F I N E L I N E ; {Paul Lahote}

{ 08 }

"Hey Noah I'm on my way back I'll call once I'm there, ok?"I asked. "Yeahh ok I'm almost done getting ready,"he said. I hung up as I closed the trunk of my car getting back into the drivers seat.

NOAH'S POV:

I heard Arabella beeping the horn outside repeatedly. I ran downstairs locking the front door. "What do you think your doing,"she asked as I opened her door. "well I'm being a gentle man and I'm driving so go to the passengers seat,"I said grabbing the keys from her hands.

"Gosh fine but a true gentleman would take me in their own car you know,"she remarked back.

"well luckily for you Arabella I'm just your average gentleman," I said.

She rolled her eyes making me laugh at her sassy remarks. "So where are we going anyways,"she asked. "I searched up this Diner place thats pretty low-key,"I said. "Okkay,"she responded.

"So this Paul guy you like him,"I asked looking at her.

ARIA'S POV:

Jesus do I like him. "No Noah I'm not like you I gotta actually get to know the person plus Paul is just a friend and he's also like a year or two older,"I said.

"Hey I'm also a year or two older,"he said smirking.

"He has a reputation of getting into fights." I quickly looked away catching onto this game he's trynna play. Making me fluster over him will not happen. "Have you spoken with Theo,"I asked switching the subject.

"Uh I think like a few weeks ago; I've been busy with test and stuff,"he said. This made me think back to what he had said earlier about doing online school for me.

"Did you really do online school for me?"I asked folding my arms in-front of me.

"Yeah thats why I really haven't talked to Mattheo lately,"he said. I made a confused look,"why,"I spoke. "well I told him he should try online and move with you here but he said no and there was some yelling and well he told me how there was extra space, so I decided to do online,"he said.

I stayed quiet trying to gather my thoughts together. "But what about you aren't you in that school for a football scholarship,"I asked worriedly. "Dont be worried Z the season is over it starts next year and well next year you'll be a senior applying to college and you wont be alone,"he said as we pulled into the parking lot.

He looked at me and smiled. We walked inside the Diner as we were placed into a booth. One we finished ordering I started fidgeting with my rings.

"You ok?"

"Yeah just a little nervous for tomorrow,"I said.

I played with my charm bracelet as my anxiety started to creep up again. I felt a hand grasp my arm. "Hey you'll be okay everybody likes you,"Noah said giving me a reassuring smile. Before I could thank him our food had came.

"Here you go, let me know if you guys need anything else,"the waitress said. "Thank you," said Noah.

"So how'd things end with Chloe , right?"I asked. "Ha-Ha very funny but yes Chloe; well everything was chill it was just she didn't wanna do long distance,"he said. I nodded taking a sip of my water. "Do you want me to drive you tomorrow,"he asked. "No its okay really,"I replied.

"Hey maybe I can help you choose your outfit for tomorrow,"he said winking. I laughed,"So you know fashion huh."

"Umm hello OF COURSE,"he said back. This made me laugh even more. We were finally done with our food. Before leaving I headed to the bathroom. As I washed my hands I couldn't help but think how nice Noah was being.

I made my way back to the booth when I looked up seeing Noah flirt with the waitress girl. I chuckled to myself. I made my way up to Noah as we walked out to the car.

He started driving when,"So did you get her number,"I asked.

"I have no idea what your talking about,"he said as I laughed at him.

He raised the volume up on the radio as we were almost close to home. I walked into my room taking off my shoes.
I went into my wardrobe and decided on some jeans and long sleeve gray shirt for tomorrow. Paring it with a loose sweater.

I heard a soft knock at my door. It creaked open as I looked up.

"Night Z,"spoke Noah.

"Goodnight Noah,"I said.