Chapter 3- Tonight's The Night

It was 7:15 and Robbie was getting more nervous than ever, he looked out the window and saw Alayna walk out her house and she was walking her dog, a black and white Malta whose name was Shelly. As Robbie saw Alayna get closer and closer to his house, he became even more nervous. Then, a second later, he heard the doorbell to his house ring.

"I am really ready to hear what Alayna has to tell me", Robbie thought to himself, "I hope so, because I really need to move on from Kim".

"Robbie can you answer the door", he heard his mom yell from upstairs.

"Sure Mom", Robbie replied.

Robbie then walked up to the door, opened it and there was Alayna. She looked more beautiful than he imagined. She was tall, but just short enough for him. After all, she was 5ft. 5 inches tall and he was 5ft. 10. Her long auburn hair was parted in the middle and hung straight reaching to the middle of her back which reminded him of the late r&b singer Aaliyah in one of her last videos, "More Than a Woman". Her big brown eyes looked luminous and her tan complexion glowed as the streetlights hit her face. She had on a simple black hooded zippered sweatshirt and a pair of black sweatpants to match. The only hint of make-up on her face was some red lip-gloss. Robbie couldn't get over how naturally gorgeous she was this evening and wondered to himself how come he never noticed it before. But then, he quickly remembered last Friday when he stopped by her house to return the DVD he borrowed. She looked so good with her hair parted to side and all she wore was a white tank top and a pair of jeans. Robbie thought it was a coincidence because all he wore was white t-shirt and a pair of jeans. He thought that they would look good together.

She parted her lips, opened her mouth, and said,

"Hey Robbie".

Robbie nervously smiled back and said,

"Hey Alayna, what's up? How are you?"

"Fine, how are you", Alayna asked.

"I'm good. So what are you up to right now", Robbie asked.

"Well, I'm walking Shelly, but I was wondering if I could come in and talk to you for a minute", Alayna asked.

"Sure, come on in", Robbie said, as he held open for Alayna. Alayna picked up Shelly and walked past Robbie. She smelled so good for the perfume Beautiful by Estee Lauder matched her perfectly.

"Thank you Robbie", Alayna said as she walked into his living room.

They sat down on the couch and Robbie then asked Alayna if she wanted anything to drink. She politely told him that she was fine, and then Robbie asked,

"So Alayna, did you have a modeling shoot today. I mean your hair looks good."

Alayna smiled at him and said,

"Thanks for the compliment Robbie, but no, it was one of my days to look like a bum at school. My mom always told me, if you're going to dress down, at least make sure that your hair and nails are looking good."

"Well, if she's having a bummy day, then let her look like a bum everyday because she looks amazing", Robbie thought to himself.

Robbie and Alayna chuckled for a second then Robbie asked,

"So Alayna what's on your mind?"

Alayna then took a deep breath and said,

"Well Robbie, there's been something that I've been meaning to tell you for a while".

"This is it", Robbie thought to himself.

"Robbie", Alayna said then suddenly stopped blushing, composed herself and continued to say,

"Robbie I've had the biggest crush on you ever since last year. I've always thought you were so cool and intelligent and I used to get mad every time I would see you with Kim Carlisle. I used to always think that I wasn't your type. But I've come to realize that life is too short and if I don't tell you now, I might end up regretting that I never told you at all, always imagining what could have been".

Upon hearing Alayna tell him all of this, Robbie felt humbled. Here was one of the prettiest girls that he ever laid eyes upon his whole life telling him how she felt about him.

"Alayna, there's something I need to tell you too. Ever since last Friday, when I stopped by your house to drop off your DVD, I couldn't help but noticed how good you looked. Also, when I told you that you were a sweet girl, I really meant it. You see Alayna; I have a crush on you too. Like you, I just worried that I wasn't your type. You were always around these b-boy dancers and basketball players and here I am, just plain old Robbie McGrath. Knowing that you have a crush on me, makes me feel better now", Robbie said, "But the reason I was so hesitant around you is because I've dated some beautiful girls before and they've all turned out to be shallow, conceited, and concerned about themselves. I've tried to tell myself that these girls are really sweet, but in reality they weren't".

Alayna, who placed Shelly on her lap, placed her down on the couch, gently touched Robbie's arm and then said,

"Well Robbie, I'm surprised that you would have a crush on me too. But I have to tell you, your other girlfriends may have been very pretty and shallow, but you've got to have faith in me that I'm not. Now, you've known me for four years and I'm sure just like everyone else, you've got the wrong impression of me. Robbie, I just have to let you know, I'm not that way. Yeah, I may dress a certain way and I am a model, cheerleader, and dancer, but after that the stereotype stops there. Trust me Robbie, I understand that you've been hurt, but you never know, the person that's for you could be sitting right in front of you."

Taking Alayna's hand into his, Robbie smiled at her and said,

"Yeah, you're right, you never know".

Alayna smiled back at Robbie. Robbie felt as though for the first time he was truly seeing Alayna for who she was, a sweet, caring, and introspective person. He also realized that she was just a normal young woman and he wanted to get to know her more.

"Hey Alayna, what are you doing this evening", Robbie asked her.

"Nothing except for walking Shelly. Why", she asked.

" Well, I would like to know if you would like to go with me to Scarborough Towne Center. It's nice, it's chill and barely anyone we go goes there. Then we can chill and get to know one another", Robbie asked.

"It sounds like a plan. Should I change or anything", Alayna asked.

"No, you look good just the way you are", Robbie said.

"Alright, well, I'll be right back, I need to go and take Shelly in the house and I'll be ready", Alayna said.

Alayna then got up, picked up Shelly's leash, and then Robbie walked her to the door.

"I'll see in a few", Robbie said to Alayna.

"Okay, I'll see you later", Alayna said as she smiled at Robbie.

Robbie was finally happy, not only did he have a date, but this night, he could possibly have a potential new girlfriend.