Hello Darling: Book 1 (Completed)

The Bad Boy's Nerd(2)

Penelope's POV

We got back from the restaurant and I was full and happy. It wasn't anything special; just a small mom-and-pop place but had the BEST chicken sandwich on the market. Like, nothing could compare. No one can tell me otherwise.

"So, love, your birthday is coming up. What are you looking to do?" Aislin asks me.

"Hmm, I'm not sure. I mean, 19 isn't something to celebrate I guess."

"Come on! Yes, it is. Ooh, we can go to that new arcade place that just opened up. Um, what's it called? Um...Oh! 1st Round! It's inspired by the Japanese claw machines and has bowling, pool, karaoke, and a whole-ass sports challenge room. It's gonna be so cool!"

"That does sound like fun! Let's do it! And how about we get dressed up and go to dinner with the spicy pasta you like? The Italian place?" Aislin squeals and claps her hands.

"Ooh, that sounds amazing!" We continued talking about my birthday, school ending in a week, her final concert, and other things.

"So, I sent Sergio a text and told him we could meet up for dinner tomorrow night. But he did have a request," she says as we are pulling up to my house.

"What's the request?" I ask.

"He wants to bring his friend and he wants me to bring you so we can have a double date situation." I raise an eyebrow.

"Why though?" She shrugs. 

"No idea. But indulge the idea, would ya?" I roll my eyes and sigh.

"Sure, I guess. Do we have a time set up or something?"

"Yeah, at 6:00 pm. I'll come pick you up." I nod.

"Sounds good. I'll see you tomorrow, sweetie." I hug her and get my things from her car. I walk up to my house and open the front door. I see my parents cuddling on the couch, watching a movie. His arm was around her shoulders and she tucked herself under his arm. Aww, they are so cute. Mom looked up and smiled.

"Hi, sweetie. Glad your home safe." 

"Yeah. We took Aislin's car so she's picking me up for school tomorrow. I have some homework I need to look over. Good night." They bid me good night and I head upstairs to my room. Once inside, I put my bag on the floor and went to my closet to get my pajamas.

"Wow, I thought you would wear some ugly pajamas but those look very sexy." I shriek as I hear Lucio's voice. How the fuck did he get in here?!

"Pen, everything okay up there?" I hear my mom call out.

"Yeah, everything is fine!" I call out. I turn to Lucio sharply.

"What the fuck are you doing here?!" I whisper yell at him.

"You should keep your window closed. You have no idea what kind of people can get in," he comments, ignoring what I just asked. I scoff.

"People like you?" I question. He shrugs.

"Maybe. But, I did come for a reason." He got up from my bed and walked over to me. I back away until my back hits the wall. I shouldn't like how he is staring at me but I can't help but feel tingly whenever he does stare at me. He traps me between the wall with his impressive arms.

"What do you want from me? I'm still not sorry about the cigarette thing," I tell him.

"I don't care about that anymore. I have to admit, not many people stand up to me and my friends like that. I kind of like it." I raise an eyebrow.

"Really? You like that? Am I missing something here?" He shakes his head. His hand grasps my chin and rubs my bottom lip. Okay, why is this so hot?

"I think we got off on the wrong foot. Let me make it up to you. I think your friend Aislin told you about the double date Sergio and her are planning. I'm the friend." I bet she thought I wasn't going to go if I knew it was Lucio. I raise my eyebrow and sigh.