Nick POV
When we step into the diner, I notice everyone staring at Clarice. I can tell the stares are making her uncomfortable. "I know I'm hot but don't be rude," I say loudly to no one in particular. Half the people in the diner focus back on their food and the other half laugh. Carly an older woman who has owned the diner since she was in her twenties, steps out from around the counter. "Well, this is a pleasant surprise. I haven't seen you in a long time, Claribelle," she says.
Clarice smiles before she is pulled into a hug. I guess I know where her pen name came from. Carly steps back and looks at me. "How on earth did you convince our sweet Clari to go on a date with your grumpy behind," Carly asks. Before I can say it's not a date, Clarice answers. "Chrissy says the same thing ab
