Chapter 154

As I was paying, Brandon returned my call. "I was busy earlier and just saw your message," Brandon explained. "I understand. Are you free tonight?" I asked. Brandon replied, "What time?" I thought for a couple of seconds. If we went at six, it would be dinner time, and Zack and Bree would surely invite us to stay for dinner. I didn't mind, but Brandon might feel awkward. "Seven-thirty," I decided. By then, the Gildon family would have finished dinner. "Okay, I'll pick you up at seven. Is that alright?" Brandon asked. I laughed. "How are you planning to pick me up? On a shared bike?" I didn't mean anything by it; I just found it funny. But when Brandon didn't respond, I realized my words might have been misunderstood. "No, I didn't mean anything by that," I quickly explained. Then I added, "I'll come pick you up." "I'll be home half an hour earlier. When the time comes, we can go together," Brandon said, then paused. "Do I need to prepare any gifts?" "No need. I've got it cov