The Way To Steal My Heart

Meeting Mingus

I woke up snuggled against Norman's bare body. I sighed and snuggled closer.

"Mornin' sweetheart." He mumbled, pulling me closer.

"Mornin' handsome." I responded, inhaling his cologne. He kissed the top of my head, sending little shivers through me. Suddenly, Norman's phone buzzed on the side table. He sat up, grabbing it. He got a pleased expression. "What's up, babe?" I asked, leaning over his shoulder.

"Mingus is coming over. I hoped you'd meet him soon." Norman explained.

"Why this early?" I asked.

"He usually comes to the season premiere. Helena just gave the 'ok'." Norman explained, smiling down at me.

"That's great! When's he coming?" I asked, getting excited.

"Around noon. So we'd better get dressed and meet him at the airport." Norman stated, sitting up. I hopped out, rummaging through my drawers. I finally found a cute blouse and a maroon skirt. "You don't need to dress up. It's just the airport." Norman said, throwing on a shirt and jeans.

"But first impressions are alway the most important." I claimed.

"Yeah, but if you dress like that, Mingus'll think you're super strict." Norman explained.

"Maybe I am." I retorted, glancing at Norman.

"Yeah, but you don't want Mingus thinking that, do you?" He pointed out. I shrugged. Norman sighed. "Just, could you please wear something less formal?" He asked.

"Fine." I groaned, flashing a playful glance at Norman. I went into my dresser again and pulled out new clothes. This was just a plain blue tee shirt with a little dog on the bottom right corner. Then I pulled out a pair of white jean shorts. After I was dressed, I turned back around. Norman had watched the whole process, interest sparking in his eyes. I smiled, turning around and bending down, tying my shoes. I could've sat down, but I like teasing. I stuck my ass out, shaking a little. I glanced back at Norman, his little "friend" getting excited. I couldn't help but laugh.

"You keep doing that, and Mingus is gonna have to wait a little longer." Norman stated.

"What if I want him to wait?" I asked, standing up straight. Norman shrugged, starting to get close to me. Right when he was in front of me, I smiled, leaning up to kiss him. His hands flew to my butt, squeezing. I pushed him away, smiling. "Luckily for him, I'm not that mean." I said, grabbing my purse. Norman sighed, his "friend" neglected.

"You're mean to his dad." Norman grunted. I paused, turning towards him. Then, slowly, I walked over to him. When I was in front of him, I grabbed his friend, squeezing it. He gasped, surprised at my sudden naughty behavior.

"I'll be nice later." I moaned into his ear. I loved teasing this guy! I grabbed Norman's car keys, tossing them at him. "Now let's go before Mingus gets impatient." I stated, strutting out the front door.

...

At the airport, we stood outside, glancing around for Mingus.

"There he is." Norman stated, gesturing towards a young boy. He only looked about thirteen. He had blonde, curly hair, and was wearing a white tee shirt with blue jeans. His bags in one hand, his phone in the other, he glanced up at us. His eyes brightened at Norman, but ignored me completely. Norman gestured him over towards us.

When he was in front of us, he smiled up at his dad, again blocking me out.

"Mingus, this is Amanda." Norman introduced us. Mingus glanced up at me, and I held my right hand out, smiling. He smiled, shaking it.

"Hey." He greeted, right before turning to his dad. "So, what're we doing today?"

"First, we're going home, then we'll probably go to the beach, if that's cool with you, Amanda." He stated, glancing at me for permission. I was hesitant, not wanting to show my ugly scars, but the look on Mingus's face made me change my mind. I nodded.