Love At Last

First Date

A few days after...

"Ash... you're daydreaming again." Joe said grinning.

"Oh really... I didn't notice." I said.

"So... What are you doing later?" he asked almost inaudible.

"Uhm... nothing. I think I'll study or watch some cheesy movie." I said.

Joe nervously giggled and I've never seen him paler than he already is. I think it's cute but I distract myself by thinking of Harry instead. He suddenly blurted out something.

"Well if that's the case, I was wondering if you'd want to go with me later." he uttered.

"Where exactly?" I curiously asked.

"It's kind of a surprise... So, do you still want to come?" he asked.

"As much as I would like to go-" I was brought to halt when I glanced at him. Joe didn't actually look like the Mr. Perfect I have come to know of. He seemed jittery and scared.

"I will have to study some other day I guess. Besides, those cheesy movies are overrated anyway." I said while smiling at him.

"You mean to say, you'll go out with me?!" he happily asked.

"Sure. As long as it's safe to go there." I joked.

"Absolutely. You won't regret it. You'll be safe with me Ash." he happily said.

After I spoke to him, I can't stop myself from smiling and it feels so strange. Since I'm a bit excited with my very first date I went to Jane and told her all about it.

"I'm happy for you bestie. Does this mean your plan's over, right?" she asked with an arched eyebrow.

"Of course not. This is just Phase 1, I'll go on a date with Joe and you'll tell Harry about it. Then you'll tell me how he reacted and if he says something jealousy. You know..." I said sounding a bit desperate.

"No Ash, I don't." she solemnly said.

"Just please tell him about it." I pouted trying to convince her "stubbornness".

"You're lucky that you're my best friend." she threatened.

"Oh thank you bestie." I hugged her excitedly.

"Geez..." she annoyingly said while trying to hide her grin.

I smirked at her fake exasperation.

When I arrived at home, I immediately picked my outfit so I'll look decent enough to be with the blonde Adonis for once. My phone began to ring and I was expecting to hear from my bro but I was slightly disappointed when I answered.

"Hey beautiful, I'll come by at your house at 7:00PM. Is that alright?" Joe casually asked.

Beautiful? Did he really say that? I don't know why but my throat suddenly feels dry.

"Ash. Are you there?" he asked.

"Y-yes." I stuttered.

"Okay, see you at 7, beautiful..." he said and I can feel he's smiling. I just do.

"See you... J-Joe." I uttered then hung up.

I went downstairs and told mom about the date. She was surprised it wasn't Harry whom I'll go out with. Maybe I'm not the only one who thinks we have a chance.

"As long as you're happy sweetie. Just be home at 10:00PM, okay?" mom said.

"Yes mom. I'm sure you'll like him when you see him." I smirked.