You Had the Best Company
---Tyler's POV--
Something was wrong with Karina right after she started trying on the dresses. I noticed her puffy red-rimmed eyes right away and thought that she might not have liked the dresses.
But then I remembered that she had scars that I'd seen when I'd helped her wash out her hair a couple of weeks ago.
Maybe she's insecure and afraid of what I'd think of her.
Damn, she looked hot in the last dress she walked out in. I walked over to the cashier and paid for the dress because I could see that she was in love with it.
I heard a sniffle coming from the dressing room and took my chances as I opened her door. She was staring at herself in the mirror with a frown as she silently cried.
Couldn't she see how beautiful she was?
I guess not because she was more upset about her body than the fact that she didn't have a top on. I tried to keep my eyes from wandering but it was difficult. She had an extremely defined body.
I comforted her as much as I could and was shocked when she grabbed me in a hug. Growing up, I was never a fan of hugs from my mom but this felt different. Like I was emotionally connected to her.
We left the store and Karina argued with me about paying once again. I pulled her hand towards the Express store where there were plenty of suits. She smiled in delight as she picked out my clothes for the event. Karina chose a black suit with silver cuff links to match the buttons, a crisp red button-down, and a black-tie to complete the ensemble.
I was trying hard not to laugh as she openly ogled me when I walked out of the dressing room.
"It's a yes from me," Karina said. I laughed at her X Factor reference and went to change.
When I got out, I saw that she'd already paid for my clothes and chuckled.
This woman's got a backbone. She doesn't mess around. When she says she'll do something, she means it.
We walk out together and I drop her to her apartment.
"I'm sorry I ruined our trip," she starts and I stop her right there.
"You didn't. You were strong sweetheart. It takes guts to let people into your life. Especially when you have a hard time trusting people," I respond with a smile.
Her mouth gapes open for a second as she processes my words.
"I had a good time, Ty. Thanks," she says with a true grin.
I smirk and say, "Well of course you did, you had the best company."
She rolls her eyes and waves
