Two chapters in one day? Oh heck yeah! XD I actually didn't write them both today. I wrote chapter 7 today, but I had them both posted on DeviantArt first. Enjoy!


I don't know what to wear. I've been standing in front of my closet for at least a half an hour. I should've been able to find SOMETHING by now. Right? How do I do this 'date' thing? What's appropriate for lunch?

I instinctively make a grab for my jeans, but I stop my reach just before I reach them. Should I wear jeans? Would that be too casual? I sigh and finish my grab anyway. They aren't too bad… No holes in them, at the very least. It'll have to do.

I feel as though my stomach is attempting to do one of my very own intricate dance routines against my will. I think I'm going to be sick! I can't. Maybe I should cancel…

I pluck a pale pink tanktop and a loose gray sweater from my dresser on my way to the bathroom. Finding clothes took longer than I thought it would, so a quick shower is all I have time for.

Alright. I'm cleaned. I'm dressed. My hair is dried and put into a bun. Should I bother with makeup now?

I glance at the clock in my bathroom. I have about thirty minutes before I need to leave to meet up with him. Maybe a quick touch of eyeliner wouldn't hurt… Naturally, it takes about fifteen different tries to get both of my eyes to look similar, without making myself look as though I used a child's crayon to color on my eyelids.

I look myself over in the mirror. This will have to do, I suppose. I don't look bad at the very least…

I'm early. Is that okay? I hope it's okay…

I stand around, awkwardly holding my purse in one hand and my phone in the other. The text tone on my phone shocked me into nearly dropping my cell.

Nick: U look cute.

Nick: I didn't think U'd almost drop your phone! Gosh! Turn around =P

After glaring at the final text, I shove the cell into my purse right as I feel a poke on my shoulder. Instinctively, I kick out behind me.

"Whoa!"

I can't move my leg back.

"Hey, let go!"

My foot drops and I turn around.

"Well, I'm pretty glad I caught your foot before it made impact. Didn't realize you were a black belt as well, Bunhead."

His laughing smile made blood rush to my face.

"I'm so sorry! I didn't realize… It was just… I was surprised!"

"Hey, it's cool. You can protect yourself. I think that's pretty awesome. I'll be more careful next time. Don't want you to freak out like that every time I come around."

He extends his hand toward me.

"Ready for lunch?"

I hesitate for a second before I rest my hand in his. It's comfortably warm, not sweaty and slightly rough to the touch. But it felt nice.

"Lead the way, I'm starving."