Part of Your World, #1
Part of Your World
by Abby Jimenez
Contents
Chapter 25
Overview
Daniel prepares a risqué photo for Alexis, with Doug and Liz orchestrating the setup, underscoring his inexperience and their tight-knit community. Alexis receives it during dinner with her parents and refuses to introduce them, but agrees to join Daniel at a VFW spaghetti dinner. Daniel views this public date—and its planned surprise—as progress toward a real relationship.
Summary
After Alexis texts a seductive photo, Daniel rushes to take a reply. Doug calls, correctly predicts Daniel’s rookie mistakes, and arrives with a ring light and advice. With Liz joining by speakerphone, they coach Daniel on angles, background, and presentation until he captures a respectable picture.
Daniel sends the photo. Alexis calls from her parents’ dinner, whispering that the image has been the night’s highlight. When Daniel suggests she bring her parents down or let him meet them, Alexis firmly shuts the idea down, signaling a boundary he chooses not to press.
Shifting to plans, Daniel invites Alexis to a VFW spaghetti dinner with his friends. Alexis, a self-professed picky eater who dislikes bar food, agrees, and they flirt about what first drew her to him. She says it was him, not the goat or the food.
Alone, Daniel reflects that Alexis’s yes to a public outing—and their earlier exclusivity—marks real progress. He withholds that the VFW event is more than a casual dinner because friends want it to be a surprise, and he allows himself hope that continued small yeses might lead to something lasting.
Who Appears
- DanielNarrator; orchestrates a well-shot sext with friends’ help, invites Alexis to a VFW dinner, and feels hopeful.
- AlexisReceives Daniel’s photo during dinner with her parents, refuses introductions, but agrees to a public date.
- DougDaniel’s friend; rushes over with a ring light and coaches the photo setup.
- LizAdvises via speakerphone on tasteful angles and composition; lends the ring light.