The Red String

The rumble of the car's engine brought a few thoughts to mind.

'Why did he give me his number? I mean... Come on. Out of every girl there.... Why me?' I felt doubt envelop my thoughts. 'What if this is some sort of prank? What if he's just trying to make me trust him just to--' My thoughts were cut off by my phone suddenly buzzing.

'Well... That's new.' Was the only thought that came to mind before I lifted my phone, checking the notification. It was a message... From Rhett.

'Hey. It's Rhett. Just wanted to make sure you got on the road safely.'

I felt a smile tug at my lips as I read the message. I was quick to respond.

'Yeah. We're heading to my house first then the others'. We're actually getting close. Brb.' I typed as I noticed my house in the near distance.

'So... Rhett texted me.... This is new for me..  Getting text messages from a guy and all.' I thought as I rubbed my chest lightly, a smile still playing my lips.

"Hey, Addy. What's got you so happy?" Yuri asked, her voice hinting at her teasing intents.

I look her way then back at my phone. "I just feel.. Happy" Smiling at her, I open the car door and wave to them as they drive off. Looking back down at my phone, I dial Rhett without thinking. I gasp out when I finally realize what I was doing, and before I know it I hear his voice. "Hello..?"

"Um.. Hey its Addilyn.. I just wanted to let you know I got home safe." I speak with more confidence as I speak through the phone to him.

"Oh! Thanks for letting me know. I actually didn't expect you to call me." He mumbles through the phone, and someone yells out once he finishes talking. "Hey, Reck! Are you talking to that girl you were flirting with at the theatre?! Does she sound as hot as she looks?!" Someone drunk yells from the other line, and my face heats up at how he describes me.

"I can talk to you later if this is a bad time-" Immediately, I am interrupted by Rhett as soon as I try to finish my sentence.

"No no no. Don't hang up, my friends are just a little drunk right now, and I have to babysit." He chuckles a little, triggering my laugh. "Hey! Would you like to come by and hang out for a bit?" He starts up, and I freeze at his question.

"Now?"