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“I found the toothbrush.”
“You went through my drawers?”
“Do you have something to hide?”
“No, but…”
“Look, I want to get to the station and get a few things done before my meeting. Besides, if you think I’m letting you drive to work alone, you’re out of your fucking mind.”
She didn’t have time to argue, so she rolled her eyes, hoping it conveyed everything her words couldn’t at the moment. “Fine. You can follow me.”
“Good. Let’s go.” They both went to their separate vehicles. “Oh, and Allison?”
“What?” she asked, glancing over her shoulder and ignoring how damn good he looked in the shadows of the streetlights.
“Drive the speed limit. I don’t want to have to pull you over.”
“Fuck off, Reid.” She dropped into the driver’s seat and slammed the door. He waited for her to pull out of the driveway and when she did, she pushed a little harder on the accelerator, smiling the entire way to the station.
Chapter 13
Allison had the pep in her step that she had from the moment she got out of her car this morning and watched Reid shake his head. It was stupid, really, but speeding away from him had felt good. He was strung so tight, and any way she could ruffle his feathers, she was damn well going to.
She and Larry just finished up her newest segment: Willow Cove’s Weekend Hot Picks, where she informed the viewers of all the not to miss weekend events in their small town. This week she got to highlight all the Memorial Day activities going on in the area, and for a small town, it was a lot. All of which she would be attending just as she had her entire life.
It was the official kickoff to summer, and she looked forward to the Annual Lobster Festival, as well as the fireworks and the memorial service held at the Town Hall. But before any of that, she had her parents’ annual barbeque.
It was only a few hours before she had to meet Luna for yoga. Normally, she’d be dreading it, but today she was looking forward to stretch out some of the tension in her body. She wasn’t used to letting things bother her, but the tongue really threw her for a loop. She was used to people saying horrible things to her online, even receiving threats in the mail, but they had never come straight to her house and never consisted of anything other than paper and bad penmanship.
She glanced around the fairgrounds as if she could spot a threat if there was one, and even if she could, what was her plan? Run after the person and beat them with her microphone? Not terrible, but not the best plan either.
“Hey Allison.” Harley Love, Willow Cove’s newest tattoo artist, waved as she strutted toward her. Her black and purple hair bounced against her ample chest with each step. Her tattoos were on display in a black tank top that cut low. The woman was full of curves and sass and someone Allison respected.
“Harley, just the woman I was hoping to bump into.” Allison gave her a hug
“You looking to get a tattoo?”
“Not yet, but I wanted to let you know I am being considered for an award for the segment I did on you.”
“That’s wonderful. Congratulations.”
“Thank you, but it’s more than that. If I get the nomination, even more people will know your story, and it can highlight your organization.” After the story aired, Harley received so many messages from people who had experienced the same sort of online bullying, and it made her want to do something. She started an organization that provided resources for those dealing with similar situations.
“That would be great. Any recognition for the organization and to highlight the issue is a major win for us.”
“Fingers crossed I get it.”
“You’re not only going to get it. You’re going to win it.”
“You’re the best.”
Harley smirked. “I know, but hopefully you’ll still think that when I abandon ship now.”
“Huh?”
“I have to get back to Garrett, so good luck.” Harley gave her another quick hug, then headed away, leaving Allison confused. She turned around and had to stifle a laugh.
“Allison!” Martha from Mind, Body and Soul called her name, and Allison offered her a smile.
