My sister Mandi is getting married in two days. Since she and her fiancé, Noah, have been living in our shared house, I’ve yet to really invite Derek over because although he’s really easy on the eyes, his personality is hard to warm up to. He has a chip on his shoulder that I’d love to help him shed. But other than that, he’s been great.
I invited him over tonight since I’m the only one here.
The doorbell rings and I wait a few seconds before answering the door. A girl never wants to seem too eager for her date to arrive.
Derek has boxes of microwave popcorn, Junior Mints, and Skittles in his hands. “The musts of a movie night.”
“I baked some cookies too. And I have popcorn. Great minds think alike.”
He smiles and wraps an arm around my waist forcefully, pulling me into him. My hand
