(Kendall)
When we got back home, everyone was tired. It had been a long day, but a good one. Mom went straight to the kitchen and said something about needing tea. Dad muttered that he was going to lie down. Zoe dragged her stuff to her room without saying much, but I saw her smile a little before she turned away.
Jaxon helped me carry in a few bags. We didn’t say anything at first. I think we were both kind of worn out but in a good way.
When the door to my room closed behind us, it felt quieter than it had all day. He sat down on the edge of my bed and pulled his shoes off. I walked to the bathroom and started the shower. The water took a second to heat up.
“You coming?” I asked, leaning around the door.
He nodded and stood up. We both undressed. He stepped in first, then held out h
