Releasing 10 (Boys of Tommen, #6)

by Chloe Walsh

“But Joe Gibson will always be the original Gibsie.”

But if the ocean wanted Gerard Gibson, then it was going to have to take my arms with him because I would never let go of him.

Instead, he got back up and faced the day. It made me proud to be his friend. It made me think I could be brave like him someday, too.

Why did he give her something he didn’t have to spare? I didn’t have the answer, but his selfless gesture sparked something inside of me, and I made a mental note to sneak my spare jumper into school for Shannon tomorrow. At least that way, her brother wouldn’t be cold.

“You mark my words, Biggs, one day in the future, when you’re all grown-up, I’m going to hunt you down, and I’m going to put a bullet in your head.” “Oh yeah?” Still smiling, I locked eyes on him and warned, “Or maybe, one day in the future, when I’m all grown-up, I’ll hunt you down and put a bullet in yours.”

“I’ve been trying to work up the courage to speak to you all day, but I don’t have the right words,” a familiar voice said, and I turned to see Gibsie sit on the swing next to mine. “So I’m just going to sit here with you, okay?” Help me, I wanted to scream, you’re the only one who can.

“You know me, Claire.” Swallowing down my emotions, I smiled brightly. “I’m always okay.”