One of Them Girls

Chapter 6

The afternoon sun filters through the curtains of your living room as you and your roommate relax on the couch, chatting about nothing in particular. It's one of those rare moments of downtime, and you're savoring the quiet.

Suddenly, there's a knock on the door. Your roommate looks at you with a raised eyebrow, clearly not expecting anyone. "Were you expecting someone?"

You shake your head, curiosity piqued. "No, I wasn't."

You get up and make your way to the door, opening it to find Tyler standing on the porch, a smile on his face that instantly makes your heart skip a beat.

"Hey," he says, his voice warm and inviting. "Got any plans this afternoon?"

You blink, caught off guard by his unexpected visit. "Uh, not really. Why?"

Tyler grins, holding out a hand as if to pull you into his world. "Come with me. I've got something to show you."

You glance back at your roommate, who's now peeking around the corner with a knowing smirk. She waves you off, clearly amused by the whole situation. "Go on, have fun."

Still a little surprised, you grab your jacket and follow Tyler out to his truck. As you step outside, you notice the bed of his truck is packed with blankets, a cooler, and a basket. The sight of it all makes you pause, warmth spreading through your chest as you realize what he's planned.

"You did all this?" you ask, looking up at him, the surprise evident in your voice.

Tyler shrugs casually, though there's a hint of pride in his eyes. "I thought it might be nice to get away for a bit. Just the two of us."

A smile tugs at your lips as you climb into the truck, the anticipation building as Tyler drives you out of town. The familiar landscape rolls by, eventually giving way to a quiet field just outside of town. The grass is lush and green, stretching out under the clear blue sky, and there's a gentle breeze that makes the whole scene feel almost surreal.

Tyler parks the truck under a large oak tree, its branches providing the perfect amount of shade. He hops out and walks around to help you out of the truck, his hand warm and steady in yours as you step down.

"Welcome to our picnic spot," he says, gesturing grandly to the field around you.

You laugh softly, shaking your head at his playful tone. "This is really sweet, Tyler."

He smiles, a genuine, heartfelt smile that makes your heart flutter. "I'm glad you like it."

Together, you help him set up the picnic in the bed of the truck. The blankets are soft and comfortable, the cooler is filled with cold drinks, and the basket is packed with sandwiches, chips, and even a small box of cookies. As you both settle in, you take a moment to soak in the peaceful atmosphere, the sound of birds chirping and the rustling of leaves in the breeze creating a serene backdrop.

The two of you sit side by side, leaning back against the cab of the truck as you start to eat. The conversation flows easily, filled with light banter and laughter as you both relax in each other's company. There's something about the simplicity of it all that makes you feel at ease, as if all the worries of the world are far away.

Tyler reaches into the basket and pulls out a couple of sandwiches, handing you one. "I hope you like turkey and cheese. It's kind of my specialty."

You take the sandwich, your fingers brushing against his in the exchange. "Sounds perfect," you reply, feeling a warmth in your chest that has nothing to do with the sun.

As you bite into the sandwich, the flavors mix with the comfort of the moment. You glance over at Tyler, who's already halfway through his sandwich, and you can't help but smile.