The door chimes as he leaves.
I don’t know what the hell that was or what this means, but I think it’s good. I know it. Yep! God finally answered my prayers.
“Alex and Charlotte,” I whisper to myself. I’m sure my cheeks are bright pink.
Oh my goodness!I have a date.
I do a little dance.
Chapter 5
Charlotte
As soon as I am home, I fly through the house to my bedroom, rushing past Brax and Grayson, who are already drinking.
I need to set up my room. It must be perfect. As perfect as it can be. I put a scarf over my lamp. I tidy up my bed. And I set up my speaker and playlist to the right song. It’ll be ready.
“Okay. Pretty. Romantic!”
Then, I practically run to the bathroom, shower, and do my hair in two tight pom-poms. No make-up. Not trying that again!
Perfume, though?
Yes. One puff on my wrists and neck.
He might go down on me, though... better spray downthere.
Ouch! Burns!
Charlotte, don’t ever do that again.
Okay, now my best sports bra — pastel pink — and matching thong panty. Nicest white shirt and black pants. Yes!
When I leave the bathroom, I’m ready.
I pass Grayson, who is stepping outside onto the patio.
“What are you so happy about?” he says.
I rub my cheeks. They already hurt from smiling nonstop.
He moves closer. I tip my head back, his towering frame less intimidating now that I have good news. Now that I don’t care if he teases me.
“I have a date!” I say proudly, but purse my lips as I try not to smile so stupidly. However, it breaks through.
Hell with it. I’m excited! I beam.
“A date?”
“Yeah! I took your advice. This guy came into the store. I told myself, don’t make it a big deal. And I asked him to come over tonight. Alex West. He—”
“The pot dealer?” Grayson interrupts.
“Is he?”
Grayson smirks. “Yeah, since forever. He’s back in town?”
“Yes. Well... Either way, isn’t this good news? I mean, I don’t know if he’ll sleep with me. I don’t even know if it’s a date. But he called me cutie. I think it’s a date!” I cover my face, the warm feeling buzzing through me. When I look up again, Grayson’s head is cocked.
