Chapter Two

Kate and I jumped on a bus for the Two Whales right at six. I sat next to window and got a better view of the sky. I really need to take a shot of that sky, I thought. As the bus stopped in front of the diner, I got my camera ready to get a picture. Kate waited for me near the newspaper stands and watched me pull out my camera. Snap! It was amazing. I stuck it into my journal and met back up with Kate. We walked in and she took a seat at the counter. Joyce was standing next to the open booth close to the jukebox. "Ms. Caulfield," she greeted me. "I received word about a reservation for you and a Ms. Chloe Price."

I sat facing the door and laughed. "Hi Joyce. I take it Chloe said something about it?"

"She didn't have to. Five weeks together and I could tell that you two were together." She pulled out her pad and pen. "So, what can I get you?"

"Just some fish and chips, please. And a soda?

"You got it." Joyce brought my order in and went to take Kate's order. I killed the time and looked at the picture I took; It wasn't too bad, I thought. There seemed to be a slight blur, but there was always another shot. I started to get up and ask Kate for her advice. Ding ding! The door opened and I made a sharp turn.

It was Chloe. She walked over to me with her usual swagger that makes her own the place. "Max!" she waved and kissed me. I held her close. "Where are you sitting?"

I lead her to my booth and we sat down together. I caught a light whiff of weed coming from her. "Lovely smell. Eau de reefer. It suits you perfectly."

She chuckled. "Sorry. I know that you're not too fond with this, but I fell asleep when after baking and didn't have time to shower."

"Maybe you could get one tonight." I rest my leg onto her lap. "Something like those videos you watch." She blushed and covered her mouth to hide a moan.

Joyce came by with her pad and pen. I threw my leg back to the ground and we both acted like nothing was going on. "Glad to see that you decided to meet your date," she greeted her daughter. "Might I suggest the burger and fries for you, Ms. Price?"

"Sure thing," she answered. "And I would also like a vanilla shake."

"Coming right up." Joyce leaned over to her daughter. "Just a little tip for the future. It's best not to show up on a date smelling like a skunk."

Chloe just grumbled and looked down as her mother left. I couldn't help but giggle at it; that changed her mood as she grabbed my hand. "You like it when I walk in like that, don't you?"

"It's...authentic. Fits you."

"Fits me, huh?" This time, she rested her boot between my legs. "Maybe we can apply my look more?"

"What do you have in mind?" I giggled as she leaned her toes closer.

"Well, the first thing I'll need is a pair of boots with a heel." The image of her teasing me with those boots was perfect. I leaned back a little and almost moaned. Chloe shushed me. "Remember what we said about excitement here?" One thing she loves to do is tease me at the Two Whales Diner and then stop, every now and then. We both have fun; as I felt the pleasure soak in, I looked over at Kate.

She ordered a fish sandwich and a ginger ale. It also made me wonder if having her tag along with us would be a problem for her or us? On one hand, Kate seems like she'd like the company. But on the other hand, Chloe hasn't always seemed too wild about her hanging around. I guess I'll bring it up to her later on, I thought. Maybe after sex. Every now and then, I waved over to her and Chloe kinda raised her brow. "Sorry," I said after getting caught.

Chloe couldn't help but snicker. "Chillax, Max." We went back to our meal and casual small talk. "So, what do you wanna do when after blowing this place?"

"I imagined you just dropping me back off at Blackwell," I answered.

"Aww," she chuckled. "Aren't you so wholesome with your fantasies, Maxie girl."

"Well, what did you have in mind?" She slipped a black handkerchief under the table and handed it to me. I took it and saw her mouth "Don't open it." I massaged the tiny package; it felt like a pair of handcuffs. Isn't she a little kinky? I thought while imagining her handcuffing me. Then again, I shouldn't be too surprised. Joyce came by with the bill; I reached for my wallet but Chloe stopped me. "Nuh uh. I'm paying tonight." That's a first.

"Can I at least cover the tip?"

She got a smirk after I said that. "You can pay for dessert, love." I blushed and thought about what we would be having. I had an idea of what she had in my and I was anticipating it. We got up and both Kate and Joyce came towards us simultaneously.

Joyce took the bill from us. "Thank you." Then, she turned to me. "And Max, what do you have planned on Saturday?"

"Well," I started. "I usually go out and take pictures down by the lighthouse. Why?"

"Because David and I were wondering if you could join us for dinner."
"Sure." Chloe led me away and we made it as far as the entrance as Kate was standing. "Kate. I'm sorry for-"

"It's okay, Max." She turned to Chloe. "Excuse me...Chloe. Could you...drop me off back at Blackwell. I'm sorry for...ruining your night."

I kinda gave a soft look at Chloe and gave something of a pout. "Sure." Chloe led us to her truck. I sat in the passenger seat while Kate held onto a couple things.

As we drove off, a part of me wondered if I did something wrong with bringing Kate.