Two's Company (New Book)

Chapter Seven

"Are you really not telling me where you're taking me? I barely know anything about you and now we're driving in the middle of no where" I say playfully. Carter came home with me after school and he has refused to tell me where we're going. He did tell me to wear a dress, but I think thats more him than it is me. I haven't seen another car in like a hour.

"We're almost there. How about a game of twenty questions?" He asks, glancing at me and then back to the road. "Okay, I'll go first. What's your favorite tattoo?" I ask, coming up with a question is harder than it looks. He chuckles and answers, "I would have to go with the star on the lower stomach."

I nod and await his answer. "What type of music do you listen to?" Carter asks.
I think for a moment.

"Well, I really love The Fray, but I listen to more older music. You remember the record playing in my room the other night."
He laughs and nods his head. "How many tattoos do you have?" I probaly sound like a tatoo psycho.
"I'm not sure. Around fifteen I think. Most are on my arms, but I have a few on my stomach and one on my back."

"My turn. Where's your dad?" Carter's face softens as he asks this question. I feel my face drop. "Um, he died when I was seven. He was in a car accident" I answer quickly.
"I'm sorry."

"It's fine, it was accident. My turn. Why don't you drink?" I watch Carter's hand tighten but loosen just as quickly. "It's personal. I just don't see the reason of putting that stuff into your body to have a good time, but that doesn't mean I'll stop you from drinking. I just don't like it" He answers. I can tell there's more but I don't want to push him.

"We're here. It's my turn next round. Let's go" Carter chuckles, parking the car. It's too dark for me to see anything. "Are you going to kill me?" I ask with all sincerity. He laughs, throwing his head back. "Yeah, I'm going to kill you. Let's go" He manages to get out between laughs. I cross my arms over my chest, walking in front of him. "Wait, you don't even know where you're going" Carter yells. I stop and turn around smiling at him. He slows down to a walk next to me.
"Oakley, Oakley, Oakley" He says randomly. "That's my name. Don't wear it out" I chuckle. He raises his eyebrows and winks at me. Oh My.

"You know I didn't mean it like that. Jesus, you're such a guy" I retort. He shrugs his shoulders.
He leads me down a short path to a clearing. I realize it's a cliff and I stop in my tracks. "What's the matter?" He asks, confused by my actions.

"I-I, I'm afraid of heights" I choke out, not being able to close my eyes. I can see the streets of the city and buildings and trees and very large rocks.
Carter grabs my hand. "Oaks, You're fine. I promise. Look the picnic blanket is just right there. I look over and see a fluffy blanket with a couple of pillows, surrounded by a picnic basket and candles. I look back at Carter with awe in my eyes.

I close my eyes and nod my head. "Could you lead me over there? If open my eyes right now, I can't guarantee I'll be okay" I propose. I feel a arm around my waist. Suddenly, my legs are lifted off the ground. I open my eyes and find Carter carrying me. "You didn't have to carry me" I speak.

"Yes I did. I couldn't let you walk blind, there's too many holes in the ground and it's dark" He responds. I'm sat down on the comfy blanket.
"How did you do this? Why did you do this?" I question. I'm with Carter Riley right.

"What do you mean?" He looks puzzled. "I just mean, you're Carter Riley, school's bad boy."

"I have more than one side to me Oaks."

I nod and realize he called me Oaks. No one has ever called me that. I laid my head on his shoulder as pulled some food out of the basket and lit the candles. It's so sweet of him to do this. He put his arm around my waist and pulled me closer to them, closing all space between us.