(Book 1) High School Crush: Not Meant To Be

Chapter 25: "Double" Date

Tom and Kimberlie started dating and Tom's attitude became different, he wasn't as rude but still had the competitiveness he had before with Aaron. Him and Aaron had the friendly kind of competitiveness though cause Tom sometimes invited him to the gym to race or challenge each other in a game of Basketball. Athletes I guess, it runs in their blood.

Kimberlie on the other hand, finally figured out she had a brain of her own and was getting better at making her own decisions. "Hey Kimberlie," I started. "Amanda,"
"You remember my name?"
"Why wouldn't I? I swear Amanda was the only word Brittany ever learned,"
"Hm," That's a little creepy, "So, you're not, I don't know, afraid of her?" She took a second to think. "I don't really think so. I don't know if I'm afraid or not, but guess what!" She said suddenly getting excited.
"I can't talk to Brittany about this kinda thing because she wouldn't care to listen, but you seem cool so I'll tell you," I gave a questioning look, "Thanks?"
"Thomas asked me on an ice cream date and I was wondering if you wanted to come, you know, a double date with your boyfriend,"
"Sorry to uh, burst your bubble, but I don't have a boyfriend,"
"Then who was the guy you held hands with before?" Held hands? I haven't held hands with anyone since Zac and I broke up.

"What's his name..? Niall?"
"What?"
"When you left the argument, you held his hands and walked away. Was there a date you had to go to?"
"How do you even know? I went away with Niall?"
"So you admit it?!" She jumped and squealed. "No," I stopped her from jumping but her face was still big and bright. "Kimberlie, how'd you know?"
"Blair,"
"I thought you didn't talk to Blair anymore?"
"I don't talk to Brittany anymore, Blair is my best friend,"
"Why didn't you invite her?"
"'Barbie Doll' stuff,"
"'Barbie Doll'?"
"Yeah, word went around that you call them that, so it just stuck. You're quite a trendsetter Amanda. Anyway see you at 5?"
She said running off not even letting me answer the question.

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A: Hey

N: Hello

A: So I may have messed up

N: With?

A: We have a...Double date at 5...

It took a second, but I guess he was taking in what I had said.

N: Uh..with who?

A: Kimberlie

N: How'd you do that?

A: Long story, which I'll explain over our ice cream date tonight

N: ..Alright see you later then

A: Bye

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When I walked in Niall was already in there reading a book, waiting for everyone. "Niall, you're early," he looked up from his book then back down and quickly back up. "I, uh, early bird gets the worm," he smiled. "That's used for waking up in the morning,"
"Right, of course,"

I sat next to him and peered at his book. "What cha reading?"
"It's called The Forbidden Game,"
"What's it about?"
"This girl gets this game that if you play it, you have to finish it, but it all becomes real because you have to face your darkest fear to get out,"
"Sounds intense," I smiled. "Yeah," he answered. I wrapped my arms around his arm and read along in the book. "What part are we on now?" It took a minute for him to answer, so I looked up and he was looking down at me then quickly looked away. He seems nervous, how cute. "We just got done with one of her friends nightmare,"
"What was her nightmare?"
"Being poked with needles by aliens without her being able to stop them basically," I laughed, "That's weird," I replied.
"Yeah," he said looking at me then continued to read.

Talk about late, because Kimberlie and Tom didn't even show up. I think I was just set up, but it didn't matter, I got to hang out with my friend at my favorite ice cream shop.

He seemed nervous at first but then got use to me and we laughed when something happened and told jokes about what was happening. Basically we read most of the time in the shop...I know I know, it's not a library but still.

He bought me some strawberry ice cream and he got himself vanilla. I didn't want him to get me anything but he insisted. I mean if I save money, then it's all not that bad.

"You eat plain ice cream?"
"Vanilla is actually very good,"
"And plain," he chuckled. "Try some of this authentic ice cream," I said holding it up to him so he could get some. "Are you sure?"
"Go for it," he licked a little then smacked a little, "Hm, 3 outta 5 stars,"
"What? Nope, you're wrong,"
"Try mine," I took a taste if his and smacked a little then laughed. "One more," I went to get another taste but Niall pushed it onto my nose and then sat there realizing what he just did. It was quiet, then I started to laugh, "I think I got vanilla in my nose," he laughed and grabbed a napkin and started wiping my face.

Once he finished he looked at me and smiled, "Back to your charming self again,"
"I'm charming?" I smiled. "And weird," he added and we both began to laugh.