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I'm finishing the braid in my hair when the doorbell rings. I smile knowing that it's Ian picking me up for our date. I couldn't be any more excited for our date than I am. I've been talking to Ian every day on the phone since he gave me his number and hanging out with him more at school, sitting with him at lunch and working with him in Chemistry. So far he is an awesome guy. I look myself over once more in the mirror before I grab my black purse and make my way downstairs. I stop when I see my dad talking to Ian at the door. "I'll take it from here, Dad," I say with a smile.
"All right," he says, "Teagan needs to be home by 10:30 and not a minute later. If I have to go out looking for you myself I will and you don't want that," he says in a warning tone. My dad isn't big on the idea of me dating. He would prefer to keep my sister and I locked up until we're 30 years old.
"No problem, Sir," says Ian with a smile. "I'll have her home by 10:30."
"And what do you plan to do tonight?"
"Dad, we're just going to get something to eat and then going to see a movie. It's not a big deal. I'll be okay."
"All right," he says giving Ian a look before he gives me a hug.
"Goodnight, Dad," I say with a smile before Ian says goodbye to my dad and we walk out of the house. "I'm sorry about that," I say as we walk to his car.
"It's not a big deal," he says with a smile. "He just cares about you. You look beautiful tonight. I like the braid in your hair."
"Thank-you," I say with a smile as he opens the car door for me. It makes me glad I chose a black halter top and a pair of blue jeans with holes on the knees with a pair of black heels. He smiles at me flashing his perfect smile and perfectly white teeth before he shuts my door. He looks good as always wearing a plaid button down short sleeve shirt and a pair of khaki shorts and a fresh brand-new pair of Jordans. He gets into the driver's seat and starts the car.
"So are you okay with getting burgers and fries for dinner and then going to the movies?"
"That's fine with me," I say with a smile as he backs out of my driveway.
"Cool," he says with a smile. The car ride is done with little talking as he plays music on the radio. We talk about our music choices. He asks me what I like to listen to and I let him know that I like pop music, rock music and hip hop. He tells me he's partial to classical music and hip hop. I never expected him to be the classical music type but looks can be deceiving. He turns up the volume in the car as Nelly "Ride With Me" comes on the radio. I smile as I dance to the music and rap along with Nelly. I catch him smiling at me and smile back at him. "You're adorable," he says with a smile.
"Thanks," I say with a smile as he takes my hand into his making me smile even bigger. His hands are so soft and smooth.
When we get to the burger place he parks the car and we get out of the car holding hands we walk to the door of the burger place, he holds the door for me allowing me to go in first and then he follows me in. We walk up to the counter and make our order before we find a seat. "So," he says with a smile as he sits across from me. "What exactly is up with you and Joe?"
"Not a thing," I say with a smile. "Joe is just one of my best friends."
"I didn't know if you two were together or not because you two seem to be inseparable," he says as he puts ketchup on his burger.
"We used to be inseparable but people change and life goes on. He is just a friend."
"Good," he says with a smile. "I didn't want to step on his territory. I mean I'm shocked you don't have a boyfriend you're so beautiful."
"I'm not that beautiful," I say as I put ketchup on my burger.
"Don't humble yourself you're gorgeous and I know I'm not the only that would say that you're beautiful. I think the fact Joe hangs around you so much scares the other guys away but when I felt that tension in American Government I knew I had my chance."
"I don't know," I say with a shrug. "But thank-you."
"You're welcome," he says with a smile, "so what do you think about Government class?"
"I hate it," I say, "probably the worst class that I have and I have some bad classes with all my honors classes but that one is the worst."
"I agree. I'm not a fan of it either which is weird because I thought I would love it because I want to be a politician some day and be a senator or a congressman but I really hate the class."
"I don't think it's the class as much as the teacher. She's horrible."
"Agreed," he says with a smile before he takes a bite of his burger and I do the same.
"So you listen to classical music?" I ask.
"Yes," he says, "I enjoy a little Beethoven and Mozart," he says.
"I never expected that from you."
"Why? I have played the cello since I was 8 years old and the piano."
"You play the cello and the piano? That's awesome."
"I'm glad that you think so because most girls don't find that awesome."
"I'm not most girls," I say with a smile as I look at him with my blue eyes.
"I noticed," he says with a smile. "You are a different kind of girl."
"Thanks," I say taking the compliment.
"You don't hang out with many girls do you?"
"Girls are drama. I'm not into all that he said she said stuff and a lot of girls are backstabbers. I prefer to keep it drama free and hang out with the guys instead besides I like to talk sports and play sports. I'm not into talking about fashion or how cute Nick Lachey is. I could really care less."
"A sports fan huh? Do you play any sports?"
"Soccer," I say, "but that's it. Joe told me I should go out for the football team but I don't think I would make it."
"Why not?"
"Because I'm a girl, I don't think the coach wants a girl on the team."
"If you can play then you can play it shouldn't matter if you're a girl or not. The coach will take anyone that can play the game."
"I don't know maybe next season we'll see," I say, "what about you do you play sports?"
"Basketball," he says, "and I run track but that's about it."
"That's cool. I'm gonna have to go to one of your basketball games."
"I'd like that a lot," he says with a smile. "So you like sports, what's your favorite sport?"
"Football," I say with a smile, "and then baseball. I like basketball too I'm not really into hockey though."
"Me either but I like basketball and football those are my two favorite sports. Who's your favorite NFL team?"
"49ers, you?"
"Saints," he says, "and college team?"
"Alabama I love the Crimson Tide," I say with a smile, "what about you?"
"Alabama," he says with a smile. "Good to know you're a Crimson Tide fan, roll tide roll," he says making me smile.
"Roll Tide Roll," I say with a smile.
"I like you a lot more now," he says with a smile as he goes onto talk about Alabama and how they are doing this season. I couldn't have asked for a better date. Talking about football and Alabama are two of my favorite things to do. "and you're a basketball fan who's your favorite team?"
"Miami Heat and UNC for college what about you?"
"Miami Heat and UNC in fact I'm hoping to get a scholarship to play basketball at UNC. That's my dream."
"Pretty cool," I say with a smile. "I hope to get a scholarship in academics to NYU or Georgia Tech. I want to major in business. I want to be a CEO someday."
"Not too many women CEO's these days. That's amazing that you're aspiring to be a woman in power. It's actually kind of hot."
"Thanks," I say with a smile. "I want to be one of the most powerful women in the world someday."
"Awesome," he says with a smile. "So other than sports what else do you like, what are you interested in?"
"I don't know. I like to stay active. Pretty much anything that keeps me active. I'm definitely not one of those people that like to hang out in the house watching TV all day. I like to be out enjoying the day at the beach or playing sports doing something to keep me active. I do like to watch movies though. I love to watch movies. What about you? What are some of your interests?"
"Well," he says with a smile. "I am kind of a science geek. I love science it is my thing. I like to do science experiments and when I'm not doing that I like to work on cars and I like to play the piano and the cello. I really enjoy taking runs on the beach and hanging out on the beach as well. Movies are cool too. I like to watch a good scary movie or action movie. What kind of movies do you like to watch?"
"Scary movies and action movies I am not really into romantic comedies. I do like comedies though."
"The more I find out about you the more perfect you become. I'm glad I found you before someone else did."
"Thanks," I say with a smile. "So what is your nationality?"
"I am African, Puerto Rican and Italian," he says, "what about you?"
"Nice combination," I say with a smile. "I'm Russian and Polish."
"Nice," he says with a smile, "so what do your parents do?"
"My dad is a scout he goes from city to city to scout out talents for college or pro teams. He's not home very much and my mom is a stay at home mom. What about your parents?"
"Your dad is a scout?" he asks, "Like a sports scout that scouts out future pro-athletes?"
"Pretty much and with his job he can get us tickets to any game or sporting event that we want and he can get us back to the locker room area as well. It's a pretty cool job. I've gone to some Miami Heat games a few times and a few Alabama games. My dad is the reason I love sports. He's surprised I'm not following in his footsteps and doing something with sports."
"That's awesome, Teagan. I had no idea about your dad. That's awesome and it's awesome he can hook you up with tickets for games. As for my parents my dad was a lawyer before he passed away and my mom is a pediatrician," he says. "Any brothers or sisters?"
"Just one sister Taryn, she's in 12th grade," I say.
"I know Taryn. I had no idea she was your sister you two are completely different. I had no idea."
"Yeah," I say, "People say that a lot about us. Do you have any brothers or sisters?"
"I have a younger brother in 9th grade named Isaiah and a sister in 8th grade named Quinn."
"Cool," I say with a smile. "I'm sorry your dad passed away."
"Me too, he was a great guy. He was an amazing father. It was hard to see him go but I took time off from school to help take care of him. I wanted to be there for him.'
"That's so sweet of you," I say with a smile.
"Thanks," he says with a smile as we continue to talk as we eat our dinner together. I could talk to him forever and not get tired of hearing him talk. I'm amazed that we're getting along so well and I'm actually having a good time and surprisingly Joe isn't even on my mind. I have completely forgotten about him. After we finish our dinner we go to the movies to see some ridiculous movie that we don't even pay attention to. I can't even recall what we saw but I remember our make out session during the movie.
At 10:25 Ian pulls into my driveway and I'm sorry that our date is coming to an end. I wish I had more time to hang out with Ian and more time to be with him. I like him a lot. He parks the car before he gets me out of the car, taking my hand into his as I lean up against his side as we walk under the dark sky and the stars visible and the moon full. "I had a lot of fun tonight with you, Teagan," he says as we reach my porch.
"I had fun too," I say with a smile as I turn to face him as he looks down at me.
"I want to do it again," he says with a smile as he brushes a piece of hair out of my face. "Would you like to go out again?"
"I'd love to," I say with a smile.
"Nice," he says with a smile. "I look forward to it maybe next Friday?"
"That works for me," I say with a smile. "Thanks for tonight."
"Anytime," he says with a smile as he cups my chin in his hand. "The movie was fun too."
I bite my lip and smile before I say, "I think it was too. Maybe next time we'll actually watch the movie."
"I liked making out with you more," he says with a smile.
"Yeah," I say, "I liked making out with you more," I say as I feel my cheeks heat.
"I'm going to call you tomorrow okay?"
"Okay," I say with a smile. "Goodnight, Ian."
"Good night, Teagan," he says with a smile before he leans down and his lips are on mine. I take my hand and wrap it around the back of his neck as we share a soft passionate kiss before my porch light turns on. "Goodnight," he says with a smile as he breaks the kiss.
"Good night," I say with a smile before he gives me a quick kiss on the lips before my dad opens the door.
"Goodnight, Ian," he says interrupting the moment. Ian makes his way down the stairs as I watch him go before I go inside.
JOE's POINT OF VIEW:
"I don't believe this," I say as I'm looking out the window at Teagan's house to see her get home from a date.
"You don't believe what?" asks Gina as she is sitting on the couch reading a magazine.
"Teagan, she had a date tonight and she kissed him," I say.
"So what? Why does it matter if she has a date? Why is that your concern?" asks Gina.
"It's not but she was on a date."
"So what it gets her away from you," she says. "I thought we weren't worrying so much about Teagan? What happened to that?" she asks as I make my way over to the couch.
"I can't just stop caring about her. She is my best friend," I say but the truth is I like Teagan and I care about her as more than a friend. It hurts to see her with someone else and seeing her make out with another guy that isn't me. I felt a bit of hurt inside seeing her with that kid from our American Government class and seeing her make out with him.
"Well stop caring about her," she says as I sit down next to her. "Let her date. Let her have her fun. Like I said it keeps her away from you."
"I guess," I say. "Who is that kid in our American Government class with the curly brown hair?"
"Ian?" she asks. "Ian Ramirez," she says.
"I guess that's who she went out with," I say.
"Wow, I'm impressed she could get someone like Ian Ramirez he probably just wants in her panties but isn't her dad a scout?"
"Yeah," I say.
"That's what he really wants he wants to get in good with the father so that he can get his spot on the UNC basketball team in a couple years. Teagan is dumb."
"I don't think she's dumb and he looked like he really likes her."
"Well, maybe he does. I don't really care because I don't care about Teagan or who she's sleeping with. It's not ruining my life and it's not ruining yours so you shouldn't care either. Say Ian really does like her then leave her alone and let her leave you alone. It keeps her busy."
"Are you threatened by Teagan?"
She lets out a laugh and says, "No, Joe, I'm not threatened by Teagan. I have nothing to be threatened of trust me," she says, "so do you want to have sex or something?"
"You're the most random person ever and no I don't want to have sex."
"You never want to have sex," she says with annoyance.
"We're 15 why do we need to have sex this soon in our lives. I know we did before but why do we need to have sex. I'm not feeling it."
"I am, Joe, so come on, please," she says.
"No, Gina. I don't want to. In fact, I think it's time for you to leave because I'm getting tired and I just want to go to bed."
"So you're kicking me out?"
"No I'm asking you to leave because I'm tired," I say, "and I don't want to have sex."
"Whatever," she says. "I'll go. Let me call my dad to pick me up."
"Okay," I say.
About 10 minutes after she calls her dad he's in the driveway to pick her up. "Goodnight, Baby," she says as we stand at my front door.
"Goodnight," I say, "I'll talk to you in the morning."
"Okay," she says with a smile. "I love you."
"Goodnight, Gina," I say with a smile before I give her a soft kiss on the lips.
"Goodnight," she says as she shakes her head before she opens my front door. Once she's out the door I shut the door behind me and lock it. I roll my eyes before I go upstairs. I try to call Teagan when I get to my room but she doesn't answer her phone. I try a few more times before I finally give up when I realize she is ignoring my calls. I have to fix this whatever I did wrong I need to fix it.
*A/N: What did you think of Teagan's date with Ian? Do you think there's potential there between them? What do you think about Ian does he have genuine feelings for Teagan or is it because her dad is a scout? Do you think Teagan has genuine feelings for Ian? What did you think about Joe worrying so much about Teagan dating? Why do you think he's choosing not to sleep with Gina? And why do you think he chose not to tell Gina that he loves her? Finally why do you think Teagan is ignoring Joe's calls? Please review and thank-you for reading.