Trust Me
Chapter Three

“How do you know my Aunt Katherine?”  I sputtered as I finally managed to release myself from his grip.  I stood and took a few shaky steps backward. 

His eyes rolled.  “I kidnapped her.”

This caused me to let out a quiet gasp.

“Just kidding!  Calm down.  What, you thought I was here to abduct you?  Naaah, I’m her neighbor.  She got a little held up at the hospital, real bad car accident, and since I run some errands for her she asked if I’d come get you.”

A normal person probably would have let out a sigh of relief, apologized, or at least explained themselves.  Not I.  “You’re late!” I scolded, pointing an accusing finger at him.
He scratched the back of his head awkwardly.  “Pokémon was on… I lost track of time.”
“How in the world could you forget to pick someone up just because— did you say Pokémon?  Well, okay, at least you have a good excuse.”

He responded with a surprised smile.  “I didn’t think a girl like you would be into…” he trailed off.

“Into what?” I questioned suspiciously, raising an eyebrow. 

“Well… fun stuff.  Not saying you don’t look fun or anything, but, you know,” he gestured toward my clothing.

I cast my gaze downward, taking in a pastel pink sundress with lace at the bottom, which was coordinated perfectly with a cream sweater and matching sandals.  Mom insisted that as long as Aunt Katherine was taking me in, I might as well look nice for her. 

“Ohhhh, you think I’m a cupcake!” I snorted quite unattractively, which caused me to blush.  “Naw, my mom made me wear this.”

“Well then, maybe we can be friends after all,” he said.  “I’m Logan, by the way, and seeing as I’m supposed to have you home…” he paused, “half an hour ago, we’re going to have to use a mode of transportation!”

“Uh… what did you have in mind?” I asked.  After spending a day and a night on a smelly bus, I really didn’t want to take one again. 

“Oh… you know, my ride,” he said, waving his hand airily and walking away.  He stopped when he noticed I wasn’t following behind him.  “Come on, silly!” he exclaimed, grabbing my elbow and dragging me off like a toddler.  I had a feeling my sandals wouldn’t be white by the time I got home…