Chapter 5: Excitement

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When I woke up this morning, the first thing I thought of instantly was last night. What do I even do now..? I wonder. Do I ask him why he kissed me? Did I like it? Fuck yes i liked it but i can't let Tanya be right about this! My mind is rushing with thoughts. I had no idea what to do so I called Tanya. She answered after 4 rings.

"What's up?" she asks.

"Marshall kissed me goodbye last night" I say without hesitation and I hear a gasp and a squeal from her end of the line.

"I told you!!!" she said.

"Shut up about the 'i told you so' i need help!!" i say.

"With what?" she asks.

"What do I do now?" I asked her. "Do I talk to him about it? Like what do I do?" I asked her.

"Well.." she thinks for a moment. "Maybe bring it up, and see what he says". She says.

"Well I was already gonna do that, but like.. We had just talked about how he was gonna address the rumors in an interview soon and tell the public that we were just good friends and that the rumors weren't true, and now here he is kissing me goodbye". I ramble

"Oh wow, maybe just ask him about what the situation will be like with that." she says and i just thank her and then we say our goodbyes.

Ironically as i was getting dressed after i showered my phone started to buzz. I picked it up and saw a text from Marshall.

Marshall: Hey, are you busy today? More so this evening?

You: No, No plans! Why do you ask? You already miss me? Lmao

Marshall: Actually, yes. Haha. How would you feel if we went out for dinner tonight?

You: just us..?

Marshall: yeah

You: Alright.

Marshall: wear something nice. :)

You: is this a date...?

Marshall: Finally! You caught on, yes it's a date.

I smile like an idiot at that last text

You: Looking forward to it :)

I put my phone down and I walked down stairs for some lunch. I make myself a sandwich and then I decide to watch some tv. I can't believe it.. I am going on a date with Marshall... i think and smile to myself.

Later, around 6 p.m. I changed into my outfit for the evening.

It looks a little like that:

Once I am fully ready for the date, I just wait for Marshall to arrive

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Once I am fully ready for the date, I just wait for Marshall to arrive. 

Once i hear a knock on the door, i fluff my hair a bit and then i open the door. Instantly Marshall's eyes widen when he sees me, he smiles and gives me a hug and kiss on the cheek. butterflies. 

"you look Amazing Kari" He says and i smile. 

"Thank you, you look great as well." i compliment. 

We walk to the car and when we get inside he lets me choose the music. i chose Snoop's Album 'Doggy Style'.

We arrive at a really nice Italian restaurant (my favorite), but i find it odd that the whole restaurant is empty.. i mean, i love the fact that there is privacy, and even more now with paparazzi on our asses, but like.. why?

We are seated at our table and order some drinks.  "Marshall this is wonderful" i say looking around. "I absolutely love it". i say with a smile. 

He smiles and i get that warm feeling again. "I'm glad you like it, i rented the whole place out" he says with a chuckle. that's why it's empty.

"Wow, you didn't have to do all that Marshall" i say smiling.

"It's No Problem" he says and grabs my hand smiling.

I just smile back sense i'm nervous as hell.

"Are you alright?" he asks.

"yeah, i'm just to be honest.. confused" i say.

"why?" he asks.

"because just yesterday we were talking about us being friends and telling the public that the rumors were fake, and we denied flirting the other day, and now here we are.. on a date." i say.

Marshall nods as i speak then pauses before answering. "Well.. Kari" he starts and looks at me while he speaks carefully. "i don't know how you've felt.. but since the day we met at that club.. i knew you were different. I knew you were someone i'd want to spend a lot of time with. so i have had an admiration for you since day one.." he pauses then speaks again. "and i just have been hiding it because i thought it'd be too soon for you, or like i was to pushy or some shit like that, cause we only just met 3 weeks ago." he says.

i sit for a second, trying to comprehend this information. the hole time..? that explains a lot. I think. "Well, i have always had a liking for you" i say embarrassed slightly. "since before i even met you." i say and he chuckles.

"Was i your celebrity crush or something?" he asks amused.

"something like that" i say and chuckle as well. "So, i do like you.. i just don't want things to move too fast" i say, god i hope this doesn't ruin things. "Please don't get upset, or give up on us Marshall. I believe we can work, i just need time, after my past relationship i have a hard time trusting.. as you know. So i just think it's a little too soon.." i say.

He frowns slightly and just nods. "Okay, i understand" 

"Marshall, i will still go on dates, and flirt with you." i say chuckling at the last part. "But i don't want to be 'dating' yet, or exclusive. I don't think i'm ready." i say.

"Alright, i respect that." he says. 

"Thank you.." i say. "So are we still cool? still flirty and shit?" i say jokingly.

"Yeah, were cool. Nothing's gotta change." he says.

"Yay." i say with a smile. 

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Once we both have finished our dinner, Marshall pays and then he drives me back to my place. 

"I had a lot of fun" i say once we get to the door. 

"Me too" he says smiling. 

"i hope we can do that again" i say and he nods.

"Me too" he says and pulls me in for a hug. When we pull away, this time i lean in and give him a short kiss on the lips. He looks surprised at my actions so i giggle. "Bye Marshall" i say before i walk into the house. As i close the door i hear a faint. "Bye Kari".

I go upstairs and i change out of my dress. I'm exhausted from the day so i almost instantly go to bed. as i lay awake, trying to go to sleep. My mind fluds with thoughts of tonight, it was so amazing. Just then, my phone buzzes and i see it's a text from Marshall.

Marshall: Sleep well, can't wait for date #2 :)

You: Thank you, you too. can't wait! 

i put my phone down and almost instantly after that, i fall asleep.

Hey guys!! i hope you liked this chapter, let me know how you feel about Kari and Marshall's relationship! 

xx Krissi


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