A/N: Thank you everyone for your reviews, follows, and favorites! I love you all! Sorry for taking so long to update I had a very busy week. Anyway here is chapter 7 enjoy!

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Chapter 7: Date

The drive home after the restaurant was awkward. Richard didn't say a word to me when we got in the car and drove back to campus. I was hoping that today in class he would be in a better mood.

"Hey", I said as Richard sits in his seat next to mine.

"Hey", he said curtly.

"Are you ok? You've been acting weird since the restaurant", I said.

"I'm fine, it's just that Garth guy pissed me off that's all", he said.

"He didn't even do anything to you", I said.

"Yea well he was still annoying fawning over you like that", he said.

I laugh, "Sounds like someone is jealous", I said.

Richard crosses his arms, "I am not", he said.

"Mhm sure, you so cute when your jealous", I said and pinched his cheek.

Richard frowns, "I am not jealous", he said as he rubs his cheek.

"Hello class today assignment is to dry something you hate, now I really want you all to channel all your anger into this project", the teacher said.

"This is too easy", Richard comments and pulls out his sketch pad.

I shrug and started drawing on my sketch pad I decide to draw something simple.

"Finished", Richard said and turns his sketch pad toward me so I could see it, "What do you think?" he asked.

I glance at his drawing and notice he drew a picture of Garth complete with devil horns.

I shake my head, "Seriously? You barely know the guy", I said.

Richard shrugs, "Whatever, I still don't like him, especially when he was flirting with you", he said.

"You're going to have to get over that", I said.

"Why? It's not like you're going on a date with him or anything", Richard said.

"Well..." I start to speak but instead I look away guilty.

"You're actually going on a date with him!" Richard yelled.

"Calm down!" I yelled back as I notice other students are starting to stare at us.

"You can't go on a date with him?!" Richard yelled quietly.

"Really? Why not?" I asked.

"Well…um..." Richard said.

"Exactly my point, I am single and can date anyone I please, so tonight I am going out with Garth so deal with it", I said.

Richard stares at me in awe after my statement, "Fine, where is he taking you?" he asked.

"We're going to that new sushi place Tram and then a movie", I answered.

"Fish boy sure does love seafood doesn't he", Richard said.

I roll my eyes, "He's on the swim team at his school so maybe that's why", I said.

"What's his career goal? Does he have a car?" Richard asked.

I laugh, "Calm down dad, I'm a big girl and can handle myself", I teased.

Richard pouts, "I just don't want you to get hurt that's all", he said.

I give him a smile, "Thank you Richard, that's really sweet of you", I said.

Richard smiles back, "Your welcome Kori", he said.

As if on cue the bell rings and it's time for my English class.

"Way to ruin the moment", Richard mumbles.


"So are you excited for your date?" Donna asks as we walk back to my dorm.

"Yep, I already have my outfit picked out", I said and Donna sighed.

"What?" I asked.

"Nothing, it's just that I still am hoping for you and Richard to end up together", she said.

I roll my eyes, "It's not going to happen Donna, besides I like Garth", I said, "I'll text you later to let you know how the date goes", I said.

"Ok, see you later Kori", Donna said as she leaves.


After about an hour of getting ready I put the finishing touches on my makeup. My phone buzzes and it's a text from Garth saying he is waiting in the lobby.

I text him back to let him know that I am on my way, "How do I look?" I ask Rachel.

"You look nice", she said.

"Nice? I want to look hot", I said, "Maybe I should change", I said.

"No!" Rachel yells, "You look hot in what your wearing, now go have a good time", Rachel said as she shoos me out the room.

"Ok, ok by Rachel", I said.

I take the elevator downstairs and walk out into the lobby I see Garth standing nearby dressed in dress pants with a blue shirt and vest with a tie.

"Hi", I said shyly.

"Hey", Garth said and kisses my cheek, "You look amazing", he said.

"Thanks, you look nice too", I said.

We leave the dorm and go to the park light, like a true gentlemen Garth opens the door for me. He then gets into the driver's side of his car and we drive to Tram's Sushi Restaurant.

The wait isn't too long and we are seated into a booth near one of the windows. The waitress hands us our menu and we order our drinks and food.

After the waitress leaves there is an awkward silence, "Soo how was your day today?" I asked breaking the silence.

"It was good, I went to my classes and had swim practice after", Garth answered. His phone buzzes and he pull it out and begins texting.

I frown, "Anything interesting happen at swim practice?" I asked.

"Not really", he said still staring at his phone.

I sigh in frustration; this date is not going how I expected.

"So what got you into swimming?" I asked.

"My dad", he said and continues texting on his phone.

"Oh, that's cool", I said take another bite of my sushi and check my watch. We've only been for 30 minutes but it seems like this date is dragging on and on.

"Kori is that you!?" A familiar voice said.

I look up and see Richard walking toward us with his arm wrapped around a blonde girl.

"Richard?" I said surprised, "What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Oh yea know I was just driving by when Jenny hear said she was in the mood for sushi", he said.

"Umm actually I said I wanted pizza", Jenny said.

Richard shrugs not caring, "You don't mind if we join you do you?" Richard said.

Before I can protest, Richard slides into the booth next to me while Jenny takes the seat next to Garth.

"Shouldn't you sit by your date?" I asked frustrated.

"I much rather sit by you", Richard said in a low whisper.

He looks over at Garth who has finally stopped texting, "So Garth", he said dragging Garth's name is disgust, "How is your date going fish boy?" he asked.

"It was going well until you showed up", Garth replied.

Richard raises an eyebrow, "Oh really? Well it looks to me that my presence has made the date better seeing as though you have been ignoring Kori and have been texting the whole time", he said.

"Burn", Jenny said as I almost forgot she was even at the table.

Garth clenches his fist, "What's your problem man?" he asked.

"My problem is, that you're on a date with the most amazing, kindest and gorgeous girl I know and you have been ignoring her all night", he said.

I stare at Richard in awe, I had no idea he thought about me like that.

"So I suggest you stop texting on your phone and show her some respect", he said.

Garth snorts, "I don't really care to stop texting Dick", he said.

I can literally feel the anger radiating off of Richard's body, "You know what I think we should go, Richard can you take me home?" I asked.

Richard softens a bit at the sound of my voice, "Of course", he said.

"I think I will stay here", Jenny said, "I looovve swimmers", she said and links her arm with Garth.

I fight back the urge to gag as Richard and I leave the restaurant, Richard opens the door for me and climbs in the driver's seat.

He starts driving back toward campus; the car is silence since I am too embarrassed about what happened on the date to even speak. Garth was a total jerk and how could I not see that. I sigh in frustration.

"You ok?" Richard asked.

I shake my head, "Yea I will be", I said.

We reach campus and Richard parks the car in the parking lot.

"Thank you", I finally said after we start walking toward our dorms.

"For what?" Richard asked.

"Even though you crashed my date, thanks for sticking up for me tonight, no one has ever done that for me so thanks", I said.

"Anytime", Richard said, "By the way, you look absolutely beautiful tonight", he said.

I blush, "Thank you", I said.

We reach my dorm room and I pull out my keys from my purse, "So I guess I will see you tomorrow?" I asked.

"Of course", Richard said and I notice he is shuffling on his feet awkwardly.

"Are you ok?" I asked.

"Yea, It's just….you deserve someone better than him Kori, someone who adores you, would do anything for you, and someone who really cares about you", he said.

"I know", I said. I look up and suddenly notice Richard is standing extremely close to me so close I could smell his aftershave.

"Good, I just hope you keep that in mind next time", he said and smirks.

"I will", I said a bit breathless at our close proximity.

Richard leans in closer and brushes his thumb on my chin, I close my eyes and my breath hitches as he places a kiss on my cheek.

"Goodnight Kori", he whispers in my ear sending chills down my spine.

I open my eyes to see him walking down the hall, I touch my cheek which is still warm from where his lips where.

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