The Boy I Knew

A Night Out

It's 7:30, and PJ emerges down the stairs in tan pants, a white shirt, and a raggedy blue denim button up shirt, completely unbuttoned. The shirt is rolled up his forearms and ripped at the elbows. He's wearing red converse, and his aviators to complement the look. PJ has always had a unique style, even when we were kids.

"Alright, we're outta here." PJ says, walking over the Madison, who is sitting on the couch watching TV. Tremaine is sitting on the other side of the L-shaped sectional.
"Be good for Jeff, chicken." PJ says, kissing Madison on the top of the head.

"Maybe" She says, smiling mischievously. Jeff scoffs, and PJ tries to hide his smile.

"No, you WILL." He says, pointing a finger at her. She giggles and surrenders.

"Here's some money for pizza." PJ says, tossing some money at Jeff.
"We'll be back a little later." PJ says,walking towards the front door. I'm standing by the doorway, ready to go.
"Love you, kid." PJ says, placing a hand on Madison's head as he walks by.

"Have fun! Use protection!" Jeff yells to us as we open the door to leave. We both laugh, and PJ flips Jeff off before poking his head back in the doorway.

"There's beer in the fridge, Jeff! Just feed my kid please!" PJ says, then goes to close the door.

"Maybe" he jokes. We can hear Madison giggle, followed by some sort of witty rebuttal. PJ chuckles at his daughter as we walk out the gate and to the car. PJ jogs to the passenger side and opens my door.

"Ready, my love?" He asks with a sweet smile. All I can do is smile like an idiot and nod. He gives me a soft kiss, and I get into the car. He closes the door and jogs to the drivers side and gets in.

"PJ this car is beautiful!" I say, looking around.

"1976 Cadillac Eldorado. My mom had one when I was a kid. Thought I'd get one of my own to relive some of my childhood." PJ says with a smile as he starts the car.
"Ready for the night, Mill?" He asks again.

"Yes. Can't wait." I say, my smile still present.

"Oh wait...." PJ says, flipping a latch at the top corner my the windshield, then again on the other side. He flips a switch, and the top goes down. My jaw drops.

"No way a fucking convertible!! That's so badass!!" I say, looking at the top folding back, then at the open sky.

"Now we're ready." PJ says with a smile as we pull out and drive away. Our night has officially begun, and I can't wait to see what PJ has planned.

"So I plan on taking you on an official date....So this isn't it. But I figured it'd be a nice little start to your time in LA with me. I only have a week to prove myself, you know?" PJ says, looking at me with a goofy smile, which makes me laugh.

"So where are you taking me, Mr. Clapp? This will either make or break my decision to stay" I taunt him jokingly.

"Well that's a secret, but I think you'll definitely like it miss Decker" He tells me, giving me a warm smile. Whatever he has planned, he's really excited. And honestly, so am I. We drive down the hill his house sits on, and soon get into town. We drive through town a bit, and I just take in the surroundings. The buzzing streets, people, tall buildings, the palm trees. Soon we hit a freeway that we stay on for about 15 minutes before turning off and going down a road. PJ's phone is hooked up and playing music on the stereo. I look over at PJ, who has his left elbow rested on the door as he steers with the same hand. I love to just watch him do normal, every day things. I just take in everything he does. It still blows my mind that I am here, with him, after all these years. He must have felt me staring, because he looks over at me and smiles. He removes his right hand from the steering wheel and places it on my thigh. His wide open hand over my thigh makes my heart race. It practically makes my skin burn with desire. Desire for this man to just jump my bones right here. I can't help but wonder what PJ has planned as we ascend up another hill. Soon we make it to the top of the hill, and PJ parks by the edge.