Chapter twenty four:

Christy walked along-side Isaac through the mall. They had walked for nearly half an hour before catching a cab across the city.

He stopped to look in a clothing store, hesitating at a rack of jeans.

Christy squeezed his hand and rested her chin on his shoulder, having to stand on her toes to do so.

He smiled. “Are you growing impatient?”

“No, I don’t mind.” She smiled. “You don’t complain when I shop…”

He laughed. “I don’t mind. Maybe… you can help? I was thinking about getting new clothes for the upcoming tour…”

Christy smiled. “Don’t you have a stylist for that?”

Isaac chuckled. “No, are you kidding? Have you seen some of the shit Taylor has tried to pull off?”

Christy laughed at that. “Well, I guess I could try to help you pick something out… I just don’t want to be one of those girlfriends who makes a point of dressing their boyfriend everyday.” She said, but she was already sorting through the rack.

“I don’t mind, really. You have a great sense of style. Just don’t put me in anything too horrendous.”

Christy laughed. “I promise I won’t.” She selected a pair of jeans with sporadic tears and faded parts. “But I think these scream sexy professional guitarist.”

He laughed. “Really? I’ll try them on. Thanks.” He bent and kissed her lips.

She smiled. “Okay, but don’t go too far, I’m sure I’ll find more things for you to try.” She teased.

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Jenna stood at the mirror in the bathroom of the restaurant, fussing with her hair.

“So, what do you think of Luke?” Becky asked from one of the stalls.

“I think he’s really sweet. He’s very normal and genuine. And he held the door for me, I mean, I don’t think I’ve ever been in the presence of an actual gentleman before.”

Becky laughed and emerged from the stall. “I know. He’s very cute too.”

“That’s true. But I like him a lot, so there has to be something wrong with him.” Jenna sighed.

“What do you mean?” Becky asked, turning on the tap to wash her hands.

“I don’t know. Every guy I like has something wrong with them. I mean, he has to have a flaw like all the rest… maybe he’s a secret mob don or a serial killer.”

Becky laughed. “Or a major drug dealer?”

“No, I’ve already dated one of those.”

Becky laughed again. “No way. Seriously, I think Luke is perfect for you. I mean, I’ve only known him as long as you have, but he’s very charming and good looking and intelligent, and very very sweet.”
Jenna sighed. “I know. I’m just a little hesitant. What if he turns like all the rest?”

“I’m sure he won’t.” Becky removed a lip-gloss from her purse. “Maybe we can split up this afternoon and you can be alone with him for a bit…”

“Okay thanks.” Jenna pulled a bottle of aspirin from her purse and took one without water.

“Did you talk to Taylor?” Becky asked, putting the cap back on her lip-gloss and slipping it into her purse.

“Not yet. I couldn’t find him this morning. And I still don’t even remember what exactly I did. I’m never drinking again.”

Becky laughed.

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Becky casually slipped her arm through Zac’s as they walked through the mall.

He smiled at her.

“You know, you’re an amazing matchmaker.”

“Yeah? Well it wasn’t easy.”

“Why’s that?”

“Because you already got the best guy on the market.”

Becky laughed.

“But he likes Jen. He didn’t realize that when I invited him to hang out it was going to be a double date. But then again neither did I...”

Becky smiled and stood on her toes to kiss his cheek. “I know, but he was just too good of an opportunity to pass up.”

“Uh-huh.”

“And we get to be alone for a bit, and we get to spend time with our best friends and each other all at once.”

“That’s true.” He laughed. “That makes it worth it.”

“I thought so.” She smiled.

“Okay, so, is there anyplace you want to go while we’re here?”

“Hmm… not really. Where do you want to go?”

“Uhh…” In all honesty, he wanted to go to the arcade, but he wasn’t going to complain. “I want to go where you want to go.”

Becky laughed. “That is such a lame answer.”

“I know. But I honestly don’t mind. Wherever you want to go.”

“Really? Anywhere I want to go?” She asked.

He smiled. “Yeah, why?”

“Can we go in here?” She stopped outside an Old Navy.

“Sure.” He followed her into the store, holding onto her hand tightly, feeling slightly out of place in the women’s section.

Becky examined a pair of khaki pants, picking up the first pair on the rack and putting them back.

Zac groaned internally. He didn’t understand they way Becky shopped at all. If it were him, he would know exactly what he wanted and would go straight for it, without bothering to consider style, cut, or what the latest issue of Cosmo said about the item.

Not that he would complain, he liked spending time with Becky, even if that meant spending all day in Old Navy.

“Lets go.” Becky said suddenly.

“You’re done?”

“No. But you’re getting bored, I can tell.” She smiled. “So lets go, Jen and I will come back tomorrow.”

“No, no. I’m not bored.” He insisted. “Here, what about this? It’s cute...” He picked up the closest item and held it up.

Becky laughed. “Really, it’s okay. I want to go to a CD store anyway.” She tugged on his arm.

“You’re sure? You won’t be mad at me later?”

She kissed his cheek. “I promise I won’t be mad.”

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