Notice me for who I am

6-Rejection

6-Rejection

Nick's pov

Since I decided I had to go hang out with that Taylor girl, I have to text her. Before I do, I check myself in the mirror.

I wonder, do I look gay? That Taylor girl likes me for sure but what part of me does she like? The fact that I'm a black man? Eh, everyone digs that. The fact I play basketball? Maybe that's attractive but I doubt so.

Maybe it's how tall I am? I am quite tall after all, standing at a whomping 6.2 ft. I'm no small weakling either. I have muscles and all that but I don't have a six-pack yet. Almost through. Well, I guess I am perfect on the physical side. So, this kinda makes sense why girls like me.

What about Ezra? Does he think I'm attractive? I don't know that...He's gay so he should've seen plenty of guys before. Am I even his type? What kind of guys does he like? Do I count as a hot one? I hope so and I hope he thinks so too. I doubt it anyways.

He never even looks at me. Not even once but would my body interest him?

Ugh, I should stop thinking about that. It's impossible to be with him. Just the possibility to talk to him at the supermarket is already a big deal. Anyways, I should forget about that now. I really need to text Taylor now!

Nick: Still in for hanging out?
Taylor: Yes
Nick: Where to?
Taylor: You choose

Hmm, I don't really know what kind of hanging out wouldn't seem like a date. It's not like I know what she likes. Watching a movie? I guess that'll do.

Nick: Movies?
Taylor: Ok
Nick: What kind of movies do you like?

She takes longer to respond than I thought.

Taylor: Are you ok with romantic movies?

Ugh the classic, why do all girls like romantic movies? I can't possibly tell her I hate it. I guess I'll just get over it. She must think this a date but I'll make sure it isn't.

Nick: I'm fine with it.
Taylor: Nice

I buy movie tickets for the most recent romantic movie hoping she didn't see it yet.

Nick: I'll pick you up in 10
Taylor: Oh, my address is xxxxxxxxxxxx
Nick: Ok got it

Guess I have to get this over with.

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I pick her up from the place and we are close to arriving at the movies.

"I picked the most recent movie."

"Oh..that's cool." She blushes. Does she usually blush that much?

I drive a bit more and we arrive. We get out of the car and we get inside to check out our tickets.

"Popcorn?"

"Yeah"

I buy two popcorns. I know she might be disappointed I bought two but I have no interest to lead her on even more than I already am. She doesn't deserve it. I'm not like Livia you know?

We both order drinks, then we take our drinks
and popcorn. We head for our room number, which I find out is number 5. There sure are lots of people today. Figures it's a Saturday.

"Where do you want to sit?"

"Um, you choose."

"Let's go here."

I point at the first seats I see. I like being as far as possible off the screen and at the top. That way you see better.

"Oh ok"