“This wasn’t working when Chloe moved in with us. We had to walk up carrying her case. We all collapsed on the sofa completely out of breath.”
He chuckled. “You’re nervous.”
“A little bit. I’ve only ever gone to the movies with the girls. This is all new.”
Drake took hold of her hand. “Don’t stress about it. You’re safe with me.”
“I know. I feel comfortable with you.” She squeezed his hand, and he didn’t let go of her.
They made it out toward the car.
“Crap, I’m so pleased you got a car. I didn’t even think about it.”
“Don’t worry. I wasn’t going to make you ride on the back of my biker for our first date. I’m not that careless. One day soon I’ll take you for a ride.” He opened the door, and helped her inside. God, Drake, you’re sounding like a pussy.
This was not the kind of man he was. He took what he wanted, and women begged him to fuck them. Grace had yet to even give him a sign that she wanted more.
Once behind the wheel, he pulled out of the parking lot, and headed in the direction of the movies.
“So, what do you do?” she asked.
“What do you mean?”
“I’m a waitress. What do you do?”
“I work for the club. The main clubhouse opens up to certain clients who want to have fun. I help out at the diner, and we’re also expanding our businesses. We’re thinking of opening up a bar, seeing as Randy closed his a couple of months ago. Richard is looking at acquiring some land with the right to build. We’re going into property.”
“So you do a bit of everything.”
“The brothers get paid an income for their service to the club. I’m more than happy with the arrangement. I’d never be the kind of man who can do a nine-to-five job. Caleb, he deals with the numbers, and is the most desk-bound of us all. It’s what drew us to the life on the road.”
“Has it taken some adapting to live in Greater Falls?” she asked.
“In the beginning there was some pessimism about moving, and settling down in one place.”
“What changed your mind?”
“I’m getting older, and I wasn’t going to be able to ride my bike for eternity or until I die. I’m a realist. I also want a family, and the only way for that to happen is by settling down in one place.”
“You’re happy?”
“Very much so. If I didn’t settle down, I wouldn’t be able to take you on a date.”
“That’s a good line. We’re not on a date, remember? We’re two friends having fun.”
If you believe that, baby, I’ll let you keep believing it.
It took no time at all before he was pulling into the movie parking lot. There was a short queue, and they joined the back.
“Do you know what you want to watch?” she asked.
“Not a clue.”
“Did you even think check to see what was playing?”
“Nope. I figured it would be a nice surprise for us both.”
“Are you going to want to watch car chasing and death?” she asked.