“What’s your name?”
“Larsen,” I say softly.
“Have you been drinking, Larsen?”
I stare up at him.“Um, yeah.Two drinks.It’s not like I’m driving home, though,” I joke.
“How are you getting home?”
I lick my lips nervously.“Walking.”
“It’s pitch black out and snowing.”He looks pissed.
I shrug.“I’m used to it.”
He looks even more upset at my statement.“I’ll drive you.”
He pushes to his feet, and I try to scramble back a few steps, but his hold on me tightens, keeping me close to his side.
“Hey, Larsen,” Luca greets as he wraps his arms around Blake.
“Hey.”I smile.“Nice to see you again.You too, Meyer.”
Meyer nods distractedly; his attention is firmly on Jade.
I melt as I watch my friends with their men.I want that.I’ve wanted true love since I first watched Beauty and the Beast when I was a little girl.It’s never happened, though.Not even close.I’ve never dated anyone, never kissed anyone, never even held anyone’s hand.
Until now,I think as Kian takes my hand in his.
I look down at where he’s touching me, then back up at him.He’s staring down at me, and I look away quickly.
“We’re headed out,” Blake tells me.
I nod.“Me too.I’ll talk to you guys later.”
“Do you need a ride?”Luca asks.
“I’ve got her,” Kian answers for me.
Everyone nods, and I follow my friends out of the bar.I watch them get into their cars and wave as they pull out.
Then I turn to my hunky mechanic.“You don’t have to drive me.”
He ignores me as he leads me to an old truck.I gulp as he opens the door for me.
I climb in, sending up a silent prayer that this is a good idea as the door closes behind me.
TWO
Kian
I don’t dothings like this.
Ever.
I usually keep to myself.I go to work at the garage, then I go home.I was only at the bar tonight because my TV broke and I wanted to watch the hockey game.Instead, I spent the entire night watching Larsen laugh with her friends.
I was working on figuring out a way to approach her when her friends headed my way.When they yelled at me about her car, I was confused.I knew I didn’t have this girl’s car in the shop.I wouldn’t forget meeting her before.
