Protector (HotchxMaleOC) (Book2)

7.

*Jacob*

The jitters are back. 

A new thing for me that I don't think will ever leave when I think of Aaron. Hell, I gave him a hand job, but I'm still very nervous about the do-over date. 

We planned it together. 

I figured he'd want to go somewhere nice since he showed up in almost a suit last time. However, he actually suggested burgers and shakes like last time. 

Casual attire. Comfort over looks. 

Nothing stressful. Hopefully just a conversation that flows. But I'm still nervous. 

What do I wear? I want to look nice for Aaron, but... I just don't know. 

Fuck it.

~What are you wearing?

~Just a T-shirt and jeans. 

~Swear, because if I show up in jeans and a tee while you're wearing a dress shirt and slacks....

~ I swear, Jacob. What's wrong?

Right. A profiler. 

~I'm nervous. 

~ That's normal. Even though we got the actual awkward part out of the way and clearly we're into each other. 

Right. True. Nerves are normal. 

~Is that all that's bothering you?

I can do this. I can be even more vulnerable. 

~ I want to look good for you. 

God, I sound like an insecure girl. 

~You'll look good to me no matter what you wear. 

Literally no help. 

~Okay.

I'm back where I started. Staring at my closet. 

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I hate that it felt like it took me twenty years to pick out an outfit for this date. 

A black long-sleeved henley and some light-wash jeans paired with my black combat boots. 

I think I'm running slightly behind so with one last check in the mirror I grab my wallet and keys heading to the diner three blocks from DOMINIC. 

Starlight's Shakes. 

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Walking through the door I don't see Aaron. I beat him here, I guess. 

I grab a corner booth in the back to wait. 

~I just got here. Starlight's right?

~Yes. Sorry, I'm running slightly behind. I had to switch plans for Jack last minute. 

Jack?

~Is that your son's name?

~Yes. 

~ No worries, just let me know when you're on your way. 

~Of course. 

*Aaron*

"Dad, are you going on a date again?"

Jack walked into the room as I was tying my sneakers. 

I just decided to go with a blue tee shirt and some darker denim jeans. I did originally have a polo shirt on but when Jacob tested me about his nerves and worries, I changed.