Pull Me In Like A Riptide (Wesley Stromberg Fanfic)

Chapter 8: Work Hard?

*KAYLA POV*

I woke up and checked my cell phone. It was around 9:30 and I decided to get up. I tied my hair up into a messy bun and went downstairs to get some breakfast. Drew was sitting at the kitchen table eating a bowl of cereal. "Good morning." I said with a tired smile. "Morning." He said in between bites of cereal.

I grabbed a bowl and poured myself some, and sat down with him.

"So how have you been lately? Adjusting to everything and such."

"It's really fun. Having all of you guys here has really been helping to take my mind off of things."

"Yeah. I gotta admit, you're a super strong girl. To go through all this and lose your mom, and everything that happened with your dad, I can't imagine going through that." "Yeah, it's been super Hard. But it's getting better." He nodded his head and continued to eat his cereal.

We finished eating and I put away my bowl and headed back upstairs to get ready. Because I had to go back to work today.. Yay. I went in the bathroom and flat ironed my hair, put on my makeup and got dressed. Lucky for me, my job at Justice doesn't have a uniform. So I could pretty much wear whatever I wanted. So I put on some high-waisted shorts, a pink lace top and some white high tops. I walked out of the bathroom just as Wes was walking in. "Morning babe" he said as he kissed me on the cheek. "Good morning" I said back to him. "We have radio stuff today so I should be home around 5." He said walking into the bathroom. "Yeah, I'll be home around the same time too. I have to go to work today." He nodded his head and stripped off his shirt. Oh my gosh. His body was so toned. So muscular. "Don't forget about our first date tonight" "Kay..Kayla."

I didn't realize I was staring at him. "Oh right right yeah. First date. See you later." He smirked at me as I was walking out. I guess he realized I was just standing there staring at him. But I can't help it. He's so sexy.

I walked downstairs and got in my car. As I was driving to work I started thinking about the conversation me and Wes had last night. I kinda feel like I made a mistake. But I thought I knew what I wanted. But Wes and his sweetness and his sexiness was driving me crazy. Maybe tonight on our date things will start to smooth out.

I got out of my car when I pulled into the parking lot. I don't really LOVE my job, but it's okay. I walked in and checked my phone. It was 10:45. And my shift didn't start until 11. "Hey Chels" I said as I walked in. Chelsea was my best friend at work. We get along super well. I hadn't told her about my mom passing away and everything, but I didn't want to bring it up.

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Work was going so slow. Mostly because I was anxious about my date with Wes tonight. After I told him how I wanted to take it slow, it just made me want him more. My shift ended at 5, so I still had about 3 hours left of work.

I really wanted to tell Chelsea about my mom, and everything else that has been going on, but I don't exactly know how. And I really wasn't in the mood to talk about it.

I heard some noise in the back of the store so I walked back to see what was going on.

"Hey Chels," I said walking into the back room. "Do you need some help?"

"A little help would be nice, yes." I started giggling a little. She was trying to reach some pillows off the top shelf and everything came crashing down on her. I began helping her up and we started to pick up everything that had fallen. "So, how are you and Brandon?" Brandon and Chelsea had been together for as long as I can remember. "Super good! Do you have any special man in your life?"

I guess i should tell her about Wes. "Actually yes! Remember me telling you about the Strombergs? Well, Wes and I are together"

"Aww, Kay! That's awesome! I need to meet this boy!" "Yeah! We actually have a date tonight.." "Oohh. Kayla has a date?! Wow!" We both laughed a little and continued picking up what had fallen.

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"Welcome to Justice! My name is Kayla, let me know if you need anything!" I said for about the 100th time today. I looked at my phone and my shift was almost over, thank goodness.

I walked back to the register as I saw people were heading over there to check out.

"Hey Kay, if you want to go ahead and leave I can close up in the next 30 minutes." Chelsea said walking to take my place at the register. "Are you sure? You'll be the only one here?"

"I'll be fine. Plus, you got a hot date tonight." She said winking at me.

I grabbed my bag and got ready to leave. I didn't have to lock up because Chelsea was still here. "Okay I'm leaving!" I said as I made my way towards the door. "Have fun!" She yelled as I was walking out. I got in my car and drove back home to the Stromberg's house. I guess it's my house too now.

I walk inside and bring my stuff up to my room. I picked out my clothes. I didn't know exactly where we were going so this was kind of hard. I ended up picking out a short dress that's sleeveless and some heels. We probably weren't going out to dinner until later so I just did my hair and makeup but didn't get dressed yet. I decided to walk downstairs to watch tv. I'm pretty sure I am the only one home. I sat down on the couch and grabbed the remote and flipped through the channels to decide what I wanted to watch.

I watched 15 minutes of a show before I heard someone unlock the door. The noise from outside became suddenly louder as the door opened. "Hey Kay" I heard behind me. It was Wes, Keaton and Drew. "Are you excited for our date tonight?" Wes said sitting down beside me. "Yeah! Accept I don't know where we are going." "That's the surprise!" I rolled my eyes at him. He put his hand on my thigh and I began to stir. He makes me crazy. Ever since I said something to him about slowing things down, it makes me want him so much more. Every time he touches me it's like fireworks. I hope I can keep my emotions under control. Especially tonight.