I tilt my head, frowning. This is the last thing I expected to see. I walk a little closer, not sure how to handle them after everything that happened.
“Morning,” I say to get their attention.
I get a rumble of ‘mornings’ in return but only Rhett and Carter stop working.
Rhett gives me a hug before his eyes travel over me. This time it’s not a perverted look, but one of concern.
“How do you feel, babe?”
I can’t help but smile at him. I get a feeling that Rhett has the softest heart buried beneath his manwhore image he’s trying to blind everyone with.
“I’m good.” I glance at my watch. “I’m going to be dead if I don’t get to class now.”
I start to turn away when Carter says, “We’re taking you.”
Stunned, I can only stare at his back as he walks to his car. It’s not the same SUV from the night before. This morning he’s driving an old mustang tha
t looks vintage and expensive.
I glance at Rhett, wanting to make sure whether Carter is serious about taking me to class. Rhett just shrugs but at least he’s coming with, so I won’t be alone with Carter.
I don’t know what to make of Carter. He’s one hell of an enigma that I’ll never figure out. It sucks that I like him so much. I would even go as far as to admit that I have a crush on him. Not that I’m happy about it. I never thought I’d fall for someone like Carter. I don’t usually go for the strong badass type. Logan is more my type, the strong silent kind.
Carter? Hot as sin on the outside but cold as ice on the inside.
Yeah, who would’ve thought a day would come where I’d willingly subject myself to Rhett’s company. I’m just thankful I can use him as a buffer between me and Mr. Heartless.
The ride to campus is awkward. When I glance to the front, Carter’s eyes catch mine in the review mirror, so I’ve resorted to staring out the window.
“You should come this weekend,” Rhett suddenly says, breaking the thick tension in the car.
Carter scowls at him, and that only makes me curious.
“To what?” I ask even though I have plans to go back home. I visit Jamie every second weekend when I have time off from work.
“We’re having a party.”
I’m definitely not in the mood for a party with the Screw Crew. From what I know from them, there will be naked women everywhere.
“I have plans.”
“Can’t you take one night off from work?” Rhett asks.
“Oh, I’m not working this weekend.” Carter’s sharp gaze locks on mine and for some reason I feel like I have to explain. “I’m going home to see my sister.”
“You’re full of shit, Della. Everyone’s going to be at the party. It’s Friday night. You can still go visit your sister. You can also tell Evie to get her ass over there or I’m going to have to drag her there myself. You might as well come along. You chicks like to travel in packs and hold hands.”
Rhett’s right. I’ll only be leaving early Saturday morning anyway.
I can’t help but smile. “What makes you think Evie will listen to me? Besides, you’ve know her longer. Ask her yourself.”
Rhett glances at me from between the seats, widening his eyes. “Hell no, I’m in the dog house. She’ll rip my balls off if I talk to her now.”
“And you want me to ask her to a party where you’ll be?” I’m really starting to like Rhett.
“Yeah, you don’t have balls to lose. Besides, she’ll be all calmed down by the weekend.”
“Fine, only because I owe you one for last night. I’ll ask Evie, but I’m not guaranteeing anything, and I can’t stay too late.”