Chapter 4

The rest of the date wasn't actually that bad. Kevin had tried to hold her hand a bunch of times and she almost let him. They went out for pizza and then a stroll through Central Park. She had been amazed. This Kevin was different than the one she saw at work. He was like a naturally born romantic and he actually listened to her.

"So, um, Abby told me what they used to call you in High school- Ghost Girl. I wasn't calling you that, I was only repeating what Abby said," said Kevin.

"Oh, don't worry. I know you were," said Erin.

"Well, if it makes you feel any better, I wasn't really popular in high school either. I got held back a grade and they called me a loser," said Kevin.

"Oh, Kevin. I'm so sorry to hear that," said Erin, taking his hand and letting out a breath as she did.

"I just remembered I have something for you," said Kevin.

He took out a black box.

"Um, Kevin, I appreciate you taking me out, but there's no need to give me anything," said Erin.

"Don't worry. You'll love this," he said, opening the box to reveal a bracelet.

It didn't look like anything she had seen before. It was metal with ghost charms on it.

"Oh, um, it's an unusual one," said Erin, smiling.

"I thought because you're a Ghost Buster, it would be perfect for you. I got it from Amazon. Do you want me to put it on you?" said Kevin.

"No, thanks. I can do it," said Erin.

She put the bracelet on her right wrist.

"Well, what do you think?" she asked.

"I think it looks great! It suits you," said Kevin, as he moved a strand of brown hair out of her eyes.

Erin looked at her phone, "It's ten o'clock."

"I know. We made good time, didn't we?" said Kevin.

"Yeah, I think I should go home now," said Erin.

"Alright, let's go," said Kevin.

They walked back to his bike.

"Okay, but this time, slow down," said Erin.

"As you wish," said Kevin.

He did go slow this time, and Erin felt herself leaning into his shoulder as they drove off into the night.