First Date
Shiori hung out with them, nervously thinking of the date later that night. I wonder if he thinks of this as a real date, or just a friendly date. I wish I didn't think of him so much. I just met him and already I really like him. But I barely know him. But he's kind of cute and he seems really sweet…
Shiori shook her head at the thoughts racing through her mind and tried to relax. The movie sounded like a good one, so she could just go and try to enjoy herself. And if Zee was interested he would make a move.
Finally, Jun stood up and starting packing his stuff in his bag. Following his lead, Shiori grabbed her coat and bag and started to follow him. "You can ride with me if you want," Zee said, catching up to her. "Sure," said Shiori, smiling shyly.
She waved to Jun as he headed to his car and then turned and followed Zee. They drove to the theatre quickly reaching it before Jun who had to go pick up his girlfriend. Zee walked in and held the door for her. He then walked over to the counter and bought their tickets. Shiori was surprised, he didn't seem the type to take charge, but he was doing it now.
Zee turned and walked with her into the theatre, choosing seats and sitting down. She sat next to him and after an awkward silence started talking to him about inane topics. Eventually she saw Jun and his girlfriend enter and they came and sat down, chatting and smiling into each other's eyes.
Shiori gazed at them with envy, she wished she could find somebody to love like Jun had.
She looked up and met Zee's eyes and something seemed to pass between them that left a warm feeling inside her.
She settled back and watched the movie, occasionally wishing she was brave enough to lean over and kiss Zee. But she wasn't so she just sat there and felt sad that she wasn't brave enough to make a move.
The movie ended and Shiori stood up, feeling dazed after becoming immersed in the wonderful story. "How'd you like it?" Jun asked Zee and Shiori. "I loved it," Shiori said softly. "It was ok," Zee said, "some of the cinematic effects were lacking, but I guess the story was a good one."
Shiori was surprised, the story had been so heart-wrenching and romantic, it made her want to cry. Maybe its not his type of movie. Everyone has different tastes.
"Well I should get home," Shiori said, gazing around at the dark night. "I'll drive you," Zee said.
She followed Zee to his car and casually chatted about the movie they had just seen. Zee stopped at his car and looked at her. "Can I call you sometime?" he asked. "Sure," said Shiori breathlessly, pulling out a piece of paper and a pen and writing it down.
He drove her home in silence, wordlessly following her directions and dropping her off. "See you later," Shiori said and waved as he drove away.
