Just a Heartbeat Away

Chapter 8: Part 1: The Super Date

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A/N:
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Narrator:
Mari and David both woke up to see each other's face. The smiled and kissed. Today was their day off so they could do whatever they wanted.
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Mari:
"Let's go to IHOP for breakfast." I excitedly said.

"Ooooo! Sounds fun. Lets go!"

We put on our clothes and got into David's car. We talked about last night and our relationship.

"So are we dating...or what?" I asked.

"I have an idea. Let's make today an extra special day. We'll only spend time with each other and have the time of our lives."

"Sounds like fun." I giggled.

We got to IHOP, got to our seat, and saw none other than Matt, Ian, and Josh. They were stuffing their faces with loads of pancakes and maple syrup.

"Hey guys. Why so many pancakes?" David asked.

"We're doing a challenge. Whoever can eat the most pancakes without stopping wins. The prize is, we ask the girl behind the register, out on a date." Ian said after stuffing his face with even more pancakes.

I looked where they were pointing. She was a pretty fine girl, but their ways of getting girls, is a little odd.

"Oh, cool! Tell me who win, alright?" I said.

"Will do. Why are you and David here? And why is it just yall two? And why are yall wearing the same clothes from yesterday? Wait...are yall dating?" Josh said with his mouth full of milk and pancakes.

"Why so many questions and 'yall'? And we are just here as friends." I said happily and walked to our table.

"Mari, what was that?" David asked.

"I'm sorry, but when Josh asked all those questions, did you see Matts face? He was even more concerned then he should be. And the weird thing is, at work, he keeps on 'making me feel safe' in a way that no friend should. It's really creepy."

"Mari, I'm here for pub when he does something odd or questionable. I thought you were embarrassed of me or something."

"David I would never be embarrassed of you. In fact Ill show you off to all of my friends to make them jealous that I got a guy like you."

I laughed and we just looked at each other. His eyes, perfect face, everything about him made me feel like I was the one being blessed with him.

Once we got our food we quickly dove in and Ian came to us.

"I won!" Ian said.

"Congrats bro! Did you ask her out yet?" David said.

"Yea we're going to a fair that opens tonight."

"Well good luck!" Then Ian waved goodbye.

"Maybe we should go to the fair as well." David suggested.

I nodded in agreement.

Matt soon came over after we talked a little about the fair.

"Mari, can I talk to you in private? Please?"

"I guess sure."

Then, I gave David my 'this bitch is about to do something so crazy and you're going to have to save me' look.

"Mari, I really like you and I was hoping that we could go on date sometime soon."

I knew this would happen.

"Matt, you're a really cool guy, but I don't feel like we're...compatible."

"I understand."

Then I went to tell David about that.

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Peter:
Haha. Mari doesn't even know I'm here. I just saw that kid try to ask her out. He's my next target.

"Hey you. Come here please." I asked not so politely.

"I think we have a few things in common. We both like Mari but she doesn't like us. I believe she has a boyfriend because of this text."

I showed him the text.

"How about a little revenge?"

He nodded in agreement.

"Next, we have to find who this guy is. I have a plan."

I told him my secret plan and we worked on the details.

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David:
"You did the right thing Mari." I assured after she told me what Matt asked.

"Thanks. Lets get out of here." Mari finally said.

We paid the bill, tipped 5 dollars an drive to the next destination.

Next stop: The Pacific Ocean!

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A/N
Stay tuned for tomorrows chapter. As you could tell the next few chapters will be a part series. I'm also working out a new Maricorn fanfic. It's gonna be better than this one and I will be writing the first chapter when I feel I can do two books at a time. It's gonna be great. Like always, comment, subscribe, and vote!
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