Oliver laughed as the four of them sat around the table; Clara and himself enjoying their coffees and Marg and Max with their tea.
"So that's how you got that scar on your chin?" He asked Clara who giggled and nodded.
"Yep, and to this day I stay away from camels."
The group broke into laughter again and Oliver squeezed Clara's hand under the table. When she smiled at him his stomach seemed to do backflips.
As the laughter died down Oliver stood up, "Thanks again for letting us come over."
"Yes," Clara agreed smiling brightly, "I really had a great time."
"Are you leaving already?" Marg asked as she started to clear the table.
"I think its about time, if we stay any longer you'll probably figure out another embarrassing story to tell about me." Oliver winked and Clara sat back down.
"Do you have another one?"
"Well-" Marg began before Oliver cut her off.
"Thank you so much for having us." Oliver patted Max on the back and leaned down to kiss Marg's cheek.
"We're always happy to have you around. You're not eating enough these days."
Oliver reached out for Clara's hand, "Let me know when the new rummy game is canceled and I'll be here."
Max nodded mumbling so only Oliver could hear him, "Hopefully it'll get canceled next week."
"Even if it doesn't get canceled, "Marg glared at her husband, "We'd still love to for you to come over again. Bring Clara as well, we really like this one." She grabbed Clara's free hand and gave it a loving squeeze.
"I'd really enjoy that." Clara beamed brightly as she leaned over and hugged them both.
"We'll see you guys later then, " Oliver waved as he led Clara out the front door with Marg following them.
"You be safe. Next time I expect that death trap to be gone!"
Oliver laughed and handed Clara the helmet, "I make no promises."
The ride back to campus was the same as the way there. Clara's arms were wrapped tightly around his waist. If he was honest he really enjoyed the feel of her arms around him.
Oliver pulled up to the sidewalk in front of her dorm and turned off the motorcycle, getting off and helping her off behind him.
"I'm really glad you came," he smiled as he helped her take the helmet off.
"I'm really glad you invited me," Clara smiled brightly as Oliver put the helmet of the bike and wrapped his arms around her waist. "How's the secret plan going so far?"
Oliver gave her a small crooked smile and shrugged as her arms wrapped around his neck, "Pretty good, all according to plan."
"Oh really now?" She looked up at him and her blue eyes made his stomach do flips.
He leaned down, his lips just inches from hers, "Really."
Smiling she stood up on her tiptoes and kissed him.
Author's Note:
Ah! I've been waiting for them to kiss forever! Eek!
Sorry for such a delay. I've been traveling internationally for school and hadn't actually had a chance to write like I thought I would. So I promise updates will be happening, they just might take a little longer than normal and I'm so sorry for that. I'm hoping to update every Monday from now until it's finished and I'm really excited for everything that's coming!
Also, thank you so much for all the votes, comments, and follows! It's really brightened my day as well as bumped this story up to #268 in Short Story which is fantastic!
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