Diggy Simmons | Someone Like Daniel

Chapter Six

Hazel's POV

"I wanted to take you out." His eyes averted elsewhere nervously. He anxiously looked up, "...on a date? I mean if you want to." He said shyly with a small bit of confidence etched into his tone.

Now I'm the one nervously averting my eyes. I'm speechless; all I could do was stand there with a profound look on my face, as millions of thoughts come all at once leaving me in confusion. I had to let each and every word sink in.

Jelani and I are going out on a date.

Should I even be overthinking this? I mean, he's only asking me out on a date. It doesn't necessarily have to be in a romantic way. What if he does mean it that way? Something about it made me slightly uncomfortable, but simultaneously it also made me comfortable.

A high pitched voice interrupted my thoughts. "She says yes!"

Thank you Haley.

Jelani let out a small, nervous laugh, his eyes never meeting mine.

I finally answered, despite my overwhelming thoughts, "I would love to."

His eyes met mine and when I say he had the most cheesiest, adorable grin I've ever seen in my life, I mean it.




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"Are you serious? You're not serious. For real?! Don't play with me!"

I didn't want to give Paris the satisfaction, but I couldn't just not tell her about last night. I almost immediately regretted it because of her over dramatic reaction and watching her ego boost. Her face had 'I told you so' written all over it.

"I'm serious, Paris. And please don't say-"

"I told you so." She said with a cocky smile. "I'm sorry, you know I had to say it."

I rolled me eyes. "Listen, technically you can't say that because you said that we'd start dating and nothing is official."

"Yet."

"...Touché."

"So you admit it. You admit that things are going to become official so you're admitting to liking him. And he asked you on a date so obviously he likes you too, and you agreed to go, so there's even more proof. Would you two just date already?"

"Paris, you're being way too dramatic all over one date. I don't think it's that big of a deal."

"If you say so." She shrugged.

We were at the hospital, waiting for my mom to finish the last 20 minutes her shift so we could leave. There wasn't much for me to do today and Jay couldn't have any visitors at the moment.

Just then, my phone vibrated. It was Jay telling me that we could come now.

"Jay said we can come now." I announced, glad to finally have some amusement.

"So I can finally meet the girl who stole my best friend all in a day." She joked.

"She is so nice, I promise you will love her."

We made our way from the café to her room. I texted my mom letting her know we'd be with Jay.



"How are you feeling?" I asked her, making my way to her bed.

"I feel great." She said.

I smiled. "Jay, this is my best friend, Paris, Paris, this is Jay."

"Nice to meet you." Paris said to her.

"You too." Jay said.

"So, I have to tell you the latest news."

"We just saw each other yesterday!" She exclaimed jokingly.

"A lot has happened." Paris chimed in, causing Jay to laugh.

"So remember the boy I was telling you about, yesterday?" I asked.

She nodded, waiting for more.

"He asked her out on a date, roses and everything!" Paris exclaimed. She just couldn't help but to blurt that out.

"What?! I told you there were feelings and I've barely known you for 24 hours, boy I'm good."

I laughed. "You sound like Paris, she's had this I told you so mentality all day long."

"Well I did tell you so. Even Jay did and she doesn't even know him, and has only known you for so long."

"So what happened on the date?! I need more details!" Jay said.

"Well, he asked me, I said yes, he had the cutest smile ever, we went out to our date and had a great time, he took me home and...yeah." I recapped, smiling at the thought of it.

"That is so adorable." Jay said, as her phone rang.

"Hey babe."
...

"Yes"

...

"Okay. See you soon."

...

"I love you more."

She ended the call and put the phone down. I immediately gave her a look, and she knowingly laughed.

"Babe? Love you more? Who was that missy?" I asked eagerly.

"My boyfriend." She said.

"You didn't tell me about this!"

"He's on his way, so you'll meet him."

"I hope he comes in the next few minutes, we'll probably be leaving soon."

Jelani: Wya?

Me: About to leave the hospital

Jelani: U leaving like now or?

Me: Yup. Why?

Jelani: Just wondering :)

Me: Oh ok

Jelani: Miss u beautiful.

Me: I miss you too

"She's definitely texting him." Paris said.

"I know. Look at that smile." Jay added.

I rolled my eyes at them. "Leave me alone!" I joked.

Just then, my mom appeared at the door, looking completely exhausted. "Are you ladies ready?"
She asked. I knew she would let us stay for a few minutes, but I know how tired she gets after a long day of work, so I didn't want her to stay longer than she needed to. We said our goodbyes and Jay said that we could meet him some other time.


Jay's POV

Almost as soon as the girls left, he came in, sauntering towards my bed. I couldn't help but to smile from ear to ear seeing him.

"Jay." He said, with a touch of sympathy in his voice. His eyes scanned over me in my hospital gear and all wrapped up in bandages.

"Don't feel bad for me. I'm okay, I promise."

"Are you sure?" He asked with genuine concern. His eyes were still fixed on my bandages and bruises. His voice dripped with concern.

"I promise."

"Great." He said, unconvinced.

"I could really use a hug though."

He smiled, "your wish is my command." He leaned down hesitantly, I could tell he was afraid of hurting me. He gave me a weak hug, quickly pulling back. He's so caring, and it's adorable, but he was being a little too caring.

"You don't have to be afraid, that was the weakest hug I have ever received in my life!" I laughed.

"Well sorry if I'm not trying to hurt you." He threw his hands up jokingly.

He sat on the edge of the bed, picking up my hand and intertwining our fingers.

"I love you, Jay."

"I love you more, Jelani."






Sorry this was so short! Okay so I said there would be more Diggy, but definitely in the next one tho lol. A few of you guessed that Jay was Diggy's girlfriend...how do you feel about this chap? Comment and vote please :)