Author's announcement: To Debbie Hicks who guest reviewed this story, I am unsure what you want me to do. If you would like me to write this into the story or a different one pm me and we'll make it work.
Tonight was my date with Mike and couldn't be more nervous. I'd spent the last few hours changing into nearly every outfit I owned before deciding it wasn't good enough. Before I knew it I'd gone through all my clothes. They were scattered all over the room. It looked as chaotic as I felt. I sat on my bed and sighed feeling frustrated with myself. I shouldn't be making this such a big deal it's just one date and I'm sure he won't care if I get dressed up or not. I nodded to myself resolving to just dress casually and to stop worrying so much. I pulled on some casual yet pretty clothes and set about straightening up my room.
I finished cleaning and sat back on my bed, nerves taking over once again. I don't understand why Mike makes me so nervous. I've been on dates before but there was just something about Mike that made him seem different. He was so nice to me and so considerate in a way that most guys aren't. He really listens to me when we talk and contributes to the conversation. He's just really refreshing to be around.
As I sat thinking to myself I heard the doorbell ring downstairs. I jumped up not really mentally prepared for this date. I did one last mirror check before rushing down the stairs and opening the front door. Mike stood in the door way dressed slightly nicer than his usual school get-up. He smiled at me as I opened the door and I knew I was already blushing.
"Hey Bella are you ready to go?" Mike glanced around me nervously. I realized he must be expecting Charlie so I replied, "Yeah I'm ready and don't worry my dad isn't here right now."
"Oh yeah? Alright let's get going then." Mike looked relieved and grabbed my hand to lead me to the car.
I could feel myself blush again as I looked at our entwined hands. He opened the car door for me and then got in himself. I was surprised at how gentlemanly he was being. He opened the door for me again when we got to the restaurant. It was a nice Italian place in Port Angeles that I had never been to before. We were seated in a more secluded area of the restaurant that really set a romantic mood.
We had a really great time together and the food was really delicious. Mike was so attentive and so funny. We found that we actually had a lot in common. We had similar taste in music and it really helped us bond. While Mike was more interested in sports as opposed to my love of reading, we still liked to hear about each other's interests. I felt so much closer to him after our date. He even walked me to the door and gave me the sweetest goodnight kiss. I've never felt so comfortable with anyone. This really makes staying in Forks seem like a great idea.