Chapter Forty Five.

"Do you need some help Bella?" Jedd asks, slightly amused as I finally manage to squeeze through the front door. I let out a heavy sigh, dropping the six shopping bags to the floor softly.

"Oh-my-frickin'-goodness. Remind me never to go shopping with Tia, ever again." I say, rubbing my sore arms. Jedd raises his brows, scanning the bags.

"She got you all this?" He asks and I shake my head.

"I bought a few things too. Honestly, I couldn't ask for a better friend than Tia. I had a great day," I smile a genuine smile. Jedd leans against the wall, biting down into an apple. He chews and swallows it before looking at me sternly.

"Considering you had such a good time, I'm not going to tell you off for bunking school."

I bite down on my lower lip, completely forgetting that I'd skipped school to go shopping for the day. My mouth opens slightly and I avert my gaze from him, looking sheepish.