"So this is where the bowling alley is" I said as Sam pulled into an empty parking spot. Sam nodded then climbed and walked round to my side just as I climbed out myself. We walked into the alley together, Sam opened the door for me. "Thank you" I smiled
"So is everyone else here yet?" I asked looking around.
"Er…looks like Mercedes, Kurt and his friend, Finn and Rachel are here" Sam said and then pointed them out. Mercedes waved at me when she saw me. I smiled back at her and then headed that way, Sam following behind, his hands tucked in his jacket pockets.
Mercedes wrapped her arms around me, hugging me tightly and then began jumping up and down with me in her arms.
"Hey Mercedes" I laughed gently hugging her back and then let go.
"You alright girl?" She asked smiling
"I'm great thanks" I smiled
"Hey guys" I smiled at Finn and Rachel.
"Hey" Finn smiled, Rachel smiled but said nothing.
"Kurt?" I asked "Where's my hug?" I laughed as he came bounding over and hugged me.
"Codi, I'd like to introduce you to the amazing Blaine Anderson" Kurt said as he let go of me.
"So this is Codi" Blaine smiled then shook my hand.
"That depends, what have you been told about me?" I asked
Blaine laughed "Nice to meet you" He smiled "And nothing bad, Kurt only had good things to say about you" He continued.
"Oh, er good. Nice to meet you too" I said then walked over to get some rental shoes. Sam walked over with me and did the same.
"Size?" I was asked, I told them and was handed a pair of bowling shoes. I slipped off my pumps and handed them over the desk and took the bowling shoes and slipped them on. "Thanks" I smiled. Sam gave over his shoes and took the rental pair and pulled them on. I pulled out my purse ready to pay towards the game. Sam pushed my hand down and paid for the two of us.
"You didn't have to do that" I said to him as we walked back over to everyone.
Puck, Tina and Mike were there now.
"I know I didn't" Sam said to me
"But I wanted too" He said almost whispering it in my ear.
"Thank you" I smiled at him and then stroked his arm gently, I then turned my head and kissed his cheek.
I walked over and sat beside Mercedes "What was that?" She asked me as Sam took as seat next to Puck.
I smiled "Don't know what you mean" I smiled blushing slightly. She moved closer to me "Do you like?" She said then tilted her head towards Sam. I nodded slowly, but lifted my finger to my lips telling her not to say anything. She smiled.
"You got it girl" She smiled then sat back again.
Sam smiled at me as I turned towards the lanes slightly. I smiled back, butterflies in my stomach.
"Isn't Santana coming?" I asked.
"She bailed last minute" Puck said shrugging.
"Who's ready to bowl?" Rachel asked then, Finn stroked her back gently and kissed her cheek .
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Everyone chipped in to buy a few portions of fries and a round of sodas for everyone to have during the game. It was my turn, so I stood up and grabbed the ball I had been using so far, placing my fingers into it, I walked up to the line, then back. I lifted the ball moving forward a few steps, I kicked my right foot forward then to the side before tucking it behind my left as I released the ball down the lane. I managed to knock down half the pins. I grabbed a second ball and did the same. There was one pin left. I turned back and sat down, throughout the evening I had ended up changing seats a few times.
I was now sat next to Sam. He smiled at me as I sat down and handed me my drink. "thanks" I smiled.
He then offered me some fries. I took a few and chewed slowly on each.
I smiled again after I had finished my fries, and he smiled back at me, my stomach flipped slightly.
The game came to an end, Puck won by 30 points. I said goodbye to everyone, hugging Mercedes and Kurt.
"See you tomorrow" I smiled and then followed after Sam.
We walked out to his car.
"Are you hungry?" Sam asked me after he climbed in, joining me in his car.
"I could eat" I smiled then looked at the time, it was just before nine.
"Do you like Breadsticks?" He asked me
"I've only been there once, but I liked it" I smiled.
Sam nodded and then pulled out of the car park and headed for Breadsticks.
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Sam walked with me into breadsticks and we were shown to a table. I leant against the table "At least let me pay towards this" I said to Sam after the waitress took our drinks order. He looked at me.
"Are you sure? I mean I don't mind paying" He said
"I was bought up to pay my share" I smiled at him.
"Well next time I'll pay for it all" He said quietly.
"Next time?" I asked
"Umm..yeah I was wondering if you wanted to go to the cinema and maybe a meal" He said shyly
"With me, just me" He said just as the waitress came back with our drinks. "So what can I get you two?" She smiled at us.
"Er..can I have the chicken salad burger and fries please" I smiled and then turned to look at Sam.
"I'll have the same thanks" He said, the waitress collected the menus and then walked away.
"So?" Sam asked me
"Sounds good to me" I smiled
"When?" I asked after a few minutes.
"Friday" He said "I'll pick you up again" He smiled
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"You were really good today" Sam said as we walked back to his car.
"I didn't know you could play the piano so well" He smiled opening the car door for me.
"Not many people do, or well did. It was only my mum and my aunt at first" I said as I climbed in.
"What about your dad?" Sam asked when he got into the car.
"He died when I was four" I said
"Oh, er sorry" Sam said and reached over and stroked the back of my hand.
"It's ok, I didn't really know him that well, it's been just me and mum for years, and now me and my aunt" I said smiling at Sam, he stroked my hand again and then pulled away and drove back to mine.
"I had a great time" I said to Sam as he walked me to my door, I kissed his cheek gently.
"Thanks for inviting me, I'll see you tomorrow" I smiled, before unlocking my front door.
"See you tomorrow Codi" He smiled then waited for me to head inside before he walked back over to his car. I closed the door behind me and rested against it slightly.
All the lights were off which meant my aunt was probably in bed. I quietly made my way upstairs and into my room. I slipped my feet out of my pumps and then as quickly and as quietly as I could I changed into my pyjamas. I climbed into my bed and fell fast asleep after a minute of my head being on the pillow.
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