DISCLAIMER! I do not own Fablehaven. It belongs to Brandon Mull.
Dinner Intentions
One moment I was standing in front of Bracken and the next I was sitting at a table with him. After our little chat, we had gone over to the house and had dinner with everyone. Bracken sat across the table from me and he could not stop staring at me. I think my mom could tell that there was something going on between us. I was never really good at hiding my affections.
"….so that's why my mom had gone to the island. She was never quite happy with her life on earth. She met with some fairies and they built the kingdom. She has lived in it ever since then."
"That is very interesting, Bracken," Seth said while rolling his eyes. "But the thing I want to hear about is your relationship with,"
"My father? My father met my mother before the kingdom. They were originally from two separate reserves but they met on a trip my mother had taken and they could never be seen apart from then until the fall of my father. My father was my best friend and we would hang out all the time. We would throw a baseball or football back and forth or some other thing. Those were the good old days."
Bracken probably just saved me from total embarrassment. I knew Seth would not let me get away with a relationship without mom and dad knowing about it.
"No. I meant your relationship with Kendra."
I could see his face go into a big grin.
"Why would you want to know about that?"
Bracken looked tense. I decided to give Seth what he wanted. Although I would make sure he would be in trouble for it. I stood up and walked around the table. All eyes were on me. I wrapped my arms around Brackens shoulders and looked at Seth. I could not stop grinning.
"Well, since Seth is going to try and embarrass me I won't stop him. Bracken is a very handsome man and he is a gentleman too. He is a great friend and saved your butt in the battle. I would be thankful if I were you and not trying to embarrass us. So what if we like each other. Mom seems to be fine with it."
My mother grinned. Whenever I was with Bracken she would smile. I looked over at Seth. He seemed to be speechless. Once again, the great Kendra stumps the weak Seth.
"That's because mom is a sucker for romance. Dad doesn't look to thrilled."
We looked at my dad and he was actually smiling more than mom. If that was possible.
"No, I'm fine with it. My little girl is growing up so fast and she now has her very first relationship!"
He stood up and hugged me. All I could do was laugh.
"Yeah, well, I bet you wouldn't be too happy if they kissed."
He had me there. I don't mind cuddling with Bracken a little bit, but a kiss? That would be too much. I looked at Bracken. I could tell this was awkward for him. My dad scowled.
"You are right. I wouldn't be happy. She's only 15. Have you kissed him, Kendra?"
They were all looking at me. I'm so glad I could tell them the truth. However that doesn't mean I wouldn't lie to.
"No dad, we have not kissed."
Bracken stood up and put his arm around me. My fathers smile returned.
"Seth, I don't understand why it would matter to you if me and Kendra were and item."
"Ugh! Because it is a way of embarrassing Kendra."
He ran out of the room. I can't believe my plan had actually worked! I sat back down in my seat and we finished eating dinner. The aurora seemed more joyful and we ate our supper with no interruptions from Mr. Pride.