Chapter 9
Here I am waiting by Mac's locker. You are probably guessing that I feel like I have no pride and on some level you are right. Nevertheless, here I am heeding Bryan's advice. I am greeted by Mac looking dapper in a striped shirt with a collar and slightly damp locks fresh from the shower hair. And what is even better is that he is smiling at me and that he looks extremely surprised to see me.
"Good morning".
I am greeting by a top of the morning smile and it is lovely indeed.
I get straight to the point. "So, you want to take me to the homecoming dance?"
His face reddens but he manages to shake his head in agreement.
"By the way, I am wearing midnight blue just in case you wondered. But before we do that, you need to take me on a proper date…
"Proper date", he asked.
"Yeah, a proper date…where you call me, on the phone, come to my house, face the wrath of my parents, open the door, need I say more?"
I smile at his open mouth, reach into my pocket grab a sticky note and pen, and jot some numbers down. The paper is pressed in his hands.
"Do you like action movies?"
Mac made a face like it was a stupid question with an easy answer. Needless to say, I inherited my dad Finn's penchant for action packed movies.
"Batman, the Dark Knight Rises?"
Mac smiled at me like he hit the lottery and in my opinion he has!
His back is to the locker so I repeat last night's fiasco. I smile, walk closer, and gently place my lips on his. Then, I exit with a carbon copy of his swagger smile, on my face that is.
"Talk to you later".
It was funny watching Mac's reaction at my kiss and flirtatious behavior. But for me, I was drawing a battle line to show Mac's where my allegiance lay. Hopefully this would help him trust what he was feeling about our "whatever it is".
It was about six at night when I finally received his call. He sounded so cute on the phone and it was funny that my dad answered the phone and asked him like twenty questions.
"Want to go to the movies Saturday?"
"Sure," I said.
After getting to business, we ended up having a fun conversation covering our favorite music, reality shows, sports team, etc. It is so much easier getting to know each other over the phone especially since I couldn't get sidetracked by his wonderful smile and lovely eyes. Before I knew it, we had talked over an hour and half (timed by my dad may I add).
By Saturday I was so itching to go and had done all the essentials the most difficult by far getting my dad to allow me to go. In fact at this moment, he was bending looking out the window waiting impatiently for the arrival of Mac. Mac's old green pickup truck pulled in our driveway. My dad Finn was the first to arrive at the door.
"Hi, I'm Finn Hudson, Mia's father."
"Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Mac."
My dad looked impressed that Mac shook his hands and met his eye contact. After about twenty one ground rules and refusing my mom Rachel's request to take a picture of her daughter's first date (I know how god-awful embarrassing), we were on our way to the movies. Mac remembered my words and opened the door for me. On the drive to the movie theatre we couldn't stop smiling and looking at each other. Adorable (I'm back to that word again LOL).
While in line to get popcorn, I saw Mac's throat tighten and his shoulders stiffen. To the right of us, was Spence with a bunch of his friends. I made sure to link my hands in Mac's to make it clear that Mac and I were on a date. You wouldn't believe the smile that Mac gave me in response. Sometimes words are not necessary.
After getting our popcorn, we walked into the movie theatre. When the lights came out, I took advantage of our closeness as I rested my head on his shoulders. In between popcorn, we held hands. It was the first time that I had the chance to savor Mac's company. I didn't want the night to end.
When the movie finished, Mac opened the truck door letting me in. Before putting on his seat belt, Mac leaned over and gave me a nice kiss. The best part was the ride home him holding my hand.
Heaven on earth seriously! Life cannot get any better.
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