The Fifth Date

Chapter 31

Hate To See Your Heart Break - Paramore

I dedicate this chapter to @Dark_Inside_Out Thank you for the votes, dear! :)

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February 14, 2014- You sat with me on Valentine's Day. I told you something seriously stupid and I couldn't stop trembling. You told me I was beautiful despite the faux pas I unfortunately put myself into. You eventually asked me out on four dates after finding out about my trust issues which I found strangely amusing and terrifying.

February 15, 2014- I was gonna turn you down and had pulled an all-nighter just to prepare an apologetic turn-down speech but you unbelievably convinced me to go and we ended up chatting the day away on that rusty bench at the park only after walking into a pole. You called me July and I had to admit I kind of liked the name.

February 16, 2014- You dragged me into a doorbell prank in a village which was really nerve-wracking and exciting at the same time. I didn't know I would find joy in pressing doorbells and running away like a mischievous kid. You held my hand for the first time. I could never forget that.

February 17, 2014- Falling was the main concept. We went bungee jumping and I was so close to backing out but thanks to you I did the jump because if I hadn't, I would have regretted it. I then also figured out that I liked holding your hand, seeing you smile, and having you near me. It was just the third date but I was falling already. I remember you telling me that you got me. I believed in you.

February 18, 2014- Hot air balloon. Now, how romantic was that? You said you'd like to lift me up after letting me fall the other day and although it was cheesy, that was very sweet of you. I was actually sad thinking that it would have been our fourth and last date. So I mustered up what little courage I had and told you my name and inadvertently asked for a fifth date and even more. I was relieved you didn't turn me down. That was very nice of you, June.

February 19, 2014- The Fifth Date. I waited. Third cup of coffee gone stale. No show- the fifth date didn't happen. Never heard about you since then. I cried. Same date on the tombstone I'm kneeling in front of right now. I cried.

"Don't forget to quit your job and get a new one." You walked towards the window and grinned at me.

"I will." I nodded.

"Wait for me, okay?"

"I will."

"And talk to Micky and Vicky while you wait for me."

"I will."

"And please smile more often."