A/N: Sorry I didn't update when I was supposed to, I've been busy with volleyball. This chapter is going to be a little short but don't worry the next chapter will be much longer. This is sort of a filler chapter and sort of not. Anyway I hope you like it.
"Will you, Melanie Stryder, go on a date with me, Jared Howe?" Did he really just ask me that? I thought that this would never happen, that he would break up with Lacey, let alone ask me out. I can't even speak, I'm so happy.
I just stand there, smiling like an idiot. Jared got that confused look on his face just like he did when he first met me, and the only reason why he got that look was… was because I didn't answer him.
"Yes, of course I'll go on a date will you." I finally manage to choke out. Relief flooded his face and he gave me a big smile that stretched from ear to ear. I smile back at him showing all my teeth.
"Okay then. I'll pick you up at 6:30 tomorrow." He said.
"What are we going to do?" I question.
"I don't know yet, but I'll think of something… something fun." He answered.
I give him a small smile and say, "Well, whatever it is, I'm excited for it." I then turn and walk to my car. I climb in and drive home.
The rest of the day passes by quickly. I finish my homework, eat dinner, and go to bed without realizing what I was doing. All I have been able to think about is Jared and how great our date would be.
All day long I've been trying to decide on what to wear. Do I wear shorts? A skirt? Or even a dress? Also, what shoes do I wear with it? Its 4:00, so that means I got exactly 2 hours and 30 minutes until Jared comes to pick me up.
I wonder what we are going to do for this date. I still can't believe that he asked me out. I thought that he would date Lacey for a while, at least until they were in college, but I guess I was wrong. Oh crap, Lacey. I completely forgot about her. She must hate me right now, way more than she did before. I can't imagine what school is going to be like on Monday. She'll probably spread some rumor about me and it won't be a nice one. And I'm guessing that all of her and Jared's friend will reasonably take her side. I put myself in a very bad situation, but it doesn't matter because I got the guy who I like really like on side.
I decided on wearing a red summer dress with black converse and a jean jacket. Now I have to choose what to do with my hair. Do I want it up or down? I end up putting it in a sock-bun. I look myself over in the mirror and all I have left to do is my make-up.
When I finish doing my make-up I check the time. Its 6:20, he could be here any minute now. I go and wait downstairs. A couple minutes later I hear the doorbell ring and I know that he's here. I walk to the front door and open it to find a very cute Jared Howe behind it.
He was wearing dark blue jeans with a regular black t-shirt. He face lights up when he sees me. He has been waiting for this moment all day just like I have.
"Are you ready to go?" he says to me.
A/N: I know this is a short chapter but the next chapter is the date so I made her getting ready a chapter. I hope you like the story so far. Please review, it would mean the world to me if you did.