I sigh, looking out my window, seeing the man bending over, laughing like it was the funniest thing he's ever seen. I watch him walk inside and I sit on my couch, my eyes wide.

Claire was still laughing like crazy.

"Dad... Oh my God! You need to go talk to this guy! I know, Noah kinda ruined stuff for you but... He's gone now! Go out and enjoy yourself." She says, smiling. That's when I hear a knock at my door.

I hesitantly open the door and see the next door neighbor, completely clothed.

"Oh, hi."

"Who is it, Dad?" Claire asks, walking up beside me.

"Get back inside, sweetie. I'll be inside in a second." I say, nudging her inside. She huffs and walks to her room.

"Hey... Um... I'm sorry for your um... Welcome home present." He chuckles. "I have a little brother and he dared me to." He smiles.

The man was actually very good looking. He had candy apple green eyes and blonde hair.

"Um... Do you want to come inside? Now that you have clothes on, it won't be as awkward." I joke, opening the door. He walks in and sits on the couch.

I walk to Claire's bedroom and beckon her into the living room.

"Sorry, we haven't gotten everything unpacked. I came over the other day and got the big stuff in but... Yeah..." I say, scratching the back of my neck.

"This is my daughter, Claire. She's 19." She smiles and nods, shaking his hand.

"My name's Dean."

"Oh, by the way. Where'd you get those shorts, I want a pair." We all laugh.

"Yeah, sorry... Didn't mean to scar you for life."

"Oh, don't worry. You looked great! Didn't he, Dad?" She asks.

I blush slightly. "Claire!"

"He just got out of a relationship. His name was Noah and he was an ass." She says, scoffing.

"Claire!!" I repeat louder. This time, I wasn't the only one blushing.

"Well, I think I'm gonna head back to my house. If you need anything, you can ask. Hey, you wanna exchange phone numbers that way we can text if we need something?" Dean smiles. I see Claire trying to hide her laughter. Dean turns to her and winks and I pretend not to notice.

"Sure. That sounds great." I quickly write down my number and hand it to him.

"Okay... Well... Goodbye." He says, walking out and back to his house.