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I triple-checked the est house on the street I rolledthe handle, leaned out and hit the intercoate A bead of sweat trickled down my back

"Yes?" The voice re English Snooty

"I'ht place Actually, scratch that Please let this be the wrong place Maybe she was one of the maid's kids Lived on the property Watered the lawn?

"And who may--" The voice cut out

"Coht out," she said, out of breath

The gate swung open, and I drovethe whole way I drove past an open garage with at least eight cars in it Cars I never thought I'd see in person, let alone know anyone ned them

Never had I been rabbed er seat and hopped out of the car, buttoning it as I climbed the steps to the front door Before I could even liftopen

"Hey, Gri for the door handle behind her I couldn't move I couldn't breathe I'd never seen her like this before Even in her overalls and anime t-shirts she was beautiful In her nor out in a field full of flowers Peaceful, tranquil and fun But this was so else

The lavender, strapless dress hugged curves I thought were hiding under everything she wore, but hadn't ever let e that would be the envy of any girl tonight There was a sparkly bit around her waist that made me want to wrapover her shoulders

I'd never seen her with her hair down It was always tied up in a ponytail, braid or a s sparkled and shined in her ears, catching the light fro to hide her as And heels Heels that ht as me I couldn't wait to take her out on the dance floor

Her smile would have lit up any room I couldn't take my eyes off her Before she could close the door, what see out of the door with phones and carapher I blanched, expecting a grilling session as her three brothers and dad stepped outside

"You must be Grim, we've heard so much about you," her dad said like a ers "Thanks soFrankie out We didn't think she'd ever peel herself away from the computer for a dance" He s the her out