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twenty eight

Vinnie's POV

I stared at the restaurant in front of me, fuck why'd I let the girls and Bryce talk me into this? I laid my hands on my waist tapping my foot to ease the nerves.. I honestly haven't been this nervous since my fucking first kiss..

I grabbed my red Marlboro cigarette pack, I walked away reaching for my lighter in my pocket. Taking it out flicking the flame on. I lit the other end taking a few pumps leaning my head back; slowly exhaling the smoke out as the smoke filled my lungs as my entire body calmed, I licked my lips; I leaned against the alley wall, I honestly think this is a bad idea... I haven't spoken with Ana since that of our kiss.. I rubbed my face as I pictured that night over and over in my mind. The way her lips felt electrifying, honestly it's so hard to explain but I didn't want to pull apart or even leave that moment.. The way she smiled after we pulled apart and knowing she felt the same and I fucked it up... I glided one hand over half of my face covering my mouth remembering the warmth and softness of her lips causing a small smile to form.

No, fuck stop! Stop letting that moment get to you. You have Lilah. She was there at your lowest. I let out a heavy sigh; You have Lilah. My conscience reminded me. I hit my cigarette a few times before flicking it to the floor and pressing the tip of my shoe on it putting it out.

I pulled onto the door handle pulling it out walking in, I sniffed and rubbed the tip of my nose as I took in the scenery of the waiting area and the hostess counter; as the customers were being seated I waited for a moment and went through Instagram; So I unfollowed Ana back.. clearly she didn't want to fix us so I let her have her space; I didn't want to hold her back. She doesn't deserve any more pain than she described in the stories she would share. I couldn't do that to her; and plus everything is good with Delilah. She's very caring, so selfless, honest, and she listens and she's also a very good comforter; "how many?" I hear a small voice; I glanced up and placed my phone back in my pocket, "here for the party of eleven" I let out, "follow me" she says as she collected a menu and led me to where I'm seated.

I cleared my throat, then I moved my head to left and right to make it pop; repeating those steps a couple of times finally getting my neck popped. I looked up to see a big gathering; as I looked at everyone. Dixie, Noah, Thomas, Mia, Larray, Ana's Aunt, Nai, Charli, Bryce were sitting around and at the end it's Ana.

As the server moved out of the way, I glanced at her; the way she gave a warm thankful smile she glanced at her drink than up making contact with me.. she looked beautiful. She had a glow that made her outstanding. I must've stared too long cause she focused her concentration on the conversation with everyone by her.

I sighed and noticed an empty spot by Bryce which is 3 chairs away from Ana.. I shook my nerves off as the hostess led me to my seat setting the menu on my plate, I gave her a warm smile and let out a whispered thank you. I sat next to Bryce leaning over to his ear speaking with a whisper, "dude! What the fuck?" I asked a bit irritated that Ana looked like she wasn't expecting me at all. He nervously chuckled, "what?" he asked dumbfounded. I glared at him pissed that all of sudden he's acting dumb. "Dude, obviously I'm not wanted here." I nodded my head at Ana when she wasn't looking. He glanced her way and scratched the back of his neck.

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We were passing around appetizers, as we were all chattering. "Holy shit guys remember that stack of crates challenge?" Thomas spoke out, "y'all are fucking dumb for trying to do it" Larray commented, "yeah foreal" Nai added. "Oh god fucking Michael got lucky at the end of your vlog Tommy!" Ana blurted, "I know right!" He exclaimed as they continued going back and forth; "Aye no but when Vinnie just walked across like no big deal though" Noah let out as he reached his hand out for a five causing me chuckle and give one back.