I waited outside of the movie theatre as I saw Josh walk out of the darkness. He came over towards me with a huge smile on his face. "Sorry," He said, "I was late. My mom wanted me to let the dog out before I left. It was completely last minute I am sorry about that." I just stared at me, probably looking unimpressed.
"You have a dog?" I asked him, trying to seem like I am at least somewhat interested in this date.
"Yes, I do," he said, "It's a German Rottweiler. The most destructive little dog you will ever meet." He said, a grin flashing across his face.
I turn to look at the movie board to see what was showing. "So what movie, are we going to watch?" I asked him, scanning the board to see if there actually was a movie that I wanted to see.
"I don't know, was hoping that maybe you would decide for us," Josh mumbled. I sighed and picked out the first movie that came into my mind. "They are reshowing the movie Psycho in color this time," I said, "and apparently in 3D."
"What is with movies today and the overuse of 3D," Josh scoffed, as we got in line and he paid for both of our tickets. We walk inside the movie theatre and it was incredibly crowded. It was barely any room to move.
"Hey, do you mind if you get the snacks," I tell Josh, "I am going inside to see if I can find us some seats."
"Yes, sure no problem, Hey wait!" Josh said as I quickly turned around, "Butter or no butter," He smiles at me. I crack a grin as I stand there pretending to ponder the answer.
"Butter," I told him as I walk inside the theatre. I look around for a place to sit. It was the opening night for the re-launch 3D version of Psycho and it looked like everyone was there. I locked my eyes on a couple of empty seats and when I go to sit down; I see Jade walking into the theatre with Beck. My heart stops and I could feel myself sinking into the seat. Why is she here? I say to myself. When I am trying to get her off of my mind, she shows up again making my heart flutter. My first reaction was to bolt and run out of the theatre but I decided not to. I didn't want to freak out every time I saw Jade with her boyfriend. I had to accept this and absorbed it into my brain that Jade is in a relationship and not freak out and cry whenever she shows up in my life.
I see Josh walk into the theatre. "Tori," He said, trying to whisper but making a huge scene none-the-less. "Where are you?" I rose my hand to keep him from talking any further. He sees it and runs down the aisle to me. I glance around and I could see Jade and Beck looking in my direction. Beck smiling at me, waving; Jade giving me a huge rough stare before turning her head to avoid my eyes. I turn my eyes back to Josh. Who had a huge handful of popcorn in his hand and was shoveling it down his throat. "Want some?" he asked me, through a mouth full of popcorn.
"Sure," I said as I reach my hand into the bucket and grab as much as I could. The movie was about to start and the lights start to dim. There were a couple of trailers for some action movies that were coming out in the summer time. One looked pretty good, the other looked like it stole ideas from other action movies, romance movies, and even horror movies and threw it all together into one. Josh leaned into my ear. "Man, that would make anything into a movie these days won't they," he said, smiling. I mumbled out a yes as I try to focus on the screen.
Don't look around Tori, don't look and try to see what Jade is doing. Ignoring my thoughts, I scan the theatre. Trying to not look suspicious, I see Jade and Beck making out. His hand on Jade's thigh and her hand on his chest, I move my eyes away from the scene. I swallow, attempting to get rid of the knot in my throat. I barely pay attention to the movie when I see Josh leaning in closer to me. His arm wraps around my shoulder in a cliché way. He pulled me towards him and shoved my lips onto his. He maneuvers his mouth around as I stay motionless. He stops and moves from me, looking at my face which has the glare of the movie screen on it. "Tori," he said, "Are you alright?" I nod my head.
"I have to go to the bathroom," I tell him, "I will be right back." I rush out of my seat and head to the bathroom.
I get there and I check under all the stalls to see if anyone was still in there. When I noticed that I was alone, I right to the sink and filled my hands with water as I splashed it on my face. I shake myself, releasing any tension, when I hear the bathroom door open. The footsteps, heavy, were closing in on me. Then they stop.
"What are you doing here?"
"Hello, to you too, Jade," I said. I peer at Jade through the mirror and I see the intense worry, and furious appearance she held. I try ignoring her and wash my hands.
"Tori," She calls again, "I thought I asked you what you were doing here." She shifts her weight all onto one foot as she crosses her arms.
I turn around and glare at her, looking intensely into her eyes. "I'm on a date," I say to her. Jade's appearance changes, going from angry and to regretful and sad.
"So you just date the first guy that asks you out?" She says, trying to sound hateful but her voice coming out jealous instead.
"Why do you care?" I snap at her. "In case, you haven't notice, we aren't together. You can't tell me who I can and cannot date, Jade. I can and will make those decisions by myself." I make my way to the door and Jade stops me, grabbing my arm.
"Let go of me, Jade" I yell at her. Jade tightens her grip around my arm. She then pulls me into her, wrapping her arms around my body. I stand fixed for a moment, then I wrapped my arms around her as well.
