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Chapter 5

Ginger was cleaning the kitchen while Carl kept Kalie and Jamie entertained in the living room. She had the radio playing quietly, and pulled out the mop when her phone dinged.

Yo Ginger

How's it going Darren?

Pretty good Definitely gonna go for ECSU

It's a good school. You think you'll get offered a scholarship?

Actually, I already was..Full ride!

Darren, that's awesome! Congrats

Thanks. Hey I'll see you Saturday

I'll be here

She put her phone into her back pocket, and proceeded to mop the kitchen and get lunch together for the other three. "Hey Carl, you guys want sandwiches?" "Can you make mine jalepeno, cream cheese, and ham?" "Eww." "I'm not asking you to eat it." She rolled her eyes. "Fine." She made him his weird sandwich and made the girls peanut butter and jelly before calling the three into the kitchen to eat. "Don't make a big mess ok?" They all nodded and began to eat when her phone went off a second time

Ginger, You're coming to my end of summer party in a few weeks right?

Sure Courtney I'll be there

Good. I'll text out the details tomorrow ta ta

Courtney Gripling had gotten a lot closer to Ginger after her family lost all of their money, and when they got it back, she was able to retain some of her changes. But she was still Courtney, and loved parties and anything that put her in the center of attention.

After the kids ate, Ginger took the girls outside to play, taking her journal with her. "Ginger, will you play ball with us?" Jamie asked. "Sure." She walked over and gently tossed the soft ball back and forth with the two, making them giggle and squeal. She smiled, enjoying the time she had with her little sister before school started and she got busy. After a little while, the girls got bored with the ball, and ran over to the swing set. Ginger took that time to sit down with her journal and began to write. She thought about Will. She was looking forward to seeing him later and smiled at the thought.

Will was cleaning up the bench press, his mind on the kiss he shared with Ginger earlier that day. He couldn't believe he was going to date his younger brother's best friend. But at the same time, they had a connection he hadn't had with anyone else. He smiled, thinking about the feeling of her soft lips pressed against his. She wasn't the first girl he kissed at all. But, it was different. He felt a jolt through his body when they touched and he relished the feeling. "Yo Patterson you ok? You got a goofy look on your face." "Yeah, I'm good, boss." "Get the locker room picked up and you can take off. Thanks for coming in, last minute." "Not a problem."

"Carl, can you listen for the door? Will's gonna be here any minute." Ginger asked, pulling her hair back and checking her reflection. She was wearing faded skinny jeans and a ruched white shirt, her long curly red hair framing her face. "Yeah." She thought about what Will had texted her earlier.

You're pretty awesome Ging. Any guy would be lucky to call you his girl. Can I call you mine?

I'd like that Will

Good 'cause that's how I'm saving you in my contacts ;)

She couldn't believe it. Will was always getting the attention of the girls, and could have pretty much anyone, but he wanted her. "He's here." Carl called from downstairs. Ginger gave herself one last check, before heading down. Will was in the kitchen and he and Carl were getting the little girls each a slice of pizza. "Hey Red. You look good." He smiled when he saw her. She looked at him in his jeans and blue t-shirt, his biceps bulging slightly against the sleeves. "So do you." Carl grabbed a couple slices and plopped at the table. "Thanks for the grub." "No problem." Ginger walked over and smiled shyly when Will kissed her cheek.

"Fhee, I told you Kawi." Jamie said with a mouth full. "What are you talking about?" Carl asked. Jamie swallowed her bite. "I told Kalie Will said, Ginger was the prweetiest girl." Carl looked at Will then Ginger before grinning. Will, embarrassed, laughed and rubbed the back of his neck. "Guess she heard me on the phone." "Interesting." Carl said, taking a bite. "Ginger, I'm fersty." Kali told her. "Me too." "Alright, you guys want some juice?" The little girls both nodded and Ginger got them each a small cup.