Love Can Conquer All

chapter 3

Chapter 3

'So this is me.' I was gutted that I had to get out. The two hour drive had been so fun, more fun than last night, despite the pounding headache.

He jumped out of the bus before me, grabbing my bag from the boot before I had the chance to. He started to walk me to my door, his hand on the small of my back, sending goose bumps along my skin.

'I was wondering if you wanted to go out sometime... if that's okay with you?' He asked as we stood facing each other, outside my front door.

'That sounds great.' I smiled. 'Here' I slapped my pockets for my phone 'put your number in.' I handed it to him and he added his number. After handing my phone back to me, I called his number and when I heard his phone ring ended the call. He saved my number and grinned.

'And now I have your number. I'll call you..'

'Sounds great' I agreed.

'Well, I'd better get Stan home. I'll see you around. I mean, we're practically neighbours.' He kissed me on the cheek and walked down the path, turning around to smile at me as he went. He was attractive, so bloody attractive! He waved and ducked into the car.

I opened my front door and when I got inside, sunk to the floor behind it.

'Shit.'