Hanging Tree

Chapter 40

Calum
Violet snuggled closer to me as we watched Chappie together. Ever since me and Violet got back together, all we've done is cuddle and watch movies together. I guess we really missed each other when we were apart. The boys had left the place, leaving me and Violet to have some alone time together. I looked down at her, studying the way her emerald eyes were glued to the television. How did I get so lucky to have such a beautiful girlfriend. I wish she would just know how beautiful she is.

"Hey. The screen is over there," she said, catching me staring at her. I smiled cheekily at her and replied, "Not my fault I can't keep my eyes off you." Her cheeks turned rosy as she looked away. I pulled her chin so she could look at me and said, "Violet, you're really beautiful. Don't believe anyone if they say you're not." She smiled and pecked my lips, accepting my compliment. "Thanks, Cal."Then I remembered something that I should've done sometime ago. "Hey you know we still haven't had the date I promised you." She looked up at me, her eyebrows furrowed as she started thinking. Realisation finally hit her as she said, "Oh, yeah." "You know, I still want to take you out on that date, " I said, sitting up and looking at her seriously. I really wanted to take her out on a date. Plus with everything that has happened between us, it would be really nice to take things slow for a bit and go out on a relaxing date. I don't have anything extravaganza planned out for her but I'm sure she doesn't want me to plan something huge too.

"Sure. I don't mind going on a date with you. I'm actually looking forward for it," she said, smiling at me. I smiled back and kissed her. "Tomorrow, okay? I'll pick you at seven." She nodded, "Nothing expensive Mr Hood," she said sternly. I laughed and agreed. "Trust me. I don't have much planned anyway." She smiled and went back to watching the movie. I have to admit, I am nervous for this date tomorrow.

Violet

I found myself wrapped in Calum's arms, still on the couch. Sun was shining through the windows and I guess I must've fell asleep at his place. I reached for my phone which was placed on the coffee table and checked the time. It read '11:08pm'. Shit. I also had a few texts from my dad and Eliot. My dad seems to be cool at the fact I was dating Calum. He knew Calum really liked me since he came all the way to my house the other day to apologise. Eliot was also fine with me dating Calum but he did say that he would break Calum if he ever broke my heart. I had no idea where my mom was and I honestly didn't care. Every time I saw her all I could see is disappointment in her eyes. But I am who I am so I guess she just has to live with it.

I nudged Calum lightly and earned a groan from him in return. "Calum get up. Its almost noon." He shifted slightly and groaned again. "Its okay. We can still sleep," he spoke in his raspy morning voice. I rolled my eyes at him even though he couldn't see me. "No we can't. You promised me a date remember?"

That caught his attention. His eyes shot open immediately and he sat up, looking down at me. "Oh yeah. Our date," he smiled, thinking of the idea of taking me on a date. I smiled and got off the couch. "Yes. Our date," I walked around and got my stuff. I walked back to him and placed a soft kiss on his cheek. "I'll see you later, Cal," I said walking towards the door. Calum was right behind me and he opened the door for me and held it for me to walk out. "See you. Remember, I'll be there at 7!"

Once I got home I walked up to my room and stayed in there, trying to decided what I should wear. Its at this point when I realised having a few girl friends would actually be beneficial now. All I had was guy friends and that's way more than enough for me, considering the fact I didn't have any friends a few months ago.

Eliot knocked on my door before entering my room. "Hey. What are you up to?" he asked confused by the fact there's clothes sprawled on my bedroom floor. "I've got a date," I said suddenly feeling extremely shy. "A what?" Eliot asked shocked. I don't blame him for being shocked, I mean even I'm shocked at the fact I'm actually going on a date.