Nora is like most teenagers, at 16 years old she goes to school, has a group of close friends, loves music, works a part time job, and aspires to go to college to pursue her lifelong dreams. Living in the suburbs of Gardenville, Jersey she's grown...
"What's a date?" Selene cocked her head curiously.
My whole body flushed from sheer humiliation. "Oh! Uh...nothing. Forget I even said anything!" I tapped my foot like a rabbit. "I'd still like to hang out with you!"
Selene apparently caught on. "Oh... now I understand. It is a method of courtship among humans."
"Yes." I fidgeted embarrassed. "Humans go on dates to get to know each other better and see if they are compatible as partners. We don't have to do that, we can still go out just to have fun."
"I see." Selene nodded. "If that's the definition, then that was my intention Nora, I was asking you out on a date."
"Oh my stars!!!" I quickly struck out my hand toward the sea letting a photon bolt shoot out into the ocean with a sharp crackle. "Nora are you okay!?" Selene asked.
"I am." A luminescent blush spread across my cheeks. "I've never been asked on a date before."
"Neither have I." Selene smiled with the same blush. Damn she's so freaking cute when she does that! "And it would be the first date for both of us." She scratched the back of her head. "That is if you accept.. I uh...completely understand if you decline."
"Oh I accept." I said, certain as ever.
"Great!" Selene said. "I'm so excited. We're going to have such a great time tomorrow!"
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"Nora that's wonderful!" Mom congratulated when I told her. " I'm so happy for you!" "Thanks." I said quietly.
Dad didn't know what think. "That's great Pumpkin." he glanced at Mom. "Connie, are you sure about this? She's sixteen, isn't she a little young?"
"Steven. We started dating when I was younger than her." Mom said.
"Connie, this is our baby."
"I'm not a baby anymore Dad." I insisted. "And I know Selene better than most, I'm linked to her by the shard on my chest. Besides, most kids start dating my age."
"You're not most kids." Dad said. "You're my daughter. Look, if you're not comfortable, you can always back out. You can tell Selene you'd rather just hang out, I'm sure she'll completely understand."
"But I already said yes." I said. "And I want to go on a date with Selene. I'm in love with her."
I freaked myself out as much as I did him. It was the first time I outright confirmed my own feelings, for my parents and for myself.
"I guess you are old enough." Dad relaxed. "As long as your mother is okay with it."
"I am a hundred percent okay with it." Mom smiled. "I know you will be fine Nora." Mom and I spent the rest of the day in town looking for an outfit. I was patient with her and tried on a lot of clothes until I found something I was comfortable in and looked nice. "You look beautiful honey." She complimented with a smile. "Perfect for a night out on the boardwalk."
"Thanks Mom." I gave a thumbs up while looking in the mirror.
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