AN: Right.. So like I said in my other story, I know it's been a while since I've updated. I'm sincerely sorry to keep you awesome people waiting. I'm busy this week again with graduation but will be back to my normal updates after. So without further ado the next chapter.

Bella's POV

Man we were so close to kissing. Damn Mr. Sporano... Oh well I know tonight we'll definitely kiss. Maybe more... I'll talk to the girls later when they help me get ready...

Class ended rather quickly today. I turned to Derek to say goodbye and reached up to give him a peck on the cheek. He flashed a smile that could have made any girls panties drop right then and there. "I'll see you at practice, Bella"

"Uh huh" I managed to squeak back as I turned in the direction of my locker. I reached it in time for Sophie and Pepper to come up beside me.

"Are you excited for your date tonight?" Pepper practically yelled.

"We're helping you get ready right?" Sophie push.

"Extremely and of course" I said as I pulled out my history book and out my science binder in the locker. "I need to get to class. I can't afford to be tardy again" I said as I slammed my locker and ran down the hall.

"We'll talk to you later!" Pepper yelled behind me.

The rest of the day was a drag. Nothing new, read these pages, the usual Spanish quiz, and math hw for the weekend. Whatever. I'll get to them Sunday. Finally it's practice. I head into the locker room to hear loud yelling.

"What the fuck man?" Sawyer growled. "You're seriously trying to make me look like the bad guy!"

"I don't know what you're talking about" Derek hissed back.

"Really? You're seriously going to act innocent? You planted your list into my locker and act like you did nothing?" Sawyer berated as he flung the folded paper at Derek.

"Look man I don't know what your-"

Derek started until I interrupted.

"GUYS! What is going on here?!" I asked bewildered.

"Yeah go ahead Derek explain" Sawyer urged

"Ok well I came in here and was attacked by Sawyer because I supposedly left a note in his locker or something" Derek pleaded innocence.

"That's rich. You're so rich the shit that spews out of your mouth would fertilize my farm for years! Bella he's framing me. I don't know how to get through to you. I just don't think he's a good guy. Don't believe me fine, even after years of friendship. Just remember I was here for you. Was." Sawyer glared at me. His gaze was so stone cold he put Medusa to shame. He walked past me and that was the last I saw of him.

I turned to Derek "You're not lying to me right?" I questioned.

"Why would I lie to you? Check my bag." He handed it over. I found a note inside. I picked it up and unfolded it. "Oh no Bella you weren't supposed to see that yet" My heart melted. He was such a romantic. He wrote a letter to me saying how much he loved being around me and how much he liked me. He's so amazing. I don't know what Sawyer's talking about.

"Aww it's really sweet" I blushed

"Yeah I forgot that was in there" he scratched the back of his head while taking the note back.

"Come on guys practice is about to start!" Troy yelled.

We scrambled in different directions to get changed.

After a loooong practice a shower and a nap was definitely needed before my date. I set my clock for 6. It's 4:30 now, good. I laid down and was out right away.

Derek's POV

"Hey Stephanie right?" I asked.

"Yeah who's this?"

"It's Derek. I was wondering maybe you wanted to go out sometime next week."

"Yes!" A loud, obnoxious squeal came through the phone.

"Great! I'll talk to you later." I said before hanging up. She's annoying but hot. Hopefully she'll be easier to get to than Bella. My patience are running out. Especially after fuckwad Sawyer almost ruined everything by making her question me. Maybe he's getting to her... Either way he can have her when I'm done... It's almost time. I better get ready.

Bella's POV

I woke up at 6 not by my alarm but Sophie and Pepper. Good. Now I can talk to them while they get me ready. We went through my closet twice before settling on a cute, short turqouise dress. It is a one shoulder dress with embroidered beads on the strap and around the middle where it hugs under my chest to accent my boobs but also flow around my stomach. I put it on as Pepper started my makeup and Sophie curled my hair. This is the best time to talk. "So I was thinking about Derek.. Would it be wrong to sleep with him?" I just came right out and said it. Pepper's hand went from doing my eyeliner to dragging it across my face from shock as Sophie burned my scalp by putting the curling iron to close. "Ouch guys what the fuck?" I screamed.

"What the fuck is right! Why would you want to sleep with him on the first date?!" Sophie argued.

"Yeah how do you know he won't hurt you? I thought you wanted it to be special" Pepper added.

"I'm ready. He's so incredibly sweet and honest. It's spontaneous and hot. It will be special I promise." I defended.

"I'm not going to tell you what you can and can't do. We're looking out for you and just want to keep you safe and not rush into things." Pepper said, fixing the line she drew across my face.

"Yeah we don't want you to regret this" Sophie said, more calm.

"I understand that. This is why I came to you guys with this. I only wanted to tell you and get your advice" I said.

"Ultimately it's your decision Bella. If you think you're ready then go for it" Sophie finally said. Pepper nodded in agreement.

"Thanks guys" I said. About twenty minutes later my makeup was finished and a majority of my hair is now curled. I checked the time to see it was already 7:24 and that Derek would be coming soon. I waited til the last strand was curled to get up and grab one of my clutches that matched my dress. I looked myself over in the mirror and I have to say I look damn fine. "Guys you did-" I was interrupted with a knock on the door.

"Hey it's Derek. Your mom let me up. Are you decent?" Derek said.

"Yeah. Come in!" I said and the door opened.

"Wow. You look beautiful." Derek said, his eyes soaking in every inch of my body.

"You don't look half bad yourself" I answered looking him over. He was wearing a light blue button up shirt, jeans, and white Lacoste sneakers.

"Okay guys enough with the eye sex. Isn't it time to go?" Sophie said a little uncomfortable with how they were staring at each other.

"Yeah uh lets go Derek" I blurted out, extremely embarrassed.

"Sure" Derek said casually.

"Yeah we're going to go bye! Have a good night you too!" Pepper said pushing Sophie out the door before she could add anything else.

"Some interesting friends you have" he laughed.

"Yeah I'm sorry about that. I love the but sometimes they're a little much" I told him.

"It's all good. So you ready?" He asked.

"Yup lets go!" I said eager to find where he is taking me. We walked out of my room and made to the front door until my mom stopped us.

"Honey have a good night. Derek I want her home by 11:30" my mom said

"Of course ma'am" Derek said politely.

"Alright now go have fun!" My mom pushed us out the door. Derek walked us over to his car, a 2015 black camaro, and opened the passenger door. I sat down and moved my arm so he could close the door and got in his side.

"You going to tell me where we're going?" I asked. As he turned on the car.

"Nope it's still a surprise" he smirked and pulled out. We had small talk for a while before we got to The Steak House. I've been here once because it's expensive. How sweet of him!

"The Steak House?! Derek you didn't have to-" I started

"Hey anything for you, Bella" he stared into my eyes with compassion. I blushed as he got out and once again opened my door to help me out. He closed the door and locked it before we entered the restaurant. We went to the podium. He asked for a table for two. The woman brought us to a secluded area of the restaurant that was dimly light in a romantic way. She asked us what we wanted to drink and left. The table had a roses in a vase of water that was lit from an LCD light on the bottom of it. The whole atmosphere was beautiful.

"Derek this is beautiful." I said in aw

"Just like you" he smiled, I blushed.

"You are such a smooth guy" I said

"I try" he nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders and picked up a menu. I took the other and gazed over the options. The waitress came back with our drinks and to take our order.

"What can I get for you tonight?" She smiled. Derek looked to me to order first.

"I'll have the 6oz sirloin medium well with mashed potatoes and green beans" I said

"I'll have the 12oz New York strip well done with a baked potato and broccoli" Derek added. The waitress smiled and went off with our order and menus.

"So what brought you to Texas?" I asked

"Well my dad works for a law firm that transferred him from North Carolina down here to expand business"

"Do you miss it back in North Carolina?"

"Sometimes but I see this as a new start. What about you miss quarterback? What got you into football?"

"When I was little my dad and I used to toss a football back and forth in the yard every afternoon when he could. My mom would come out and tell us it was time to eat but I always convinced my dad to play five more minutes. He always let me play five more minutes. After he passed three years ago it was hard on me. Football was a way to bring him back and continue doing something I love" I poured my heart out.

"Wow that was really deep. I'm sorry if I went to personal there I didn't mean to" he said sympathetically.

"It's ok. Everyone pretty much knows anyway" we chatted a little more before our food arrived and it was fantastic. All of the flavors and the steak cooked to perfection, the mashed potatoes were creamy, and the green beans buttery, just how I like it. I ate the entire meals just as fast as Derek ate his.

"A girl with an appetite. I like that" he spoke after his last bite. I blushed.

"Stop making me blush with your smooth talk" I said.

"Sorry I can't lie or keep it in. I just have to tell you what I'm thinking" I blushed again. Damnit. "You want dessert?"

"No I'm fine. Besides this check is going to be ridiculous as it is"

"That doesn't matter. How about ice cream later after a walk? I mean we have another two and a half hours"

"Sure that sounds lovely" I said as the waitress brought over the check and Derek handed her the card. A few moments later she was back. I left the tip after a few minutes of arguing with Derek about it and we left. We started toward the park just down the street.

"It's nice out tonight. And all the stars are visible." I said.

"Yeah" Derek agreed. We entered the park and walked for a bit. At one point we caught up with the ice cream truck and got two cones. We walked back to where we first entered the park and sat on a bench. The night was perfect. I checked the time as Derek spoke.

"I had a really great time tonight and we still have another hour and a half roughly" he said looking at his phone. "Is there anything else you wanted to do?" He turned back to me. Ok Bella it's time. How do you tell him? Just say it or ease into it or? You know what screw it. I kissed him. The taste of vanilla ice cream still strong in his mouth since we just finished our ice creams. He didn't argue. After a while our kissing became more sensual and less acceptable for a public place. Hands were moving and our tounges were fighting for dominance. I pulled back for some air.

"Maybe we should take this somewhere more... Private" I suggested. Derek caught the hint and jumped up.

"Uh yeah. How about your house? I can just sneak around up to your room and wait until your mom goes to sleep. My parents don't really care when I'm home." Derek thought.

"Sounds perfect" I said. We walked back to his car and something washed over me.

Yay! Updates! Ok so that's all for now. I'll be back soon. And like I said in my other story if you guys ever have any suggestions of story ideas I'm always open to hear them. Peace.