Royal Meets Rogue

Chapter 15: Houston We Have A Problem

"Oh no, no, no." I chuckled as I walked passed her.

"Athena. What are you doing?" Hecate asked worriedly.

I heard his footsteps come up the sidewalk and right as he was about to grab the door handle, I flung the door open.

"Oh." He said surprised.

"Hi there." I smiled innocently.

Okay, I'll admit. He was very nice to look at. He was tall and well built. Probably from working on cars all the time. He had short black hair with a couple of gray hairs, not a lot though. He had deep brown eyes that looked very warm and welcoming.

'They remind me of Hecate's.' Artemis pointed out.

"Hi." He said with a deep chuckle. "You must be Athena."

I looked at him surprised and turned around to see Hecate standing there with a small smile.

I turned back around and stuck my hand out to Travis. "Yes I am."

"Nice to meet you." Travis smiled as he shook my hand. "Hecate has told me so much about you."

"Good things I hope." I joked as I stepped out of the way. "You may come in."

"Thank you." He bowed slightly as she walked in.

He stopped right in front of Hecate and his eyes got big.

Hecate nervously put a strand of hair behind her ear.

I crossed my arms and cleared my throat.

'Good lord. Take her out to dinner first.' Artemis growled.

"Y-You look lovely." Travis smiled with a blush.

Hecate's face turned a slight shade of red.

"Where are you taking her?" I asked, breaking the silence.

"We are going to go watch a movie and then there is a nice seafood restaurant that's a couple of blocks down from where I work." Travis explained.

"What movie?"

"The Nun." Travis said. "Hecate told me that she loves horror movies."

"I approve." I nodded.

"She also told me that you like horror movies too." Travis laughed.

I nodded again. "I do. But if you think you are going to sweet talk me, you got another thing coming. I don't approve just yet."

"Oh no." Hecate groaned.

Travis laughed and nodded with a smile. "Fair enough. I know I have to earn your trust and approval."

"Good. But I did hear that shrimp does help."

"Oh it does now, does it?" Travis smirked.

"Yes, it does."

"I think I can bring you back some shrimp."

"You are one step closer. Congratulations."

"Let's go before Athena scares you away." Hecate teased grabbing his arm.

"I want her back before midnight!" I called out to them.

"You got it!" Travis laughed.

I smiled as I watched him open the truck door for Hecate.

'He might be a winner.' Artemis said as I shut the door.

'I think you're right. Travis does seem very nice. I like him.' I agreed. 'Now back to laundry.'