She shook her head. Those memories had no place being there tonight. Brianna wanted to enjoy her time with Rafe.
“Next time, I’d prefer if you’d buzz me in so I’m able to escort you.” He put her bag in the back of his vehicle with his, then helped her into the passenger seat. Her skin tingled from his touch.
She glanced at him when he climbed into the driver’s seat. “I will.”
“Thank you.” He leaned over and brushed a kiss on her cheek. “I hope you’re hungry.”
“Are you going to tell me where we’re going?”
“Nope.” He grinned at her before he pulled out of the apartment parking lot and onto the street.
Brianna laughed. “Keeping me in suspense.”
“Anticipation is part of the game.”
His words caused a shiver of pleasure to slide over her skin. Oh, she was anticipating their time in the club tonight. She had been all week.
“How was your week?” she asked.
“Busy. How about yours?”
“Not bad. The kids were still excited about your and Logan’s visit last week.”
“Your kids are great.”
“They’re really not mine, but thank you.” Her gaze fell on the restaurant’s sign. “Double D BBQ.” It wasn’t too far from where she lived.
“I thought it would be good for our first date.”
“Is that what this is?”
“For me, yes.”
Brianna allowed herself a slight smile. Good to know.
Rafe parked, and they went into the restaurant. The hostess took them to a booth in the corner, handed them menus, and left.
She’d been here before and loved the food. “This is a great choice.”
“I’m glad. You’ve eaten here before?”
“Who hasn’t?” She grinned before picking up her menu. What was she in the mood for?
“Good evening, Rafe, Brianna,” Mike, their waiter, said, coming up to the table.
Rafe stared at her. “You must come here a lot to be on first name basis.”
She bit her lip. Rafe sounded jealous. “Mike’s baby sister is in my class.” Brianna glanced at the waiter. “How are you doing, Mike?”
“Good. What can I get you to drink?”
“Water for now,” she said.
“I’ll have iced tea,” Rafe replied.
“Great. I’ll have those right out to you along with bread.” Mike walked away.
Brianna closed her menu and stared at Rafe. “How often do you come here?”
