“Hands in the air,” he says.
“What?”
“You are sneaky, Levi. Hands in the air.”
“Fine,” I groan, holding my hands up. Pops motions for Presley to come inside and she runs into the house. No worries. I’ll just have to plan a sneak attack.
Chapter Five
Presley
I can’t remember the last time I was involved in a snowball fight. When Victor finally gets me inside, I rush up the stairs to warm up, and change before Levi attacks me again. I put on a clean pair of jeans and my favorite Penguins hoodie. I turn around and see Levi leaning against the door. I didn’t even hear him come in, or shut the door. He is wearing his signature smirk and I can’t help but stare at him.
“To be continued, Smarty.”
“What?”
“The snowball fight is to be continued.”
“Aw, Levi, are you upset that I won?” I tease. He just glares back at me. I know how much he hates to lose and I can’t help the laugh that bubbles out of me. “Come on. Let’s eat and then can we spend the day together? Just the two of us? Maybe have a date day?” I’ve missed hanging out with him.
“Um, I don’t really want to leave Pops alone for too long.” His eyes grow sad, and I know he’s still concern about him.
“Levi, he’ll be fine. We’ll be gone for a few hours. I’m sure he would love to have some time to himself too.” I squeeze his hand.
He looks deep in my eyes, and I know that he’s thinking of an excuse to not go, but he can’t.
“I need to change, Smarty.” I hate hearing his voice so sad. I just nod and head down stairs.
Victor is getting the rest of breakfast onto the table when I walk into the kitchen.
“Need any help?”
“Nope, just sit down and enjoy, Presley. Where is Levi?”
“Changing and I’m trying to convince him to spend the day with me, but he doesn’t want to leave you alone. So, I guess we’ll hang out here and watch movies or something.” I try to sound cheerful, but I really want to explore Levi’s town a little bit. Trevor used to tell me all about it and I did visit a couple of times, but Levi grew up here and I bet he knows a lot more to do.
Just then Levi comes into the kitchen and Victor winks at me. I’m not sure why he did, but I go ahead and dig into the food on my plate. Victor really knows how to cook and I’ve loved everything that he has ever cooked for me.
“Levi, what are your plans today?” Victor gives him a pointed look.
“Just hanging out here, figured we could play cards or something?” Levi shrugs.
“Get out.”
“What?”
“Get out of the house. Take Presley out. I’m sure you both are sick of being cooped up in this house as much as I am, so get out.” Victor goes back to eating.
“Pops-”
“This conversation is over, Levi James.” Victor’s voice has a stern tone to it, and I just stare at my plate. I didn’t want Victor to use that voice on me.
We eat in silence, and then when we finish, Levi and I do the dishes. We haven’t said a word to each other. I don’t want him to be forced to hang out with me.
“I’m gonna get my boots on and then we can go.” He walks away from me before I can say anything. I hear him run up the stairs and I follow him.
He is sitting on the side of the bed, lacing up his boots. “Hey, if you don’t want to go, we don’t have too.” I sit next to him.