Life of a Teenage Super Star

Second Dates

"Okay guys thats a wrap." Dan called out.

I headed towards the snack bar and helped myself with the chips and dips. Mmm. Delish.

I felt a pair of comforting warm arms emerge from behind and enveloped me into an embrace.

Zac.

"Zac!" I could predict that he was about to tickle me.

I saw Carrie walk by. I straightened up.

"Bye Zac." I said, deciding that I was about to go talk to Carrie.

I freed myself from my his arms and started to walk away when he grabbed my wrist and pulled me into a kiss. As much as liked it when he does that, I was unbelievably self concious. We were doing this on set.

"Zac, there are people looking at us!" I said in a hushed tone.

"I don't care." He whispered.

I smiled. 

"How about a second date?" His husky voice sounded do great by my ear.

"Are you asking me out on a date?" I pinched his nose playfully.

"I sure am." He whispered back.

"Hmm, I'll think about it." 

"I'll pick you up at six." 

I gave him a 'Whatever dude but you're sweet anyway' smile and walked away.

"Carrie! Carrie!" I hollered.

Carrie turned around and waved.

"Hey, I was just wondering, um, do you wanna hang later?" I asked, sub-conciously biting my lip. I had a feeling she would say no.

"Um, sure. I have something to tell you anyway." She gave me a smile.

She didn't seem too happy.

"Hey," I rested my hand on her shoulder.

"What's wrong?" I continued.

She looked down. "It's nothing."

"It's something."

She turned away.

"Hey, you can tell me anything."

" I just don't understand." She pulled me into the pantry.

"Everytime I got my eyes on a guy, he's always interested in somebody else."

I don't know what to say. This is clearly my fault.

"I'm sorry Carrie... I..."

"No, it's not your fault."

I stood there in silence and gave her an apologetic look.

"C'mon let's go have lunch together." She suggested.

"Okay." I was feeling pretty guilty. I mean. I don't know. Never have I ever watched a movie or read a book  where the main character ends up in a situation like this. I seriously don't know what to do and I feel really bad.

" Minopolis?" I suggested.

"Minopolis." Carrie gave me a weary smile.

We walked across the street to our favourite restaurant, now, Minopolis.

We sat at our usual spot, by the lamp post, outside. The wind started blowing and it made the summer heat weaker.

"Salad?" Carrie asked.

"No, I'm not in for a salad. I'm feeling steaky today."

She laughed. "You're always steaky." "I don't get how you're always so thin."