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It’shot shower and then curl up on my bed I pull the covers up around my neck and closeI know, the vibration ofit up to see a e from Nick

Nick: Just checking in on you

Me: I just woke up Dad’s not here Haven’t seen or heard froood or bad

The phone rings I see Nick’s name and press answer

“Easier than texting,” he chuckles “And I also wanted to do this in person”

“Do what?” I ask curiously

“Ask you out Like on a real date Dinner The works The kids are both fed and watching TV Shirley is ready to come over and babysit them the moment you say yes”

I hesitate I want nothingto see hiile with Dad

“It’ll take your s,” he promises me

“Okay,” I say I s forward to this

“Great I’ll pick you up at six”Just before six, Nick knocks on lance atI’m not overdressed inheels I’m not sure why I feel so nervous It’s not like it’s the first tiether It’s our first tie us For me, that’s scary I yank open the door, and Nick s down over my body He shakes his head and breathes out

“Holy shit, you look stunning,” he mumbles

I smile shyly because he doesn't look half bad hie to lunge forward and run ers over his smooth, soft skin His hair is loosely styled in a way that hter than usual against his dark blue sweater He puts his hand out, and I take it, a shiver racing through me e touch

“Shall we go?” he says with a grin I nod, unable to hide my excitement

He opens the car door for et in and watch him walk around to the driver’s side He slides in and s over to ood