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“That works for me. See you soon.”
Lottie watched Nova pick up her student ID and walk out the door. It was rare that she was instantly attracted to someone but there was something about this woman. Sure, it didn’t hurt that Nova was gorgeous, but she was also charming, funny, and mouthy. All Lottie’s favorite characteristics.
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Lottie checked her watch for the third time in as many minutes. Nova was ten minutes late.Is she standing me up?The thought left her mind as quickly as it entered. No one stood her up. She texted her friend Selena to let her know she would be a few minutes late and leaned back against the building.Why didn’t I get her number?
“You clean up nice.”
Lottie crossed her arms, eyebrows raised. “You’re late.” She wasn’t really mad.
Nova smiled. “I am but I’m here now. Do you still want to go?”
“Of course,” Lottie grinned, taking a quick glance at her outfit. Nova cleaned up nice as well. The dark green dress she wore showed off her long, toned legs.
“Lead the way.”
It was a short walk across the campus to Pumpkin’s, the place they were having dinner. They made small talk on the way. Lottie was amazed by how easily the conversation came.
“Where are we heading?”
“Pumpkin’s. It has new owners. It used to be owned by Ash Pyre. He works at the Crimson Moon Hideaway now. The food is still good but not as good as when Ash planned then menu.”
“What’s Crimson Moon Hideaway? A bar?
Lottie laughed. “Where did you say you were from again?”
“I didn’t say,” Nova narrowed her eyes.
“I didn’t mean anything by that, it’s just that everyone out here knows Crimson Moon Hideaway. I thought, especially since you’re enrolled at Carmilla and you’re obviously a Terror Queen, I just assumed I guess.”
“Excuse me? What did you call me?”
They had arrived at Pumpkin’s, but Nova stopped out front.
“Terror Queen? Isn’t that what all the kids are saying these days? Moon monster, countess, Terror queen. That’s what the vamp kids call themselves. How old are you anyway?”
Nova stood still, staring at Lottie with wide eyes.
“Um, Nova? Everything okay?” When Nova didn’t move, or blink Lottie snapped her fingers in front of her eyes. “Hey!”
Nova blinked several times, then leaned in close to Lottie’s face.
“How do you know?” she whispered.
Lottie chuckled. “Do you not know?” she whispered back.
“Know what?” She continued to whisper.
“I’m a ‘Terror Queen’ too.” Lottie winked at Nova as she opened the door to Pumpkin’s and ushered her in.
“Lots!” Someone yelled. Lottie waved back as a group of women were waving and making silly faces at her. She turned to Nova.
“You ready to do this? You look like you’re about to throw up.”
Nova nodded once. “I’m ready. You caught me off guard. I didn’t know I was so obvious.”
The pair weaved through the tables around other patrons to the waiting group.
