Had To Be You

Mac and Cheese | Ch: 12

"Oh come on I know you. You always get good marks. Teachers always appreciate you. This is something different!"

I'm not gonna tell her until I'm completely sure. "No mum, it's nothing different. It's just that there was this chapter and I couldn't understand it, but now I do... so, yay!" I do a little punch in the air.

"Seriously, I don't really wanna believe it, but then, that's you."

Woh. That's new. She never agrees with me that easily. Not that I'm complaining, but it's a bit striking.

"I love it. I really love it when you agree with me."

"Yeah fine." She rolls her eyes and goes back to the kitchen.

I go upstairs and the smile still hasn't faded away. I keep my bag aside and jump on bed. I look at myself in the mirror at my hair, my face, my neck, collarbone and my eyes. I touch my face, a small smile curves up.

I am really pretty, aren't I? Yeah, I am.

I take a warm bath, and go back downstairs to get something to eat. Watch a few episodes of F.R.I.E.N.D.S, while eating the lasagna. Should I take a nap? Maybe a little, I don't wanna look exhausted.

I wake up with the sound of my phone ringing. I try to look at the phone with my eyes barely open.

Liam, flashes up on the screen. Why is he calling me at this hour?

Wait.

7:10! shit shit not again!

I'm late for my first date! Is it? A date though? I shouldn't have taken a nap. I cuss myself.

I abruptly get up, go to the washroom and wash my face.

*6 Messages from Liam

Liam: Hey. I think your neighbours are being suspicious now. A lady has been staring at me from the window for the last 10 minutes now.? Liam! Come on! I don't have time to laugh. Could you just make it a tad faster.

Evelyn: Yeah yeah. I overslept. stupid. stupid me. I'll be there soon.

Ughh.... He just makes me chuckle even when I'm freaking out. No wonder I find him different from other guys.

I open my closet, and pass a sigh.

It's time.

It's time for me to bury my head in the pillow and cry my ass out.

I don't know what to wear. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO WEAR. Should I call mum? No no no... I shake my head, too soon.

I usually do not think too much about dressing but this time I'm thinking about a lot of things. I should wear something good, but not too good. I don't want to give him the desperate vibe. I take out a white top, black jeans and a black leather jacket. It's windy outside.

I brush my hair and apply a little make up. I look at myself in the mirror and a smile touches my lips. I hope he's as satisfied as I am.

I was about to leave.

"Eva! That look is a date look!"

No not now. Shut my eyes.

"What?! no it's not. Why would you say that? I could just normally be wearing something different." I am not ready for my mom to start all the 'boyfriend talk'. "I am going to Leo's place. Some of our friends are coming over. It's a small party. I'll be back within 8 max."

I don't let her say anything else and rush out of the door.

My eyes wander around the road and I see Liam walking towards me. He looks sooo handsome. He's wearing such a casual outfit and yet looks so extraordinary and irresistible.