She got dressed without incident and started talking about dinner like nothing happened, and I wasn’t about to question it.
We left the showers, and Drea and Blair were waiting for us. They were dressed in new clothes, and I didn’t want to ask where they got ready.
“Oh. Did you tell Drea?” Daisy asked as we were about to start heading out.
“Tell me what? That you two are dating?” She said that last part in my ear, and I whipped my head in her direction, wide-eyed.
I scowled at her grin. “That Daisy and I are going to your Christmas party. She convinced me it was a good idea to go.”
“It’s about bloody time. Well, we are excited to have you there. It’s going to be a lot of fun.” She sent me a suspicious wink as she took Blair’s hand and walked away without another word.
Chapter Eleven
DAISY
“Are you sure your parents won’t mind if I tag along for dinner?”Kaia asked with a nervous expression.
I tried and failed to hide a smile. “Doodle, you know they love you. I’m pretty sure they love you more than they love me at this point. You’re the golden child who can do no wrong. Besides, they insisted I bring you. They told me if you didn’t go, I wasn’t allowed to.”
She blushed, and my heart warmed at the sight. “Now you’re being dramatic, but I believe you. We better get going if we don’t want to be late. You know your mom hates tardiness.”
I rolled my eyes. “This is what I mean! Such a rule follower. Let’s go, boss.” She scowled at me and put Duke’s leash on him before we headed out the door.
The house I grew up in was in Fairview, just about an hour out of Seattle. It was an average-sized house with a white fence. Typical American dream-style home. It was perfect.
My best friend Remy, her sister, Nova, and I grew up together. Their house was only a few blocks down from mine, and we’d ride our bikes back and forth.
When we pulled in, Kaia pointed out the pride shirt the porch goose was wearing, and smiled. My parents were very supportive when I came out, and they still did small things to show their allyship.
“Kaia!” My mother’s smile as she swung the door open was bright enough to blind someone. I just gave Kaia a knowing look.I told you so!She smiled proudly and hugged my mother before going for my father.
“I’m here too, Mom. In case you forgot your actual daughter,” I signed. She rolled her eyes and kissed my forehead.
“I’d never forget you, honey. I just didn’t want to be rude to our guest. I’m glad you brought her. She’s good for you.”
Thankfully, Kaia was too busy chatting with my dad to catch my mother’s words. I blushed and hugged her. Even though we had just been over a few weeks ago, a lot had happened since.
“Come on, girls, let’s get inside. Dinner’s almost ready.” I always appreciated when my parents signed when they spoke around hearing people. Kaia did the same thing, and it never failed to make my chest feel warm.
We smiled, and I put my hand on the small of Kaia’s back, letting her go in front of me. We immediately sat at the dinner table, and my mom went to go check on the food.
“Can I get you ladies anything to drink?” my dad asked, walking over to the drink cart.
“Water, please,” I replied.
“Yes, water would be lovely. Thank you, Mr. Fletcher.”
I rolled my eyes. “Kiss ass,” I signed when my dad was busy getting our drinks.
She smiled and shook her head. “I’m just being polite.” I adored Kaia. She was the perfect best friend.
My mom returned shortly after we got our waters. She had two plates in hand and set them in front of us. Mashed potatoes, meatloaf, asparagus, and macaroni and cheese filled our plates, and it looked delicious.
I grabbed her wrist to get her attention after she put my plate down. “Mom, you didn’t have to. We could’ve served ourselves.”
She smiled and kissed the top of my head, making me blush with embarrassment. “I know honey, but you work hard enough as it is. Plus, I know what my girls like.”
I didn’t workthathard, but who was I to argue with her? “Thanks, Mom.”
