As she walked out of her last class, Dean was leaning on the stairs. They shared a smile as she walked to him.
You ready for our date babe? He looked at her smiling.
Yeah I think so. She said unsure but trying to give her best smile.
Okay, he leaned down giving her a quick kiss.
They left the school hand in hand.
So how was your day? Dean look down at her as they walked to the school entrance.
It was okay nothing really happened out of the ordinary. She replied as guilt filled her. How about you?
No, besides Connie spreading dumb rumors about you.
Of course she was, she has nothing better to talk about. Her life must be really boring for her to always be into mine.
Calm down babe.
No I'm sick of it. What was she saying? Anastasia stops as she looks at Dean aggravated.
Just about some dude in Manhattan. Your friends were friends with him. He was saying that he knew you and stuff, guess you dated him and...
Anastasia looks at Dean feeling her stomach drop. And?
And that you two slept together. But rather you did or not has nothing to do with me. As long as you didn't cheat on me and it didn't happen between all the other shit with me and Banks.
You have nothing to worry about. Anastasia stood on her tip-toes and kissed Dean's lips softly as regret and guilt filled her. She knew she had to tell Dean sooner than later but did not want to end their date so soon.
They continued their walk to the ice cream parlor. After a fifteen minutes walk they arrived at Ben and Jerry's. Dean opened the door for her as she walked through holding the door for him.
They walked hand in hand to the ice cream display as Dean says, Get whatever you want babe and kisses her forehead.
The girl on the other side of the counter welcomes them to the shop. She waits for them to order, practically drooling over Portman.
Hi can I get a cup of chocolate chip cookie dough. Anastasia asked looking at the girl gaze at Dean.
Make that two please Dean says to the girl across the counter as the girl smiles at him.
Will that be all? The girl asked flirtatiously as she bates her eyelashes.
Anastasia looks at the girl irritated, that will be all thank you. Gosh I know he's fine but he's mine. It's obvious we are together. Did she not see us holding hands.
After hearing how his girlfriend replied, Dean wraps his arm around her waist and kisses her softly; as the girl rolls her eyes and prepares their order.
Portman pays for their ice cream and they head to the table in the far corner.
Thank you babe.
Yeah, he smiles and winks at her.
Anastasia blushes and looks away as she starts to eat her ice cream. It's been awhile since we had time alone. I miss this. She reaches for Portman's hand and strokes it.
Yeah me too baby girl.
I know I haven't asked in awhile but how's your mom doing?
She's doing good, she keeps asking when she's going to get to meet you.
Soon, I hope.. If everything goes right between us. ..since you already met my parents
Yeah, how are they doing?
They're doing okay I guess. They're always at work so it's usually just me at home.
Oh really? Dean looks at her.
Yeah but don't get any ideas
Me? He replies I would never
Yeah okay, this is the same guy that kissed me in an empty hallway at Banks'. Giving him a knowing look.
And you're the same girl that liked it so much that you kissed back and held on to me. He smirks.
Yeah, yeah, she replies sarcastically. They begin to eat their ice cream smiling at each other as they play footsies below the table.
Ten minutes had passed as they enjoyed their ice cream in a comfortable silence.
We should head back now, we don't want to be late for practice.
Ten minutes later, Anastasia felt upset as her conscious went on overdrive. I feel like I'm lying to him but I don't want him to worry. I care so much about him. She looks down at their interwoven hands and then up into his beautiful eyes. He looks back down at her and smirks. She bit her bottom lip worried as Dean's light brown eyes travel down to her lips as a warmness filled him. He stops on the sidewalk and pulls her to him caressing her cheek. Anastasia looks back at him looking into his eyes as they become closer. In an instant his lips are on hers as they share a passionate kiss as the busy street becomes quieter in her thoughts. Her hands begin to travel to his arms as he holds her by the waist.
A few minutes have passed as they began to fight for dominance. Catcalls and snickers were heard from passing teenagers but they didn't care enough to pull away. That was until they heard Portman Vlanterrin get a room. They pull apart as Portman looks past Anastasia as a smirk replaces his smile. Anastasia gives a questioning look to Dean as she turns around connecting eyes to Fulton and Julie.
Just the person I need to talk to.
Hey guys, having fun? Fulton says as he looks between his best friends.
Oh the best till we got interrupted. Anastasia sarcastically says as she laughs.
But hey you two go ahead of us I need to talk to Julie about some girl stuff...
Julie looks at her.
We'll catch up later. Anastasia quickly looks at Dean and Fulton.
Okay babe. Fulton and Dean begin to walk across the street into the entrance of Eden Hall.
What's wrong? Julie looks at Anastasia as they begin to walk slowly.
Nathan called me today at lunch and wanted to talk about us getting back together. He practically told me to dump Dean or he would tell him everything.
Oh my gosh well did you tell Portman? Julie looks both ways before they cross the street as Anastasia gave her a crazy look.
Why didn't you tell him?
How was I supposed to say in a middle of a date yeah so my ex called me. I know we had problems before with us and Banks but I decided not to tell you about my ex because I didn't want to lose you.
But if he's threatening to tell Portman everything anyways you might want to tell him before he does. Wait how does Nathan even know about Banks and Portman. Didn't that all happen right after you moved here.
That's what I don't get I know my Manhattan friends wouldn't say anything. They don't even know everything the only people that do are...
Realization hit them like a ton of bricks as they stopped and looked at each other.
The Ducks. Every duck that was there at Banks' house for that sleepover.
You don't think Connie would have said something right? she did meet some of my Manhattan friends and some of my old pictures have him in it.
I think she might have because how else would he have found out. Your friends wouldn't have gotten into a fight if they were telling him everything.
True, they begin to walk to the Eden Hall ice rink.
I think you need to be careful of what you say around her and also tell Portman everything before anyone else does. It might be best to tell Banks as well. We can all see you still care about him.
Is it really that obvious?
They begin to walk to the locker room.
Maybe not to Portman but I could tell. I mean I've seen you look at him when you thought no one would see. And I could see how hurt you were when he officially started dating Sarah.
Yeah it did hurt but I'm with Dean. He's such a good boyfriend. I want to at least try and be a good girlfriend for him.
Just think about what I said. They open the locker room and quickly change hoping they made it on the ice before Coach Orion.