𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑻 𝑾𝑨𝑽𝑬𝑺 | 𝐑𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Evelyn Banks

"Okay so that's a no?" Tristan questions me as we leave the diner, our hands loosely grasping each other's as we walk back to his car. A grin grows on my face as I glance over at him, a sly smirk playing on his lips. He raises his eyebrows at me causing me to playfully smack his arm.

"No, I'm not making out with you here-- we just ate Tristan" I laugh, earning me a shrug from him.

"I don't care I have mints in the car"

"But we're in a very public car park!"

"The back seat will hide us, c'mon the windows are tinted" Tristan pleads as he pulls my hand into his, grasping it firmly as he stops us to gently pull me closer. I give him a look, silently warning him which causes a sigh to leave his lips.

"Okay, alright fine just a regular kiss then?" Tristan grins, I roll my eyes playfully before fulfilling his wishes, pecking him briefly on the lips before we move to the car.

I've been spending more time with Tristan over the last few weeks, after I took up the offer of a second date we've pretty much been inseparable. From studying together at lunch to having mini dates after school and occasionally making out in his truck, Tristan had been preoccupying my time. I enjoy it, trust me I do, it just felt strange. I needed the distraction though, he's been helping me take my mind off of the whole Rafe situation.

I feel Tristan's hand snake his way onto my thigh as we drive, the sensation causes me to shift uncomfortably and I gently move his hand higher until it's resting by my knee. He gives me an apologetic smile, squeezing my knee as I pull my vibrating phone from my bag. I sigh heavily as I read my dad's array of text messages on the screen.

Baby need you to pick up my usual from Barry.

Also will be at Tom's until late, don't stay up - Love you x

"Hey uh-- can we detour at Barry's real quick?" I ask Tristan who gives me a concerned look but nods in agreement anyway, turning on the next left to reroute to Barry's.

When we arrive I instruct him to stay in the car and that I'll only be a minute before I get out and make my way to the sun room. I find Barry reading a book I accidentally left here a few months ago, the sight making me chuckle as I grin at him.

"Catching up on some chapters before your customers arrive?" I tease, earning me a glare when he finally looks up from the book.

"What you want woman?" Barry sighs, placing his book down as he kicks off of the couch, already answering the question for me by collecting my dad's order. I thank him when he hands me the package, watching as he moves to sit back down.

"Has uh-- Rafe been around lately?" I question him reluctantly, not wanting to sound too concerned and give him any ideas. Barry snorts as he grins at me, exposing his silver tooth as he does.