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"Yeah," he said then grinned, "so are you."
When I shot him a confused look, he entwined our fingers.
"Alreadygot the okay from your dad. He said we can go as long as I have you back before midnight."
"It's a school night," I reasoned, "so we should probably shoot for earlier."
Sam chuckled."Only you would say that."
"No, I think a lot people would."
"Still, it was a very Scarlett Kent thing to say."
The look in his eyes, the warmth in his voice made it sound like a good thing.
"Well, where are we going?" I asked.
"You'll see," he said.
"What exactly are we going to do?"
"Have the best first date ever."Hesqueezed my hand. "Cross off an item on your list and get some dessert. Just trust me, Kent.You ready?"
Sam, dessert, and a mystery date.
Yes, please.
CHAPTER 14
"Putt-Putt?" I asked.
"Hell yeah," Sam said as he joined me at the front of the car. "Are you surprised?"
"Hmmm.Of all the places I thought you'd take me, golf never entered my mind."
"Not golf, Kent," he corrected while shakinghis head. "Thisis mini-golf, golf's cooler, funner, more awesome cousin. I decided you need more fun in your life."
"How thoughtful of you."
I bit my lip, gazing up atthe sign that shined down on us.McIntyre's Magical Mini-Golf. Part of the sign flickered in and out, making it look likeMc's Magical Mini olf.I'd lived in Chariot, North Carolina my wholelife and never knew this place existed.
"Also," I said, "you know 'funner' isn't a word, right?"
"Tonight, it is."Sam threw me a grin. "Let's go choose our clubs."
His enthusiasm was infectious, and I found myself smiling before we even got to our first hole.
"Nice choice," I said, gesturing to his hands.
"Pink is my lucky color," Sam said, tossing his ball into the air and catching it with ease. He twirled the clubin a circle. "Hope you're ready for this, Kent."
I shrugged. "I haven't golfed before, but I should warn you. I'm very competitive."
Sam's grin widened. "So am I."
Gripping my electric blue club, Ishook out my shoulders. Was it bad to beat your date at a sport he had chosen? Perhaps.
But there was no way I'd just let Sam win.
