Ghost

Chapter Fifty Three

Nats POV

We're here. Well, I should say we're getting ready. I have my favorite slim black dress on that I know hugs me perfectly, knowing Spencer will appreciate it. I can't wait to see her reaction.

I also can't wait to see what she's wearing. We all decided to get dressed in different places once we had our hair done so we could surprise each other. So far I've mostly seen Spencer in more relaxed styles, which she looks like perfection in, so I can only imagine what outfit she'll come out of her room in. And yes, I have imagined it.

Is it weird that I'm kind of nervous? I have no idea why. We've hung out all week, even having moments where it's just us. And now, all of a sudden, my nerves are taking over me. I'm nervous she won't like my dress? Or that it'll be awkward? Or we'll get there and there will be way better options? All of the above and then some. It's all torturing me as I await for her to come out of her room.

Her and Yelena come out at almost the exact same moment, instantly looking at each other and making it hard to truly see Spencer's outfit.

"Damn, girl. Are you a parking ticket? Because you have FINE written all over you." Spencer speaks to Yelena first but they quickly start going back and forth.

"Baby, if you were words on a page you'd be fine print."

"Did you just come out of the oven? Because you're hot."

"Is your dad a boxer? Because you're a knockout."

What the hell am I witnessing here?

Then they both fall into fits of laughter before finally turning to me. Spencer freezes on the spot, her mouth actually hanging open. I thought she'd like the dress, but didn't expect this reaction.

Yelena gives her a shove, bringing her back into this world. "Uh.. sorry. I. Um. You. Wow."

  I chuckle lightly at her stuttering and random hand movements, but really, I find it cute.

  She seems to collect herself and in one movement she is inches away from me, making me catch my breath at the sudden closeness.

"Natalia, your beauty astounds me every time I look at you, but you in that dress? It's not even fair," she drawls out in an almost growl.

  I quite literally go weak in my knees, Spencer wrapping her arm around me for support. The combination of her using that name and the growl to her voice making me a blushing mess. She pulls me into a passionate kiss before Yelena interrupts us all too soon.

"Ugh, get a room."

  Spencer pulls back and just grins, "don't have to tell me twice."

  That's when I finally get a chance to appreciate her outfit. She's in a navy blue suit, only two buttons holding her jacket together revealing only a black lace bra. I love the view but also hate that others will see it. Can I be that protective yet? To ask her to fasten more buttons?

  She has the right amount of jewelry and accessories, the silver matching the blue nicely. I find myself asking how I've gotten so lucky.

  I must have been staring because Yelena calls me out for it.

"I'm sure she'd undo the two buttons for you if you ask, Nat," Yelena teases.

  I just roll my eyes before focusing back on Spencer, meeting her eyes as I say, "I can't begin to tell you how incredible you look. I'm jealous of that suit. Only two buttons? How is that fair?"