Spinning with a grin, I wave goodbye as he pulls away, then run upstairs to get changed for my shift at work.
I don’t understand why, but I have these happy little bubbles popping in my chest. I think it’s just nice to have a mission that’s not centered around me moving on with my life. For once, I can think about somebody else and finding them the perfect partner.
CHAPTER 14
TYRELL
Instant regret.
The second I pulled away from Dani’s apartment, I was swamped with it.
Why the hell did I agree to her finding me some girl?
Probably because she seemed relieved by the idea of doing this together, of not being the sole focus around this whole dating thing.
Okay, so the idea of a double date is kind of fun. It definitely makes things less intense.
Which is why I chose Lincoln to come with me.
Yes, Carson had a little hissy fit, but he doesn’t have to hang out with the guy, and Carson needs to get over his hate for Fleischer… and all people associated with him. Lincoln is one of those guys who is friends with everyone.
I think Dani’s gonna like him.
I checked, and he plays piano (sort of—his mom made him learn as a kid), but his taste in music is good. I queried him on that too, and he reminded me that we’ve roomed together before, and we’re both eclectic in our taste.
He comes from a good family—three younger sisters, who all adore him, which proves he knows how to treat girls right.
He says he can cook, although I haven’t tasted the evidence, so who knows.
He’s a junior, so a little younger than Dani, but it means he’ll be kicking around Nolan for another year at least. If there’s a spark, they’ll have plenty of time to do something about it.
I haven’t had a chance to ask him about travel yet, because my interrogation got interrupted by Coach. Right now, we’re driving to the restaurant, and I don’t have time to quiz him on all the places he wants to travel to.
Not when I’m busy grilling him on treating Dani right.
“Seriously, man?” He gives me a skeptical frown, and I point my finger at him.
“Don’t give me that look.”
“I’m not sitting here while you lecture me on how to treat a first date… or any woman. I know girls, man. I’ve grown up surrounded by them, and my mama didn’t let me get away with anything. She slapped me up the side of the head if I put a toe out of line, so you better believe me when I tell you, I know how to be a gentleman. I didn’t have a choice.”
I throw him a side-eye. “But you wanna treat girls right, though. Right?”
“Of course I do. I’m not an asshole.” He flicks my arm with the back of his hand. “Boy, why’d you even ask me to do this if you’re doubting me?”
“I just…” I huff out a breath and have to apologize. “I’m sorry. I just want to make sure she has a good night. Dani’s lost big, you know? She’s trying to put herself back out there, and she’s vulnerable right now, so you need to play this right. That’s all I’m saying.”
“I will, brother. Trust me. And I know you’ll kick my ass if I don’t.” He bulges his dark brown eyes at me, and I can’t help a soft snort.
“I will, but I’m not gonna have to. Sorry, brah. I don’t know why I’m so nervous.”
“Because she’s setting you up with some chick you’ve never met before?” He laughs at me. “Maybe that’s it.”
“Yeah,” I have to admit. I’ve been on plenty of dates at Nolan U. Why should this one be so much more nerve-racking?
“Do you even know her name?”
“Chastity. I think.”
