my back and leads me out. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to embarrass you. I just want you to know how I see you.”
I simply nod my head and continue to walk to his SUV. I can feel the heat from his hand, not to mention, the after effects of his sexy voice when he whispered in my ear. I’m lucky I was able to nod. When Hailey asked me to join her at her parents’, I never thought about Liam being there, let alone him driving us. I need to get my hormones in check. When we reach his Pathfinder, Hailey is in the back seat and Aiden is in the front passenger seat; obviously she lost the shotgun battle. Liam opens the door for me and waits until I’m buckled in to close the door and take his spot behind the wheel.
Aiden turns to greet me. “Hey, Ash, how are you feeling?”
“I’m good to go, so next time out I’m getting the full experience.” I smile at him. Aiden just shakes his head and turns back around. I glance up to catch Liam looking at me in the rearview mirror. His gaze is intense. I turn my head to look out the window. I can’t look into those blue eyes a minute longer and not combust. My hormones are on overload, and I need to cool down, clear my head.
Hailey and Aiden begin talking about the new Three Days Grace song playing on the radio and I’m about to comment that “Chalk Outline” is becoming one of my favorites when I feel my phone vibrate. I look down to see a message from Hailey. I look over at her and she smiles. I swipe the screen to unlock my phone and open her message.
Hailey: Holy shit! My panties are wet just from being in the same damn car.
Me: What??
Hailey: You know what I’m talking about.
Me: It’s nothing just flirting.
Hailey: I know my bro he’s into you. He is NEVER like this.
Me: Come on we both know that’s not true.
Hailey: He opened your fucking door. Liam does NOT open doors!!!
I look over at Hailey and roll my eyes. She immediately starts typing on her phone.
Hailey: Wanna bet?
I shake my head no.
Hailey leans over and whispers in my ear, “It’s going to be so much fun watching you both fall. Loser treats the winner to a day at the spa.” She falls back against the seat giggling. Is it too late to request a new roommate?
This gets both Aiden and Liam’s attention. Aiden turns around. “What are you two up to back there?”
“Oh, nothing. Allison and I are just making a little wager, that’s all.”
“Really? What kind of wager are we talking?” Liam asks as he meets my gaze in his rearview mirror. I feel my face instantly heat.
Aiden chuckles. “From the blush on Ash’s face, I can only assume it involves the male species or sex. Maybe both.”
“Aiden!” I shout as I reach up and smack him on the arm.
Aiden and Hailey are both roaring with laughter while Liam stares at the road in front of him. I can see his jaw twitch in the mirror. Great, now he’s pissed off at me.
The rest of the drive is uneventful. I pretty much keep quiet, as does Liam. Aiden and Hailey continue their conversations about music and school. Liam and I answer questions, but both of us stay pretty quiet the remainder of the trip.
When we arrive, both of their parents are waiting for us on the porch. Liam, Aiden, and Hailey are all quick to get out of the car. I reach for my handle as the door flies open. Liam’s standing there, holding his hand out to me, offering me assistance. I take his hand as he helps me down. I smile up at him. “Thank you.”
Liam simply nods his head. Before I know what is happening, Hailey grabs me by the arm and starts pulling me to the porch. “Mom, Dad, this is my roommate, Allison. Allison, this is my mom and dad, Lisa and Rodney MacCoy.”
I’m expecting a hand shake, but Hailey’s mom pulls me into a hug. “It’s so nice to meet you. Welcome, and, please, call me Mom or Lisa,” she says as she releases me.
Their dad is just as friendly, he also gives me a quick hug. “Dad will work just fine for me as well.” He smiles at me.
“It’s nice to meet both of you. Thank you for having me.”
“You’re welcome here