It was a lot better.
I had exchanged numbers with Tatum and Granger and made plans with Tatum to introduce her to Talia, Lila, and Everly.
As Carter pulled into my driveway, he turned the truck off, climbed out, and I waited.
I had learned long ago about the Griggs siblings, mainly the boys.
Women didn’t open their own doors or close them.
Therefore, I waited for Carter to round his truck and open my door for me.
Once again, with his outstretched hand, he held it out for me.
Placing my hand in his, he helped me out of the truck.
And once again, with his hand on the small of my back, he led me to my front door.
He held his hand out, and knowing what he wanted, I grabbed my keys and handed them to him.
Unlocking my door, he handed me back my keys and said, “Thank you for coming with me. You still mean it, I’ll gladly take your offer of coming with me to those things from now on.”
I nodded, “Yeah, of course. I actually had a good time.”
He nodded, “I’m glad. You looked beautiful tonight, Harlee Belle.”
I smiled, “You didn’t look so bad yourself, Carter Car.”
He laughed, “Damn, you haven’t called me that in a long time.”
I smiled.
When I was maybe nine or ten, I was hanging out at Talia’s house, when Carter had pulled in with his first vehicle purchase, he had made on his own. And for some reason, I had called him Carter Car that entire summer.
“Good night, Harlee Belle.” He said as he bent his neck and pressed a kiss on the top of my head.
“Night, Carter. Thank you for tonight.” And with that, I headed into my house and locked the door, knowing he wouldn’t leave until he heard the locks click.
I stood there, taking in breath after breath.
The way he waited outside the bathroom for me. The way he wouldn’t let me pay for anything. The way he glared at anyone who stared at me too long. The way he pulled my chair out for me. The feel of his hand on my body... damn, but this was getting harder and harder to push the feelings I had for Carter deeper and deeper.
And then, a few minutes later, I heard his truck rumble to life.
A few minutes later, when I still heard it, I stepped to the side and lifted the curtain a fraction of an inch.
Seeing him sitting there, with his hands on the wheel and staring at my house intently, I started to worry that something was wrong.
However, before I could unlock my door, his truck started backing out of my driveway.
I took off my heels and then wiggled my toes, breathing out a sigh of relief.
Yes, my feet had started to hurt, but I had enjoyed standing at his side even more.
Opening my clutch, I pulled out my phone and saw text messages.
I read them and replied as I made my way to my bedroom and got ready for bed.
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