And Then There Were Two

Chapter Seventeen - Because You're Beautiful

"Go fast." Alec muttered.

"This is fast." I retorted.

"Your definition of fast must be different from the dictionary's." He countered.

"Alec," I groaned. "Shut up and let me concentrate."

Alec decided that I needed to learn how to drive despite me telling him that Kenneth had taught me already. He assumed I was lying so I just went with it.

I decided to have fun with it and drive really slow. A guy on a bike passed us on the street. I smiled to myself as Alec groaned. I think I was going ten miles per hour.

"Oh look," he said laughing. "There's an old couple about to overtake us."

One thing about Alec, his laugh was heartwarming. I should be annoyed because he was making fun of me but I can't help but laugh along with him.

I pressed on the gas pedal really hard and the car jolted forward throwing Alec forward in his seat. I think his seat belt choked him.

"Easy there tiger." He chuckled. I rolled my eyes and began driving normally. We came to a stop at McDonalds parking lot.

Alec had convinced me to have a pre date with him. Apparently I had a lot going on in my life at the moment so I needed to relax.

I took a sit in the booth and gave Alec my order. I wanted a Big Mac combo and a milkshake. He went to make the orders.

Alec was trying to distract me from everything that was going on. After Skylar had come over. We packed up Scarlet's stuff and moved them to Alec's house. We also decided to dye her hair black and buy her green contacts. She looked so different yet beautiful.

I didn't necessarily like the idea because there are kids in the house and if Marshall happens to find out where Scarlet is, he might come to the house. The thought of that scared me.

Alec returned with a tray filled with food. My mood changed instantly as he placed it on the table.

"Are you always this happy when you get food?" He laughed sitting down in the opposite side.

"Always." I verify, putting two fries in my mouth.

Alec smiled and stared at me. I really hated when people look at me too long. I begin to get self conscious.

"Why are you staring at me?" I finally asked.

"Because you are beautiful."

Swoooooon.

I turned away and blushed. That made my heart skip a beat. Alec is making it hard for me to not jump the table and kiss him.

"Thank you." I said.

"It's no problem," he replied. "Let's play twenty one questions."

"Okay, I'll go first." I say. "Chocolate cake or Vanilla?"

"Chocolate." He answered. I like chocolate too.

"Who was your first kiss?" 

"That dickhead Carter," I rolled my eyes. "I need a do over."

"I'm available." He winked.

I laughed. "I'll think about it. How many girlfriends have you had?"