Beauty and the Beach by Kayla Tirrell

Author:Kayla Tirrell [Tirrell, Kayla]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-08T16:00:00+00:00

It’s already eight forty, and I just got home. If I want to make it to Rose’s house by nine, I’m going to have to book it—and that means no shower. Thankfully, I didn't sweat a lot on the walk back to the house, and I won’t smell too bad while sitting in the car with Rose for two hours. I quickly throw on a polo shirt and a pair of nice khaki shorts before I walk out to the living room.

My mom is sitting on the sofa watching a movie. I plop down on the couch next to her and she wraps her arms over my shoulders. “Hey, sweetie.”

“Hey.”

“How was work?”

I nod my head. “It was good.”

“I’m glad. And what are you up to now, since you’re all dressed up?”

I didn’t think it was that obvious. It’s not like I’m wearing a suit and tie. Maybe it was the way I rushed inside to get dressed. If it was me and the guys, we’d probably just steal a spot off one of the sand dunes. That way you don’t have to pay or worry about being late. Of course, you don’t get to hear the movie either, but that’s not why we go.

“I was actually thinking about going and seeing a movie at the drive-in. Can I borrow the car?”

“Of course. Who’s going?”

I clear my throat. “Just me and a friend.”

She pauses the movie, and when she turns to face me, there’s a huge grin on her face. “Really? And do I know this friend?”

“I don’t think so. We’ve never really hung out before this week.”

“I see,” she says, still smiling. “Just make sure you’re home by curfew, and that you treat your friend with respect.”

I roll my eyes. “I will.”

She hands me the keys and I’m just about to open the front door when she calls out. “And, Adam?”

I stop and face her. “Yeah?”

“I’m really glad you’re going out. You’re allowed to have fun every once in a while, you know.”

I nod. “Yeah, I know.”

“Then, I’ll see you tonight.”

“See ya.”

With ten minutes to get to Rose’s house, I quickly walk into the warm evening air. I think there’s just enough time to get to her house and back to the drive-in before the movie starts, but that’s before I spot Gisele sitting at the rusted bistro set that is in front of the duplex.

She’s watching something on her phone but sets it down when she notices me and smiles. “Hey.”

“Hey.”

“Where you going?”

I know the question is probably friendly, but knowing that I’m going on a date with Rose makes it feel accusatory. My hands are sweaty as I try to jiggle the keys in what I hope is a casual manner. “Nowhere.”

Gisele’s brows lower.

I shrug and try to play it cool. “Just out for a little bit.”

“By yourself?”

“Uh-huh.” I nod my head.

“Do you want company?”

“I’m good,” I answer quickly.

Her eyes narrow into slits. “Is everything okay, Adam?”

For a minute, I worry she knows I’m going out with Rose. But then I realize the idea of her knowing my secrets is laughable.

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