Chapter 43: Two, Not Three

Ariana focused on the road as she drove to his house. She parked and brushed his hair away from his sleeping face, as he softly sighed and nuzzled her arm. He looked so cute and beautiful even when he was wasted. She gently kissed the top of his head.

"Hey, gorgeous. Wake up." Ariana softly tapped his cheek with her palm and he sat up too fast.

Carter groaned and touched his head, as he undid his seat belt, and opened the door. Ariana hurried to get out and ran to the other side of the car. She grabbed his arm before he could fall on his face. She fixed his sunglasses as they fell down his nose. He stumbled up the stairs and she searched his pockets for the key to unlock the door.

As soon as she opened the door, Lucky came barking and running up to them. "Sh, sh, sh." Ariana tried to control his dog and Carter laughed.

He whistled and his dog sat, wagging her tail. "Good, girl." Carter mumbled as he pet her and let Ariana take him to his room.