Page 2 of Boyfriend Material
“I call BS. You make a million excuses to visit his table whenever he’s there. Did you think we didn’t notice? Not that it matters. Plus, he stares at you all the time too. He’s hot as hell and never brings a date. I bet he’s got the hots for you.”
“No way. Have you looked at him? The man is a god. Why would he want a freckly redhead who works in a bar? He probably thinks I’m just a kid.”
Patience stopped as in line for the main terminal at Norfolk International Airport. It wasn’t a huge airport, but you wouldn’t know it from the number of cars waiting to drop people off.
“I doubt he thinks that. Tell me you wouldn’t go out with him if he asked?”
“I don’t know. Probably He’s freaking gorgeous and checks all my boxes. Tall, dark, and mouthwatering. It won’t happen.” Livie sighed.
They finally made it to the terminal entrance, and Patience put the car in park.
“I should head in. I’m sure security is a nightmare.”
“I really wish you didn’t have to go. Be strong, Liv. You’ve got this.” Patience leaned over to give her a hug. “Oh shit. Isn’t that Theo?” She pointed to the black truck in front of them. A tall, dark-haired man climbed out and reached for his bag. As he turned, they saw his profile.
“Oh my god. It looks like him.”
“Hey. Maybe your luck is changing, and he’ll be on the same flight, ooh and he could have the seat next to you.” Patience grinned and wiggled her eyebrows.
Livie’s heart raced at the thought. Theo sitting next to her? That would make everything better for a little while, at least. The odds weren’t in her favor, though. “No one’s luck is that good, especially not mine. Don’t hold your breath.”
Patience giggled. “It would be cool, though.”
“It would, but it won’t happen. I’ll text if I need bail money. There will be a carving knife within reach.” Livie laughed. She was only half kidding. The summer had been so bad, she swore she wouldn’t go back until after graduation. They’d driven her crazy until she’d packed her stuff and headed back to Norfolk early.
“No problem. Let me know and I’ll be there with a shovel,” Patience said. After another quick hug, Livie grabbed her small roller bag and got out of the car. She couldn’t put it off any longer. After a quick glance at Theo, she headed into the terminal.
Livie made her way through wall-to-wall people to get to the security checkpoint. The extra time she’d allotted for holiday travel evaporated as she ran for her gate, getting there as the attendant announced boarding.
“Whew,” Livie whispered under her breath as she got in line.
After she stowed her bag and buckled into her seat, she took a deep breath. Flying was not her friend, especially the takeoffs and landings, and turbulence. Livie drove home whenever she could to avoid it, and when she had to fly, she took anti-anxiety meds. She hadn’t been able to see the doctor to get them refilled, and she hoped whoever sat next to her wouldn’t freak out when she had a panic attack.
Patience: You make it?
Livie: Yup, it wasn’t too bad.
Patience: Do you have a hottie sitting next to you?
Livie: Empty seat so far.
Patience: Maybe you’ll get lucky.
Livie: LOL I don’t think so. Lucky would be the flight getting canceled.
Patience: I’m sorry. Your family sucks donkey balls.
Livie: It’s ok. I should be used to it. I’m just extra stressed about the boards.
Patience: smiley face. You’ve got this. Text me when you land.
Livie: I will. Love you.
Patience: Love you, too.
CHAPTER TWO
Theo
