Chapter 14 a date with Noel

Aria's pov

I walked inside my house with Hanna following behind me. Walking into my room Hanna placed her stuff on my bed and we headed into the kitchen. We had just got back from my work, and I was starting to get nervous about tonight. What if I stuff it up and he never wants to see me again, I say to Hanna but she just laughed. "Aria, relax he wouldn't have said yes to asking you out on a date if he wasn't interested." I smile realising I was probably just over thinking things. So what do you want to do to kill time? "Hmm how about we watch a movie" she says and I nodded in agreement. When we made it to the lounge we sat down and Hanna picked the movie. "You know I still can't believe you lied to your parents about why you couldn't go on the camping trip." I rolled my eyes. Hanna, I didn't lie I just left out the main reason, besides it's not like you have never lied to your mum before. She laughed. "Yeah but that was me not you." Two hours later when the movie finished we went up stairs and Hanna helped me decided on what to wear. How about this I say holding up, a cute top and my black skinny jeans. "Aria you want him to notice you, you need something a little more wow." What do you mean wow? Hanna walked over to my cupboard and pulled out a black lacy dress and my red heals. "Here you'll where this," she says as she places them on the bed. "Now where's the Red clutch I saw you with last week?" She questioned me and I pointed to my desk. Alright I'll be back in a sec. I left my room and walked into the bathroom to change, when I came back out Hanna was on my bed reading a magazine but her eyes widen when she saw me. What do you think? I said as I stood in the door way.

"Perfect" she says as she walks over towards me, "I new you would look good." I laughed at how proud of herself she was as I sat down to straighten my hair. When I was completely ready I let Hanna take a photo and she sent it to Emily and Ali. Five minutes later and her phone buzzed and she laughed at the reply. What's it say? "Emily said you look hot and Ali said even she would kiss you in that." I rolled my eyes, well at lest they approve I say as we head back down stairs. Hanna and I sat in the lounge room talking until just after 7 when I heard the door bell. Hanna you don't have to wait up if it gets late. "Its fine Aria, have fun." I smiled giving her a hug before walking outside and meeting Noel

Hanna's pov

I closed the door walking back inside to Aria's room. God she looked cute tonight, Noel better treat her right or he will have me to deal with, I thought to myself as I grabbed out my textbook. How is it that I'm the only one stuck at home on a Friday night alone without a date? I sighed leaning against her pillows and beginning my home work.

Aria's pov

Noel took me out to a quiet dinner at the grill, and I had a great time. He was sweet, just like I thought he would be, but I couldn't help but get this feeling in my gut that something wasn't right. After we left the grill he took me to his favourite place in the woods. He said he liked to go there sometime to just think. When we arrived Noel grabbed my hand and I let him hold it, as we made our way over to the spot. There was a large rock in the middle with only trees and grass surrounding it. It was on a slight hill and when we climbed onto it, it had the most Amazing view. We sat in a comfortable silence together, until I felt him wrap his arm around my waist. I began to fell nervous again, yet I don't know why. This is what I had wanted for ages. When he leaned in to kiss me our lips brushed together softly, but before he could deepen it I broke it, not wanting it to go any further. "Hey are you ok?" he said, obviously confused as to why I had pulled away. yeah, im fine I just, I thought this is what I wanted but now im not so sure. Noel nodded, removing his arm and creating a slight distance between us. Don't get me wrong you're a great guy, and this date has been really sweet I just don't want to lead you on if I don't think anything will happen. "Its fine, I understand, do you want me to take you home?" Yeah, if that's ok. Noel climbed down the rock and held out his hand for me. I grabbed it so that I didn't fall.

When we were walking back to mine, he took off his jacket and placed it over my shoulders. "You looked cold" he said smiling. "But don't worry no strings attached." I smiled, feeling bad for leading him on. When we made it to my door I apologised if I had ruined the date but he insisted that it was fine, and asked if we could be friends. Of course I said yes. As I took off his jacket, I placed a soft kiss to his check. Thanks for walking me to the door. "Don't worry about, I'll see you at school" he said as he waved and walked back to his car. When I walked back inside the lights were still on so I new Hanna was still up. Han, I'm home I yelled out and she walked down stairs. "What are you doing back so soon?" She questioned me. "How did the date go?" I sat down on the couch and Hanna sat next to me. Not so great I say, ready to explain "what happen, Why what's wrong? Do I have go beat him up?" She questions me and I couldn't help but laugh, no it was me not him.

Noel was great, we went to dinner at the grill, and then he took me to his favourite place, which is this rock in the woods. It gives you the perfect view of rosewood. But I don't know like the whole date just didn't feel right. "I thought that's what you wanted?" Hanna asked obviously confused, it is… I mean it was I don't know I just felt like my gut was telling me there's someone else, except I don't know who that is. When he kissed me I pulled away and I told him I didn't want to lead him on, so he agreed to take me home. I'm so glad he's not mad at me, he said we can just be friends. Hanna smiled pulling me into a hug. "Hey you'll be fine Aria, im sure you will figure it out."

When I pulled away from the hug I couldn't help but smile when I looked at Hanna, she was seriously one of the best friends I have ever had and I was so lucky to have her. Next thing I new I felt myself lean in and Kiss her. She kissed me back but as soon as she did she broke it and got up of the couch. Omg I can't believe I just did that!. I watched as Hanna grabbed her phone off the tabled and walked to the door without even looking at me. When I heard it slam shut I new I had total just ruined whatever it was we had.

I don't like girls, what the hell was I thinking? I don't think of Hanna like that do I? I asked myself. I felt myself press my back against the door, and slide down it until I hit the floor. Why did the kiss I shared with Hanna make me feel so good? Why did I get butterflies in my stomach, when I felt her lips on mine? It didn't feel like that when I kissed Noel. I felt myself begin to cry. I was so confused, did I not want to go on a date with Noel because of Hanna? I brought my knees up to my chest and placed my head on it crying.

I need to fix this, I can't lose her. I pulled out my phone from my bra and dialled her number but sure enough it went to her voice mail, so I let a message. Hanna please pick up, I'm sorry for what I did we need to talk. I got up walking up stairs and into my room. I changed my clothes before climbing into bed and burring my face into the pillow. I new Hanna would have to talk to me eventually, as all her stuff was still in my room. So rolling over and facing the wall I closed my eyes trying desperately to fall asleep.

Hanna's pov

One minute I was comforting Aria after her date with Noel, and next minute I felt her kiss me. her lips were so soft and as soon as I felt myself kiss her back I broke it. I had no idea what to do I just new I had to go. I got up grabbing my phone and walked straight out without even speaking to her. I continued walking at a fast pace trying to comprehend what had just Happen. Aria just kiss me, and I kissed her back. I felt bad for just getting up and leaving but it took me by surprise. As far as I know she's straight and so am I yet how come I liked it? I sighed, sitting down on a bench at the park. I'm not gay, well I mean I haven't even thought about it, but I'm not gay. I felt my phone ringing in my hand and I new who it was without even looking at it. I wasn't ready to speak to her so I let it go to voice mail. When It did, I clicked play and listen to her voice.

Aria was apologising for kissing me, and my heart broke at the sound of her voice. She sounded like she was crying. I new I couldn't just let her think it was all her fault so I got up and started to walk back in the direction of her house. My heart was beating so fast, I didn't even know what I was going to say when I saw her. When I made it back to her house, I grabbed the spare key and unlocked the front door. The lights were off so I presumed she had gone to bed. Trying to be quiet, I walked into her room to see her already asleep on her bed. I smiled at how cute she looked and decided to lie down next to her. I new she would want to talk about what had happen as soon as she woke up, but right now I just wanted to sleep. I closed my eyes hoping that she wouldn't wake until the morning and allowed myself to relax knowing that whatever happened next would be ok If I let it.