I gave Linda the directions to my house. She had me ride in the back because she loves her dog so much. "Sorry about havin' ya in the back!" She said with an apologetic smile. I didn't take any offense. I found it really sweet that she loved her dog so much that she'd make her guest ride in the back.
When we got to my house, I unloaded my bike and put it in the garage. "Would you like to come in for some hot chocolate? I don't really like tea or coffee." I asked with a smile.
"OH I'd love to! Hot chocolate is my favorite!" She exclaimed while laughing.
We make our way up the steps, chit-chatting. I reach for the doorknob just as the door opens and let out a surprised shout.
"Oh Sloane! I thought you were still in bed! I had no idea you were out!" My dad comes through the now open door in his yard work outfit. He looks me up and down, then he looks past me at the guest I've brought and blushes. It's been ages since I've seen my dad blush. "Dad, this is Linda, I met her on the beach this morning. She gave me a ride home and I invited her here for some hot chocolate." I say, a smirk playing on my lips.
"Linda this is my dad." Linda reaches out her hand to shake.
"Hi! I'm Linda Sparrow. It's wonderful to meet you!" Linda says, grinning. Dad takes her hand gentle but firm.
"It's nice to meet you too! I'm David Wind." Dad says, blushing even more. A grin tugs at the corners of my mouth as the three of us move inside.
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I pour three cups of hot water, cursing as a few drops of hot water find their way onto my skin. I stand on my tip toes and reach for the top shelf of the cabinet, where my very tall dad decided to put the HC packets. I can't reach! Damn it! I run over and grab the step ladder, galloping my way back to the too tall cabinet. I go to the top step and grab the box, only to lose my balance and fall. I squeeze my eyes shut, expecting the hard floor against my back. It never comes.
My eyes snap open to find Alex looking down worriedly at me. My heart flutters. What's this feeling? I've never felt this way before.
"Are you okay? Gave me a scare, babe." He says, still holding me in his arms. I blush but don't look away. "I'm alright," I whisper. He suddenly seems to realize how close we are and blushes a deep shade of red, setting me on my feet and taking a step back.
"Sloane?! Are you ok?? We heard you yell." My dad comes into the kitchen, wrinkling his brow, Linda trailing quickly behind him.
"Yes I'm fine! Just tripped is all!" I say with a forced smile. "Oh Alex! When did you get here?" My dad asks, relaxing into an easy smile.
"Oh just a few seconds ago, I wanted to see if Sloane wanted to hang out, but I see that she's busy, I'll just come back later." Alex says, a little disappointed. "Oh No! That's quite alright! If she wants to go she can go! I'll just stay here and chat with Linda." He says grinning.
"Oh really? Thank you so much Daddy!" I give him a huge hug, and then one to Linda. "I'll see you later ok? Pinky promise!" She wraps her pinky around mine with a smile.
"I'll give your father my number so you can have it later. Have fun with your boyfriend!" She winks at me and Alex.
"Thanks! See you guys later!" I grab Alex's hand and we race out the back door. Realizing too late that she called Alex my Boyfriend and neither I nor him disagreed.
Hello Children! Sorry about the slow update! My idea giver and I have been out of contact! To him I leave this note "Text Me ;)"
