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“I’m always down for a blow or two…” He smirked. “Not the kind you’re talking about, though,” he laughed.
Oh.
My.
Goodness.
He did not say that.
My cheeks colored, and my eyes darted to the ground, staring at my Converse.
“I was joking, Olivia,” he grabbed my chin, forcing me to look at him. “I forget that you’re easily embarrassed.”
“Do you forget?” I eyed him.
“No,” he chuckled, his eyes a light green, “I think you’re cute when you’re nervous.”
Before I could reply, a guy was calling his name, and waving him towards the tow truck.
“I’ve got to go,” he smiled.
“Okay,” I squeaked.
He backed away, keeping his eyes on me. “Don’t be nervous on Friday. Okay, Olivia?” He pointed a finger at me. “I don’t want you to be embarrassed around me.” His eyes grew serious as they narrowed.
“Uhmm,” I mumbled, turning around, and reaching for the door handle.
His chuckle carried through the air.
I let out a deep breath when I got into my car.
All I had wanted to do, was get in my car, and drive to the restaurant, but of course, Trace had to show up and turn me into a blubbering idiot, once more. Why could I never hold my own around him?
I shook my head and started the car. As I backed out and pulled away, I was careful to avoid his intense gaze. Nonetheless, I felt it.
During the whole drive to the restaurant, my breath was erratic.
Trace had the ability to turn my insides to mush and make me feel completely safe at the same time. It was a lethal combination and he knew how to use it to his advantage.
I parked my car and grabbed my wallet out of my backpack. When I stepped inside Chili’s, Avery was pacing back and forth.
“There you are!” She exclaimed loudly. “You said ten minutes, Livie! Ten! Not twenty! I’m hungry!”
“Shh,” I scolded, embarrassed by her behavior. “Keep it down. You’ll never believe what happened to me.”
She stopped her tirade and a slow smile spread across her face. “Now that sounds promising.”
“Two?” The hostess asked us.
“Yeah,” Avery nodded.
“Follow me,” the girl led us through the restaurant, purposely placing us away from everyone, so they wouldn’t have to suffer from Avery’s loudness.
“I already know what I want,” Avery moved her menu to the end of the table after we sat down. “So, tell me what happened. I’m dying here.”
I shrugged out of my jacket. “I was heading to my car when someone called my name-”
“Get to the interesting part,” she urged.
