Shoot your shot

James

The bright lights and noise of the arcade were making my senses feel on overdrive, I glanced over to Callie who was taking her shot with the pool cue. As she leant over, I noticed her cleavage was very visible in her low cut top. I averted my gaze, trying my best to be a gentleman.  Callie smacked the ball and made the shot.

" Impressive" I say, slightly amazed that Callie was whopping my arse.

" I've got a pool table at home", she shrugs.

I forgot that Callie comes from money, I heard a rumour that her dad was a billionaire. Invented something or other but I never delved too deep. She didn't dress overly flashy which was refreshing, there was nothing worse than girls who tried too hard to be flash.

The game ended pretty quickly and we decide to hit the machines while waiting for our bowling alley.

Callie was surprisingly shy, for a girl who was extremely beautiful, it was hard to make conversation with her. I put it down to nerves.

" Ah, we have got to do the basketball hoop game- I'm sick at it!" I beckoned Callie over to the machine. Once again , Callie impressed me with her perfect hoop skills. Was there anything this girl wasn't good at?

" Callie, I'm meant to be impressing you but you aren't giving me much of a chance" I laugh.

" I heard you're good with a ball at your feet?" Callie said sweetly while slurping on a banana milkshake.I hated banana milkshake but it's always good to find a partner who likes opposites of food you like.That way it's more for you.

" I am good at football, I guess. Maybe you can come watch a game?".

" I'd love too" Callie said while stirring her milkshake.

The date went well, Callie was giving me all the right signals. Twirling her hair around her finger, laughing at my lame jokes, touching my arm  here and there. All good signs. I decided to hold off on kissing her though, I didn't want my reputation as a bit of a ' casenovour' to put her off.

I drove Callie home and when we pulled up outside her mansion I was blown away.  I expected nothing less, the girl is a real life princess.

" Holy shit Callie, nice place". Callie giggled,

" You've got a huge house James, I went to one of your parties before, when we were like 15"

I thought back to that party, I followed Callie around like a little lost puppy, trying so hard to get her to notice me. I'm so glad I've upped my game since then.

" First and last party I ever had. My parents grounded me for 2 months when they found out".I chuckled, remembering how livid my dad was at the time. To be fair, I hardly put much effort into tidying the evidence. He found beer cans behind sofa cushions, a weed packet in the bathroom and last but most definitely not least, a used condom floating in his en suite toilet.

"  If I wasnt with Blake, I would have got with you that night. I remember thinking how cute you were" Callie said making my eyes snap to her face. A bright smile was plastered on it.

" Thanks for tonight J". Callie leant over and kissed my cheek. The smell of her expensive perfume tickling my nose.  I watched as Callie made her way inside her house, she paused to wave at me before closing the door.

**

Once home I raced up to my room, desperate to text Callie goodnight.

Thanks for a good night Callie. That peck on the cheek made my night x

I didn't want to inflate her ego too much but if what Lee said was correct, other boys wanted her and I had better act fast to make her mine.

I was stripping off my clothes when my phone beeped, I grabbed it, excited it was Callie, only to realise it was a text from Emma.

Thanks so much for the lift home James. Honestly, I didn't realise how rough I felt until I got home and passed out for 5 hours. I hope your date went well . Em x

The text bought a smile to my face, Im not sure why, maybe my date with Callie had left me in a stupid good mood.  I decided to reply;

You are welcome. You looked so sad in the carpark, like you needed a good cuddle so I had to offer a lift . You have those big eyes like the cat from shrek.

I hit send. It was true. When that cat pulls those big cute eyes it's hard to say no. A text flew back in.

Well that's the first time I've ever been compared to Puss in Boots. Does that make you Donkey in this scenario? x

Her reply made me laugh. Last week I couldn't stand the girl, a week later, we're roasting each other. I realised she was a pretty chilled character and never awkward to talk to.Plus I noticed she put a little kiss on the end of every text, not a game player either. I knew she wasn't trying to hit on me so those kisses just show how straightforward she is. Girls like Callie probably don't give out kisses on texts so easily.In fact, she probably won't text back for another 5 minutes.

I decide to quickly fire one parting shot to Emma so I text back;

Sorry, did I say the cat? I meant Fiona. See you Monday :)

A message came through again and I realised it was a reply from Callie. I noticed it was 15 minutes after I had messaged her. Was she playing games?

Thanks for a good night J. You deserved the peck

I smiled to myself, glad she thought so.Next time,I will blow her away. Maybe Emma can give me some tips next week?

Emma:  Touche Mr Austen x

I wondered briefly how Calie would take it had I compared her to Fiona. I imagine we're just not that comfortable yet.

I fell asleep with a smile on my face.