Our little secret

Chapter 9

What did Justin mean by that? I made him realize that I should be involved with guys my age? 

Was he talking about me and Dylon? Because I know he saw us talking and joking around while he was talking to Mrs. Neal.

He could be talking about that and the fact that I said it was wrong for us to be seeing each other.

I feel like a made a mistake.

I sign and close my eyes. I lick my lips reopening my eyes.

I guess me and Mr. Bieber won't be talking like we used to anymore... I know it's only been a couple of weeks but still.

I know I keep jumping from the names, Mr. Bieber to Justin - but it just feels weird calling him by his first name all the time.

Maybe Justin is right and I should find guys my own age.

Confidently I pick my cell phone and dial Dillon's number. I exhale waiting for him to pick up.

"Tori?" he answers.

"Hey! About that movie date... I wanna... go." I hesitate.

"Really! That's great."

"Yeah, so... when do you wanna do it?" I ask.

"Well I'm not doing anything right now. But if you don't want to right now I understand we can just..."

"Uh, no! That's perfect, um... we can go to the movies now."

Moments later I see a car pull up in front of my house as I'm looking through the window. I smile and go by the door to put my shoes on. I grab my black leather jacket and put it on. After grabbing my purse I say bye to both my parents then walk out the door.

I get in the passenger's seat of Dylon's car. "Hey." I say with a smile.

"Hey there Tori. I'm glad you said yes to this." He smiles back at me before starting the car.

"Yeah me too." I reply turning my head away from him to look out the window. I was not sure of my answer in my head but on the outside I made it sound like I was excited about this.

After five minutes of driving Dylon pulls up to the cinema. He finds an empty parking space and takes it. "I'll... open the door for you." He states before getting out of the car.

"Oh." I quietly say to myself and smile.

He opens the door for me. "Thank you." I think him while getting out. He shuts the door and we walk towards the building.

"Two tickets for The Fault In Our Stars." Dylon requests at the counter. I suggested the movie to him.

He pays and woman gives him the tickets.

We enter the lobby of the theater afterwards.

"You want popcorn... anything to drink?" he asks.

"Oh, sure." I respond.

"You okay with splitting a coke?"

I nod in reply. After he purchases the popcorn and soda he hands me a coke. I thank him with a smile then take a sip.

My eyes explore the lobby while I'm drinking. When Justin catches my eye I nearly choke on soda. I cough multiple times to trying to control it.

It immediately makes Justin and Dylon turn around to look at me and I quickly try to hide my face from Justin.

"Are you okay Tori?" Dylon worries as he pats my back.

"Yeah just drank too fast." I croak then cough couple more times.

I secretly glance back at Justin... but he wasn't alone. He was here with Ms. Noel. My eyes slightly widen then quickly go back to their normal size.

Thankfully he wasn't looking at me anymore but at Ms. Noel. They were talking while a person was putting popcorn in their bag for them.

I huff then turn my attention back to Dylon. He turns back around and frowns when seeing my expression. "You alright? You look kinda... distressed."

I clear my throat. "I'm okay. C'mon I bet it's gonna be a god movie." I fake a smile and then gently push him to go forward.

We enter the movie theater deciding to sit in the second to front row.

I casually look around hoping that Justin isn't seeing the same movie as us. Talk about awkward and uncomfortable.

The lights soon dim and the movie starts to play. It's hard for me to see who is it the theater now and I'm kind of wishing we sat at the very top so I don't have to search behind me for Justin.

Wait he shouldn't even be my main priority right now. I'm on a date with Dylon!

I exhale softly to myself and try to focus on the movie. But throughout the most of it... only the image of him and the other teacher here together repeats in my mind.

The bell rings as its time for English class. I shut my locker and start walking there feeling a little nauseous about going. But I wasn't gonna skip just because I feel awkward about seeing my English teacher today.

"Hey Tori. Wait up!" Alison calls.

I turn around and see my best friend jog up to me. She stops when she catches up to my side and lets out a deep breath.

We get to English and walk inside. I walk a little slower than usual.

I see Justin at his desk setting his coffee cup down on the wooden top. He glances at me with his lips pursed but he quickly looks away.

I find a seat that unfortunately isn't next to Alison. It was the only empty seat left though.

Justin discusses homework with us when class is almost finished and then the bell rings. I gather my things and follow everyone out the door.

"Miss Mitchell may I please see you for a moment?" Justin asks me after making sure the rest of the students are distracted and leaving.

I nod my head once taking a few steps towards his desk.

He clears his throat looking down. "Uh... so you went on a date with Dylon yesterday. To the movies."

I slightly frown with a smile. "Yeah... I-I saw you there." I inform.

"I know. You were coughing up a storm." He says then chuckles.

I chuckle back putting my head down a little bit. "Yeah, I just... drank my soda too fast." I lie awkwardly.

He smirks at me. I decide to bring up Mrs. Noel. "So... I saw that you were with Ms. Noel."

Justin opens his mouth. "Oh, yes..."

I keep quiet waiting for him to add on but instead I end up creating an awkward silence.

"Were you on a date with her?" I inquire.

"Uh..."

"Knock knock." A female voice interrupts while lightly knocking on the big wooden door twice.

Justin and I both turn our heads to see Ms. Noel. Speak of the devil.

I glance at a surprised Justin. "Ella."

My eyes go from Ms. Noel to Justin. "I should go." I speak up. "I'm gonna be late to class anyway."

Justin stares at me for a short moment before nodding. He gulps. "You may be excused Tori."

"Nice seeing you Ms. Noel." I tell her before exciting the classroom.