I was supposed to pick Mike up at 4:15 and i just woke up from my nap at 4:15. i knew he'd probably be mad so i tried to hurry. i put on a pair of jeans and a dark blue and white striped sweater. i brushed my teeth and sprayed a dash of cologne that i stole from mike on my neck and wrists.
i threw on a new pair of shoes i recently got, a tan and white pair of adidas gazelles that El got me for my birthday last year.
Joyce -"are you leaving, honey?" she asked.
-"yeah, i'm going out with mike." i rushed to tie my shoes
-"ooooh! okay, just be back before 10, okay?" she kissed my forehead before i shooed and rushed out the door.
i got to mikes house at exactly 4:28, i saw him walking down the driveway throwing his hands in the air. he got in and playfully shoved me.
Mike -"4:15 huh? you're approximately 15 minutes late."
Will -"shut the hell up, i woke up late." i giggled, giving him a welcoming kissing. "ready to go?" i ask.
Mike -"uh, Will?" he giggled, pointing at my forehead.
i pull down my visor and see a big, pink kiss mark on my forehead from my mom.
i gasp and immediately try to take it off as Mike laughs at me.
-"she's so embarrassing." i felt my face go red.
-"you sure you weren't cheating on me?" he joked sarcastically.
-"don't be dumb, dummy." i scoffed, backing out from his driveway, accidentally leaning into mike to look behind me.
-"is that my cologne?" he sniffs my neck
-"uh, no?" i lied with a serious look on my face.
i saw from the corner of my eye that mike was smiling, but i maintained focus on the road ahead of me.
we walked into starcourt together, holding hands as i guided him the way to the movie theater. the movie was supposed to start at 4:45 and it was 4:40
Mike -"wait, aren't we going to pass scoops ahoy like usual?" he stopped walking.
-"no, i'm gonna pay this time." i shook my head.
Mike -"no, we need to save money for ice cream after! you don't have to pay for me."
-"too bad, i'm paying for you." i ignored him.
Mike -"then let me pay for yours." he offered
-"you can't, i get in for free because i work here." i bragged.
mike -"lucky." he whispered under his breath
we walked up to the ticket booth and saw max in there.
max -"hey guys! which movie?"
Will - "like father like son"
max -"okay, head on in!"
Will -"but i have to pay for his ticket-
max -"don't worry about it! it's on me." she smiled.
i smiled at mike, dragging him back towards the theater.
Mike -"thanks max!" he yelled before following me to the movie.
we found our seats in the very back and sat down in the nearly empty theater room.
-"did you bring it?" i asked
Mike -"bring what?"
i raised my eyebrows and my eyes widened
-"are you kidding?"
Mike -"yes, i brought it." he laughed.
-"dummy." i punched his shoulder as he reached for his bag and handed me my m&ms.
we sat there and enjoyed the movie in peace without anyone noticing or bothering us, which felt nice.
after the movie, we went to scoops ahoy and didn't see steve at the counter, which disappointed us. I ordered USS butterscotch and mike ordered strawberry with sprinkles.
as we were heading out, i noticed a framed photograph on the wall. it was a memorial plaque for robin. a wash of guilt ran over me, but i didn't want to cry right now. i'm with mike, i can save it for later.
he saw what i was looking at and pulled me into a quick side hug as we walked away.
we walked up the escalator as he said things to cheer me up and make me laugh as he usually did.
Mike-"you know, Eddie created a new campaign after you got out of the hospital. you should join hellfire." he offered.
-"really?" i giggled excitedly
as we walked out holding hands, we were stopped by someone that stopped in front of us.
Troy.
please why did he have to show up and ruin this moment.
Troy had a broken arm and a bandage on his forehead.
-"so, the rumors are true! Mr and Mr wheeler is actually a real thing!" he laughed.
Mike-"what do you want, troy? where's your sidekick?" Mike scoffed.
Troy -"oh, you didn't hear?"
