The Friendship

Chapter 4: Date Night

It was 6th hour and the bell was going to ring any second. I'm so nervous for tonight! I've never ever been on a date before. I mean I've gone places with Taylor it's just we've never gone as a couple. I don't even know where we are going. I hope it's somewhere decent. Knowing Taylor, he's probably going to take me to a dumpster. It's Friday, so I don't have any homework. Yay! The bell rang and I walked out to my locker. Taylor came up to me and said that he'd pick me up at 7:30. He said to wear something pretty. Although, I don't have anything pretty to wear. I could wear my denim mini skirt. Oh! And I can wear my tank top that is sort of girly. I mean, it's pink, so. Taylor was just standing there smiling at me.
"What?" I asked.
"Nothing, you're just cute." He said.
"Well," I said, "I already know that."
"You have such an ego." He said. He has a much bigger ego than me.
"Yeah, I'm the one with the ego." I said sarcastically.
"I'm confident, I don't have an ego." He smiled.
"Okay, well I'm going home to get ready." I said smiling.
"I'll walk you home." He said. We both walked out of school. I felt bad though, because he had crutches. He only has to use the crutches for a week, but be in the boot for 2 months.
"So," he said, "how was your day?"
"Well, I was sent to the principles office for yelling at the class to stop talking about me." I said.
"What were they saying?" He asked concerned.
"They just couldn't believe that I'm dating the brilliant Taylor Benson." I said.
"I am brilliant." He smirked.
"Nobody even knew who I was before today." I snapped.
"It's not my fault I'm popular." He said smiling. We got to my house and he kissed me goodbye.
"See you tonight, but please look like an actual girl." He smirked.
"Ha.ha." I said. I walked inside and said hi to my mom and went directly to my room. You know, I really want to wear something decent. I decided to call my best friend at dance, Kailey.
"Hey Kay!" I said.
"Hey!" She said, "why weren't you at dance last night?"
"Long story that I don't have time for. I'll tell you tomorrow." I said."
"Could I borrow a dress?" I asked.
"May, are you sick?" She asked.
"No," I chucked." I'm going on a date with Taylor."
"I'll be over in a minute." She said. She hung up and within five minutes I heard a knock on my door.
"So, I have a black dress that would look so cute on you." She said enthusiastic.
"I'll wear the white one that goes to my Knees." I said.
"Okay," she said, "try it on." I went in my closet and put it on. I came out and Kailey's mouth dropped.
"What?" I snapped.
"You look gorgeous." She said. I looked in the mirror and this is the best I've ever looked.
"Thanks." I said. It was 5:45, and I'm going to curl my hair.
"Alright," I said, "could you curl my hair, I've never used a curling iron..." She laughed.
"Ok, get in front of your mirror. I'll plug it in and get started." She said. It took one hour and it was now 6:50.
"Bye Kay!" I shouted as she was walking out the door. I put a little put makeup on. Geez, I look like girly girl land threw up on me. I went downstairs to show my mom my outfit. The dress was a slim dress that hugged my body and went down to my knees. My mom started crying.
"You look beautiful baby." She choked up.
"Thanks." I mumbled. It was now 7:15, so I walked outside. I sat on my porch for 5 minutes. Taylor pulled up in his car. He stepped out and he was wearing khaki pants and a dark purple polo. He looked so good. He walked up to me and just stared at me in shock.
"I know I'm hot." I said with a smirk.
"You look beautiful, no perfect." He said sweetly.
"Thanks." I said biting my lip.
"Ya know," he said, "you didn't have to put on makeup or anything. You look gorgeous no matter what." I can't believe he's saying this. He might be falling in love with me.
"Awe, Tay! That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me." I said in awe.
"Well I mean, if it's true, why not say it." He said smiling. I smiled back at him. We got in the car, and he insisted on driving.
"So," I said, "where are we going?"
"We're going to your favorite restaurant." He said smiling. He is just too sweet!
"That fancy Italian place I can't pronounce!!!" I asked eagerly. He laughed and said,
"Yes, you have to have good manners." He said with a smirk.
"Hey! I can be polite!" I said laughing.
"Ok and I can walk on water." He said with a smirk. We laughed and after awhile we pulled into the Italian restaurant parking lot. We live in Chicago, so it's in downtown Chicago.
"Please tell me you made reservations!" I said nervously.
"Of course I did," he said, "this place is packed all the time!" He stepped out of the car and crutched around to my door to open it.
"Awe, well aren't you sweet!" I said. We went inside and sat down in a really fancy booth.
"Hello, I'm Katherine, what can I get you to drink?" She asked politely.
"I'll have some coke." I stated. Taylor looked at me and laughed.
"I'll have water." He stated.
"Alright," she said, "I'll be back in a few minutes. Taylor was laughing.
"You're so adorable." He said.
"Not really." I muttered.
"Whatever!" He said annoyed. We got our glasses and our straws. We decided to wait a few minutes to order our food. I opened my straw and blew the paper, aiming at Taylor, but he ducked and then it hit some old man in the head.
"May!" He said in shock. The old man looked back at me and I told him I was so sorry.
"I told you you couldn't be polite." He said with a smirk.
"That was so embarrassing." I blushed. The waitress came back to our table to ask what we wanted to eat. I ordered cheese pizza, because they have the best pizza in the world. Taylor ordered fettuccine Alfredo.
"I can't believe that we come to a fancy Italian restaurant and you order pizza." He said.
"Well, pizza is Italian food." I said smiling.
"That's true." He said. We talked and laughed for like 30 minutes and then our food came.
"This is good pizza!" I exclaimed.
"Well I'm glad you like it!" He said laughing. We ate and talked for another 30 minutes. We were done and walking out the door. He opened my door for me and then he went around to the other side and got in.
"Thanks a lot for dinner it was really-" I tried to say. Taylor leaned in and kissed me. I kissed him back.
"I think I love you May." Taylor said with a smile on his face. I smiled and looked at him and said, "I think I love you too." I looked at the clock and it was 9:30.
"We should probably go home." I said.
"Screw going home." He smirked. He started kissing me again. I can't believe I'm dating Taylor Benson.... After a while we just kind of sat there looking at eachother.
"May, I know I love you. I've loved you since 8th grade." He said seriously.
"You know," I said, "it's funny, I never thought I'd be here."
"What?" He said laughing.
"Like doing this with you. I never though I'd date you. I'm glad I am, though." I said smiling.
"I love you too, Taylor." I said.
"You're perfect." He said, "even you're personality, you're just amazing." I looked at him and kissed him and he kissed me back. I opened my eyes and looked at the clock.
"Shit!" I yelled. Taylor jumped.
"It's 11:30!" I said, "my curfew is 12:00 and we're an hour away from home!"
"Ok," he said, "as much as I don't want this night to end, I'll take you home." He said pressing on the gas pedal. We were out of the parking lot. I texted my mom and said that we were walking around town, so we lost track of time. She said she understood and we were fine.
"So," he said, "what are ya doin' tomorrow?"
"Well I have dance tomorrow from 8 to 1." I explained.
"Can I pick you up at 2:00?" He asked.
"Yeah, sure!" I exclaimed.
"Great!" He said.
"Just can't keep your hands off me?" I asked.
"If I had a choice, I'd kiss you all day, every day." He said smiling.
"Tonight has been the best night of my life." I cheered.
"Mine too." He said smiling.