I promise

Chapter Two

As last bell rings I scurry out to my locker and grab my things. I open my locker and see a little note that says 'Bentley<3' my heart starts beating faster. I smile and shove it into my pocket so nobody notices. I grab my books and gym bag and head for the gym where I have basketball practice after school everyday.

I arrived at the gym, the smell of sweat, perfume and cologne lingers in the air. The fist person I see is Megan.. Sadly we have to share the gym lobby with the cheer squad until there cheer room is finished with the renovations so I have the wonderful honors of seeing the wicked witch of the west everyday after school. She glances over at me and starts to giggle with her little pets, as I call them, she yells out "gotta little crush on the Matthew boy?" I just rolled my eyes and kept walking and I heard her say "sorry cupcake, he's not interested" I balled my fists up and took a deep breath before turning around and saying "well who said I was interested? Boys are a waste of my time. But I do know he's not interested in slutty brats like yourself if that's what you're trying to get at" her mouth dropped to the floor.

I turned around and walked into the main part of the gym. I kept thinking to myself 'wow that felt really good to tell that twig off. She defiantly deserved it'. At about that time, my phone buzzed and I looked down at it and it showed one new message. I opened it up and saw this:

MESSAGE FROM: Matthew(:

"You're late (; get your butt out on the court. See you soon(;"

I laughed and replied:

"Thanks dork. Just had to show some girls who's the boss around here. Be ready in 5.(:"

The boys and girls basketball teams had to share the same gym which always made me nervous because I always felt Matthew would look over at me and make me feel uneasy.

After a hot and sweaty hour and a half practice I grabbed my things and was walking out the door when I heard Matthew say "Hey! Bentley! Wait up!"

I turned around and shot him a smile and said "What?" He caught up to me and asked "Do you like ice cream?" I glanced up at him and gave him a weird look. "Um yeah! Who doesn't like ice-cream?" "Well you could be like one of those weird girls who doesn't eat meat or anything unhealthy". I started laughing and we both said "Megan?!" at the same time. We both busted out laughing and he finally said "well come with me! Lets go get some ice cream!" I said "okay!"

He walked me to his gorgeous red mustang and opened the passenger door for me. I smiled and said thank you. The scent of fast food and his signature cologne lingered throughout his car. He hopped in the driver's seat and sped through the parking lot and out onto the street. We had small talk until we had gotten to the ice cream shop.

I ordered myself a chocolate chip cookie dough shake and he ordered a chocolate shake. I pulled out my cash to pay and he came running up beside me and told the cashier to give me my money back. I glanced at him weirdly and said "what?" He dug into his pocket and pulled out his wallet, then gave the cashier the 20 dollar bill and said thank you.

"Matthew! You didn't have to do that for me!" "Bentley it's just a shake! It's cool! Don't worry bout it!" I smiled and we sat down on the coach inside and sipped for a while. He finally said "So Bentley why is such a gorgeous girl like you not taken by another guy?" He shot me a smile. His question caught me off guard and I choked just a bit on my shake and said "Excuse me?" "You heard me. I think you're gorgeous" I laughed and said "Well thank you. But I am not sure. I guess I haven't found a guy worth wild yet" I smiled shyly and we chatted for what seemed like forever.

45 minutes later Matthew said "well we should get going! Let me take you back to the school to get your car." We hopped in and he drove me back to the school. Once we got there I got out and said "thank you again Matthew I had fun" he smiled his picture perfect smile and said "No problem Bentley" I closed the door and dug in my bag for my keys.

Once I found them I shoved it into the ignition and I was off. Off to the rest of my lonely night at my house. I shouldn't complain. I have a pretty good size house. I could have all the clothes in the world if I wanted. I had it all as most teenagers would say.. Except a family. I was always alone. The rest of the night I couldn't get Matthew off my mind.

I hopped out of the shower and suddenly remembered that note I shoved into my pants right before practice. I wrapped a towel around me and ran to my room. I found the note and I sat down and opened it. It read:

Bentley,

I was nervous to talk to you today. You seemed like a sweet girl I was just worried you would turn me down. I am happy you said yes to our "date" for tomorrow night. Wear something gorgeous. (; I absolutely love basketball shorts and t-shirts on you but maybe something else might be nice too. See you at practice. (;

-Matthew

I smiled and went back upstairs to the bathroom and got dressed. I took out my phone it read "11:47 pm" I went to my messages and texted Matthew: "Just read your note. I promise ill wear something besides gym clothes. Thanks again for the shake after practice(: I owe you one. Sweet dreams(:"

NEW MESSAGE FROM: Matthew(:

"You don't owe me anything Bentley. Sweet dreams beautiful. Can't wait til tomorrow.(:"