That sounds like a magical time. I answered dryly before Nathan could, my heated gaze staying locked onto his.
Max suddenly looked regretful as he glanced between us, while I caught a glimpse of surprise on Nathan’s face which he was quick to recover from.
Alright, let’s get going. Nathan stated before walking off.
Hey, it may not be what you wanted, but we’ll make the best of it. Max spoke softly.
I looked up to see him giving me a soft smile. The cold look on my face relaxed slightly, before dropping completely as I gave him back a small smile.
He pulled me into a hug then, whispering in my ear. I’m sorry.
I held onto him tight for a second, before letting go and stepping back.
Thanks. I said softly, appreciating his empathy.
He gave my shoulder a small squeeze, before turning around to get ready.
I saw Nathan standing there, leaning against the wall with an unreadable expression.
He held my gaze for a second, before turning and shouldering past his brother down to his room.
Looks like the princess was PMSing.
I couldn’t think of a reason for his sudden change in mood, so I simply shrugged it off and went to find some warm clothes.
Except I didn’t have any. Nor had I bought any on my spontaneous shopping trip.
Did I even have closed shoes ?
I can’t feel my toes. I complained an hour later, hugging myself tighter.
Would you stop complaining ? Nobody forced you to come here. Nathan grumbled.
He had given up trying to play nice with me, my sour mood finally getting to him.
Well I’m sorry, but I didn’t know I was going to be kidnapped so I didn’t bring a coat, or gloves, or snow boots. I shrugged innocently.
I glared at the three brothers stood to the side, not looking the slightest bit cold with their thick coats, scarves, ear muffs, toques, snow boots, and the list went on… while I was stood there in thin leggings and a light windbreaker which was doing little to nothing to guard me from the negative ten degrees weather out. Oh, and I was wearing flip flops.
The least Nathan could have done was thrown an extra hoodie my way, except he had been choosing to ignore me, and my pride being so big, I hadn’t asked him for anything.
I could see Max pitying me from the corner of my eye, but was pretty certain that Nathan had told him not to speak to me, as he had clearly been avoiding me.
You know your Grinch vibes will do nothing but make you freeze more. Nathan pointed out.
Jerk. I said, holding back on a vicious string of curses since Dustin was staring up at us with an adorably confused expression.
Dotard. Nathan retorted.
I gasped. That was it.
You know, I thought this would be a fun trip. I said, my voice slightly rising. But no. I’ve been standing here in this damn line for twenty minutes, shivering in nothing but a hoodie and spandex, most likely suffering from frostbite, and you couldn’t do the least by lending me even a pashmina before leaving ? I noticed I had gained the attention of others around us, but couldn’t care less considering I was freezing my arse off.
Nathan shot me a glare, lowering his voice quiet significantly to the point where only I could hear. Like I said, nobody asked you to come. If I had known you’d stand here complaining and talking my ear off, I would’ve locked you up at home.
You should have, at least then I wouldn’t have to deal with you ! I yelled, my temper being quick to rise.
You think I enjoy dealing with you ? He feigned shock. I would rather stick my head in this snow for twelve days than deal with you.
I’d prefer that too, at least the cold would deflate that huge egotistical head of yours. I said with an evil smirk.
He shot me a glare, which I returned.
You’re the worst person to kidnap. He spat, causing my eyes to grow wide.
He gave me a smug look as I gaped at him.
Oh no he didn’t.
I was about to finally let out those string of curse words I had stored in the back of my head in a box just for him, but Max cut me off.
Alright that’s enough, both of you in the car. Max spoke in a tone of finality.
I opened my mouth to protest the same time Nathan did, but again Max cut us off.
Now ! He yelled.
I looked around to see many lingerings eyes on us, then looked down to see an embarrassed looking Dustin, and that was enough to defrost my anger and shut my mouth.
We both hung our heads down as Max lead us to the car.
This is stupid. Nathan grumbled as he climbed inside after me.
Your face is stupid. I said back.
I wasn’t talking to you. Nathan snapped.
Alright, sit tight you two. Dustin and I will be back with the tree in about an hour. Max said, giving us both a look, before slamming the door and walking away.
I instantly grabbed the handle of my door and pulled as did Nathan, but to no avail.
I pulled up the lock and tried again, but it wouldn’t budge.
He put the child-lock on. Nathan said shaking his head in disbelief.
This is your fault. I grumbled, crossing my arms and sitting back.
I actually didn’t mind too much though, considering the car was significantly warmer than outside. At least this way I wouldn’t die of hypothermia.
Did I say you could talk ? Nathan growled.
And that was what made me go back on my word and realize that I’d rather be standing outside in the freezing cold for an hour than to be sitting in here with this jerk.
Just because you’re my kidnapper doesn’t mean you can start acting like I’m your personal bitch. I rolled my eyes.
I’d never hire you to be my personal bitch. He gave me a hard look.
I’d never even apply to be anyone’s personal bitch ! I shot back.
Are you sure about that ? Because you sure- he started.