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.

and his friends rushed in like a parade of elephants, laughing and giggling so carefreely. But it wasn’t their joyful laughs that had my heart dropping. It was Aiden’s arm slung over Rena’s shoulder that did the trick for

and he furrowed his brows. “Was he not treating that girl like

a genius to realize he was referring to Aiden

I shrugged, tearing my eyes off of them when I realized they

breath when I feel his eyes on me and then shifted uncomfortably

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

proximity but I was. I reach out for the menu and started to skim my eyes over the different

I gritted my teeth, 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 and her body half

I wasn’t sure why, but my heart thudded heavily and the grip I had

do something wrong?” Carson asked, pulling me

and Rena reluctantly and focus them on Carson. He had a nervous confused look that was adorable in a sense. He was a cute guy, but he

fine.” I tried to lift my upper lip into a smile, but of course I was sure it failed by how

Shhh. Someone might hear how naughty you are.” Rena giggled. She knew she was being extra loud and

noticed my mood, turns

looked confused 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 happy that she saved me from

out what you want to eat pretty girl? Choose anything you want,

snort behind him and knew it was Aiden. Knowing that we irked him just as he irked me, I giggled flirtatiously, hoping

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

low has Aiden made me

like in that way just to get his attention was an all time

you,”

sorted lowly but i

sure Carson knew

way too cute’ Mila awed and wted

trying to make Alden jealous tor some odd reason but i knew that I

said his order and laia wote il down

“Table ten Mila!” Her coworker yelled

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

Soph?”

burger.” I said, not wanting to

wash that down?” Carson is the one to

shrugged. “A

Mila nods and writes it down. “I’ll be back with your order

she

childish. I resisted the