I walked down the stairs of my house, and picked up the keys to my black Volvo, and shook it by the key ring so that all of the things stuck to it rattled. "Are you gonna get up now?" I asked my 14 year old brother Justin.
"Yeah" was his small reply, and he got up and headed outside, and we were on our way to the first day of a new year to school.
My mother is a very good lawyer, and father owns a few companies and also writes books. Both very attractive and intelligent. My older brother, Paul, left for college on a scholarship. And Justin, is an all rounder, and captain of his swim team. I, Shannon, myself am a 16 year old, gets high grades and all guys fall at my feet, head cheerleader and popular, but single, I'm waiting for the right guy.
I parked her car in an empty space, and both of us headed to the building, and I went to my locker. "Shann!" I hear a familiar voice go.
"Em!" I say back at my best friend Emily, in the same expression, and soon we were in each other's arms, "wow, I missed you so much!" I said, glad to see her again, she wasn't a cheerleader like me, she was in the school drama things and got lead parts, and she had a boyfriend, Dan, who is pretty good looking and also takes part in the school plays.
"Oh me too, how was you holiday?" she wanted to know.
"Um, it was... interesting" I shrugged, "and tiring. And yours?"
"Oh, with my grandparents it's always the same! Stay home and do their chores, and look after Gramps' farm" she told me, and I listened, and nodded, and then Dan showed up with us.
"Hey girls!" he said with a grin forming across his face, he hadn't changed at all.
"Oh, hi Dan" I smiled, as he walked towards us, and put his arm around Emily.
"Hey Dan!" Emily said happily, pulling him into a hug, "I missed you."
"I missed you too baby" he said, and no sooner they were making out. So I smiled at their happiness and walked away, with my favourite book under my nose as I walked. And there was a bump, and I looked up to see a new and beautiful face of a guy, maybe a little older than me.
"Sorry!" we both apologised at the same time and then a second later we were both chuckling.
"Oh, hi I'm Shannon," I said smiling.
"Hey, and I'm Luke, and new here." He informed.
"Oh, Luke" I said, "I'm guessing you're a senior."
"Oh, yeah, senior" he sighed.
"Right" I said "do you have anyone to show you around?"
"Uh, no" he said.
"Mind if I?" I offered.
"Not at all" was his response. He smiled down at me, he was pretty tall and I could swear he had a six pack under that shirt of his.
"So..." he started as we were walking, "what book were you reading?" He looked curious to know.
"Oh this?" I raised it up to show him, "I'm reading Gone with the wind, I've read it like 5 times." I said.
"Oh, cool! One of my favourites as well" he said, impressed.
"You read?" I asked surprised, "Not many guys do around here, but that's great."
"Yeah, I'm not from around here," he said to me "reading is one of my best hobbies"
"Oh, awesome, me too!" I said "I mean about reading."
With that we got to his class and I had to leave for mine.
My first period was English with Emily and Daniel.
I walked into class, and the second bell hadn't rung yet. Emily was sitting on her usual desk, and I sat on mine right next to her. Dan was at the back with his other friends.
Emily smirked as I sat down.
"What?" I asked, settling down in my seat.
"Who was that guy you walked away with?" she asked quietly, but very curiously.
"Oh, Luke, he's a new guy, a senior." I said plainly.
"A senior?" her eyes widened. "Wow, Shann you think he's the one?"
"Emily! I just met him!" I explained to her.
"But he is quite cute." She didn't seem to get it.
So I nodded and the second bell rang and we got to our English work.
And then lunchtime came.
We headed out for the cafeteria, me and Michael. Michael is another friend if mine, he once told me about his crush on me, but he wasn't 'the one' so, I guess he got over it... but we're cool. He had even changed over the summer, I noticed he had worked out a little now, as I could see his buffed up body. He actually looked pretty good.
And when we got there I got to meet up with my other friends.
See in our school, we don't have any cliques. No popular table, or Chess club table, or the computer geek table, we were all equal with each other.
So anyway, I met up with my friends and we all sat down. Everyone made a topic to discuss with the people sitting close to them, when I spotted him.
Luke was sitting at a table with some guys that were also seniors. And those guys weren't just any normal seniors. They were the angels as some obsessed girls would call them. Josh and Will, They were the school stars, the president and vice president of the student government. All girls would do anything just to make them at least look their way or something. I didn't see why though, I mean yeah, they might be very good looking and good in studies and had many extra curricular things, but still...
So, anyway Luke was just sitting and laughing with them and his eyes caught mine and he gave me this breath taking smile.
I couldn't help but to smile back, and then Josh and Will glanced my way.
Did I mention that Josh and Will were friends of mine? Come to think of it, the whole school was a friend to me.
So when they saw me they smiled as well, and I could sense some jealousy spreading around in the room.
I gave them all a little wave and just then Luke signalled me to go and join them, and so I did.
Luke patted the seat next to him, for me to sit. I smiled and took a seat next to him.
"Hey" I looked at them "Luke, so I see you have met Will and Josh?" I said casually.
"Oh yeah," he said looking over to them.
"Hey! Shannon!" Will greeted
"What's up?" From Josh.
"Nothing really guys, so how was your vacation?" I asked.
And the conversation carried on...
Soon enough lunch was also over and we rushed to our next classes, I could see that Emily had a lot of questions for me, but I was grateful that the next two classes I didn't have with her.
I just waited for school to end.
The final bell rang, and I rushed outside, and went up to my car. A few feet away, I could see my brother talking to his girlfriend. Even though he's just fourteen he has a girlfriend, and I've told this to him a number of times, but my parents don't seem to mind too much, as if they mind anything.
They said their goodbyes and he came over smiling. I rolled my eyes, and we drove home, this was all we said to each other:
Me: "Hey, why are you so happy?"
Him: "Never mind"
Me: "Okay..."
Him: "Yeah"
Me: "Weirdo..."
Him: "Moron"
Me: *Rolls my eyes*
Him: *shakes his head*
Yeah. That's pretty much it, but I found out he had a date with little miss sunshine.
So we got home and I did my homework. Then my mom called me downstairs.
"Honey, do you mind going to our new neighbour's housewarming party? We were invited but none of us can make it, would you go for us?" She asked in her motherly voice.
"Um, sure, I guess, since I have nothing better to do, but why not Justin?" I wanted to know.
"He's going out tonight, with that sweet Angela girl" she said, "so I want you to go."
I sighed and nodded, "sure, whatever."
I got ready for the little occasion next door and got downstairs, to see my dad.
"Oh hey dad" I greeted.
"Hello darling, listen, I'll come with you to the party for a little while, I'm not that busy, and surely I want to meet my new neighbours." He said smiling.
"Oh okay then, let's go" I said stepping out the house.
We went outside and walked over next door. I saw a car that I'm I saw earlier today... but it is a small world I guess.
So we were politely welcomed in the crammed up house. My dad found some company of a man around his own age, and they started a conversation.
I just stood there, bored, and someone tapped my shoulder from behind.
I turned around.
"What a pleasant surprise to see you are our new neighbours" He said grinning.
"Oh Luke, you moved here? That's great!" I said pretty surprised to see him here, myself.
"Well yeah, that's why I'm here actually" he said.
I laughed, even though I don't think that was a joke...
"So, wanna get outta this crammed place?" he insisted.
"You bet I do" I smirked.
It was really crowded in that area where the door was, and he held out a hand.
"Take my hand, so we won't get lost," he said, smiling.
And just as I did, I felt I wave of electricity flow through my blood, and tingle my bones. He led us to the main entrance and we walked outside.
He didn't let go of my hand, and I didn't mind at all, actually he didn't mind either because we kept walking hand in hand.
"Where are we going?" I asked giggling.
He smiled, "wherever you want to."
"I don't mind..."I said because I really didn't.
"How about the park down the road?" He suggested.
"Sounds great to me" I said truthfully.
He nodded and led the way there. And when we got there he let go of my hand, and the emptiness that had vanished at his touch, came back. I rubbed the hand that he held, it was still warm.
He took a seat on a nearby bench, "sit down now, will you?" he asked me.
"Okay," I said and sat down beside him on the wooden old bench.
He started to hum something, and I smiled politely, not interrupting.
"Sing me something" he asked, looking at me, "please? I would love to hear your voice."
I shook my head smiling, "I don't have one!" I explained.
"Of course you do, everyone has a voice, that is, unless you're mute." He shrugged.
"Okay, what do you want me to sing?" I asked, knowing that I will embarrass myself.
"Uh, the song from Titanic," he said.
"That song? You like it?" I asked.
"Yeah, one of my favourites,"
"Oh me too!"
"Really? Then you should know the words, now sing"
"Okay," I cleared my voice. And started to sing. "Every night in my dreams, I see you, I feel you, that is how I k know you, go on ..."
He listened very carefully while I kept singing it.
"... Love can touch us one time, and live for a life time, and never let go till, we're gone..." I went on.
He was enjoying the song, as he joined along at some parts.
"Where ever you are, I believe that, my heart does go on..." he sang this with me, with a beautiful voice.
"You're here, there's nothing I fear, and I know that..." I felt really confident in myself now, that he was singing with me, not caring who walked by.
"We'll stay, forever this way and I know that my heart will go on and on..." and then we ended the song.
I could see his eyes sparkling, and mine filled with water, I always felt sad after listening to it, it reminded me of the movie.
"You're a very good singer, Shannon" He complimented.
"I'm not near as good as you are, you should like, be in a band!" I suggested.
"Oh, I am, I love music" he said, with a smile.
"You do? That's wonderful! I play the violin" I told him.
"Wow, I play the piano, and guitar." He said.
"You are very talented now." I was impressed.
"And I'm lead singer." He said.
"Okay, okay, enough showing off!" I joked.
He laughed, "Yeah, alright."
After that we did some more singing.
"Oh, it's getting late." I said looking at my watch, and I wish I didn't...
"Yeah, lets head back home, we should hang around more often don't you think?" He asked looking at me.
"Totally, you're very fun to be with" I said to him, "and I don't lie" and that wasn't a lie.
We walked back to our street, and he even walked me to my house door.
"Hey, thanks Luke, nice house warming party" I said smiling.
"Yeah I bet the house is really warm" He said jokingly, and I laughed, "You're welcome, all the time" he smiled his dazzling, breath taking one and then he put his hand on my shoulder.
At his touch, again I felt the same way, the emptiness filled with joy. He patted it gently.
"Good night" He said softly.
"'Night" I replied, and he took his hand away. And the feeling went away, once more.
"See you later" he said as her walked away.
I waved and entered my house.
Everyone was sleeping, except Justin. He was watching TV so I sat next to him. "Hey,"
"Hey" He said back.
"So, how was your date with that girl?"
"Angela?"
"Yeah whatever"
"Good, it was good."
I got bored and went to my favourite room of the house, the Study. It was filled with my favourite books, and I would often come here, even to just think things through. I sat down with my book, on one of the chairs, and peered through the window.
That was his room. And he was there. Right before my eyes, Luke was standing in the middle of his room (which was clean!) topless! That was a sight to see now, and I was right about the six pack...
Anyway the thing is he saw me.
But he wasn't mad or anything... he smiled, it took him a moment to realise that he was standing there topless. The he turned into a scarlet red colour and quickly pulled on a shirt. I laughed, covering my mouth and shaking my head.
He took out his own book and started to read it, on his bed. I glanced out the window every now and then and he did as well, because we caught each other doing it at the same time. But soon he fell asleep. And I walked to my room. I had to text Emily about everything; she would die if I didn't tell her.
I took out my phone from my pocket and sent Emily a text message about everything.
After a few minutes I saw her reply:
Omigod!! That is sooo romantic!! You guys are totally meant for each other! Isn't that right?! Omg omg omg!!! I'm so sure he is the one!
I rolled my eyes at her text but couldn't help smiling, and then I sent her back:
I don't think so Em, calm down, I don't think we're more than just friends in this case, hey I g2g bye! 'Night!
I changed into my Pyjama's and drifted to sleep.
I woke up after a good eight hours of sleep, and jumped into the shower. I got ready for school, and went downstairs. Justin was munching his cereal. I swallowed a glass of O.J and gobbled down some toast. Then we drove to school in my car, and again we didn't speak much:
Me: "So how's the swim team going?"
Him: "It's fine."
Me: "Oh okay."
Him: "Right."
Me: "Why don't you speak much Justin? Everything OK?"
Him: "I'm a man with few words."
Me: "Oh yeah? I think a few is exaggerating."
And that's pretty much it. I mean he used to be better like two months ago. Whatever.
So we got to school, and he walked away with all his friends who were waiting for him, and I walked over to my locker. I grabbed my books and hurried away, but I ran into somebody, and my books and I fell down. I reached over to grab them, and he bent down.
"Hey, oh sorry," Michael Apologised.
"Oh, its fine Michael" I reassured.
"No, no it's not, are you hurt?" He wanted to know.
"I'm okay,"
"Let me make it up to you"
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"I'll take you out Friday night." He said.
Oh no...
"I... have plans, sorry" I lied.
"That can wait, I'll be there at 7 o'clock sharp" He said and smiled. Then he left.
I couldn't not go, that would just be mean, and he just wants to take out a friend, so what?
Anyway, soon it was lunch time. I walked to the cafeteria with Emily and Dan, and we sat at our table. I saw Luke come along, and I invited him over with us. He sat down beside me.
"Hi" I greeted
"Hey" he said smiling "I heard you're going out with Michael now."
Wow, things go around this school faster than you can say Cotton Candy. Oh whatever.
"Oh, um yeah, he's taking me out on Friday. But we're not going out." I said quickly.
He just smiled and nodded, and I rolled my eyes.
The bell rung, after a while for the last two classes. I went to the class and sat next to Emily. She looked curious. I sighed, "What is it now Em?"
She raised her eyebrow, "You're going out with Michael Peters?" She asked shocked.
Word really travels fast in this school I thought, "He's just taking me out Friday night, that's all." I explained.
"You told me that you didn't like him. You said he wasn't the one!"
"Emily! He's not The One, okay? He just made me fall and he's making up for that, that's all!"
"Um, right, and pigs can fly." She said sarcastically, "Why did you agree to go then?"
"Well, I told him I had plans but he wouldn't take no as an answer, so I'll just have to go" I said, and just before she could say anything else, the teacher came in.
The next day was Friday and I was excited to know that the first week of school was already over. But the excitement ended when I remembered that I would have to deal with Michael that day.
I went down for breakfast, and Justin wasn't there. There was a note stuck to the refrigerator with magnets. It read:
Shannon, I'm taking the bus today, I have to be at school early for my swimming practise. Oh and I hope you refilled the gas for your car.
Justin.
Oh crap! I forgot all about that! I mean the car. Oh well, I could walk to school today.
I headed outside and started walking, when I heard a familiar voice.
"Hey" Luke said.
"Oh, hi Luke" I smiled his way.
"I see you need a ride?" he offered.
"Oh, um, no, I need to walk today" I said.
"What? Its freezing out here, I don't think you can make it, you're coming with me." He said and I had no choice but to follow him because he was right, it was freezing.
I got into the passenger seat beside him and thanked him as he started to drive. We were silent for a few minutes, but he broke it then.
"Um, Shannon, can I ask you a question?" he looked a little nervous.
"Sure, ask away!" I said, wanting to know his question.
"Uh, I really like someone, and I don't know what to do about it, what do you think I should do?" he asked now, turning slightly red.
My heart sank a little, "Oh, just tell that someone how you feel about them, and, uh, wait for what happens next I suppose..." I said, after a minute.
"Okay," he smiled, "Thanks."
"Anytime." I replied, and he parked the car. We both got out and headed to the building. I needed to stop at the girl's room, for some time. By the time I got out, I saw Kelly grinning near by my locker. I walked over to her.
"Hey Kelly," I said, opening my locker.
She didn't even greet me; she just went "You'll never guess what!"
"What?" I asked half interested.
"Luke just asked me out" she said all joyfully, while my mouth hung open.
Why would he choose Kelly? "Um, that's great, really" I said, and she smiled and walked away.
Later on I met up with Emily. "Hey Em" I greeted.
"Hi Shann, why the long face?" she asked.
Dan was right next to her as usual. They couldn't last a moment without each other; I don't know how they lasted all summer. I glanced up at him and back at her. "I don't know" I said.
She shrugged, "Okay, well Dan and I need to get to class now, we'll catch you later." She said and pulled Dan along with her to class.
Michael came up to me. I wouldn't know what to say or do.
"Hey Shannon," He smiled.
"Oh hey Michael." I said.
"Hope you didn't forget about our plans tonight," he reminded me, again.
"Yes, thanks for reminding me or else I totally forgot about it all." I said to him.
"Oh, okay, remember 7 o'clock sharp." He said and he left. I didn't know how anything could get worse, well; I didn't know why I felt so bad after all. About Luke I mean, I should be happy for him, but there was one problem. I'm not happy. Had I really fell in for this guy who I have only known for a couple of days? Maybe I did, but who can control who they fall in love with? Not me.
I was really down in the next classes, and even the teachers had noticed that. The bell rang for something I didn't want to face right now. Lunch.
Emily met up with me, for the first time without Dan.
"Oh hey Emy." I greeted.
"What's gotten into you?" She asked.
"Um, why do you ask?"
"First of all, you looked like you just swallowed a sock, and second, we stopped calling each other by what our parents do, Shanny" She said, with extra emphasis on my parents old nickname for me.
"Em! Sorry, not in public, I forgot. Oh and I don't know why I look like I swallowed a sock, okay?" I said.
Then we got into the cafeteria and I saw Luke and Kelly sitting separately. Then we sat down at our usual tables and anyone sat with us.
"Hello," Luke said, sitting down beside me.
"Oh, hey." I replied.
"I asked Kelly out." He told.
"Did you?" I asked plainly.
"Um, she already told you didn't she..,"
"No, no, not just me, by now I think everyone knows." I replied.
"Oh, okay then." He said, "Do you need a ride home?" he asked politely.
I thought about it, "Sure, why not." I said then.
He joined in a conversation with someone else, and in a bit the bell rang, and it was almost the end of the day.
The next two classes I had a double period, and it was with Emily. I sat down beside her in class, and the teacher came in behind me and started lecturing about some random stuff, which I couldn't bother listening to. I soon got a note from Emily.
I heard about Luke and Kelly today.
I passed one back:
That's old news now, Em.
Is that why you are so down today?
Seriously, Em, I don't know, and I have to pay attention now so, please stop.
Then we stopped passing notes, and the class finally ended.
Emily, Dan and I walked outside together silently. I waved them goodbye and Luke's car came by. I could see Luke in it, driving, and beside him was grinning Kelly. I smiled and hopped into the back seat. "Hey guys" I said.
"Hi Shannon" Kelly said from in front of me.
The conversation went like this:
Luke: "So how was school today?"
Kelly: "It was so good actually, one of the best! I didn't even get in trouble for wearing this skirt today!"
Me: "Fine."
Luke: "Oh, right, I bet you're excited today Shannon."
Me: "Sure."
Kelly: "Why would she be excited today?"
Luke: "Because she's..."
Me: (continuing what he was going to say) "...going out with a friend."
And then the car stopped in front of Kelly's house. We all waved goodbye as she left. Then it was just us two, Luke and I.
The rest of the ride was mostly silent. I knew I had a lot to tell, but absolutely nothing to say. On the way, he put on some classical music, my favourites. He was singing along, his voice naturally beautiful. I also knew for sure we had the same taste in music. And in books, because that's what we talked about the rest of the way, when there was nothing to say, and I took out Gone with the Wind.
Him: "Have you read Wuthering Heights?"
Me: "Who hasn't?"
Him: "A lot of people, it's also one of my favourites."
Me: "I like it too."
Him: "How about Harry Potter?"
Me: "Uh, no way! I know its good and all, but not my type."
Him: "Oh I was just testing you, I haven't read it either."
Me: "Oh, so have you read Pride and Prejudice?"
Him: "Ah, that was a very good story, I just finished it."
Me: "Oh cool, I read it like a month ago."
And that was about it. It could've carried on, if we weren't parked right outside our houses. We both got out and headed for our own houses.
"Bye!" He called.
I smiled and waved.
After I was done with everything I checked the time. 6.26 pm...
The 'Night out'
Chapter 5 - Updated Apr 06, 2010 - 8,832 characters 6 comments · 23 likes
I went downstairs, where my mom and dad were sitting at the table, enjoying a nice cup of coffee, and Justin was sitting on the couch watching television.
"I'm going out tonight." I said to them.
Dad nearly choked on his coffee, my mom looked surprised and Justin moved his eyes away from the TV screen and looked at me.
"With who?" Mom was the first to speak then.
"Oh, just a friend..." I replied.
"Oh that narrows it down." Justin said from all the way over where he was sitting.
"Michael. Michael Peters." I told them all.
"Oh, that handsome lad, okay." Mom said and dad looked at her with his eyebrow raised.
"That dude's on my swimming team as well, and in basketball." From Justin.
Dad just nodded.
"Yeah, he'll be here at 7." I said.
"Okay, then you go off and get ready." Mom said and took a sip of her coffee.
I went back upstairs and pulled out some casual clothes of mine: A violet blouse and off white Capri's. Then I put on a pair of my black Converse shoes. I brushed my short hair and put on some hairpins. A little makeup and earrings, and I went downstairs, with my handbag.
The doorbell rang at exactly 7.00, just as he said. I answered him, "Oh, so you weren't kidding when you said 7 o'clock sharp" I smiled.
He smiled back, looking at what I was wearing. "No I wasn't, and you look great." He complimented.
"Thanks," I said and looked at what he was wearing, a black t shirt with the peace sign on it, and blue jeans with sneakers. "You don't look that bad yourself" I said.
"Oh, thanks." He said, "And let's go now," he said, stepping back. I followed him and he led me to a shiny, silver motor bike.
"Whoa, we're riding on this?" I asked surprised.
He smiled, "Don't worry, its pretty fun" he said and it was. He gave me a helmet, and put one on himself. "Now, hop on." He said. And I did what I was told.
He sat behind, his arms were supporting me as he held the steering handle bars, and I held on to something as well. He pushed on the accelerator and away we went.
"Not so bad now is it?" he said, loud enough for me to hear. I noticed he was really close to me.
"No, it's pretty cool! I said. I noticed where we were going. It was my favourite café where I love to go to. He stopped the bike, and I got off, while he parked it. He took his helmet off and helped me take mine, and put them away. The he chuckled.
"What?" I wanted to know.
"Oh, nothing," he said and smoothed down my hair, which I bet was sticking up, and blushed a little. "Let's go now, shall we?" he said and I nodded, taking his arm.
He led us inside, and we went to the main area to order.
"May I help you?" asked the person behind the counter.
"Uh, yeah." He said to him, and turned to me, "What do you want?"
That wasn't really hard to answer; I only liked one thing most in this café.
"I'll take cappuccino with cocoa powder sprinkled on top." I said.
He nodded and looked back at the man, "two of those please." He said, and he nodded.
We got our drinks, and sat at a table for two. I didn't know what to say and it looked like he didn't either.
"So, how is your cheerleading going?" He asked.
"Oh, it's just fine." I said.
"Oh okay,"
"Yeah and how is your swimming and basketball going?" I asked.
He smiled, "How did you know that?"
"I have my ways," I said, but when he looked confused, I added: "My brother told me."
He nodded, "That Justin dude huh?"
"Justin, yeah."
"He doesn't speak much does he?" He asked
"Um, no not really, he says that he's a man with few words."
"Ha, I think even a few is exaggerating!"
"Hey, I said exactly the same thing to him!" I said, surprised.
"Did you really? That proves we have something in common!" he said with a suspicious grin.
I laughed a little, because there was nothing else I could do. "Yeah I guess we do!"
We finished our drinks, and then headed out to the door, but this time he held onto my hand. It didn't feel the same way when Luke had touched me, but it felt good enough that I didn't stop him.
He led me all the way back to his bike, and handed me a helmet, and then the same as before, he started to drive towards my place. On the way, again, his face had been pretty close to mine, so that if I turned my head a little to the right, our faces would be touching. I pretty much tried to avoid that. Although I was thankful we were wearing helmets, so that couldn't be entirely possible.
When we got to our street, he parked it away from my house.
"Come on, I'll walk you safely home." He insisted, and I didn't argue because it was getting kind of dark anyway.
Things weren't gonna get any better.
This time, instead of my hand, he had slipped his arm around my waist. I did feel rather uncomfortable while walking, but it would be rude if I just walked away. So I let him keep it there. Then thankfully we were close to my house. I was about to tell him that I could take it from here, but he pulled me right in front of him, and I couldn't escape.
He was holding me so that I couldn't even move, but he didn't hurt me. I just looked at him in a confused way. Then he started to speak.
"Now, Listen to me," he started, "and don't interrupt."
I nodded.
"I know that you don't feel the same way about me that I do about you, but I have changed," He went on.
I didn't know what he was talking about.
"Just try me, please; I'm really not that bad." He said then waited for me to respond.
I was not in my thinking mode, and my brain was switched off, so I didn't quite get it. "Michael, what do you mean?" I asked.
He looked slightly annoyed, "You know what I'm talking about, Shannon, just try me, I wont make such a bad boyfriend."
That's when it hit me; I didn't know how to reply to that.
So I just said what popped right out of my mouth, "Well, okay, I'll try you."
His face filled with happiness and joy, and then I noticed what I had said.
I just agreed to go out with a guy, who is not The One!
And then, I was about to tell him that I didn't mean to say that, and I was about to blurt out all the truth, but he spoke before me.
"This really means a lot to me, thanks Shannon." He said, and then I felt that I should at least give him a chance, who knows maybe I'll learn to love him...
That was when he leaned down to my face and his lips, very gently, touched mine. He was kissing me.
And I wasn't kissing back. Or maybe I was, just a little though. I'll admit it, he's a good kisser. So sue me!
But he stopped, very quickly; I guess he didn't want to get too carried away on our first kiss.
He grinned at me, and I blushed, "Well, uh, good night." I said to him, and he started walking backwards, still smiling, "Peace out!" He called with his two fingers raised. It really matched what he was wearing, but I kept that comment to myself. I rushed inside then, still in shock.
"Hey, how was your err, night out?" My mom asked.
"It's okay; you can call it a date now." I told her and she looked surprised.
"Aw! Sweetie, you already found The One for you! How sweet!" She looked really excited, because her only daughter has her first boyfriend.
"I don't know." I admitted and stomped up the stairs.
I sat on my bed, with my cell phone clutched in my hands, wondering if I should tell Emily or not. I decided I would tell her.
Em, I'm just gonna come right out and say it I text messaged, I agreed to go out with Michael.
Then I hit send. I knew already how her reply would be, and I was right:
YOU DID!?!?! OMG OMG OMG OMG!!! I KNEW HE WAS THE ONE FOR YOU!! AND ITS SOOO GOOD THAT DAN AND HE ARE GREAT FRINEDS SO NOW WE CAN LIKE, GO ON DOUBLE DATES!! OOH THIS IS GONNA BE SO COOL!!!
Now I decided that I wouldn't go into the detailed parts...:
Em! Calm down. I really don't know if he's the one, but I'm still giving him a chance, he really wanted to go out with me...and yeah, I guess we could go on double dates but I don't know...
I waited a few minutes for her reply; I could tell it was going to be a long one...
Yay!! I'm so happy!!! This is gonna be so cool!! You just see, everything will be the way it should be!! OMG! I still can't believe that Michael Peters of all people was the one you chose!! I thought you guys were just friends!! But anyway who cares!! But you know, I think that Luke guy shouldn't be going out with Kelly, no offence but I think he's more your type... but don't get me wrong Shann, I'm not complaining! Everybody lives happily ever after now!!!
Yep. And this was my very long and complex reply:
Sure.
Yeah, that's all, just a simple Sure. And then I was sleepy so I went to sleep, without bothering to check her reply.
I just hoped that all this was just a nightmare.
THE END