"What Are You Waiting For?" || ORIGINAL STORY.

Chapter Seventy-Seven.

Darren's POV.

After arriving at the ice skating place, we walked towards the entrance together, hand in hand.

I looked around, taking in the atmosphere. 

There were a lot of people, mainly couples, but also some families and friends.

"Looks pretty packed," I said, looking over at her. "Hope we don't have to wait in line for too long."

As I looked to my side, I was met with Isaac, leaning against a wall, on his phone.

Tanya smiled, walking up to him, pulling me with her.

Isaac looked up from his phone as we approached, and a smile spread across his face as he saw us.

"Hey," He greeted us, putting his phone away. "Glad you both could make it."

"Yeah," I said, giving him a nod. "Looks like a lot of people had the same idea today."

I glanced around, noticing a few couples here and there, either holding hands or skating together on the ice.

Isaac chuckled, following my gaze.

"It's usually like this every year. Ice skating becomes a hot date spot around this time." He said, a small smirk on his face.

He then looked between the two of us, his eyes lingering on our interlocked hands.

"Speaking of hot," He teased, a sly smile on his face, "Looks like you guys are on a cute little date yourselves."

I could feel myself heat a bit, realising he was referring to our interconnected hands.

"Well, I wouldn't really call it a date.." She said, quietly.

Isaac raised an eyebrow, a smirk still on his face.

"Oh, not a date? Just two people holding hands, being all cute together. Totally not a date." He said sarcastically.

"I'd like to think it's a date." I spoke up.

I felt a wave of relief wash over me as Isaac looked at me, a sly smile on his face.

"It's definitely a date." He echoed my words.

Tanya looked at me, then at Isaac, then back at me, seeming a little flustered.

"Well, well, then.. Fancy time on the ice?" Isaac said, making his way to get the ice skates.

"Yeah, let's get our ice skates and head on the ice." I said, giving her hand a gentle squeeze.

We followed after Isaac, getting our ice skates and putting them on. 

I helped Tanya with hers, making sure they were tied up properly.

Once we were all set, Isaac led us to the ice rink.

We put on our skate guards before stepping onto the ice.

I held Tanya's hand as she cautiously stepped onto the ice, clearly still a bit uncertain about her balance.

But she surprisingly seemed good.. 

How?

I held my grip on the edge of the rink while Tanya skated.

I watched as she gracefully glided across the ice, her movements smooth and elegant.

I couldn't help but be impressed.

"I didn't expect you to be so good at this." I said, a hint of surprise in my voice.

"I have zero experience, so nor do I." She giggled.