Chapter 2.
*TOBY'S POINT OF VIEW*
The car ride to my house was very silent. Katie sat cross legged as far away from me on the car seat as she could get. She twiddled her thumbs nervously and played with the ends of her sleeves. Her body language made it very evident she was nervous. Still, I attempted to make conversation with her, but mainly babbled on about nonsense that she didn't reply to. She seemed to be listening though.
"So I only live across here. It is a very nice neighbourhood although I don't think they like me much!"
"Hmm"
"My epicosity is probably way too much for them to handle!"
"Hmm"
It was a bland so-called conversation, but nevertheless I stayed bubbly.
Eventually we made it to my house and I got out and paced around to the other side where I could open the door for her. It was a gentleman thing to do, if I do say so myself, but all I received was a nod in return. Who was this girl? She really fascinated me. She didn't say anything; she was a blank canvas. I vowed to get her to come out of her shell. Despite how naive she seemed she was a very pretty girl. Her brown luscious locks fell swiftly in front of her sunglasses. I wish I could take a look at her eyes. Eyes are my favourite feature on a girl. I couldn't understand why she tried so hard to hide herself- she was stunning.
"GRIFFINNNNNN!" I cooed as I opened the bright red door to my house. As expected, Griffin came bounding out of the living room in to the hallway to greet me with his wet tongue bouncing wildly out of his mouth. He jumped up at me and I soon fell to the floor and cuddled him. Griffin was my best friend! I suddenly remembered Katie and turned around to see what she was doing. She was hanging around fidgeting in the doorway not knowing what to do with herself. "You can come in you know! Party in here guuuuurl!" I exclaimed. She responded with a small smile and slowly came towards me, yet still leaving a small space between us. I had never known someone so nervous in my life. "You like dogs?" I questioned, and I got a nod from Katie in response. "Well meet Griffin! He is a smelly puppy but is always up for cuddles!" This seemed to get a little giggle from Katie and I grinned in achievement. It seemed like a big step for her.
Katie slowly bent down to the carpet and held out a hand to Griffin. Not one to be calm and polite, Griffin threw herself at Katie. I worried this would be too much for her and she would retreat in fright but actually she loved it. Katie giggled properly for the first time and rubbed Griffin's belly as he panted in enjoyment. "Haha, awwww Griffin likes youuuuuuu! You must have special puppy powers!" I complimented to Katie. "I...I used to have a dog when I was young. He was my best friend. I love dogs" Katie explained to me, not looking at my direction but only at Griffin. This was the most she had said to me since we met and I felt like I accomplished something. Katie was hard work, but she seemed worth it. Something about her made me want to get to know her.
"Well, I'm going to get you a change of shirt; you wait here and play with Griffin!" I told her, and she didn't seem to mind this. She loved Griffin and he loved her. I ruffled Griffin's head and grinned cheekily at him. "Thanks bro" I thought to myself "Look like you've got that special bond with the ladies". And off I went to get a shirt.