Allison
After we got dressed up, Jayden said,
"Get down, I want to run some tests on the car."
The night air was still alive with the hum of crickets and the distant thump of music from the party we'd left behind.
"Can't I come with you?" I asked, my voice soft and innocent.
He shook his head, a strand of his hair swishing right on his forehead. "No, don't bother, I'll be right back though." The words spilled out, a gentle rebuff to his charms. "Anyway, let's see the present you got for me, should we?"
As I handed him the wrapped present from the back seat, a flutter in my chest betrayed my nonchalance. "Check it yourself," I said, my voice barely above a whisper.
Jayden's eyes sparkled as he unwrapped the gift, revealing a crisp white shirt and a delicate perfume bottle. His gaze
