Allie
The Ryder house remained warm behind us as Chase walked me toward his car.
Mia had decided to ride home with a friend who lived nearby, claiming she wanted to give me and Chase time alone. I knew exactly what she was doing, but arguing would have only made her more pleased with herself.
The night air was cool, and I pulled my coat tighter around me.
Chase opened the passenger door.
“You survived.”
I looked at him.
“That sounds insulting.”
“You were nervous enough to consider cancelling.”
“I was not that nervous.”
“You changed three times.”
I paused before entering the car.
“Missy told you that?”
“Mia told Missy.”
“I am beginning to dislike their friendship.”
“You liked it during dinner.”
“That was before I realized they were exchanging information about me.”
Chase sm
