Chapter 14: Most Awkward Halloween
Reid woke up about one in the afternoon. He woke up alone on Browen's bed. He didn't like her not there when he woke up. Where'd she go? He turned and saw Browen sitting on a chair by the window. She was in a daze looking out the window. "Hey," he broke the silence and her trance. She faced him, "Hey." "If you think any harder, your brain will explode," he joked. She scoffed and gave a short grin. "You hungry?" "Yeah," he had to admit.
They went downstairs and ate cereal. They ate in silence. Occasionally, one would look at the other when he or she wasn't looking. It was definitely awkward. "You should probably go home and see if your house still stands," she said. "Wanna get rid of me?" "Yes." He was confused. "Well, I do want to shower, and I won't do it with you here. Plus, your house needs attending to... But, no rush." She smiled.
She walked him to the front door. "Well, that was the most awkward Halloween," he trailed. "Yeah, I think you scarred me for life," she joked. "Well, at least you're not Miss Serious anymore," Reid mused. They just stood there for a second. "Yeah, um bye." Reid proceeded to his car. "Hey sweets!" She whipped around. "What?" "Don't make plans tonight." We need to talk. "Alright," she turned and walked to the door. "And don't call me sweets." She closed the door and he pulled out of the driveway. He went home and noticed everyone left. The house was clean at least. He took a shower and went to take a nap.
Browen went upstairs and took a shower. Elliot, Teresa, and Alexandra came back to the house. They asked if Browen was okay. They didn't know what was going on. They just knew Reid came over. The three girls then described their nights. After they finished, they expected Browen to dish. She replied with, "There's nothing to tell." The girls didn't suspect anything because it was normal of Browen to withhold information.
It was four o'clock when Reid's doorbell rang. He grumbled and took his time getting to the door. It was Caleb. He opened the door. "Look Caleb, I didn't take advantage of her. Call Browen yourself. I'm too tired and hung over to fight," Reid instantly got defensive. "I just wanted to apologize for yesterday." "Is Mr. Perfect admitting fault?" Reid gloated. "Yeah, but it'll be the last time. But on the subject of Browen..." "No comment." "Fine. Well, I hope you appreciate your clean house. See ya." "Later loser," Reid responded. He took out his phone and texted Browen with "Be ready at 9."