Audrey (IN EDITING)

And Her First Date

Kenicke on the side ->

Surprisingly I'm looking forward to my date with Thorn tonight. I have never been on a date before, I've been on a few dates with Donny, but that doesn't count because nothing happened, it was mainly just dinner or hanging out at home. This is more, edgy, I guess. It's mainly because Kenicke is attractive and I hate to sound conceited, but it's a bit obvious he's interested in me. Who would buy a phone for someone they met if they weren't at least a bit infatuated with them? Unless money isn't a big deal for him, Astrid comments. I ignore her and pretend that he is interested in me and that this isn't a pity date.

Kenicke only told me that the date was at his house and that he'll pick me up at 7:30. I'm glad he's not going all out like at the movies or an aquarium, I really wouldn't like to go to places like that for first dates. I just always liked the idea of being comfortable and being in a simple environment. I'm also glad he didn't tell me what to wear. 'Casual', 'warm', 'fancy', those kind of words. It makes me feel comfortable not having much pressure on me for what to wear. I am delighted to see his home since he's mentioned briefly that he's vastly wealthy. I always feel that the house a person lives in sort of reflects their personality and past.

I took the first two things that caught my eye in my closet, a pair of jeans and a sweater I got from Kathy for Christmas. It's a bit cold out tonight and I completely love the sweater. I always wore it whenever I felt insecure or upset. The fabric felt soft and cuddly which made me feel good. I accessorised with stud earrings and my mother's necklace.

I glanced at a clock and saw that I only had a few minutes before Kenicke comes by to pick me up. I didn't know what to bring so I just grabbed my phone and placed it into my back pocket. I might as well go wait downstairs.

"Audrey, where are you going?" My dad asked as he saw me walking down the stairs.

"I'm going out," I replied as I reached the bottom. I walked straight to the couch and my dad stood in the same place, rendered speechless.

"Hold it, hold it. Where are you going?"

Here we go. I love my dad, but sometimes he can be overprotective and strict.

"To a friend's house," I half lied. He doesn't need to get high hopes about Kenicke. What if it goes wrong?

"What?" His voice was stern with shock. Astrid decided that now would be the best time possible to wander out of my head and glide to my dad's shoulder.

Daniel, it's just a date. She confessed.

My dad's gonna flip the switch and attack me. He doesn't approve of me dating, even though I've never been on a proper date, because he doesn't want me to get too close to someone and start to like them and then confess my secret and have them abuse me and so on et cetera. He needs to know that I've grown up since I was younger and that I won't blab to everyone about my being 'oh, so talented' and then get taken advantage from. I know who to trust, and I'd like to trust someone enough here to tell them all about me. I'd like to tell Hadley, the girls, Trey and Kenicke. In time, but my dad thinks I'll trust the wrong people and spill about my gift in spite.

"Astrid!" I yelled at her for blabbing. Sometimes ignorance is bliss and my dad certainly didn't need to know that I'm going out on a date tonight. Sure, she's there to guide me, but there was no need to out me to my father.

"A date? A date?!" My dad's voice rose. I wasn't scared, I've dealt with him for 18 years, I've seen his worst.

"Yes dad, a date," I sarcastically replied. I really don't get the big deal. He shouldn't be freaking out, I should. It's Kenicke Thorn. The one and only.