Rick's POV
It was christmas eve and me, Angel and everyone else decided we should all finally get together again, it had been far too long since we all met up under good circumstances. We had decided to simply all go out to dinner. Where that was was still unknown so we talked about it in the group chat and eventually decided to meet up at Kate's house to talk it through. Of course me and Angel were the last ones there, parking by the sidewalk because the driveway was already full. Kate's parents were there as well, after what Kate told me I never thought I would be talking to them again, not because I didn't want to but because of how they felt towards me. Or at least Winston. After the talk we had though he had made it quite clear that everything was okay now. Or so it seemed at least.
Me and Kate were laying in her bed after our second round of fun. It had been about an hour since her pregnancy test came back negative, and we would still have to wait again after ten days as Winter explained. But as long as she was negative now and kept taking the pills she should be fine, there was still that chance though.
Kate was laying on my as we were making out. She let go of my lip and exhaled warmly. As always her breath was sweet, always a pleasure. I chuckled and gave her warm lips another peck. Finally she opened her eyes and smiled.
"That was so great," she said. We gave each other on my peck and then Kate nuzzled herself into my chest, closing her eyes and relaxing. We wouldn't be able to lay here for long because if what Lilly said was on the money, then Kate's parents should be on their way home, and Lilly had told us about a half an hour ago. They had to be close. I felt Kate's tail sweeping through the blankets as she relaxed, I could tell she didn't want to move, she wanted to feel asleep with me like we always did after we made love. Unfortunately though that wouldn't be possible, it would have to be another time. I rubbed her soft back as she continued to cuddle me, letting her snooze while I kept an ear out. I felt nervous about staging for dinner, Kate hasn't even asked her parents but I knew Eve would be more than happy to have me, but Eve wasn't the problem. Kate's dad hated me so much to the point where he wanted me dead, I could only think of one person I really wanted dead and that was Garth. So my question was did Kate's dad see me on that same level? She said he wanted to try and make things better but that didn't make me feel any better about the situation. Oh god and we just spent the last hour having sex. He was definitely gonna smell it. Maybe we should have spent the past half hour showering. It was too late now, I heard the front door open as Eve and Winston walked inside the house from downstairs. Looking down I saw that Kate was asleep, she looked so cute and it was a shame to wake her.
"Kate, you awake?" I whispered, her ear lifted slightly as she hummed. I chuckled. "Come on Kate, your parents are here" I smiled. Kate lifted her head and gazed around the room tiredly.
"My parents?" she asked. She then made eye contact with me.
"Yeah, your parents," I said. She hummed again and kissed me. Her lips were so warm and sweet, I could never get enough of them. Once our lips parted she sighed.
"Alright, lets go" she groaned, she must be really tired. Poor girl. Kate then lifted her warm, soft body off of me, making me feel cold as she stepped out of the bed. I stood up with her. Putting on our clothes and stretching. Once we were dressed up Kate hugged me, kissing me again. "Thank you," she said. I brushed her soft cheek and gave her another kiss.
"I'm not gonna lie, I'm terrified of how this is about to go" I admitted. Kate smiled.
"Don't be, I'll be with you the whole time" Kate said. I chuckled again, giving her yet another kiss. She then let go and looked in her mirror, fixing her hair really quick and then stepping out of the room with me. Together we walked down the stairs to see that her parents were already fixing themselves plates.
"Hey Rick, I didn't know you were coming over" Eve greeted. She came over and hugged me. Not the thing I wanted to receive from her and just having sex with her daughter. Still I hugged her back.
"Yeah, I hope that's okay," I said. Eve broke the hug.
"Of course, just make yourself a plate and we can eat in the living room" Eve offered, pointing with her arm to the kitchen where the food was sat. as I helped myself which believe it or not felt like the polite thing to do, Kate hugged Eve as well.
"Really? You want to eat in the living room?" she asked. Eve started explaining that she just wanted to watch some TV and unwind while Winston was also fixing himself a plate.
"Hey Rick, what have you been up to? Feeling better?" he asked. I chuckled nervously.
"Yeah, I have been. A lot better actually, um… what have you been up to?" I asked. Winston seemed to tense up at the question, as if he was guilty.
"Listen Rick… after dinner… would you mind if you and I talked?" he asked. Great, not only did he not answer my question but what came out of his mouth was that. What was I gonna say? No?
"Sure, anything wrong?" I asked back. Winston chuckled and patted my back.
"No, nothing wrong at all," he said, walking into the living room. Like anyone would believe that. Lilly sat in the chair while Winston and Eve sat on the long couch. Me and Kate took the short one. We ate while watching the wedding ringer. Like everytime I watched it, the movie made me laugh. Sadly though I didn't get to finish it. Winston ended up asking me to step outside with him. Kate stood up to go with me but Winston asked for only me to come. Fuck…
"You'll be fine," Kate said, giving me a small kiss on the cheek. I sighed and went to go meet him on the back porch. I stepped out of the sliding door and closed it, taking a seat across from Winston.
"You sure everything's okay?" I asked, even though I knew his answer. Winston started to twiddle his thumbs as he looked down at them.
"I'm sorry the way I've been treating you" Winston said quietly.
"Huh?" I questioned.
"I kept talking to you in a way that… may or may not have made you feel uncomfortable, I wanted to apologize for that. I guess I was just worried that… you were going to take Kate away from me" Winston said.
"Winston… Kate loves you, she's always going to… but she's growing up" I explained. Winston finally looked up at me. I was definitely taking a risk with what I just said.
"Yeah… My baby girl is all grown up… I was angry with you at first, for taking her innocence or what I thought was you doing so… I wasn't ready to forgive you but when you were in the hospital I… something changed" Winston explained.
"Something?" I asked.
"I… I didn't want Kate to know you… I wanted you gone, and when that finally happened that's when I really saw the joy you brought her, how miserable she was without you, Eve tried to tell me before but I guess I needed a close before and after showcase" Winston said. So that's how he describes it huh? A fucking showcase?
"Winston… Kate told me that you don't think I love her, that I'm using her, you have every right to think that way but I can assure you that I really do love your daughter, and I want to spend my life taking care of her" I explained. Winston buried his face in his hands.
"I know… I know… I wasnt ready to let it happen, I guess in a way I still ain't. But I have no choice, I'm just glad it's you" Winston said. He then offered me his hand. I accepted and shook it, making eye contact as we did it. I'm glad he was at least satisfied with everything but the way he worded it sounded off to me. He had no choice, he said. Did he really think that? Or was it just a coincidence? Maybe I'm thinking too much about it and should just be happy that everything is finally going decently.
"Come on, let's go back inside, it's freezing out here" Winston said. We then stood up and went back inside the house. Kate and I ended up playing a quick game of chess and then I left. Kate begged me to stay but I feel as though I had already overstayed my welcome. We kissed goodbye and then it was on the road for about five minutes until I got to my house. Once I was there I showered and laid down in my bed, going on my phone to watch some youtube.
"Kate not here tonight?" I heard Angel ask. I lowered my phone to see her standing in the doorway. I smiled at the sight.
"No, it's gonna be a cold bed tonight" I said. Angel giggled and then sat on the bed next to me.
"You know it doesn't have to be" she offered. I chuckled.
"Don't tell me you want to do the shit me and Kate do" I joked. Angel scoffed with a smile and hit my arm playfully.
"That's disgusting, you're my brother," she said. I laughed and then scooted to my left, giving her room to lie down. She accepted and snuggled into me. She then sighed as she wrapped her arm around me.
"I'm glad you're here though, it was a nightmare coming home, knowing you were stuck there" Angel said. I nuzzled her, making her relax even farther.
"I know, I'm sorry. I'm here now though" I assured.
"I just wanted to be by you, but Kate… she's a good match for you" Angel complimented.
"Isn't she just? What about Shaky? How are things going with him?" I asked.
"Great, were gonna do more thing's but right now were just switching between Dexter and sex" Angel said. I chuckled again,
"That's great Angel" I said sarcastically, making her laugh.
"You know we should all do something together before Christmas," Angel suggested.
"Oh yeah? Like what?" I asked.
"I don't know anything. We've all been shopping and doing a couple activities, how about a nice dinner?" Angel said.
"Dinner huh? Well I'm sure everybody would be down for it" I said. I felt Angel nod against my chest. She was right, it had been awhile since we all did something. I made a mental note as I yawned. "I'm assuming you want to sleep in here tonight?" I asked.
"Yeah, the monsters are gonna get me" Angel joked. I laughed.
"Shut up" I said as I turned out the light. Me and Angel then snuggled under the covers. She yawned as she wrapped her arm around me again.
"I love you," she said.
"I love you too," I said, kissing the top of her head. It wasn't long after that until we fell asleep. After some planning and texting in the groupchat the next day we finally ended up meeting on christmas eve. We would have gone out sooner but Kate and Lilly had to get some more Christmas things done and did not want to slack on it, which was fine, it gave me and everyone else more time to get our things done.
I knocked on Kate's door, giving her time to answer. Shaky ended up answering however. Angel wrapped her arms around him almost instantly, making him take a step back. I stepped in, closing the door behind me.
"Hey guys" Shaky greeted.
"Hey, been waiting long?" I asked.
"Not really, no," he answered. He gave Angel a quick kiss. "I missed you," he said.
"Missed you too," Angel replied. I walked into the living room to see that Kate and the others were sitting on the couch,
"Looks like the gangs all here," Humphrey commented. Kate stood up and made her way over to me. Once she reached me she cupped my cheeks and brought me into a nice, warm kiss.
"What took you guys so long?" she asked. I simply turned and looked at Angel who was now behind me as she stood with Shaky.
"The fuck you lookin at me for?" she asked. I turned back to Kate as she pulled me over to the couch.
"So, where does everyone feel like eating?" Humphrey asked as we sat down.
"I'm still kind of in the mood for a steak," Lilly said.
"What so like outback?" Kate asked. Angel scoffed, making us turn to her as she smiled at Kate.
"Come on Kate outback?" Angel asked.
"What's wrong with outback?" she asked.
"There's a much better place," Shaky said.
"Um… longhorn?" Kate guessed. I snickered. Kate turned to me and then back to the rest of the group. "Am I missing something?" she asked.
"She doesn't know about our spot," Lilly said.
"Your spot?" Kate asked.
"Before you hung out with us we would often go to a steakhouse that is off the charts when it comes to food," Shaky said.
"And it's also a pretty good time," Humphrey added.
"Why are you guys being so ominous? What's the place called?" Kate asked. I put my muzzle to her ear and whispered.
"Texas roadhouse" Kate then turned to me.
"I forgot that place even existed," she said.
"Damn Kate, do you know who you're dating?" Angel asked.
"Yes, what is it like your favorite restaurant?" Kate asked me. I nodded.
"If you like red meat then you'll love this place" Humphrey said.
"I'd be down to try it" Kate said.
"When did you guys want to head out?" Humphrey asked. Everyone began to look around the room at each other, waiting for one or the other to answer.
"I guess we could go now, if everyone's cool with it" Lilly said. Kate nodded and stood up again.
"Alright, are we riding in separate cars?" she asked.
"I think we're gonna do couple groups," Angel answered.
"Sounds good to me" Shaky said as he nuzzled Angel.
"Alright then, meet you guys there" I said. I then made my way over to the front door, leaving it pen as I passed through. Kate was the last one to step out so that she could lock it and then we separated in our cars and took off.
"I can't believe you never tried texas roadhouse" I said. Kate glanced over at me momentarily and then laughed.
"I just never been, it always seemed so… unofficial" Kate said.
"Nah, this place is as official as it gets. Especially when it comes to steak, and their steak sauce is to die for. It's their sauce as well, none of that A1 shit" I explained.
"But I like A1," Kate defended.
"Not after you try this sauce. It's so good but it makes you shit" I said.
"I think that's just any steak sauce Rick" Kate replied. Well she was right about that much. But she was really going to love it here. I hope so anyway, I plan on taking her here for a date but if she doesn't like it im not gonna force it.
"Do you eat chili?" I asked. Kate looked over at me again and nodded.
"Yeah, I love chili," she said.
"This place has great chili, you should get it as an app" I suggested.
"I don't know Rick, I don't really eat that much. Everytime I eat out I always have a bunch of leftovers, and I know I'm about to have a lot in the fridge this christmas" Kate explained.
"Fine, we can share a bowl then" I said. I don't care how gross the others thought it was, she was gonna at least try it, I hoped so anyway. The ride was silent for a moment but I fixed that with a story I thought of. "Have you met Lyle?" I asked.
"Lyle?" Kate asked in response.
"Yeah Lyle, Humphrey's mom's boyfriend" I said.
"Oh, no I haven't" Kate answered. "Is he cool?"
"Well, Humphrey seems to think he's okay but I met him the other night… I don't know" I said.
"Why? What did he do?" Kate asked.
"Well… I went over there to hang out for a bit and possibly help him with some Christmas things and… well… were sitting in the living room, talking about something I don't remember what, and he comes in and says, oh you have another friend over, did you ask your mom? Humphrey tells him no, normally she's okay with me coming over which she was. She asked me how I was doing and even said that she was glad to see me. Lyle though… he didn't pay me no mind. Didn't say hi, didn't look my way. He just asked that question and said that Humphrey should start asking permission" I explained. Kate sat in silence for a moment as she thought about what I just said.
"Didn't they just start dating?" Kate asked.
"Yeah, from what Humphrey tells me that was his third time over, he says he's been coming over a lot lately, I know it's none of my business but I feel like he's getting to comfortable, it's just too soon to be saying shit like that" I explained.
"Yeah, that's weird. So Humphrey just let it slide?" Kate asked.
"We just sort of looked at each other. I think we were just caught off guard" I said.
"I would imagine so, it's not like what he did was terrible but he still has no right to say something like that" Kate said.
"Honestly… I don't trust the guy" I said.
"What do you mean?" Kate asked.
"Maybe it's just because of his first impression but he just seems so strict, personally I don't think we're a bad bunch, there are definitely worse out there. I think that's why our parents are so laid back, and this guy, he just doesn't know us" I ranted. I then turned onto the highway, it wouldn't be long until we were at the restaurant.
"You feel like he thinks we're a bad bunch?" Kate asked.
"I don't know maybe, given his job though I think he's just a control freak" I said.
"Isn't he a cop?" Kate asked.
"Basically" I answered. Kate sighed as she gathered her thoughts on the subject. She then turned to me again.
"Are you gonna come over for christmas?" she asked.
"Yeah, I don't know when it will be but yes, I will come over for christmas" I said.
"Bring Angel to, I have some gifts for her and everyone else" Kate explained. I smiled and nodded as I was now turning off the highway and towards the shopping centers. There were only two more street lights until I was in the parking lot. I picked a spot and parked, turning off the truck. Me and Kate then stepped out while Humphrey was just pulling in.
"You know what I just thought, it's christmas eve and we're coming here, trying to get a table is gonna be a bitch" Angel said as she walked over to me and Kate. I checked my watch to see that it was 4:23, which meant that the restaurant opened just twenty-three minutes ago.
"I don't know, they just opened. If we hurry we can probably get in" I said.
"Hopefully, I've been saving my appetite all day," Shaky said. The four of us then looked over at Humphrey's car as we waited for him and Lilly to step out. It didn't take long for them to but when they did we simply started walking up to the building.
"Think there's a wait?" Humphrey asked.
"Shut up" Shaky saud making us laugh.
"What?" Humphrey asked, Kate jogged over to the door and held it open for us.
"We already had that conversation, Humphrey," she smiled. Humphrey rolled his eyes and stepped inside. Kate continued holding the door until I came in last, except I put my arm above her hand to hold the door open for her. "Aren't you just the sweetest?" she teased. She then stepped inside as I followed. Fortunately we were seated right away, we got a nice round booth as well. From left to right on the outside it was Shaky, Angel, Lilly, Humphrey, Kate and then I sat on the other end. We were given bread and butter and then the girl who sat us told us our waiter would be right over. We thanked her and she was on her way.
"Okay Kate, first things first, try the bread" Angel said as she put a bread roll on a plate with a small plastic cup of butter and slid it over to her.
"It's just bread, what's so special about it?" Kate asked.
"It's sweet bread" Shaky answered as he was buttering his roll. Kate smiled as she took one of the rolls. She cut it open and put some butter inside of it and then closed it, giving it a moment to melt. As she did that I took a roll and broke a piece off, dipping it in the butter instead. It's just how I ate my rolls here. Kate took a bite and chewed as Angel looked up from her buttering and smirked.
"Like it?" she asked. Kate nodded.
"It's good" She complimented.
"That's just bread though, wait until you try the rest" Humphrey said as he passed her and me a menu. I declined though.
"I already know what I'm getting," I said.
"Of course you do," Lilly commented. I laughed as Kate slid the menu a bit closer to me and leaned in.
"What would you recommend?" she asked.
"Steak, sauce, loaded fries, chili, get what you want though it's your playground. Each item comes with two sides. So you have plenty of room for decisions" I explained.
"What are you getting?" she asked. I looked across the table to see Angel put the menu down and close it.
"Steak," I answered. Kate nodded as she took another bite out of her roll. The waitress then came up to the table and said the usual.
"Hi, welcome to texas roadhouse, my name is Joanne and I'll be your waitress this evening, have you guys eaten here before?" she said. The usual, I loved to hear it. For the sake of time though and the fact that I pretty much explained everything already I answered.
"Yeah, we have"
"Alright good to hear, can I start you guys off with something to drink? Maybe an appetizer?" Joanne asked. Again, the usual. Angel and Humphrey ended up ordering a salad for a start while me and Kate got a chili bowl, in terms of drinks me and Angel both got root beer, Humphrey got a sprite, Kate and Shaky a coke, and Lilly got a Dr pepper.
"So while I got you all here I wanted to ask if anyone would like to come over to my place tomorrow" Humphrey asked.
"You know I'll be there," Shaky answered.
"Yes I know you'll be there" Humphrey said overdramatically, rolling his eyes. I saw Angel snicker as Kate giggled.
"I'll make it, I know Lilly will come over eventually" Kate said.
"You bet" Lilly chimed in.
"Rick?" Humphrey asked. I shrugged.
"I would have come even if everyone couldn't make it," I said.
"Good to hear," Humphrey replied. He then took a bite out of a roll. Just then our drinks came out, as always Angel immediately began to suck it down, she was always so over dramatic when it came to being thirsty. The waitress took our orders and then she was off again.
"So Rick, I think it's time you let everyone know" Kate suggested. Everyone then turned to me, expecting some big news, I guess I had to say it now.
"So not long after I came out of the hospital Hutch came by my house" I explained. Everyone's face seemed to change just like that. I wanted to tell them sooner than almost a week later but I didn't want to just throw it in the group chat or tell them one by one, so I waited until we all met up.
"He came over to our house?" Angel asked.
"What did he want?" Lilly asked before I could answer the first question.
"Well… he wanted to apologize," I answered.
"Oh yeah? How did that go, I'm sorry for letting you get beat up and stabbed. Did he even know what was gonna happen that night?" Shaky asked. Again I shrugged.
"I know he felt guilty for leaving me, so much so that he doesn't want to be a part of that group also told me that he would stay in the group chats he's in and keep an eye out for any future bullshit" I explained.
"Does he have your number?" Humphrey asked.
"Yeah, I gave it to him after he made the offer," I answered.
"So do you think you can trust him?" Lilly asked.
"For the most part, yes, but that doesn't mean I'm gonna let my guard down," I said.
"The fact that you have to have it up is bullshit" Kate complained before taking another sip of her drink.
"We've been dealt a shitty hand" I said. We sat in silence for a moment until Shaky broke the silence, trying to change the subject.
"So me and Angel finished watching the first season of Dexter" he said.
"Oh yeah? How was that?" Lilly asked.
"This guy… is hooked," Angel smiled. Pointing her thumb behind her and at Shaky.
"I still gotta watch the new one," I said.
"There's a new one?" Shaky asked.
"Riiick, I was trying to save that detail for after Shaky finishes the series" Angel whined.
"Sorry, I was just saying what I needed to do," I said.
"Want to watch it with me?" Kate asked.
"Kate, you and me are definitely gonna watch that because you're missing out if you're not, but you gotta finish that first, that and watching the new one was sort of me and Angels thing" I explained.
"Aww, you guys still watch things together?" Kate asked.
"Dude, she was snuggling with me a couple days ago" I said. Angel laughed.
"What? I missed you" she defended.
"You were in the hospital for awhile Rick" Lilly pointed out. Before I could say anything in response our appetizers came out. Not all of us ordered one but it was enough to wear. It was worth getting excited over.
"So Kate, how do you do with spicy food?" I asked.
"I mean you saw me eating wings before, I love spicy food" She answered.
"That chili man… reminds me of my dad," Shaky commented.
"Is his chili spicy like theirs?" Humphrey asked.
"Bro, it tastes just like it," Shaky said. Kate took a spoon and tried a mouthful of the chili and nodded.
"I like it," she said.
"Good, we can share this and if you want more I'll get it, unless you want the bowl" I offered.
"I don't need it, c'mon eat it with me" Kate said. I took a spoon myself and did just that.
"Careful though, you'll be destroying the bathroom with that" Angel warned.
"What is it like taco bell?" Kate asked.
"Its just spicy, you know how spicy food can give you the runs" Lilly said.
"Still really good though," Humphrey added. We continued to eat as we talked.
"So Humphrey, I think you are going to absolutely love your gifts" I smirked. I knew he was going to shit his pants once he played visage. Resident evil he would be happy about, but visage…
"Can't wait to open it," Humphrey said sarcastically. I played along but I was just gonna gift it to him digitally.
"Rick, you are going to love what I got you" Angel added.
"It's true, and at this point I wouldn't mind it myself" Shaky said.
"You tell me this now," Angel said.
"What? It's cool" Shaky defended.
"Yes but I didn't know you collected that stuff," Angel said.
"Careful Angel, you don't want to give away too many details" Lilly said.
"Agreed" I said.
"You know it's kind of sad, I love the feeling and decor of christmas so much and it's almost done with" Kate said sadly.
"Don't worry, it will be right back before you know it" Angel said. I decided to change the subject again.
"So Humphrey, I gotta ask bro, what's the deal with Lyle?" I asked.
"What do you mean?" Humphrey asked. I got the feeling that he knew but didn't want to say. Or at least wanted to confirm what I was asking.
"Him and your mom have been dating for what… two weeks, around that. He's kind of getting too comfortable from where I'm standing, how is he with you?" I asked.
"He's okay, he never really talks with me," Humphrey answered.
"Hm, never a good sign," Lilly said.
"As long as my moms happy I'll put up with it," Humphrey said.
"I'm sure if you're not happy, then your mom isn't happy," Angel said.
"What's there to be unhappy about? It's not like he's bothering me" Humphrey defended.
"Yeah but how long is that gonna last? From what Rick told me he's starting down that road" Kate explained.
"I don't find it that bad, besides if it ever gets too bad I know she'll break up with him, but I don't want it to get to that point, I'm not sure though… I feel like my moms only dating him because she feels like she has to" Humphrey said.
"What do you mean?" Lilly asked
"Well, she sees me and my friends in a happy relationship and I think she feels like she's getting old, I certainly am and I'm on the verge of entering college so she doesn't want to be alone. I think she's just trying to force her way into a relationship so that she has someone" Humphrey explained.
"Aw Humphrey, I know you love your mother and you wouldn't let anyone hurt her. If you truly feel this way then maybe you should talk with her about it" Lilly said. Kate slid her empty cup to the edge of the table and scooped up the last bit of chili. She was liking this place so far. Good.
"Maybe, I wouldn't know how to start that conversation though," Humphrey replied.
"It's simple, just ask her if she's happy. It's a simple yes or no question and if she so much as hesitates or refuses to answer then that is your answer" Angel explained.
"She's right Humphrey, just sit her down and ask. Maybe wait for the holidays to be over though. Wouldn't want to ruin the holiday mood" Lilly said. Just then I saw someone coming with our food. He put the tray down on a stand and started asking who had what. After everything was settled we went back to our conversation after thanking him.
"Alright, wish me luck" Humphrey said. Kate started cutting into her steak. She was a medium rare girl, I like medium well. I started to put some sauce on a plate and then put it in between me and Kate. she dipped her steak bite in it and then tried it out.
"Oh wow" Kate said.
"And try this" I suggested, giving her a loaded fry. She got a baked potato and corn. So I gave her one of mine. For that she simply smiled with a nod. She was so cute. As always when we were done and ready to go we took another group picture. We had asked the waitress to take it for us and we just kind of hunched together. Looking at the photo it was nice but it didn't beat the one from the night on the boardwalk. But still I was happy to have everyone there.
"We should do this more often," Humphrey suggested as we walked to our cars.
"With everything finally clearing up a little Humphrey, I think we're gonna do just that" Angel said. We then separated to get in our cars. Kate must have felt a little tired from all the eating. She had a small box o leftovers as did I but she still tried to leave without any.
"So did you like it?" I asked.
"I loved it, can we have a date there?" Kate asked. I smiled as excitement grew within me.
"Of course we can," I said. When we arrived at her house she stepped out and walked to my side of the truck as Angel stepped in. I guess Shaky didn't mind driving her here because his house was along the way. But even if it wasn't I feel like he would have done it anyway. Kate stood on the step of my truck door as I rolled the window down.
"So you are coming tomorrow right?" she asked.
"Of course Kate," I said. She smiled and then gave me a kiss, holding on to the door as she did so. Once our lips parted we looked into each other's eyes. I loved hers, they were so bright and beautiful. "Merry christmas" I said.
"Merry christmas" she replied. She then gave me one more peck and began walking to her house. I rolled up my window and began driving home.
"So I'm guessing she liked it there?" Angel asked.
"Loved it, I knew she would," I smiled. I saw Angel nod out of the corner of my eye.
"So Lyle… do you really not like him?" Angel asked.
"Maybe I caught him on a bad day, I'm not sure. Why do you ask?" I questioned.
"Because of what Humphrey said about him, the way he talked about it. It just felt… off" Angel explained. I didn't see what she was talking about,
"I'm sure he's fine Angel," I said. The ride home was quiet after that and we didn't speak again until entering the living room. Angel began to walk up the stairs to go shower but I stopped her.
"Wait Angel, here" I said, giving her a present.
"Oh yeah, it's christmas eve" she smiled. She took a step down and walked over to me, accepting the gift. "Before I open that though, I need to give you yours first'' she said. She handed me one gift and then we both sat on the couch.
"You first," I said. Angel rolled her eyes with a smile and unwrapped the gift. I smiled as well as I watched her peel back the paper to reveal far cry 6. She smiled as she hugged me excitedly.
"Thank you so much, I've been dying to play this," she said.
"Don't spend all night playing it though" I said.
"Oh I won't, come on now your turn" Angel urged. The present was a simple box with a bow on it, very small. I took the top off to see that it was a Texas roadhouse gift card. "I know we just went there but maybe you can take Kate" Angel suggested. I smiled. This is perfect.
"Thanks Angie," I said. We stood up and hugged again.
"I love you," Angel said, muffled by my chest.
"I love you too," I replied. This was going to be a great christmas.
