Page 91 of Come Back to Me

Me

Cool, we’ll be there in a bit

Instead of a written response, Dani gives my text a thumbs up. I slide my phone into my purse and head over to the arena.

I haven’t talked to Grayson at all today because I knew he’d be busy preparing for the game, and I wanted to give him his alone time.

He deserves it.

Ugh, there are people everywhere.

Some are walking aimlessly, and some are rushing into the arena to get a good seat.

Cars are driving all over the placeand searching for a parking spot in this crowded parking lot. They’ll have to see if spots are available in the parking garages. The scent of exhaust and people honking at each other overwhelm my senses.

Once I safely make my way to the entrance of the arena, my eyes search for Willow. I take my phone out of my purse and tap on her name on my Phone app. The phone rings for a few seconds until I hear her voice.

“Hi!”

“Hey, where are you? I’m at the entrance.”

“I’m right in front of the doors. I’m waving at you.”

I catch a glimpse of an arm sticking up in the air and see Willow waving at me like she said.

“I see you!” I hang up the phone and make it over to her.

“This is why I never go to these games. It took me forever to find a parking spot. They really need to expand the lot.”

I laugh. “Yeah, they do.” Hanging up my phone, I slip it back into my purse.

Before we make our way inside the arena, security checks our bags and clears us for entry.

My ears are filled with the sound of Wallows blasting through the giant speakers and people chattering amongst themselves inside of the arena.

I scan the section where Dani said she’d be with Bella. Noah and Xander are with them as well. My eyes land on Dani as she peeks her head out. I smile and wave at her. She gestures for Willow and I to come over to them, so we do.

“Hey! We saved a couple seats for you guys,” Dani says.

Dani’s dark brunette hair is pulled up into a ponytail. She’s wearing a white tank top with spaghetti straps and ripped light-wash jean shorts along with a pair of white sneakers.

I sit down to the left of Dani, and Willow sits down next to me. The coolness of the bleachers goes through the thin material of my shorts.

“Hi, I’m Willow.”

“Nice to meet you! I’m Bella.” She points at Dani. “This is Dani.”

Bella has her super dark brunette hair down and styledwith a red hairband. She’s wearing a white lace cropped top, white jeans, white Converse, and she’s decked out in gold jewelry. Her white clothing pairs nicely against her olive skin.

“Hey, I’m Xander.” He reaches to shake Willow’s hand.

Xander’s dark brunette curls are tousled. I’m so used to them being all over the place. He’s wearing a graphic tee of a smiley face printed on a solid yellow background and dark denim jeans with sneakers. The yellow in his T-shirt makes his tattoos stand out against his bronze skin.

“I’m Noah.”

Noah is wearing a white T-shirt, navy blue cotton-knit shorts, and white sneakers. His dirty blonde hair isn’t styled like Xander’s. It’s loose and free-flowing.

Checking my phone, I see it’s 6:55 p.m. and anxiously shake my leg.