“Sure, why not,” I said. As long as Dennis isn’t ignoring me I am a happy camper!
She turned back to Sean with a timid smile.“I guess we’ll stay with you guys until my dad comes back.”
“Good. I can tell you’re starting to enjoy our company. Especially mine.”
“No, I’m not. I’m just bored.”
“No, you’re not. I can hear it.” He laughed and ducked when she threw something else.
“You promised you wouldn’t do that!”
“I can’t help it.”
“Yes, you can, Sean. You promised—”
“Try to shank him!” I interjected. “That’s what I would do. Except it can’t work with Dennis because he’s a vampire. But you might have better luck. Can you read minds, too? I’m gonnago pack us some new clothes. I’ll pick you out something pretty.” I ruffled Ari’s hair and hopped down, giggling as I snatched up our empty suitcases and skipped away.
We need to switch it up if we’re going back over there. If I can’t bring my own closet I can at least bring a fourth at a time! And Ari needs more clothes in general. Her wardrobe is so boring. I repacked and repainted my nails, then went downstairs, throwing both suitcases along the way. Nobody has time to set things down.
“Did you throw my suitcase?” Ari asked as I joined them in the living room.
“Yes, ma’am!” I plopped in a chair.“Do you know where Dennis is yet?”
“No, but I’m sure he’ll come back, eventually.” Sean stood and pulled keys from his pocket. He separated one and tossed it to Ari.“Here’s my house key. I have to go to work, but you guys can go back whenever you want. And if Mateo’s not home you can still hang out and everything. I should be back around midnight. Help yourselves to food or whatever you want.”
“You’re just giving us your key?” she asked, flipping it over.
“We’re bound, right? You can give it back when I get home.”
“Okay.” She adjusted her glasses, causing him to smile.
“I’ll see you later.” He started to leave but I hopped up before he could.
“I wanna go to work with you! Can we go to work with you? Let’s go to work with him!” I turned to Ari on the last part.
“Sure, if you want to. I start in about twenty minutes.”
“We have to change and get ready and you’re not wearing a t-shirt this time.” I ran past him to get Ari from the couch.
“I’m not wearing one of your tiny pieces of fabric.”
“Bye Sean.” I waved as he left before turning back to Ari.“Okay, so here’s what we’re gonna do. I’m gonna drink a bunch of alcohol at the bar while you seduce Sean—”
“Absolutely not.”
I kept dragging her upstairs and listing our plans for the evening. “You need a cuter outfit,” I insisted as we reached my room. “Think spicy.” I ushered her into my chair. She was shaking her head so I clasped my hands.“At least wear half my clothes? Just a shirt and some shoes, and you can keep your jeans. You need to stop wearing converse and t-shirts to the bar because it’s not very sexy.”
“Okay, fine. If it’ll get you to calm down.”
“Perfect take my shoes!” I pulled off a heeled boot and threw it at her.
“Ow! No, I’m not wearing heels—” She doveaside as the other came flying at her face.“How many inches are these?”
“High enough to make you look sexy without falling to your doom.” I searched my closet for a shirt to assign her. We’re the same size in everything. ‘Tis only a matter of finding something seductive but still modest enough for her to be comfortable. I settled on a top that ties in front and tossed it over my shoulder.
“Will this fall open if someone unties it?”
“Probably.” I switched my own outfit while she changed into my shirt. I was lacing up my favorite boots when she walked up to look in the mirror.
