Surprise! More chappies!
MAX
"Hurry! He's at the door!" Ella cried, running back up.
"He really likes you, he's on time!" Kayley grinned. Lissa had told us all about what he said, of course. Girl Code.
"Okay, go! Go!" Claire pushed me down the stairs.
I got to the staircase just as he introduced himself to Mom and Dad, shaking hands and smiling, hugging my mom. Well he's prepared!
"You're on time," I said.
"Of course."
"Boys are usually late."
"Not this one."
"Good. You'd better not be."
"Have fun!" Mom kissed my cheek. "Love you!"
"Love you!" We walked out the door.
"So, do you want to eat and then see the movie or movie and then eat?" he asked.
"Whichever you want."
"Your night Max. You choose."
"Surprise me. I like surprises."
"Okay then," he pulled on his helmet and handed me a blue one. "Your favorite color, right?"
"You've done your homework."
"No. I just like you enough that I already knew. The blue flowers in your locker were me."
"That was you?" I grinned. "That was so sweet!"
"I like you a lot," he insisted again.
"I believe you."
He started the motorcycle. "Climb on."
I swung my leg over the side and put my arms around him. He started down the street. We stopped in front of the movies. "What do you want to see?" I asked.
"Your night Max."
I sighed. "Let's see what they have."
We reviewed the movie titles. "How about that one?" he pointed to a title. "You like action movies, don't you?"
"Yeah, that looks great! I really wanted to see Legion!"
He bought our tickets and we went inside. When we were inside, watching, he took my hand. We burst out laughing at the "Metro Pawn! We'll pay you more for your gold…more-more-more! Who pays you more? Metro pawn! Now you're gonna like it! You're gonna like! Metro pawn! You're gonna like it , you're gonna like it!" commercials and sang along.
After the movie, we went to Johnny Rockets. He made me try dipping my French fries in chocolate shake.
It was awesome.
On the way home, I leaned against him. "I had a great time," I said at my door.
"Me too," he hugged me.
"You know, you can kiss me," I said quietly.
He dipped his head and kissed me softly. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him back.
"Can I call you tomorrow?"
"You may."
"May I give you a ride to school Monday?"
"I'd love it."
"I will then." He hugged me again and left.
I ran in and threw my head into a pillow on the sofa, screaming. Mom laughed. "Good time, I'm guessing?"
"Amazing."
"I'm glad. He's a very sweet boy. I know his mother. They brought their dog to my clinic."
"He's great."
The door opened again and Fang and Estelle entered, giggling. Fang stopped abruptly, giving me a dirty look, and headed to his room. "I'll be right back Es."
She grinned at me. "Can we go to your room? I have to talk to you."
"S-sure," I sputtered, wary.
We headed up. "So, you went out with James?"
I nodded.
"Oh my God!" she gushed. "He's amazing!"
"I know."
"He hasn't gone out with anyone, at least not seriously, since fifth grade!"
These kids were dating in fifth?
"How, how, how, how did you do it?"
I shrugged. "He likes me and I like him."
"I'm not sure if Nick really likes me. I mean, he seems like he does, but I don't know."
I shrugged. "He has a rough life."
"He's a jerk about you. Do you guys fight a lot?"
"We didn't used to."
"Oh." She frowned. "So what did you do?"
"We saw Legion and went to eat."
"Cool. Nick took me to see Valentines Day and to get ice cream."
"Oh my God! Valentines Day is coming up, isn't it?"
"Yeah."
"I forgot!"
"You didn't have a boyfriend, of course you did. No one pays attention unless they have to. Not at our age."
I found myself beginning to like her. "What are you doing?"
"Date with Nick and then an anti-boy sleepover. Do you want to come? You should bring your friends."
"Claire, Kayley, and Lissa," I snapped.
"Yeah. And listen…I'm sorry I've been mean to you before. I know it was out of line."
"Why do you act like that then?"
She shrugged. "I just do when I don't know someone. I'm a tad anti-social towards people I don't know or am not interested in knowing. I had my circle and didn't need anyone. But I've noticed what brats they are. I ditched them."
"You…ditched the brat pack?"
"Yeah."
"Wow."
She fidgeted uncomfortably. "It was just…they're so mean."
"I noticed."
"But I'm glad you and I get along now."
"Me too."
Someone rapped hard on the door. "Do you mind? I'd like my girlfriend back now."
"SHUT IT!" I shouted. "Jeez, I almost liked him better when he didn't talk. At least he didn't snap at me."
She giggled. "He is impatient. Well, I'll call you sometime, okay? Or-text me." She wrote her number on my hand. "Bye!"
"Bye."
I just made friends with Estelle and went on a date with James. I wore girly clothes.
It's official. The world has gone mad.
And it's all his fault.
I should thank him later.