He tells me to dress in something a little less flashy and more comfortable. I say okay and head to my room to change. Hmm something non flashy, I don't think I own anything that isn't a pop in character. Well maybe Charlie will let me borrow some of her clothes.
I pull out my phone to text Charlie.
"Hey sweetie I have a favor to ask?"
"What is it dad?"
"Do you happen to own any casual clothes?"
"Yeah of course I do, why do you ask?"
"I need to borrow some just for the evening"
"What for?"
"A reason"
"Why is it so secretive?"
"I have a uh date"
Before I knew it, I heard a million knocks at my door. I go to the door and open it to find a tired Charlie who looks like she just ran a marathon. She has a pile of bland looking clothes in her arms and has the biggest smile on her face.
"Uh hi sweetie" I say nervously
"Hey dad okay so I brought all the casual clothing I could find in my closet" Charlie says
"Oh, uh thank you, wow there is so many" I say
"Yeah, sometimes when Vaggie doesn't know what to get for our anniversary or my birthday she just buys a cute hoodie with a word on it" Charlie says as she puts the clothes on my bed
"I see that" I say as i hold up a hoodie with the word "baddie" on the front
"So, who are you going on a date with?" Charlie asks
Shit, it's not like I wasn't expecting her to ask this question but I'm not sure if im ready to answer it yet. Not like I'm embarrassed who I am going on a date with but more of a way to protect my privacy. Plus, what if it fails miserably and I have a terrible fucking time.
"If it's okay, I would like to keep that a secret for now sweetie" I say smiling
"Oh yeah sure totally, I get it haha keeping it on the low" Charlie says
"Right, anyway what about this?" I say holding up a pair of jeans and a gray hoodie with the word "slay" on the front.
"Ooo that looks great on you dad, I'm sure your date is gonna love it" Charlie says
"Let's hope" I say while getting dressed in my closet
I took a look into the mirror and got to say it definitely doesn't look like me. Still, it looks nice and non-flashy and that is exactly what Alastor wanted this evening. I also paired the outfit with a sparkly gray beanie that was also in the pile just to add a little more pizazz to the outfit. That way it's not entirely boring.
"Anyway, I should let you finish getting ready, Vaggie is wanting to watch a monster movie marathon tonight so I gotta go make popcorn, good luck on your date" Charlie says
"Thank you, sweetie, have fun" I say as she closes my door
Let's hope this date will be a nice and calm time instead of a dumpster fire that is my life. I take one more look into the mirror and fix my hair a little bit then I get the text that Alastor is ready and waiting outside for me.
I take a deep breath and head outside.
