Page 11 of You Had Me At No

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Quinn: I told you to pick me up from the coffee shop. I’m working.

I know you’re a busy bee. I won’t take *too* much time. 6:45 pm still good?

Quinn: Yes, Liam

?? she knows my name

Quinn: ??

I like it when you’re bratty

Quinn: I am NOT bratty, Sir

You totally are. Side note- I like it when you call me Sir. ??

Quinn: You’re so annoying.

I thought you weren’t going to take too much time.

Shhhh??

See you soon.

I toss my phone on the bed and think about what I’m going to wear. She said she was wearing a dress tonight, so I want to make sure I look nice too. I throw on some boxer briefs before I start digging through my drawers. I dig out a pair of gray slacks and pull them on. They’re a little tighter than I remember, but my ass looks good. Women like a good ass right? I put on a black button-up and roll the sleeves up to my elbows to expose my tattoos. I wear black boater shoes and put on a belt.

I fix my hair in the mirror and take a moment to look myself over, then spray some cologne onto my pulse points.

I jump into my 69 Camaro SS to pick her up. The rumble underneath my seat has some of my nerves calming, giving me a sense of euphoria almost. I don’t get to drive this car very often. I only take her out for special occasions andthisis a special occasion.

I’ll be there in 30.

I hope you’re ready for a night to remember.

I stop by the store to grab her flowers. I’m not sure what her favorite type is, so I grab a bunch that has a good variety.

15 minutes.

I jump in the car and head back across town. I stop by the beach and pull into a spot since I have some time to kill. I take a deep breath, allowing the salty air to fill my lungs.

5 minutes

I start the car and blare one of my favorite songs, “Carry on Wayward Son”by Kansas.I’m only a couple minutes from the coffee shop so I can wait until the last moment.

4 minutes

3 minutes

2 minutes

I drive toward the shop.

1 minute.

I park out front.

I’m here ??

Quinn

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