The Hazards of Mistletoe (Hazards #4)(18)
Author: Alyssa Rose Ivy

“You go to CU?”

“No… I live here.” Winston looked at Glen. “I’m guessing you guys didn’t get too far into your talk.”

“We only had five minutes.”

Dalton pushed up the sleeves of his shirt. “Eleven actually.”

“Is he always this annoying?” Glen asked.

“From what I can tell.”

“Oh, so you are still in there.” Glen laughed. “But I thought you were good friends.”

“His mom is dating my dad.” I don’t know why I told him except that it came naturally for me to tell Glen everything. I always did. He was the only person I told about losing my virginity. I blinked trying to push off thoughts of that unfortunate experience and Glen.

“Oh.” Glen looked between us. “So he’s like your step-brother.”

“Not yet,” I said hurriedly. “Let’s find our seats.”

I didn’t need to say it twice. Dalton followed me over to the entrance of the theater.

“Wait up. Did you forget we’re going to try to switch around to sit together?” Winston called after us.”

“How could I forget?” I mumbled. Technically I could have made a scene. I could have told Glen and Winston to leave us alone, but what good what that have done? I’d still know they were watching me the whole time. That would already be enough to ruin the movie.

We found our seats, and Glen quickly slipped into the seat next to me.

“Someone’s going to be sitting there.”

“I’ll just wait and see. Maybe they won’t show up.”

I stuffed my coat into the space between me and the arm rest. “Maybe they will.”

“Quit acting like I’m ruining a date for you or something. He’s your almost step-brother.”

I sighed. “That doesn’t mean I want to sit next to you.”

“You’re arguing with me.”

“So?” I crossed my arms. He was really getting on my nerves.

“This is normal for us. We’re supposed to argue. I like this so much better than that ‘I don’t want anything to do with you’ act you were pulling earlier.”

“It wasn’t an act.”

“Yes it was.”

Thankfully the couple whose seats Glen and Winston had taken walked over.

“Would you mind switching with us? We’re just a few rows up.” Winston hurriedly confronted the couple. “We didn’t realize our friends were going to be here.”

“Of course. No problem.” The guy agreed.

“You don’t have to do that.” I jumped up. “You picked out these tickets for a reason.”

“Theirs are just as good.” The guy exchanged tickets with Winston and Glen. “Enjoy the movie.”

“Perfect. See. Not a problem at all.”

“Lovely.” I slumped back down in my seat.

“Come on, Savy. We used to love watching movies together.” He slung his arm around my shoulder.

“Yeah, and did you see how great the last one turned out?” I turned to Dalton. “Switch seats with me, please?”

“Are you serious, Savy?” Glen groaned.

“Don’t Savy me. Call me Savannah if you’re going to call my anything.”

“Why? Why can’t I call you by the same name I’ve used for you since we were little kids?”

“Because you’ve lost the privilege.”

Dalton and Winston both started to laugh. I glared at Dalton. Winston could do what he wanted.

“Come on, switch seats.”

“Normally I would, but I get the sense it’s going to be a lot more entertaining if I don’t.”

“It will be. I assure you.” Glen smirked.

That was the last straw. “Either switch seats with me, or I’m leaving.”

“Are you really going to keep threatening that?” Dalton smiled. The damn guy smiled.

“Yes. I don’t care if I have to walk and I end up freezing to death.”

Glen nudged me. “Don’t you think that’s a little bit melodramatic? You might end up with frost bite, but actually freezing to death? I doubt that.”

I pushed into his shoulder. “Stop.”

“Stop what?”

“Teasing me. You’re not allowed to do that anymore.”

“I can’t call you Savy, and I can’t tease you? What other rules are there?”

“You can’t sit next to me.” I stood up. “Dalton, switch seats with me now.”

“Fine.” He stood up.

I took his seat.

Glen leaned over Dalton. “I’m not done talking to you.”

“I’m done listening.”

“No you’re not.”

“Okay, you two need to stop. I’m not listening to any more of this.” Dalton put his hands out to either side. “What the hell happened between you guys?”

“None of your business.” I glared at him.

“You can’t keep saying that.”

“I can.” I crossed my arms.

“What happened is I made a huge mistake in an attempt to protect her. I did something for her own good, and now she hates me for it.” Glen looked at me as he spoke.

“I don’t hate you,” I mumbled.

“You sure act that way.”

“I’m done.” I stood up. “Give me my phone, Dalton. I’m calling my dad. He’ll drive my grandpa’s car and get me.”

“No. Sit down. We’re watching the movie. I think we missed our chance to order so I’ll get us food. What do you want? A salad?”

Glen chuckled. “A salad? Savy? Try a burger or something.”

“Oh. Interesting.” Dalton gave me a knowing look.

“I’ll get the food.” I wasn’t going to let him leave me there with Glen.

“Do you have money on you?”

“Some.”

Dalton shook his head. “I’ll do it.”

Glen smiled. “Good idea.”

“You’re coming too, Glen.”

“No way. I’m not leaving Savy alone in here.” He looked all around.

“She won’t be alone. Your friend will be here too.”

“If there’s some sort of chicken sandwich I’ll take that.” Then I considered it. “With fries.”

“Absolutely. Be back soon. Come on, Glen.” Dalton waited for Glen to stand up before heading back out to the entry.