After Effects

Chapter 19

I groaned.

He laughed, "I'll try not to ruin your reputation. But if you ever need me, I'm one call away, okay?"

"Stop being such a big worry wart! It's not like I'll loose my other arm too," I laughed, but Fitz started looking at my left arm nervously.

"Maybe you shouldn't go out--"

"I'm totally going out Fitz. I didn't spend three hours to look like this only to end up staying here."

Before Fitz could say anything mom shouted, "DEX IS HERE!"

I ran down the stairs with a silly laugh and smile on my face, and Fitz trailed behind.

Dex looked slightly uncomfortable, but he had a bouquet of flowers in his hand. 

"These are for you," Dex said handing them to me.

I blushed and smelled them.

"I need to have a quick word with Dex," Fitz said impatiently.

My mom let out a laugh.

Dex gave me a reassuring smile and went up to Fitz. 

"I know the drill, if I hurt her I'll be meeting your fist. I promise she will be home and safe at a reasonable time, and if need be I will jump in front of a fire ball for her. Also, I'll never do anything to intentionally hurt her. Are we free to leave peacefully?" He asked looking at Fitz.

Fitz fought to keep a straight face, "I still don't like him, but I guess..."

I punched Fitz in the arm.

"Shut up! You were totally impressed and annoyed that he created a speech so you wouldn't have to!" I laughed.

Dex and I turned to leave.

"Ah not so fast! Pictures!" My mom gushed.

Dex and I stood there for twenty minutes as my mom took pictures of him and I, and surprisingly of Fitz too.

"Can we leave now?" I asked with a pleading  look.

"Yeah, yeah. Go ahead, and stay safe!" My mom added.

"I'm so sorry about that!" I said immediately to Dex.

His periwinkle eyes were studying me. I suddenly noticed he was a lot closer to me than I thought.

"You are beautiful," he whispered, grabbing my hand. His face turned a cute shade of pink.

I looked down, "Thanks."

My heart was beating a mile per minute, I didn't know what he was going to do. I know the date just started, but I wanted him to kiss me already!

Instead, he turned away, not even holding my hand. I glared at his hand, slightly annoyed.

With my luck, Dex saw.

"Did I do something wrong?" He asked quickly.

I face palmed, no not internally, I actually face palmed.

"I can't believe you saw that," I muttered.

"What?" He asked confused.

"Well, I was annoyed because you just told me I was beautiful, and you grabbed my hand," I said.

"Was that bad? To soon? Gosh, I'm so bad at this! I can't believe I thought," he sighed looking at his toes.

I felt really bad all of a sudden.