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Side-eyeing him, I can’t hide my amusement. “You’re becoming easier to tolerate.”
Once he’s done, I turn to check myself out in the mirror. It’s weird, looking like this. The last time I was anything close to this dressed up, I was twelve, and it was for my grandfather’s funeral. My nerves were a lot easier to control then.
I’ve never really been afraid of much, except maybe the man who could put a bullet in my head without even flinching. However, knowing I’ll be meeting the rest of Delaney’s family tonight, I feel like I’m going to throw up. Her dad already hates me, and while his opinion isn’t one I’m too bothered about, the idea of the rest of her family feeling the same way doesn’t sit well. If enough people say it, Delaney may realize the truth—she’s way too good for me.
“Wow,” Savannah says as she comes in the room. “Look at you! You clean up nice.”
“Watch it,” Grayson growls, and she laughs in response.
“Easy, caveman.” Looking me over again, she purses her lips. “Ah, I’ve got it.”
She goes into the other room and comes back with a comb. I hold my hand up to stop her from coming near me.
“No fucking way. I draw the line at screwing with my hair.”
The two of them chuckle, and Savannah sighs in defeat as she tosses the comb onto the dresser. I take a deep breath, trying to get a hold of myself before going over to Delaney’s, but it’s no use. I must look as nervous as I feel, because Savannah can’t contain herself.
“Oh my God. I never thought I’d see you this worked up over a girl.”
I roll my eyes playfully. “That’s enough out of you. Hayworth, get a muzzle on her.”
“Are you kidding? She’ll kick my ass.”
Sav grins, and as she does, Grayson looks at her like she hung the damn moon. Even being around the two of them is like living in a goddamn chick flick. If I don’t get out of here, there’s no telling what sappy ass thing they’ll do next.
“Alright, I better go.”
“Good luck!” Savannah shouts as I head out the door and down the stairs, ignoring the squeal that leaves her mouth the second I’m gone.
No part of me wants to know what Grayson did to cause that noise.
Walking across the street to Delaney’s house, my heart is pounding inside of my chest. When she asked me to come with her, I never thought I’d feel like this. It’s a silent alarm, telling me just how much this girl truly means to me—something frightening enough all on its own.
The second that my girlfriend opens the door, however, all thoughts and fears dissipate. Beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe her. She’s angelic. Perfect to a fault. If I could imagine my ideal woman, it wouldn’t even come close to her. She’s something else.
The light pink dress hugs her body like a second skin, showing off all her flawless curves. Her hair is down and curled, with her makeup professionally done. The diamond necklace probably costs more than my house, but damn does it look good on her.
“Wow,” I breathe, letting my eyes graze over her once more. “You look… Wow.”
She giggles at my lack of the ability to speak right now. “Thanks. Let me get my clutch and we’ll go.”
After disappearing into the house for a second, she comes back out with a small bag that matches the color of her dress. She hands me her keys, and the two of us walk toward her car. I know she mentioned her dad usually rents a limo for tonight, but there was no chance of him allowing me in it with her, so she opted to drive there instead.
As I pull out of the driveway, I follow the directions coming through the GPS. Delaney reaches across the car and laces her fingers with mine. It’s a simple move, but one that helps drastically in calming me down.
“You look really good,” she tells me.
I glance over at her and snicker. “Me? There aren’t enough words to describe how you look right now.” When she smiles down at the ground, I change the subject. “So, what should I know about the people I’m meeting tonight?”
“Well, my older sister, Ainsley, she’s going to try to sound threatening.”
“Threatening?”
She nods. “The whole hurt my sister and I’ll kill you thing. Just try to act intimidated even though I know you won’t be.”
“Got it,” I chuckle.
“Tessa will be there, but Easton refused to come. He’s going to be at Stone’s party so you’re on your own there.”
