Chapter 17 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.