Where To Go From Here
After Sam smelled her flowers she shared a smile with Austin displaying her approval of his surprise gift. He returned the smile nervously and chuckled. "I remembered awhile back when you told me that these were your favorite flowers," he said as he took a seat on the bar stool.
"Oh, Austin, I love em! Don't worry about being tardy, though. It's not like I'm getting off work, right now. These roses are amazing! Rhonda immediately jumped in.
"Well, if you would like the rest of the night off I believe we can handle the work load. I mean, it's not exactly packed in here," Rhonda said while giving Sam a wink.
"Rhonda, are you sure about that?" Sam asked hoping she would say yes. Please say yes!
"Yeah, you kids get out of here and mingle." Waving her hand for them to go Sam turned back to Austin.
"Would you want to sit down for a moment in one of the booths?"
"Sure, is everything okay?" This can't be good. She nodded.
"Yeah, I just wanted to clear something up before we head of to where ever it is we're going." Austin agreed but was still a little concerned. They made their way to an open booth and sat down.
"I just want to say I'm still a little nervous about our situation and will need a little time to adjust." Austin shook is head in agreement. "Also, I would like to say I'm sorry."
"Sorry? For what?"
"For not telling you who I was last night, of course."
"Oh, Sam, that's okay. All that matters is that I know right now. Forget about it." Sam let out a sigh of relief.
"Thanks, but I really wish we could've cleared this up last night. The moment we set foot outside the dance I should've taken my mask off then and been done with it." Austin reached across the table to grab on to her hand.
"Look, it's alright. I do agree that would've been better but in a way I'm glad it happened this way."
"How come? If you don't mind me asking?" Sam asked with confusion. How could this be better?
"Considering how high school can be I think this was better because we won't be interrupted and it'll be a lot easy to get to know you in person. Plus, it's just after six o'clock so we'll have more time to be with each other." Sam giggled and agreed.
"That's true. I won't have to worry about my cell phone alarm and speaking of that. Where is my cell phone?" Remembering she dropped it on her way out.
"Actually, It's at my house. I found it on the steps as I was chasing after you. I was trying to figure out your code so I could see if you had a picture of yourself on it."
"Great! I was so worried I wouldn't find it. There was a few pictures of me and my friend Carter on there from Disneyland this past summer, but the camera isn't very good. So it wouldn't have helped."
"Oh well, it was worth a try." They both laughed. What happens next? Sam thought.
"So, where do we go from here?" Sam asked curiously.
"I thought it would be a good start to maybe get some pizza at this Italian place I know. If you like Italian?"
"Of course! I'm not hard to please like most girls. Plus, I don't just eat a rice cake and call it quits."
"Hearty appetite! That's what I wanna hear! Shall we?" Austin asked showing the way with his hands. Getting up from the booth Austin took her by the hand and walked her out to his car. Sam was in her own world and still couldn't believe who was holding her hand. She hadn't even changed out of her work clothes or anything. Once they were both in his car, Sam looked over at him and asked.
"Is Shelby going to give us problems?"