Chapter 17

It turns out Evely said a lot more than just ��I will always be by your side.�� She also said some nice things about how she��ll share her love for cooking with Jackson until he can rediscover his own joy. And how it��s okay for him to feel lost and directionless and homeless. She��ll be his home and be with him wherever he goes. She��ll protect him. He leans for the kiss and this time she doesn��t shy away. They make out in the pouring rain, then eventually move to shelter and do a bit more than just make out�� Poor Noah seems to have stayed up all night again waiting for Evely. Logan stayed the night at Evely's mom��s place for some reason, and in the morning he and Noah bicker, but then Noah asks him if he would be interested in managing a new restaurant. Noah is hesitant to help his best friend��s rival, but Noah invites him downstairs to chat more. By the time Jackson and Evely get back, they��re buddies. Evely's mother and brother prep a room for Jackson. Noah shows Evely the m