The Girl He Craves

Chapter 12

Sophie’s pov

“So…..” Carson drawled out, looking a bit nervous as he placed his hand on the table before him.

Today was Friday and Carson and I was on our first date. Though I’ll admit I wasn’t quite there tonight. My mind had occasionally wandered off to…him.

All week he had been colder than usual, especially when seeing Carson talking to me He had yet to have spoken to me since that day in the classroom after detention.

Even when detention came, Aiden barely showed and if he did, he’d not spare me a glance. It was safe to say that he was still very angry with me after our last conversation

Though it should be me who should be angry with him. He was the one out of line, always have been out of line when it comes to me. It stuns me still that his egotistical self couldn’t see that he was extremely wrong, especially this time. Though if I was being honest Aiden was always wrong

“Your mind seems to be somewhere else.. Carson smiled softly, not wanting to show me that my silence and wandering mind were insulting

him.

Feeling guilty, I tried to smile but it comes out forced. In the few days, I’ve gotten to know Carson made me realize he was a far better guy than Aiden concerning his mood. He had yet to show anger whilst Aiden showed it constantly

“Sorry.” I apologized, realizing my mind was on the verge of wandering again.

We were not on a fancy date, and nor did I expect to be. This was my first date after all, and expectations were not quite high. Having a date at the little diner where Mali worked wasn’t all bad.

Carson’s grin is almost infectious and I began to feel a bit bad for ignoring him. “It’s fine. As long as I get your unwavering attention now, then I might just buy you some chocolate cake for dessert. He joked.

I managed a smile, seeing no point in being rude to him when he was being so nice to me. “Oh, so we’re having dessert?” I joked, needing to be present and not constantly thinking about Aiden. Especially being on a date with another guy.

Carson scoffed. “I’ll always buy dessert for a pretty girl.”

I raised a brow jokingly. “Oh, so you’ll buy dessert for any pretty girl?”

Carson’s face turned bright red and he began to stutter while scratching the back of his head. “That’s not what I meant

| giggled, completely aware that I was the cause of his stuttering.

Realizing that I baited him on purpose, Carson scoffed. “You’re a mean pretty girl.”

I smiled and then the sound of the little bell above the door chimed. It tugs at my attention, especially when I hear the giggles and the laughs that accompanied it

My heart drops.

so carefreely. But it wasn’t their joyful laughs that had my heart dropping. It was

not treating that girl like s**t just a

a genius to realize he was referring to

I shrugged, tearing my eyes off of them when I realized they were making their way

held my breath when I feel his eyes on me and then shifted uncomfortably when Aiden sits

his back was facing me but I knew he would be listening to every single word Carson and I would be

bothered by Aiden’s close proximity but I was. I reach out for the menu and started to skim my eyes over the different dishes. But I was admittedly not paying attention to the

urge to lift my head to stare at them was far too strong to resist. I found myself lifting my head and my eyes fell on her arms around his neck

grip I had on the

do something wrong?” Carson asked, pulling me out of

on Carson. He had a nervous confused look

a smile, but of course I was sure it failed by how

knew she was being extra loud and knew that almost everyone

and glared. Carson who noticed my mood, turns around and noticed I had

and looks

“Are you guys ready to order?” Mila’s familiar voice asked beside me. Sure I did jump a little but I was so

what you want to eat pretty girl?

him just as he irked me,

many times must I say my name is Sophie, Carson.” I lifted a brow jokingly and spared him another flirtatious

has

guy I didn’t like in that way just to get his attention was an

you,” Carson smarked

lowly

no mind but I wasn’t sure Carson knew

cute’ Mila awed and wted

Sure I was trying to make Alden jealous tor some odd reason but

his order and

ten Mila!” Her coworker yelled behind the

turns to face me, and sighed heavily. “I swear I’m this close to quitting.” She grumbles.

Soph?”

just have a burger.” I said, not wanting to take anything fancy, despite Carson’s words

down?” Carson is the one to question me

I shrugged.

Mila nods and writes it down. “I’ll be back with your order guys. Have fun on the date.” She winks and goes

she said the word

childish. I resisted the urge to roll my