All Alone (Book 1)(All 14 Ghost Bird)

Chapter 84

       As I looked at the number on my hand I wondered what I should do. This guy, Blake, seemed like a nice guy not to mention he was a bit cute, but should I text him? What would I even say to him? I felt myself get nervous thinking about him. I've heard a rule before that you don't text or call someone who gives you their number for three days, was that even a thing? I sighed quietly. Maybe I should ask my girl friends, they probably have more experience with boys my age than I ever will. Besides the guys seemed really upset when they saw the number on my hand. 

      We ended up driving to a nearby Italian restaurant. The hostess gave us a smile as she showed us our table and handed us some menus. We slid into a large round booth and I ended up sitting next to Victor and Gabe. I felt just a tiny bit squished but also comfortable at the same time.

      "Good afternoon gentlemen," a tall waiter with slicked back black hair and a nametag saying "Cody" stood near our table. His dark eyes met mine and he grinned at me. "And Miss, can I interest any of you in our specials? Or our wine menu?" The last bit had to be a joke, he had to know we were still too young to drink alcohol. He asked his eyes still on me. 

      "No thanks," Victor said to the waiter. 

      "What can I get you guys to drink?" He asked with a smile as he continued to look at me.

     "Some Coke." Gabe said.

     "Yeah me too," Marc said. "I'll just have some coke."

      "I'll have some water with lemon please." Corey said looking at the menu.

      "Sprite." Victor said.

      "I'll just have strawberry lemonade." Nathan said

      Cody looked from Victor to me with an eyebrow raised. "And for you sweetheart?" Victor flinched besides me, but didn't say anything. 

      "I-I'll just have some water." I say looking up at Cody.

      "You can get more than just water." Victor quietly said to me. 

     I blushed, I wasn't sure what else to get. "Can I please have a strawberry lemonade?" I checked with Victor who just nodded. 

     Cody shot glances between Victor and I. He gave us an odd smile. When he finally left I began looking through the menu and all the different foods they had. The prices were more than I expected for pasta dishes. I tried to calm down, thinking of all the money and time the guys spent on me made my stomach rattle. 

     "What are you getting Sang?" Gabe asked as he nudged his foot against mine, pulling me out of my thoughts. 

     "I'm thinking about getting a Caesar salad." I say my eyes still scanning over the menu.

     "Get what you really want." Victor said coolly without looking up from the menu.

    "How do you know that's not what she wants?" Marc challenged Victor as he fiddled with his bracelets. 

      "She has conveniently picked the lowest priced item on the menu that isn't an appetizer." He looked from Marc to me, the fire in his eyes seemed amused as he looked at me. "Sang?"

      I feel my cheeks reddened as I scanned the menu some more. "Um, tortelloni?" 

     "That's better," Victor returned his attention back to the menu. 

     The waiter came back with our drinks. The lemonades were served in tall glasses with strawberry wedges around the brim. Nathan's only had two while mine had six. Nathan's eyes narrowed his eyes on my glass, but he didn't say anything. Poor Nathan he must really like strawberries.