Came With A Warning

Chapter Eight

Chapter Eight

Luna

I spritz my neck with perfume on both sides, and a spray between my boobs for good luck. The ringlets that fall around my face get pushed back so I can apply my lip gloss. If there's anything I know about Atticus it's his punctuality, if he says he will be here at 5pm I will be receiving that "I'm here" text at 5 on the dot. Its 4:57 so i'm rushing. I run over to my closet and pick up my heel, where the hell is the other one? I literally just had it an hour ago! I start flinging all the shit out of the bottom of my closet. "Where the fuck is it?!" Spinning around  drop to my knees searching under my bed, there it is! I grab it and stuff my foot into it. And just as i do my phone dings. "Shit, shit, shit" I check myself once more in the mirror, dusting off my dress and speed walking out my door and down the stairs. "Someone has a date" "Sure do, see you later" I reach the doorway and grab my keys. "Woah, woah, woah. I think its time I meet him" "Kade c'mon I'm running behind here." He gives me a mischievous smile. Why? Why are older brothers like this? Just then the doorbell rings and I glare at him "No" he nods while reaching for the knob "Oh yes" I grab onto his arm and pull with all my might to stop him. "Please Kade, it will be awkward, this is our first real date" "Perfect timing then" He says while reaching with his other hand and pulling it open. I quickly drop his arm and smile at the handsome, and well dressed Atticus that stands before us. His eyes catch mine but quickly find Kade's. "Hey man, I'm Kade. Luna's brother" His head tips up with recognition "Nice to meet you, Atticus" He reaches his hand out to shake my brothers which they do, firmly. "Okay, glad y'all could meet but we really gotta head out." I say quickly while crossing over the threshold and grabbing onto Att's arm, hoping at least he will listen to me. "You look familiar" My brother says and I sigh. "Did you go to Golds?" It was a local gym. "Hell yeah, 6 days a week for the last 10 years of my life." Kade responds and Att nods "I've seen you around there" "Sick man, we'll have hit chest one day" Atticus gives a curt nod "Sounds good" "Okay perfect, gotta go." I butt in while pulling his hand and dragging him to the truck that was still running, passenger door wide open. "Did you actually recognize him or was that a lucky guess?" I ask as we approach the waiting door. "Nah I know him. He spotted me before" "That's cool" he nods and as I turn to hop up in the truck he grabs my wrist, spinning me around and pulling me in for a sweet kiss, his arms wrapped firmly around my waist. "Missed you" He whispers on my lips. Butterflies erupt and yeah I'm gonna need some major willpower not to jump his bones tonight.

"You look gorgeous" I feel my cheeks heat at his compliment, we sit across from one another at a fancy Italian place that I've always heard about but never had the reason to go. "Thanks, I literally just threw it together in like an hour." "I don't care how long you take, you look beautiful in a T-shirt and shorts that took two seconds." I smile, he lowers his voice so that just I can hear. "And I'm sure you're breathtaking with absolutely nothing on as well." My thighs press together tightly and I roll my bottom lip between my teeth. He just gives me a seductive smile in response. "Have you two had a chance to decide?" Our waitress returns, waters in hand. "Ill take the ravioli but instead of red sauce could we do Alfredo?" "Absolutely, and for you sir?" "Carbonara please" "I will put that in for y'all" She smiles and walks off. "Do you have work tomorrow?" He shakes his head "Nope, I've got the weekend off. They have Darian coming in." "Who's Darian?" "An old family friend, my parents were close with his, he actually manages a chain of mechanic shops but he comes into help out a few times a year, he started out at Pop's shop so he only feels its right to return, also keep him humble. His path will only go up from here." I can tell this is a subject that he is happy talk about, even proud. He enjoys his work and clearly has a passion for it. "What about you? Where do you think your path leads with your career?" I take a sip of my water and cross my legs. "Well, I'm honestly not exactly sure. I enjoy what I do so I'd like to stay in the field but I feel like there is more out there. Don't get me wrong I love working with Pops but its all I've ever done and I'd like to branch out before i settle into a permanent role." "Like what?" "I'd love to get into welding, we've always dabbled in it but I find it fun and they pay real well. I'd have to get certified and practice more before anyone would even bother with me though" "I think that would be awesome!" He smiles "Pops is gonna retire within the next 15 years so until then I can do whatever I want. He doesnt need me, just likes having me there. But I will be the one taking over when he decides he's done." "Not Atlas?" "Atlas wants to go pro with football, he's not super interested in what we do." I nod "Well I think its great that you have your future lined up. I feel like mine is so in the air." "What are you going to school for?" I smile grimly. "Well I was going to go for English but I'm kind of undecided. I'm interested in being a sonogram technician, it pays well and it sounds interesting. Plus there's a lot of options its not just for babies but cardiac, neuro, and abdominal. I just would have to actually bite the bullet and sign up for the classes, but it would be a pretty last minute switch so I may have to wait til next semester." "I say do what makes you happy, it's never too late." I smile and grab his hand from across the table, giving it a firm squeeze. "Well i'd like to do you, you make me happy." "We'll see" He winks.