It Started With Hello

Chap. 49

Well, I guess all good things have to come to an end. That was Emma's thought as the two-week camping trip came to an end. It was time for her to go back to reality. Everyone had already packed up the tents and camping supplies.

Blake's parents were putting their last set of bags into their truck. "It was nice getting to know you these last few weeks, Emma. We hope to see you around the house more often, hopefully with our permission this time." His mother looked at Blake for a moment before sending Emma a smile and climbing into the truck, making Emma blush slightly, remembering the day his mom had walked in on them.

Alex climbed into the backseat, smiling over at her. Emma smiled, waving at him Mr. Blake looked over the truck at Blake. "Are you riding home with us or Chris?" Honestly, it was probably a better idea for him to ride home with his parents, but Emma could feel her heart speed up before climbing into the backseat of Chris's car. She set her bag on her lap, watching Blake through the glass windows. They were tinted, so she knew he couldn't see her, but why did it seem as if he were staring into her soul?
Chris turned in his seat, looking back at her. "Don't worry, he'll definitely be riding with us."

She looked at him for a moment before looking back out the window, watching Blake. He was saying something to his father; she couldn't hear what they were talking about, though. She faced Chris again, her brow raised. "How do you know?"

Looking back towards the window, she watched as Blake started making his way to the car "Dude's a simp for you," Kandy laughed from the front seat while Chris climbed out of the car, lifting the seat for Blake to get in.

Emma couldn't help the grin on her lips as he climbed into the spot beside her. He turned towards her.
"Hey," a small grin on his lips.
"Hi," she whispered, before glancing at the rearview mirror at Kandy, who was wiggling her eyebrows at her.
Chris started up the car and headed in the direction of the news station. "Hey, Emma, I remember you mentioning you wanting like a summer job. You can work at The Underground if you want, as a waitress."

She scratched the top of her head. There was definitely no way her parents would let her work somewhere like that. "No offense," she began, "but how can you just get me a job there?"
Chris let out a laugh, looking back at her in the rearview mirror. "Dude, I own that place."

Her eyes widened. She would have never known Chris owned The Underground. She thought the owner would have been that girl with the megaphone from the first time she went there. Chris was just a big goofball.

"Wow, Chris, thank you, but I don't even know if my parents would let me work there, plus how would I even get there?"
Blake softly pushed her shoulder. She turned, looking at him. "You're smart, I'm sure you'll figure something out." She smiled, then looked down at her lap, starting to think of a way that she could make that work.

Chris continued, "Well, if you want the position, just come in at like 6 Friday. You would work from 6 to 11, Friday to Tuesday. I know that's kind of late, but The Underground is definitely a nightlife spot."

Kandy turned in the seat, looking at her through her glasses. "And please don't come dressed like... um, this." She pointed to her outfit, which her mother had packed for her. It was a long, dark blue skirt with a lacy tank top. "Sorry, girl, but it's just not the vibe of The Underground." Emma knew Kandy was telling the truth; she could never go there dressed like this; she would look like a fool. The only problem was she didn't have any "showy" type of clothes. She didn't have anything that would really show off her body. They pulled up outside the news station. Her parents weren't here yet to pick her up. Kandy climbed out, pulling back the seat for her. Blake grabbed her hand.

"I'll text you," he said, slowly pulling her closer, locking lips with hers. She closed her eyes, leaning into the kiss, enjoying every moment. She didn't know the next time she would see him physically, so she had to enjoy every second. He moved his hands to the side of her face, cupping her cheeks "Okay, guys, no more making out in my backseat, please," Chris said, but she barely heard him over the pounding of her own heart.

Blake sighed against her lips before slowly pulling away, leaving her breathless, while laying his forehead against hers, eyes still closed. "See ya." He finally fully pulled away from her. She swallowed hard, finally opening her eyes, looking at him while biting her lip.
"See ya," she managed, climbing out of the car with her bag.

Kandy sent her a wink before closing the door. Chris's car drove to a parking spot; Emma guessed once her parents picked her up, Kandy would leave with them. Her phone beeped in her bra. She quickly pulled it out, seeing a message from Blake.

Blake - Kinda miss you already ngl

Emma let out a laugh, looking over at Chris's car. She didn't reply, just slid her phone back into her bra. Kandy looked over at her, smiling to herself like an idiot. "You two have it so bad." She shook her head as Emma's parents pulled into the parking lot. Her smile faded with the thought that her life was about to go back to normal.