for you Hope, I saw how you looked at him and that is how I tied it all together. He can’t know. When you turn eighteen you two can decide what to do. I am not going to let this ruin my wedding. Do you both hear me?”

Chance and I both nodded our heads.

“For the record, I think you are made for each other, but if anyone else asked I would lie.” She added as she left us outside alone.

Chance turned to face me. “Are you okay baby?”

“Maybe I am just dreaming. Did that really happen?” I asked.

He kissed the top of my head. “It happened, but she won’t tell. I considered telling her a while back, but then you moved in and it just wasn’t that easy.”

“Do you want to break up with me now?” I asked.

“Are you kidding me Hope? I just told you I loved you and I am sure I said it last night. When you are drunk you say the truth and that is also how I knew you really wanted to be with me that first night.”

“Actually I wanted you ever since I first saw you. I couldn’t get that picture out of my head until that night we were together, and then I just had a better view to keep in my mind.” I laughed out.

I leaned my head against his chest. “Loving you makes me happy. This mess with my parents and having to move in with my dad, who ignored me for so long, it wouldn’t have been nearly as easy if you weren’t here.” I added.

“I am not going anywhere.” Chance said as he kissed me in broad daylight right on the lips.

We both jumped when Buffy yelled out the door. “I can see you two!”

We both laughed. Chance stood up and held out his hand. He looked back at his sister, laughing as she shook her head at us. “See you later Buffy.”

“Where are we going?” I asked.

“Hopefully to get my bike, if it’s still there.” He joked.





Chapter 28


Chance



I knew Hope was worried about my sister, but one thing that I knew for sure was that she always had my back. Knowing that I loved Hope made me even more sure that she would keep our secret. It was easier for me now that she knew. I think that it was harder for Hope though. She hadn’t said much since Buffy’s confrontation.

Hope sat on my couch with her hands on her knees. “Hope is everything okay baby?” I asked.

“I don’t know. I think I am just a little freaked out right now. I mean, don’t get me wrong. In a way I am glad she knows, but what are we going to do if she tells my dad? I can’t let you get kicked out of here Chance. I would rather stop what we are doing and have you here than have to lose you all together.” She explained.

“Baby, there is no way in Hell that I am going to let you walk away from what we have. “

She looked up at me with those beautiful eyes.