"We were just kids in love."
Nicole is an outgoing senior in high school, hoping to make this year her best yet. She is the new girl in town and is looking forward to new friends and experiences. All seems to be going smoothly until meeting Tessa.
I...
My nerves are getting the best of me as I plan a memorable date for Nicole to celebrate our sixth-month anniversary tomorrow night. It's a surprise. She has no clue where I'm taking her, and I want it to be perfect.
I've made reservations at the Italian restaurant in town, Mia Fratelli's, because my girl loves her pasta—the tickets I ordered to see Maroon 5 arrived in my email this morning.
Sitting on my bed, I try to figure out how to let her know when I'm picking her up and what to wear. Yes, calling her and telling her would be easy enough, but this night deserves something with a little more effort. And here's where my nerves come into play.
After thoughtful consideration, I wrote her a note to place in her locker tomorrow morning. My mom has a box of blank note cards, so I go to her desk to grab the box. I found one with blue ribbons wrapped around two pink linked hearts. Perfect. Now, what to write? I'm a man of few words, so I make it simple and sweet.
Nicole,
Meet me on your front porch at 6:00. Dress nice. I love you!
Love, William
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I arrive at school early and go directly to Nicole's locker, placing the note into the vent-like slots at the top. I'm unaware that Tessa came around the corner and saw me putting the message in Nicole's locker. Smiling, I head to the courtyard to meet my friends, including Nicole.
Nicole's brilliant smile and deep brown eyes greet me as I approach. She wraps her hands around my waist; I embrace her and kiss her head. The sweet smell of vanilla permeates my senses.
She looks up into my face, and the corners of her lips lift, turning into a sexy grin; my heart might have stopped.
Her mahogany eyes sparkled with curiosity. "So, will you tell me the plans for tonight?"
I slightly shrug my shoulders, unable to hide my grin. "You'll just have to wait and find out."
"Ugh," she sighs and buries her face into my chest.
I chuckle in amusement.
Tessa walks up to the group with a smug look on her face. I ignore her as the bell rings for school to start.
Nicole gives me a peck on my lips before leaving with Chris to go to homeroom while I head in the opposite direction with a smile plastered to my face, thinking about tonight.
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