“OK,” she replied timidly. She felt herself blush when his gaze dropped to her mouth. She hoped that he was thinking about that kiss, too.
“I’ll swing by and get you at your place around seven.”
“I can meet you there if that’d be easier. I’m sure the kids would love to take a ride on your bike, but I’m thinking that’s not going to work,” Tessa said with a coy smile.
“No, I’ll pick you up. I’ll bring my truck. It’s got plenty of room. We’ll drop off the kids after we eat. You get everything set up with Courtney?”
“Yeah, she said she’d love to do it. What about Myles? I’m sure Court would be okay with him hanging out with them. They’re going to watch movies and make snacks.”
“I already got things worked out with him. He stays with my neighbor when I’ve got stuff going on. She has kids close to his age, so they can have some time to hang while we’re out.”
“Okay. I’m looking forward to going to your clubhouse. I think it sounds fun,” Tessa said softly as she bit her bottom lip and smiled up at him.
Smirking, Bishop reached for Tessa’s arm. He pulled her close and whispered, “I plan to have all kinds of fun with you tomorrow night, Teach.”
She couldn’t help the slight shiver that went through her body as his warm breath caressed her skin, “See you tomorrow night.”
As Bishop turned to his bike, he looked back at her with a devilish grin and said, “Wear jeans. I plan to take you for another ride on the bike once we drop the kids off.”
As Bishop pulled away, Tessa brushed her arm where Bishop had held her. She was already missing the warmth of his touch. She headed back into the school to get Drake.
They picked up Izzie and their take out, and headed home. Tessa unloaded the takeout boxes on the kitchen table and made their plates. She called, “It’s ready. Get your drinks and come eat.”
Once they got settled at the table, Drake began piling his plate with more wontons, egg rolls, and sweet and sour chicken. The kid was like a bottomless pit; he never seemed to fill up. “Drake, that’s ridiculous. Where are you going to put all that?” Tessa protested.
“Mom, I’m starving! This is just my first helping. You know how Chinese food is. I’ll be stuffed for thirty minutes, and then I’ll be hungry again. Just trying to double up now so it will last longer. Besides, this stuff is awesome.”
“That’s crazy. You’re just going to make yourself sick,” Tessa warned. Drake smiled and began to shovel his food in his mouth like it was his last meal. Tessa watched for a moment, shook her head, and took a deep breath. “So, are you both okay with us going to tomorrow night’s game with Myles and his dad? They’re going to pick us up around seven, and then we’re going out for pizza.”
“I like pizza, Momma. Can I have cheese sticks, too?” Izzie asked excitedly.
“Sure you can sweetheart.” Tessa turned to Drake. “Myles is looking forward to hanging out with you at the game. It means a lot to me that you’ve been so nice to him.”
“He’s pretty cool. I don’t know much about his dad, but if you’re good with going with them, it’s fine with me,” Drake said as he took another big bite of his egg roll.
“Courtney is going to hang out with you for a while after we eat. She’s rented some movies and plans to make cookies with you.”
“Is she going to bring chocolate chip cookies?” Izzie asked as she clapped her hands.
“I’m sure she’ll bring chocolate chip. She knows they’re your favorite,” Tessa replied with a smile. When they finished eating, the kids helped clean up the dishes. Drake put up the leftovers and headed to his room for a shower. Tessa got Izzie into her pj’s and tucked her into bed.
“Momma… are you going on a date with Myles’s dad?” Izzie asked with a concerned look on her face.
“Yes, baby. I guess I am. Are you okay with that?”
“Yeah. I think you need to go on lots of dates. You’re pretty, and someone should take you to fancy places,” Izzie said as her eyelids began to get heavy. Just as she looked like she was going to drift off to sleep, she said, “I love you, Momma. I want you to find your prince like Snow White and Cinderella.”
“Oh, that’s so sweet, Izzie. Go to sleep, sweetie. I love you,” Tessa said as she kissed her forehead goodnight. The thought of Bishop as her prince made Tessa giggle to herself. He didn’t seem like anyone’s Prince Charming. He was more like a devil in disguise, but she couldn’t help thinking how much she liked him just the way he was.