Chapter Seven ⢠Making Plans
"Go out with me?"
Sean whirls around and steps away from me in surprise. "Well, hey Emma. Nice to see you too?"
I laugh. Whoops. "Sorry. Too forward of me?" I only blurted it out like that because I was afraid I'd lose my nerve if I didn't.
"No, not at all." His eyes linger on me for a bit. "You're not just messing with me right?"
"Uh, no. I wouldn't mess around about something like this." I'm starting to doubt my decision to do this. Why does he look so apprehensive?
"Are you sure? Because after your friend thâ nevermind."
What the hell was that?
"Yes, I'm sure. What is going on with you? You're acting weird."
"Nothing. Nothing's going on." I give him a look. "Really, it's nothing, but before I say yes, I have to ask you one question."
"Okay. . ."
He winces as if he's trying to find the right words. "You're single right?"
". . .Sean. . ." I smile sweetly, "WHAT KIND OF A PERSON DO YOU THINK I AM?! Do you really think I'd ask you out if I had a boyfriend, you idiot!"
"No, no, of course not! It's justâ"
"It's just what?"
"Well. . . I can't tell you."
I sigh in frustration. "Is it about me?"
"Kind of, yeah."
"Then what can't you tell me about myself?!"
"Look, it doesn't matter. I won't let hâit decide for me."
"Decide for you? What kind of weird crap are you into?"
He ignores my comment. "Yes, I would love to go out on a date with you. I'll text you the plans later, okay?"
And before I could say anything else he was gone.
What is up with the boys in this school!?
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Thankfully, after that weird conversation with Sean, the rest of my day was pretty normal. Ryder was his usual charming self and Amber was well. . .she was Amber.
I had already come home, showered and was now eating popcorn while I watched Netflix, when Sean texted me.
Hey, sorry about earlier. How about I make it up to you tomorrow at 8? :)
I ignore him and throw my phone back on the bed.
I wasn't turning down this date or anything. God no. He's my crush and he's asking me out for the second time, so I think I've gotten pretty lucky so far, but I've decided that I'm going to let him wait for a bit for assuming I was a cheater for whatever unknown reason.
I roll my eyes and press play on my show. Who needs boys when you have Netflix anyways?
. . . 8 episodes later. . .
What the. . ? What time is it? I glance away from my screen and into the darkness of my room after what seems like hours and look at the clock by my bed. 12:30?! When did it get so dark? I swear it was only an hour ago when Sean texted m- oh my god Sean! I forgot to text him back. I grab my phone and cringe as I send him a quick text.
You up?
I get a response almost immediately. Yeah what's up?
Sorry I took so long to text you back, but for what it's worth, tomorrow at 8 sounds great ;P
Good I'm glad. See you tomorrow then?
Yep. Goodnight! xoxo
Same to you. Sweet dreams.
I smile as I turn off my phone.
Tomorrow was going to be a good day.
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Hey. Sorry it was short, but I already have some of the next chapter written, so I'll be posting that on Friday or Saturday! â¥
What did you think about this chapter? I'm sorry if it was a bit boring with Ryder not being in it and all, but oh well.
Not every chapter has to revolve around the love interest don't you think?
You guys are going to love next chapter, though. I hope! There will be lots of Ryder in it.
Thank you for all the support, by the way!!! My story suddenly got pretty popular overnight and I'm so grateful! As soon as I saw all the support I was getting, I immediately tried my best to start writing again. â¥