The Blind Date by Melody Carlson

Author:Melody Carlson [Carlson, Melody]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: JUV033200, Dating (Social customs)—Fiction, Clubs—Fiction, Friendship—Fiction, High schools—Fiction, Schools—Fiction, Christian life—Fiction
ISBN: 9781441245144
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2014-04-22T04:00:00+00:00

11

After Gram’s mini-lecture to Devon yesterday, Bryn was having second thoughts about having everyone meet up with their blind dates at her grandparents’ house. Really, what had she been thinking? As Bryn carried her friends’ overnight bags down to the basement—for the sleepover they’d be having afterward—she wished she’d thought to host the pre-party down here instead. Because, really, what if Gram and Grandpa decided to give everyone a little pep talk or reminded the guys about minding their manners or how ladies should be ladies or any of that stuff?

As she trudged back up the stairs, she knew it was too late to change things now. Gram was expecting them. Also, Bryn’s dress was over there and she’d promised Gram that she’d come early to get ready there.

“All set?” Dad asked as Bryn came into the living room. “I think your mom’s ready to kick us out now.”

Bryn held up her big Dolce bag. “Hopefully, I’ve got everything I need.”

Mom emerged from the kitchen. “I wish I didn’t have to get the house ready for bunko or I’d go with you.”

“That’s okay.” Bryn blew Mom a kiss. “Have fun with the ladies. We should be back here around midnight and I have my key.” She glanced at Dad. “I’ll try to keep everyone quiet until we get down to the basement.”

“And I’ll put the bunko leftovers in the fridge down there,” Mom promised. “Have fun, sweetie!”

As Dad drove to her grandparents’, Bryn felt fairly certain that she would have fun tonight. How could she not have fun wearing such a fabulous dress? She couldn’t wait to see how everything looked all together now that the dress was completely finished.

“Make sure they get lots of photos,” Dad said as he pulled up to his parents’ two-story brick house.

“No problem.” Bryn kissed him on the cheek and then hurried up to the front door. Gram had hung jack-o’-lantern lights around her front porch and about a dozen pumpkins were lined up along the steps leading to the door. Very welcoming and festive.

“Come in,” Grandpa said, opening the door wide.

“Wow, it looks great in here,” Bryn said as she noticed even more colorful Halloween decorations throughout the house. No one did holidays better than Gram. “And it smells good too.” Maybe it wasn’t a mistake to have the pre-party here after all.

“Gram’s in the kitchen.” He smacked his lips. “She’s made some killer crab cakes and lots of other goodies for you and your friends. But for some reason she’s banned me from any more sampling.” He made a mock frown.

Bryn patted his cheek. “Hopefully you’ll get some leftovers.” She went into the kitchen just as Gram was setting cheese puffs onto a platter. “Mmm.” Bryn reached for a hot cheese puff. “I better make sure these are okay.”

Gram chuckled. “You and your grandpa.”

“Yummy.” Bryn kissed Gram’s cheek. “And the house looks fabulous too. Thanks so much for doing this.”

“Oh, I’m having fun,” Gram assured her. “Makes me feel young. And I can’t wait to see all your friends in their costumes.

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