Liebe - A Rammstein Story

Chapter 3: New Things

It'd been about 4 days since Till had given Maddie his number. They had been texting off and on. (mostly on, except for when Maddie had fallen asleep.)
BUZZ
Maddie pulled out her phone, a smile creeping onto her face.
Till: Hello miss Higdon. How are you tonight?
Maddie: Hey Till I'm okay how're you?"
T: I'm great now that I'm talking to you. ☺️
M: awe you're so sweet!
T: I try haha. Also, Miss Higdon I have a request for you.
M: Uhhhh, sure, ask away :0
T: I hope it isn't too weird, I'd like to take you out to dinner. Nothing weird just two companions enjoying a nice meal.
...

Maddie thought about if she should or not. "Whatever." She thought to herself.
M: haha sure, what time?
Till on the other end smiling, replying very quickly.
T: how's 7? We could go to the Cheesecake Factory, I'll pay for everything.
M: that's all fine haha, do you want me to pay or?
T: No I'll pay for both of us, wear something nice. :) I'll pick you up.
M: okay haha, I'll see you then Till ❤️
T: See you soon Miss Higdon. :)

"Oh. Shit." Maddie thought to herself quickly pulling out her cellphone and calling her bestfriend Cherry.
"Hey, what's up?" Cherry picked up almost right away
"Oh my god, I have a date tonight." Maddie began. "Oooh, with who bitch?" Cherry asked
Maddie sighed. "You know the German professor? Till Lindemann?"
Cherry's eyes widened, "I'm coming over right now." The phone call ended.

*BANG BANG* Cherry was slamming on the door. Maddie jumped up and opened the door when her friend jolted in.
"Okay so you're going on a date with the German professor tonight?"
Maddie nodded. Cherry's eyes looked up and down Maddie's body, then at her cell phone.
"What time?"
"7. He's picking me up."
"Where are you goin?"
"Cheesecake Factory."
Cherry paused. "Not dressed like that!"
Maddie was dressed in a black Blink-182 shirt, distressed jeans and mix-matched socks. "What's wrong with this?"
Cherry shook her head. "You're gonna call the guy right now and ask if should go formal or not." Maddie nodded and shot Till a text message. Almost instantly he replied, "You should wear a dress :)"
"Cherry help me pick out a dress"
Cherry nodded before going to Maddie's closet pulling out 3 dresses.
A black halter top dress, another black spaghetti strap dress, and a red quarter sleeve skater dress. All knee length and all poofed out a little.
"I like the red one, wear that." Maddie said "okay."
Maddie took off her shirt and jeans, and slid on the red dress.
"What kinda shoes?"
"Hmmm..." Cherry tapping her finger on her chin, "just wear your all black Vans. They're easy and cute." Maddie agreed and ran to the bathroom to put on her makeup. A simple winged liner and lip. (And foundation and eyebrows.)
It was 6:57 but the time Maddie was done. "Do I look okay?" Maddie asked.
Cherry smiled and hugged her, "you look so good babe. I hope you have a great time."
Maddie let go to grab her phone and purse, Till had texted her. "I'll be there any minute, go ahead and wait outside your dorm. I bet you look great."
Maddie smiled, she told Cherry goodbye, and opened the door to see, Till. His eyes wides as he noticed Maddie. He had a bouquet of red, white and pink roses.
"Hi." Maddie said.
Till didn't respond. Maddie looked up into the German man's eyes. "Is something wrong?"
Till shook his head. "No I'm sorry. You just took my breath away." Maddie blushed and looked down at her feet. Till smiled, bringing the roses to eye level. "These are for you." Maddie looked up and smiled before accepting the flowers. "Thank you Till but you didn't have to th-"
"No. I wanted to." Till smiled checking his watch. "Well." He began, holding out his hand. "Shall we head down to my car? I'm getting kinda hungry."
Maddie giggled taking his hand, holding it gently. Till squeezing a little tighter, as they make their way to the car.