Chapter 2- Super Straw Shenanigans

Laney POV-

"Let's just head to Belchies already," I say to avoid Corey's obliviousness.

I didn't want him knowing how much I am already enjoying this. I've been with him, alone, for not even an hour and I'm already struggling not to straight up kiss his adorable little face. And believe me, that's something I have contemplated doing, various times.

"Yeah sure thing, I'll just go grab my my stuff and we'll, leave."

"Sure Core."

He runs upstairs and nearly trips on the for the second time today. I hear a door open, some rummaging around and finally I see him running back downstairs, with his phone and wallet in hand.

"Got 'em, let's go!" He says as he pulls me close to his body and walks out the door with me. I immediately begin to blush, and wonder what this boy is planning for today.

"Probably nothing special. He's clearly just doing this because he's friendly. Stop getting your hopes up!" My mind tells me.

But then my hearts says, "Well then why does he have his arm around your shoulder then? There's no hurt in having fun. You go girl!" I like what my heart tells me more.

And now I'm talking with myself.

*Wicked Cool Transition*

We walk into Belchies and the first thing Core says is, "Now Laney, I invited you here, so that means I'm paying for you. No discussion."

"Awwww, thanks Core," I say, then I grab his hand. Today I plan on making my move. So I'm doing what my heart said to.

He then stutters out, "yeah... No problem... Uhh, what do.. You w-want now? Foods on me. Feel free to take advantage of that." Is he stuttering because we are holding hands? Nah. I'm overanalysing.

Then I laugh. "Oh I plan on it," He then fakes a whine, "I think I'll get a extra large super straw chocolate milkshake!" He glanced down at me with his beautiful blue eyes, "uhh Lanes, the most expensive thing? I'm not that rich."

"Haha, no. It's to share dummy." Because I know he's not made of cash, and it will be adorable to share another milkshake.

"Ohhhh. But chocolate again? You sure?"

"Certain."

"Sure thing sweetheart." He winks.

"Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. Did he just wink? AND call me sweetheart?" I start giggling. He laughs and bops my nose.

He then goes to make our order, "Hey, Milkshake Barney. I'll have one extra large super straw milkshake to share please.

"Sure thing Corey," he replies in his cockney-accent. "To share you say? Does that mean you'll want two straws?"

I decide to speak up, "Will that cost anything more?" Hoping that Corey gets our inside joke.

He must have as he then laughs and says to Barney, "Yes it's to share. But I think we won't need another straw."

Milkshake Barney laughs and says to Corey, "Is that because you want to save money? Or for another reason?" He teases us.

I just blush and stare at my feet. Corey gives Barney a non-convincing laugh in reply, "Shhhh Barney, not in front of mi-lady."

We then sit down at a table for two. As we wait for our milkshake I decide to have some fun with Corey.

"So I'm 'your-lady' now am I?"

"Haha yeah you wish. Right now your "mi-Laney."

We laugh at his pun. Then I decide to move forward to get closer to his cute-ness.

I remember over-hearing what Trina said about boys enjoying eye contact. Even though the advice came from her I decide to give it a shot. So I start to stare at his eyes.

He doesn't notice immediately. But he eventually does. For a brief moment we just sit there, staring at each other. As soon as I began to get lost from trying to see further than his eyes, he breaks and glances down.

Whilst I'm upset that he looked away. I notice that the way he did it wasn't because he felt awkward for a bad reason. He looked like he enjoyed himself and he just wasn't able to keep staring.

"Here you are for the two Lovers," we are surprised by Barney's sudden appearance. "One extra large super straw chocolate milkshake... to share. And seeing as something more is seriously going on here, I made some, arrangements to the milkshake. Enjoy!"

"What do you reckon he did to it?" Oh wait..." I notice that Barney has put two straws in.

My heart goes down because I won't be tasting Corey in my milkshake. (Not in dirty way geez guys. Get your mind out of the sewers!)

Then as we start drinking as I drink I notice that there is something going on.

"Lanes, does your's taste like cotton candy in the straw?"

Cotton Candy! Wow that brings me back. I remember me and Corey shared our kiss on New Years and it tasted like cotton candy. But how did Barney know? I swear if the twins put something on the Grojband Facebook page I'll kill them!

Corey then takes a bite out of his straw then his face lights up adorably. "Lanes, eat the straw. Now."

I obey. And after one bite I realise that the straw is a cotton candy flavoured chewy straw!

So me and Corey simultaneously drink the milkshake. Then we begin to eat our straws.

As I eat, I feel something tugging my straw. Yet, I keep chewing. Then I feel my straw lift out of the cup and I look up to see Corey's face, barely and inch from my own. I hope he can't see how madly I am blushing right now! Then suddenly. Corey stops eating what must be a connected straw, and kissed me on the cheek!

I feel like fainting. I start to blush so much that my hair is probably matching my face.

"Sorry... I just h-had to do that." He says while awkwardly trying to seem natural.

"It's fine. Thanks I.. Uhh." I stutter.

Suddenly we hear a single person loudly clapping.

"Corey my friend! Good show! I was gonna charge you extra for the set up with the straws. But after that performance I think I'll let it slide."

I feel like walking up to Barney and hugging him for setting that up. I wouldn't care if I had to pay, because that was worth it. Corey puts his head on the table so I can't see his face.

I check my phone for the time and see that it's still only 10:23 am. I grab Corey's hand and whisper into his ear, "how about we go and maybe visit the beach for a bit? How about that?"

He picks up his head and I see his eyes sparkle as he says, "I'd love to."

I walk out the door and wait outside as Corey goes to pay Milkshake Barney for the milkshake. I watch from the window and I see Corey saying something to Barney but I can't quite hear or read his lips. Then I see Corey walking towards the door and I decide to do something fun.

Corey POV-

As I walk out the door to go to Laney, I notice that she's nowhere to be seen.

Immediately I get worried and shout her name.

No reply.

So I run around the place frantically and begin to panic. I see people walking everywhere and wonder who took her. Where could she be?

"BOO!"

I jump as I see that Laney was hidden behind a dumpster and she scared me.

"Hahahahaha! You were so scared! You had no clue! It was adorable!" She mocks me playfully.

"Oh haha very funny Lanes. Let's just go to the beach."

END CHAPTER 2