I like the dress did I mention that before

The sun has set on our perfect day as Matty drives us through the lanes, the headlights lighting up the path ahead. Trees lining either side of the car make it appear darker than it really is. The heater is on and the music down low. He rests one hand on my thigh, he's so confident. He doesn't have to overcompensate, he's just himself unapologetically.

My phone buzzes. And I scramble in my bag to retrieve it. I unlock it feeling like I haven't looked at it for hours. It's now a foreign object to me.

Matty's hand reaches up and down my thigh.

"Rhea again" I say to him

"They're with everybody" I say to him.

He smiles, "you wanna join them babe?" He says simply.

I think for a minute, What's the alternative?

I flick my brunette curls back amazed that my hair has remained silky and frizz free. I'm overdressed for a house party, but I do look great. Sophisticated almost. I'm slightly tipsy already after my two large glasses.

I wonder if Ross will be there. Maybe it would be an opportunity to iron things out between us. But what exactly is this between me and Matty? I look over at him. He's thinking too.

Concern shadows his face.

"They're at Ross' house" there I said it, the elephant in the room that needs to be addressed.

"we could go, his isn't far from mine and then we could drive back to mine" he says.

"I won't drink, you deserve to have a good time though. Looking like that" he says flashing my outfit a look.

"You look amazing by the way, I like the dress. Did I mention that before?" he laughs.

My mind says; are you ready to stay with Matty alone overnight? My heart says to jump at the offer.

"If it makes you feel better you can take Kim's room if you're not ready to stay in mine" he says realising my thought process.

"Matthew I would love to stay overnight with you" I say cheekily.

He laughs, it's dark but I swear I see him blush.

"Okay Taylor" he retaliates.

"I love that name" he says looking out the windshield

"I've never heard of a girl named Taylor but it is very you" he smirks

" and what do you mean by that" I say feeling insecure

"Well you're unique, unlike most girls" he says sure of himself.

Is this a compliment, or?

"My dad chose my name, he wanted me to stand out I think" I laugh.

"what's your full name again if you don't mind my asking?" He says watching the road.

"Taylor Elena Harris" I utter quietly

"Stunning" he says whispering and I hide my chuckle.

I let Rhea know we're on our way she says she's kept quiet about our date. She informs me who's there. Looks like I might get to investigate Jen after all. For some reason she doesn't bother me all that much after mine and Matty's date. Although I haven't met her yet, I bet she's outspoken and domineering. I'm gonna have to outsmart her.

Just then Matty glances my way, eyes shining.

"you really are gorgeous" he smirks.

"What are you deliberating" he asks rubbing my thigh.

"Nothing really" I say

"please tell me" he is direct.

I deliberate a little look out the window watch the trees pass, look at his hand on me. His silver ring on his finger and I smile at him.

"Sorry to be a downer, but have you got anything else at all to share with me before we do this" I want to know everything then I have no weaknesses to be exploited.

"Not at all, what else would I have to tell you?" He says surprised.

"I know it all, the history with Jen and Rach? If so then we're all good." I say deciding to be direct.

"Completely, of course" he says reassuringly.

He sighs looking out of the windshield, then he sneaks a glance at me.

"Look I get it being around someone's ex is beyond annoying but don't overthink it. We didn't date I told you that right? I think Rach wanted more, and bastard that I am I turned her down." He explains.

Does he not date? Perhaps he just see's girls for a bit and then moves on, should I worry? He rubs my upper thigh, how does he do that and drive? Skills. It's making me want him more. I don't know how I'm going to keep my hands off of him so I won't.

Matty stops off at the off license, he buys me a bottle of Malibu as he says Ross has shit alcohol. He also gets tobacco, mint filters and some disaronno for me to try.

We park up outside Ross' house. He leans over to me hand still on my thighs and kisses me. Urgently and passionately. When he breaks it off he keeps his lips on mine.

"Let's do it right this time around yeah?" He says cheekily

I follow him out of the car slightly stunned by the kiss. He rests an arm around my shoulders I'm still wearing his jacket. I look down at my heels and long legs, my burgundy dress that shows off my abs. I feel confident, how could I not? Matty draped around me and I'm dressed to go out out for once. My makeup is still good too. His possessiveness pretty much screams she's with me. And this is one instance where I don't mind that one bit.