Hidden

sixteen

Stressed.

That's all I've been feeling.

Parker is being an asshole and I hate that I'm hurting Myles.

Myles is an amazing guy who would take of me.

12:00 pm

My eyes slowly opened and I dragged myself from bed. Of course, my parents weren't home, they're on a trip in LA this weekend.

I brushed my teeth and made my way downstairs to make some cereal because I am way too lazy to cook.

The time I spent enjoying my cereal, was soon interrupted by a knock on my door. I wasn't expecting anyone so I walked slowly to the door and when I opened the door, I couldn't believe my eyes.

Parker. In a suit. With flowers in his hand.

My expression was probably priceless. My jaw had just dropped, I was surprised it hadn't reached the floor.

He was smiling, he looked badass and formal.

And here I was in sweatpants, a T-Shirt, and my hair is all over the place.

"Alex Montgomery, will you please go on a date with me baby?" I couldn't help but blush, my knees became weak. I nodded so quickly I felt light headed after.

He handed me the flowers and came inside. (I forgot about the snow on the ground so he was freezing his ass off) "Well you're going to have to wait, because I need to get ready for this date. So stay." I gave him a kiss on the cheek and rushed up the stairs. I needed to save my excitement for my room so Parker wouldn't see me.

Once I got to my room, I squealed and jumped up and down. OH MY GOSH, is this real? Did Parker really just ask me on a date! I immediately started getting ready, but what do I wear in 30 degree weather? I don't know.

* * *

Once I finished getting ready, I saw Parker sitting on the couch still looking handsome as ever. I guess he heard me and got up, I can't believe I'm actually going on a date with him. He held out his hand and I held his hand and he led me to his car.

What does he have planned for this date?

* * *

"Alex, I just want to say sorry for what happened yesterday. I was out of line for blowing up on you, but I told you before I'm new at this whole thing. It's different that someone cares about me and it's really weird. And I really hate talking about my past." He gently kissed me on my hand. I smiled.

He had driven all the way to the city and of course since it's December all the Christmas lights are on and the city looks even more gorgeous than on a regular day.

"You know, I never saw you as the romantic type like this. You're the bad boy, they don't do this kind of stuff." I joked.

"Only for you baby. I want to do this because at the end I get to see you happy." He smiled and wrapped his arm around my waist.

After a couple of minutes of walking, he stopped us at our first destination.

Ice skating.

* * *

"Parker, it's not that difficult!" I laughed.

Parker is hanging on to the edge of the rink for his dear life. He keeps murmuring things along the lines of "this is embarrassing" or "this was a bad decision" and I'm dying of laughter.

I surprisingly convinced him to let me teach him. He was holding my hand and squeezing it tightly whenever he felt like he was going to fall.

After we went around the rink a few times he convinced himself that he could do and he was doing a really good job. That was until he fell and made me fall over him.

We were laughing hysterically and people were just staring at us like we were crazy. Once we got back up, he grabbed onto my waist and whispered, "I acted like I didn't know how to skate but I actually do and I'm actually pretty good." He admitted, of course.

"Ass-" I began and he interrupted me by smashing his lips onto mine. This night was already beginning amazing.

* * *

"You're so freaking cute babygirl," Parker said while he showered me with kisses. He's been making fun of how red my nose gets when it's cold and  I playful crossed my arms and ignored him.

We finally got to the second destination, we got to a really tall building. In the lobby, the man asked for his name and Parker answered, "My reservation is under the name Hood and can you make sure it has the city view I asked for."

"Everything you asked for is in place. Please follow me this way to your table."

I was in awe. It was a candle-lit dinner, the entire city could be seen from our table and it was gorgeous.

"Do you like it?" He asked.

"Do I like? I love it!" I said still in awe. I honestly can't believe this happening.

"Good," he gently kissed my hand, "Alex, I really like you. I just want you to know that I wouldn't do this for anyone else. You're special to me, I just want you to know that." He said sweetly.

Heat started rushing to my cheeks. I immediately put my head down and smiled.

The waiter interrupted our sweet moment and took our orders.

The rest of the dinner contained saying really corny jokes, cheesy pick up lines and getting to know random facts about each other.

I learned a lot about Parker, but there was a elephant in the room. I needed to go on a limb and say it.

"Parker, when did your bad boy reputation start?" I asked.

He sighed but slowly started to explain, "Once I turned fifteen, I started hanging out with the wrong crowd. I was hanging out with eighteen and nineteen year olds and partying with them. They knew some people and I got tattoos, when I came home that night with my first tattoo, my mom started crying because she knew I was changing into someone she really didn't want me to be. By the time I turned sixteen I had already had ten different tattoos and a couple of piercings. At all the parties a bunch of girls would be all over me and things led to others and I had been the player after a while. I smoked, I drinked because all of it made me forget about all my problems. After a few years, people became intimidated by me and know that's how people know me. I am the bad boy. And trust me, even though being the bad boy has its perks. I have to keep myself hidden from others." He finished, and all I could do was nod and squeeze his hand in reassurance.

* * *
After dinner was over, him and I headed towards the car, hand in hand and smiles on our faces.

But Parker's smile faded when a man bumped into him.

"Hey watch were your going next time!" Parker yelled.

The man turned around Parker's eyes glazed with tears and his face turned red.

"D-Dad?"

holaa everyone, I hope enjoyed the update! I will be updating a lot more so get ready, there is a lot more drama to come! Love you all.

xoxo. Aria💋