Ch. 11 - First Date Pt. 2

Aláine's Point of View

The next night, I looked at myself in the mirror from the front and side views.

"Here I go again," I said to Zara, "dressing in clothes that are really out of my comfort zone and showing too much leg and chest." I turned and looked at Zara, "Maybe I should wear my usual jeans and see if that turns him off."

"Don't you dare!" scolded Zara. "Every girl should have a little black dress. You look better in my clothes than I do. Good thing I'm your best friend, or I'd be very jealous of you."

"I love you too, girlfriend," I replied.

This little black dress is too short as far as I am concerned and shows far too much leg.

"I'd never buy fabulous clothes like these," I answered. "Thank you for letting me use your wardrobe... again."

There was a knock on the door, and Axel went wild, barking and jumping. Zara went downstairs and opened the door.

"Your walking candy store is here, Aláine!" she called, laughing.

I could hear Kristof's voice, although I couldn't he