Despite it all

Chapter four

I was sitting in the library, minding my own business and reading the romance novel Adrian helped me with. I'm not gonna lie, it was not 10/10 but still okay. I heard some noises by the entrance and looked over to see what it was, of course Adrian and his friends.

We haven't talked for a few weeks, if I'm being honest, I have been avoiding him. I know that our car rides doesn't mean anything to him so I'm sparing that awkward conversation between us. I tried so bad to not get eye contact with him but I couldn't resist. I peaked up, only for a few seconds and he was already looking at me. When our eyes got in touch, he turned away quicker than I don't even know what. I smiled a little to myself before packing my stuff together to prepare for my lesson.

I walked past them without glaring up once and they stopped their conversation. I could feel every one of them staring as I walked by and my skin hair was raising.

After a few second, I heard them talking again. I wonder if he told them anything, but I deeply doubt it. I walked to my class and tried to distance myself from everyone. I couldn't stop thinking about Adrian though, I would literally do anything to have one more night with him.

I was on my way to enter my classroom when I felt a hand touching my shoulder. Out of fear, I jumped, my dad always use to touch me there before he pushes me. I turned around and saw Adrian.

He stared at me for a while, but I didn't mind.

- Shit, sorry

He said, his voice is so dark and warm.

- It's fine

I smiled a little while looking at him.

- What are you doing tonight?

I looked at him confused, why did he ask that? Is he asking me out? My heart was raising and I got a little nervous.

- Would you like to go out?

- Go out?

- On a date

I could feel how my face turned red, oh my god. I hope he doesn't notice it. I was a bit shocked, I didn't know if he was being serious or not, but it seemed like it? I mean, why else would he ask me out? I nodded a little and smiled. I couldn't speak cause then he would hear in my voice how nervous I was.

- Ruby's? Six o'clock?

I nodded once again before walking into my class. Omg, did Adrian just ask me out? For real?

Later that night..

So, here I was. Happier then ever, on my way to have a date with Adrian freaking Lewis. My heart haven't stopped raising ever since he asked me and I can't remember the last time I felt this happiness.

I had a long sleeve black dress on me, covering the bruises dad gave me a few hours ago. I sneaked out the back door, risking my life for this. I have no idea what I'm going to say to my parents later. But I didn't care, I was about to hang out with Adrian and nothing could ruin that.

The cafe wasn't so far away from my house so I got here a little early.

After sitting here for a while, I checked the time. 6:19 pm. He was probably just stuck in traffic and will arrive soon.

6:39 pm
He'll get here soon, I said to myself. I was still hoping he would show up, maybe he just forgot? Or maybe something bad has happened?