Chapter 23 Bailey's pov 68 % My bare feet crunch the grass under my feet and I cussed inwardly when I realized I forgot to bring shoes . I crane my neck to look at my room and let out an annoyed breath . I will not go back up there . With that thought I looked around . I could not go to Mirabella's on foot , that clearly would not work . It's late too . Raking my brain for a way to get there without mom and dad knowing , my eyes fell on my little sister's bright pink bike . It's small but not too small , just way girlie and well , very pink . But it was the only way I could get to Mirabella's without walking there . I rushed to the pink bike , making sure to not make noise as I pull it gently off the wall it was leaning against . I looked back at the window , ducking when I noticed the silhouette of my dad . If he catches me then not even mom would save me from not getting grounded for life ! I kept my upper half bent as I rolled the bike to the road . Peeking back at my house , I grinned in triumph . The lights were now off so that means they went to bed . I giggle , straightening as I got on the bike and with determination to get back my bracelet , I set off for Mirabella's . I got there in fifteen minutes , the muscles in my legs scream for mercy as they burn from being strained . As I slowed down their driveway , I panted . Despite the cold wind whipping at my body , sweat made my hair clung to my face . The lights were still on and I can hear the chatter of the television all the way here . I knew that my surprising visit around this time would raise questions I obviously did not want to answer . So I got off the bike and rolled it to the darker spot in the yard . Just beside the tree that many have used to get into Kaleb's room . The lights were off but the window was halfway open . My throat stung as I thought that perhaps he had left it open for some girl to sneak in tonight . It wouldn't be the first or last time . I shook my head , confused by my bitter feeling . It almost felt like jealousy , but it couldn't be right ? Kaleb and I would never happen . I gently slant the bike against the trunk of the tree and looked up at Kaleb's window . I didn't think it would be wise to let Mira know I was here or let her see me . I tucked my lower lip between my teeth wondering if he was in there or not . Only one way to find out . Taking a deep long breath , I begun to climb the tree . My fingers grip the branches , my feet finding the notches with ease . It feels familiar , the climb that is . I can remember when me and Mira would climb it to prank Kaleb when we were a bit younger . I settled on the last branch that overlooked his room and peeked inside . It looked empty , yet I didn't want to just go ahead and enter his room not knowing if he'd be back soon or not . I waited for a few , trying to listen carefully to make sure he wasn't close by . I stayed there for five minutes and like a creep in the night I shifted to his opened window . I held my breath and peeked in , when the coast seemed clear enough , I slither my body between the space in the window . His room is dark , but there's a soft blue lamp in the corner of the room , on top of the desk . Needing to be quick , I didn't really care to look around and rush to his bed . I pulled my phone out of the waistband of my shorts and put on the flashlight . I aimed it at the bed and searched for my bracelet on the unmade bed . My fingers brush the sheets and a flash of me gripping them last night made my belly twist and my heart to race , I shook my head , trying to rid myself of these past thoughts . I continued my search , skimming under his pillows and when I disappointed by the lack of not finding anything I huffed . Frustrated 1 gripped the sheets and bit down on my tongue to suppress the scream that wanted to tear out of my throat . 1/2 12:08 Thu , 26 Jun ei o Chapter 23 Where is that damn bracelet ! I tugged at my hair , blinking as my eyes full with frustrated tears as the worse thought came to mind . He didn't find the bracelet before I did right ? Mirabella didn't find it fight ? What if she did and that's why she asked about it last night ? My chest tightened as I bit back a sob . I fall to my knees , flashing the light on the floor and under his bed , rolling my eyes when I saw the porn magazines messily sprawled on the floor . But there are no signs of my bracelet . I didn't want to give up and continued to search on the floor , even under the small crack under the bedside table , praying I would find it soon . But my fate mocked me . I quickly put the flashlight off when I hear the heavy footfalls nearing the room . My heart sped and my breathing quickened . Sweat bead on my skin as the small little hairs on my arms rise to a stand . I couldn't get caught here . That would only lead to an explanation I wasn't able to provide . Panic surged through me as I considered my options . I needed to hide and I needed to quickly . As the heavy footfalls got louder , I fit myself under his bed , cringing when I had to snuggle closer to his porn magazines . God alone knew what bodily fluids were on those things . Like you didn't get bodily fluids last night . My mind mocked me , making me wince . The sound of the door opening sent a shiver down my spine , and my pulse raced even faster . I could hear Kaleb's footsteps as he entered the room . I knew it was him . I pressed my lips tightly together as I keep my eyes on his moving feet . He draws closer to the bed , making me hold my breath in my lungs . The sound of my racing heart pumps through my ears as he gets closer . He stopped beside the bed and suddenly his hand is in my vision . Clenched between his fingers …. is my bracelet . Even though it was dark , I just knew it was my bracelet . My heart thumps , my breathing growing heavier and faster when his voice teased me . " Were you looking for this flower ? "