No sense in making small talk to figure out if we don’t like each other
Isn’t that what a first date is for?
Yes
I like meeting people face-to-face
Me too
And you have a pretty face
Something I’ve already learned about you
“Oh my God.He is laying it on way too thick.”
“Reenie.” I hug my phone to my chest. “You can’t read my messages.”
“He’s buttering you up way too much. He sounds like adick.”
“He’snice.”
She pats my cheek before dropping down into her seat and pulling up the reservation system. I sigh. It must be nice to meet your person when you’re so young.
Presley met Kade in high school. Even though it was a bumpy road for the two of them, they’re back together. Rylee always had a thing for my brother, and they finally pulled their heads out of their asses and are madly in love now.
Georgia and I have always been single. Well, Georgia always insists she’s fine on her own. That all she needs are her horses and she’ll be okay.
But not me. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wanting to find a nice guy and settle down. To have a partner in life to deal with anything that comes your way. I think that sounds kind of wonderful.
My phone buzzes in the clutches of my hands.
“Are you going to meet thisGavin?” Reenie asks.
“If you’d let me respond, maybe.”
Four messages are waiting when I look back down at my device.
Gavin
Would you want to meet sometime this week?
I’m watching my sister’s kids tonight but could make tomorrow work
I see you’re in Pinecrest
I can come to you
I smiledown as my thumbs type away.
Joey
How about Thursday night?
Max hasa play date after work tomorrow, and I promised Reenie I’d fill in for her the day after. I think I can convince my parents to watch Max for a few hours that night. If it weren’t for them, I don’t know how I’d manage anything. With Chase and Rylee and my girlfriends, they’re my village.
He responds.
Gavin
