Tori's Birthday Treat.
Author's note: This was a challenge from ABEDFAN and being me I couldn't deny so I hope you enjoy it Austin :-) (yeah I checked out your profile lol). Its 1,489 words so over the limit ! I hope you all like it. It also makes up for the story I deleted which I was so sorry about. Hope you enjoy :-) Read and review :-) P.S I know its up a little early but it was actually finished yesterday.
Tori's point of view.
Robbie was treating me out to dinner for my birthday. But this time I remembered to bring my purse, just in case. He had asked me last week and I couldn't reject him. It would be mean and he was my friend. Friend? Friend sounds different now that we're really close friends. Robbie hadn't told me where we were going so it was a surprise. He went around to the side of the car where I was and opened the door like a gentleman. Yes he had taken driver lessons and now owned his own car. His car was stylish and full of nerdy gadgets which were surprisingly cool. I took his out stretched hand. It wasn't at all sweaty.
"Ma'am." He bowed and winked looking at my light pink cocktail dress. I laughed warm heartedly.
"And may I say you look gorgeous Toriii." He said in a silly voice. He kissed my hand gently and I felt a tingle travel up my arm. Weird. I pulled my hand away.
"Oh Robbie stop! And thank you again for taking me out tonight." I laughed nervously.
"No problem, come on!" He locked his car door and linked his arm within mine. Robbie was dressed in a smart grey dress shirt with matching dress pants complete with a dark tie. He had combed his curls back in a smart hair do and overall he looked handsome. Whoa did I just think Robbie was handsome? Well he is my friend, friends do compliment each other. I decided to tell him my compliment.
"You look handsome tonight, Robbie." He looked surprised to say the least. He then grinned like crazy which made me blush so I ducked my head to hide my face.
"Thank you." He whispered in an amazingly attractive voice which made me grin myself. We walked towards a brightly lit restaurant, the sign read: Harmony's special. Wow! Harmony's special was a real expensive restaurant and was rated 7 stars! I almost squealed.
"Robbie! We're at Harmony's special! We could of just went to Nozu!" I hugged him tight.
"Well I wanted to take you somewhere special because...you are special, Tori." I looked up at him and felt his soft hand stroking my hair. This whole thing didn't feel like just two friends hanging out, it felt like a date and it was making me so nervous. I pulled away from his warm embrace and we entered the restaurant. Is he just a friend Tori?
The ceiling was lit with glass chandeliers and the floor was a gorgeous marble white. The tables were elegant and the chairs looked so comfy and were decorated with black bows and ribbons. The walls were decorated with extravagant paintings and everything looked amazing. The food smelt amazing too. I was squealing like a little girl on the inside but contained my excitement somehow. We were directed to a reserved table: yes a reserved table! And we sat down. I had a weird feeling about tonight though...and I just couldn't shake the feeling.
Robbie's point of view.
I genuinely laughed at Tori's joke she had just made. How can you compare Jade and Cat!? Oh gosh she's too funny I sobered up and we carried on eating our delicious dessert. The night was going great and I can tell I was wooing Miss Vega. All part of my plan I guess. Yeah it was known that I liked Cat but that ship had sailed long ago because I never believed she could truly ever like me the way I liked her. So I shifted my attention to Tori and she was amazing. All the guys that dated her in the past were never good enough for her they were into her looks or talent, not her true personality. The beauty is just a bonus. We then became even closer friends from then on. Then out of the corner of my eye I saw Cat and Jade. Is this karma? Jade was recording us on her pear phone and Cats face was no nice picture. She looked furious. Oh no...
"Robbie, what are you staring at...?" Tori followed my gaze towards the two girls.
"Are they recording us?" She asked.
"I think so."
"Maybe we should leave early."
"What!? Why?"
"They could put us on splash face!" She hissed. "And then the whole school would think we're a couple!"
"Would that be such a bad thing?" I mumbled my feelings hurt. I knew Cat was jealous but I didn't think she'd follow me. I don't want Tori to be embarrassed with me.
"Huh?"
"Nothing, please don't leave, this is your treat."
She sighed "Ok."
The elegant music had stopped and then started again. It was now a piano instrumental. Couples arose from their seats and entered the dance floor. Cat was eyeing us suspiciously. And then the idea came to me. We had already finished our desserts so better ask Tori now. I reached over the table and gently held her hand she looked up surprised and glanced at our 'friends'.
"Wanna dance?" I asked. At first she didn't answer, she looked everywhere and anywhere. I thought she was going to reject me. You know if I got a dollar for every girl I got rejected by/abused/or had scared off I'd be a billionaire.
"Sure." She snapped me out of my thoughts. One dollar off a billionaire, woop! She stood up and we walked to the dance floor hand in hand. We did the basic waltz that we learned at school and when the piano tempo turned faster we started to swing dance I enjoyed lifting her off the floor and spinning her. She was as light a feather and was giggling. Her laugh was amazing, I could listen to it all day. It was really fun. The tempo then changed again, it was slow and soft and everyone started to slow dance. Tori looked up at me her brown orbs filled with wonder and curiosity. She then starred for 20 seconds too long when she blushed and looked away as to which I grinned. She was so cute.
"Maybe we should head back to our table."
"Why?" I asked the second time tonight.
"I would slow dance with you Robbie you know that, but we're being filmed!"
"Are you embarrassed about being with me tonight?"
"No-"
"Save it." I hushed. "I'm sorry let's just go."
Tori's point of view.
I saw Robbie's hurt impression that I had caused. Guilt swelled in the pit of my stomach. He let go of my hand and walked to our table. I grabbed his arm back. He looked at me and I looked back trying to give him a reassuring smile. I mentally sighed and grabbed his other arm with my spare hand. I pulled them towards me so he was wrapping his arms around my waist. I then put mine around his neck. He was surprised but we danced and he said nothing. We swayed from side to side peacefully. I tried to ignore Jade's camera and smirk. Why does she hate me so much!? And what's with Cat? Wait a minute, she's not over Robbie. It all makes sense now. Well me and Robbie are just friends right? So... Why do I keep asking myself that question. Are we just friends?
"Tori...?"
"Yeah?"
"Happy birthday."
"Thank you." I smiled and buried my head into his neck, resting on his shoulder. I felt his grip tighten slightly and I could sense his smile. The song was coming to an end and Robbie gently dipped me backwards. His gaze was burning into mine and I could feel my cheeks heat up. He leaned his face closer to mine and fireworks exploded as our lips made contact. The way Cat had described his kissing didn't compare to what I was feeling now. The world seemed to melt away and I let it until he pulled away nervously. I wasn't bothered about Jade's recording anymore. I realised I wanna be more than friends with Robbie Shapiro. And I don't find it weird anymore.
"I like you Robbie." I whispered.
"I-I like you too." He whispered back. The rest of the night melted away. I was only bothered about one person, and he was all mine. What a great birthday treat.
