Off Limits - Josh Dunkley

Sixty Two

It takes me half an hour to choose an outfit because I am so indecisive. But I finally manage to chuck on a dress. Josh said I don't have to dress too fancy, but he said to dress nice. So of course I'm going to put in that effort. 

I can't wait to see Josh in a shirt though... I am definitely going to be drooling. 

I quickly do my makeup then head downstairs where Marcus, Em and Josh are waiting for me. 

"YOU LOOK FUCKING STUNNING TAHLS." Em says and I smile. 

"Aw thanks Em, I love you." I say and she smiles. 

"I love you too." She says as I walk over to Josh and he wraps an arm around me. 

I look at my brother and even he has a smile planted on his face, which makes me happy. 

"Well, I hope you two have fun tonight. Not too much fun though..." He says warning us and I laugh. 

"Calm down bro, I promised." I say and he nods. 

"I know, just gotta put it out there again, cause you're my little sis." He says walking up to me and pulling me in a hug. 

"And I've watched you grow up to become the beautiful woman you are today." He says and I swear I see a tear trickle down his cheek and I smile at him, trying not to get emotional myself. 

"Aw, are you crying Marcus?" I tease and he wipes his face and lets out a little laugh. 

"No.. I'm not." He says and I smile at him. 

"Alright maybe. But I'm just so proud of you." He says and I smile. 

"Thanks Marcs. I love you." 

"Love you too." He says. 

"I don't wanna ruin this moment but Tahls we gotta hit the road." Josh says grabbing my hand and I smile, looking at him. 

"Alright, see you guys tomorrow." I say and Em and Marcus walk us out. 

Josh opens the door for me to get in, such a gentleman... I think. 

Once I'm in the car he heads around the other side and jumps in as well. He then starts the car and we start the drive to the restaurant. 

"So where are you taking me?" 

"Gradi crown." He says and I nod. 

"I love that place." 

"Marcus suggested it, he knows it's your favourite." 

"It reminds me of my Nonno's pizzas." I say, getting all sad inside and wishing he was with us right now. Josh moves his hand from the steering wheel and places it on my leg to comfort me. 

"He's watching down on you bubs, and he would be very proud of you." Josh says, looking me dead in the eyes and I nod, trying not to ball my eyes out thinking about him. 

"He would." I say and Josh smiles. 

"Can I say you look absolutely gorgeous bubs." Josh says to lighten the mood and I smile.