Chapter6-Getting Closer
It has been a month since the first day of school. Stephanie and Paul have been on three dates since then (not counting the group dates they had between those). Paul and Stephanie have really got to know each other during those dates, not to mention the time during school. Stephanie was still getting calls from Andrew, begging for her to take him back. If Paul wasn't around, Stephanie would've taken him back, no questions asked. But now Paul is here, she knows she is cared for the way she should be. Not by trying to get her to have sex, yelling at her over little things, and abusing her, but by being honest with her and being like her best friend. She couldn't ask for anything better. She just hopes it lasts.
Paul hasn't talked to Melina in awhile. Not that he wanted to, it's just he had a bit of guilt for how the conversation left off. He knows Melina's history and knows why she acts the way she does, but he is done feeling sorry for her. Hell, for all he knows, she probably made all that crap up for him to feel sorry for her. He still can't believe a 6-8 month relationship was all a lie. The girl he actually seen himself starting to love, used him to make somebody ,who would never love her back, jealous. But I hope she realizes I was the best guy she ever had. The only one who put up with all her crap she put him through. Now he has someone who he feels will never hurt him like Melina did. Her name is Stephanie McMahon. She is becoming very special to me. Tomorrow is our "One Month Anniversary". I don't know what teen started that "anniversary every month you are with someone", but he must have had a lot of money and time on his hands. Or maybe he was just whipped! Either way, I'm still celebrating it tomorrow. I plan to do it big and still have time to get her home before curfew. It's time to lie down and wait for another day.
Stephanie was awoken to the sound of her phone ringing.
Steph-Hello (sleepily says)
Paul- Good morning sleepyhead! (He laughs) Happy Anniversary! (He smiles)
Stephanie-Aww thanks for the wakeup call! And Happy Anniversary to you too! (Makes a kissing sound) That's from me to you! (She laughs)
Paul- Well then (Kissing sound) to you too! (They both laugh). I planned something really special for you!
Stephanie- Oh Paul! You didn't have to do that. But will it be too much to ask what it is? (She laughs)
Paul- Yes I did, because I wanted to show you how much I care about you Stephanie. I really do care about you Steph. More than you know. (He says honestly)
Stephanie – (She felt tears well up in her eyes and fall down her cheek)
Paul- Steph are you there? (He asked worried he might have said it too soon)
Stephanie- Yes I'm here. (She said wiping her tears) I really care about you too! (She smiles)
Paul- Thank you so much for saying that back! (He laughs) I almost thought I pushed things a little bit. (He sighs)
Stephanie- No! Don't worry. You didn't push anything and I do feel the same way. I can't wait to see you today! (She smiles)
Paul- Trust me! I can't wait to see you either! (He laughs) But I'm about to get ready for school. Maybe I can be your carpool today.
Stephanie- That would be great! Just be prepared for my parents to start asking questions! (She laughs)
Paul- (He laughs) Well I might as well meet your parents now so they don't hate me in the future! (He laughs)
Stephanie- Trust me, no matter what time you meet my dad, he is still gonna want to kill you! (She laughs)
Paul- That makes me, picking you up sound like so much fun! (He says jokingly)
Stephanie- I hope so because I need a ride and the bus is not my first choice! (She laughs)
Paul- I'll be there in about thirty minutes. Bye baby, see you soon.
Stephanie- Ok and bye Paul. (She hangs up and gets thinks "How did I get so lucky")
As Stephanie gets out of the shower, her phone rings. She looks at the caller I.D and press the reject button, as she has been doing every time Andrew calls. She wasn't going to let him ruin this day. She gets dressed in a cute pink tank top paired with a short jean skirt and matching pink heels. She curled her hair and put on her favorite lip-gloss and perfume. She was going to look absolutely fabulous for her boyfriend today. As she heard her father yelling at her to come downstairs, she knew Paul must've arrived. I walked downstairs and noticed Paul sitting on the couch looking nervous. My dad is looking at Paul with a glare that could kill.
Vince- Stephanie please don't tell me you are at it again. Didn't you learn the last time that boys are no good! Damn it Steph! How many times do you have to be hurt before you realize dating isn't for you right now!
Stephanie- Dad! Paul is a great guy! If you just get to kno… (Vince interrupted her)
Vince- GET TO KNOW! GET TO KNOW! You gave me that bull when Andrew waltzed in this house. I would be damned if my daughter is passed around High School! And not only are you dating behind my back, you are trying to get in the car with a 17 year old too! Stephanie, I… (Linda interrupted)
Linda- Listen Vince! Stephanie is 15! She is going to date Vince! And you are just going to have to accept that! Stephanie, Paul have a great day at school. Paul, be careful driving and take care of my daughter! (Linda says looking at Paul with a strong "You better not hurt her" look.
Paul- I will Mr. and Mrs. McMahon. Trust me! I have no intentions of hurting your daughter. I care for Stephanie with all my heart. I promise not to hurt your daughter like Andrew did! (He walks over to Stephanie and grabs her hand. Stephanie looked up to him and seen the sincerity in his eyes. She leaned up and kissed Paul)
Stephanie- You ready? (Paul nods) Bye mom and dad! (She waves goodbye and heads to the car)
Paul- (Gets into the car and starts it) that wasn't so bad! (He laughs)
Stephanie- You're right because I am still surprised you made it out alive! (She says half jokingly)
Paul- Well now that we have your parents out of the way. We need you to meet my parents. The great part is they don't try to kill every girlfriend I have. (He laughs) (They just joke the rest of the way to school)
After school, Paul tells Stephanie to put a blindfold on. She excitingly does and they arrive at a park. Paul tells Stephanie to pull the blindfold off and she is overwhelmed by the site. The park had a picnic set up, with rose petals on and around the blanket. The park was completely vacant. Stephanie started to feel tears for the second time today. Paul lifted her face with his finger under her chin and kissed her. "Happy Anniversary Stephanie", was all Paul said before leading her to the picnic. As they sat down and became comfortable, Paul opened the strawberries. He pulled out the melted chocolate and set them out. He knew this was Stephanie's favorite dessert. He grabbed a strawberry, dipped it in the chocolate and looked to Stephanie. Stephanie, knowing what he wanted, accepted and bit the strawberry. They kept feeding each other strawberries till they were gone and then just relaxed.
Stephanie- This was the best Paul! I don't ever want to forget this day as long as I live. (She says as she leans her head on Paul's shoulder)
Paul- Me and you both! That's why I brought my camera with me. I want to take some pics, so we can remember this moment forever.
Stephanie- That is so sweet Paul! (Paul pulls out the camera. With Stephanie leaned against his shoulder, they smiled and he used his right hand to take the pic)
They took many pictures, some of them kissing and others of them just fooling around. After the pics, they both finished eating the sandwiches Paul made. They relaxed under a tree in each other's arms watching sunset. When it became dark, Paul took Stephanie on another secret destination. He took her to the highest part of the city, where you could see everything from there. They laid back and watched the stars until 10pm and then Paul drove Stephanie home. On the way home, Stephanie fell asleep in the car. Paul couldn't help but take quick glances at her while she slept. She looked so peaceful and beautiful. Paul carried Stephanie to her house, knocked, and waited for her parents to answer. Vince answered the door. He took one glance at Steph and didn't look to happy.
Vince- What's wrong with my daughter! Why are you carrying her?
Paul- She fell asleep on the way here sir. I didn't want to wake her so I just carried her in. I'm sorry if you don't like that sir. (Paul said trying his best to keep calm)
Vince-Well thank you Paul! That will be all! (Stephanie started to stir in Paul's arm so he let her down gently.
Stephanie- Hey dad! When did I get home?
Paul- We just got here. (He smiled at her) You fell asleep on the ride here.
Stephanie yawned and rubbed her eyes as she listened to what Paul had to say.
Stephanie- I had a great time tonight! Hopefully I don't fall asleep again on the next date! (She laughs) I'm about to go to sleep. Goodnight daddy and (kiss Paul on the cheek) goodnight Paul! (She smiled as she walked to her bedroom)
Vince and Paul had one more quick stare down, before Vince closed the door. Paul left with a smile that couldn't be erased. This was a special night, he got to share with his special girl!
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