The Boy Next Door (A Bryce Hall Fan Fiction)

chapter 9| the date

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(let's try something new ;))

Bryce's POV

It was 10 minutes before I had to pick Grace up for a date, and I was beyond excited. Then again, I was nervous. Everything with her was all going so fast. I don't know how much I like it.. I like her but I don't think she likes how fast this is going either. I think I'm gonna slow things down a bit.

I decided to hop on younow for a bit, to keep my supporters updated on the whole 'Brace situation.' There wasn't much to tell, we were dating, and she's my girlfriend. I asked the 2.1k people watching me what girls liked guys to do on dates. The only other dates I have been on were to the movies. Never to dinner, or some where I had to have a full on conversation with them.

I got off and shut my laptop, I looked out my window that was aligned with Grace's and I saw her look at herself in the mirror. It is safe to say she is the most beautiful girl I have ever laid eyes on. The way her long hair flowed and her bright blue eyes sparkled. Don't get me started on the little dimples when she smiles. I've never felt this way about a girl before. But in that moment all I wanted to do was stare at her, and take in all of her beauty.

I checked my phone to see it was time to go pick her up, as the time approached I got more nervous, anxious, that is. It was our first official date, and I didn't want to screw it up. I walked down the stairs for what felt like forever, my mind was fogged because all I could think of was her in that sun dress, and her loose curls and light make up.

'I'm taking the car.' I said to my mom.

She gave me a look,'For what? You got a hot date?'

'No mom. The more appropriate word would be gorgeous, beautiful or even stunning.' I said as I grabbed the keys and walked out the door.

I walked to Grace's house to pick her up, and I could feel my palms sweating. What the hell is wrong with me?! It's a damn date I've done this a million times. But, this time it's different. I think I love Grace..

Graces POV

I picked out the perfect outfit, a floral sundress that went to the middle of my thigh and some cute sandals. I decided to loosely curl my hair and put on a little bit of make up. As the time approached I got more and more excited. It was my first official date with Bryce.

I walked over to my mirror and fixed a few things, I just stopped. As I saw in the corner of my eye.. Bryce, looking at me from his window. He looked at me like I was the most beautiful thing in the world.

I went down stairs and sat on the couch with my mom.

'I'm so proud of you baby doll, you're growing up so fast!' my mom said to me rubbing my back.

I stood up,' Is that Bryce?! I think I hear Bryce, got to go mom, love you.'

She motioned me to sit down, ' Sit your ass down. You're not getting out so easy this time.'

I laughed and smiled while sitting next to her. I just hugged her and held onto her.

'I'm nervous mom..' I said into her chest.

'I know you are baby, you just have to look at the bright side of things.' she said with her southern accent.

Just then we heard a knock, I got up and went to the door. As I opened it I felt my palms get sweatier.

'Hi' I said holding my hands together.

'You look beautiful.' He said with amazement.

'Why thank you! You don't look too bad yourself.' I laughed.

'Are you ready to go?' He said holding his hand out.

I grabbed his hand as we walked out the door and towards the car.

He opened the door for me as I began to sit down. Then I heard his door shut and him slide in.

'So, where to?' I asked.

He grabbed my hand and kissed it,' Don't you worry babe. I have the perfect place.'

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We pulled up to Olive Garden and I saw him look at me, our hands still intwined.

'I hope you like Italian.' He said popping a cheesy smile.

I laughed and smiled,' Perfecto!'

He laughed and got out to open my door for me. Just as I got out his friend walked up and gave him a 'man hug' as Bryce proceeded to tell me.

'Who's this cutie?' his friend had asked, before Bryce had a chance to answer the guy stuck out his hand,' The names Darien, what's your name hot stuff?'

Bryce pushed his hand away,' Hot stuff ', he said with emphasis,' is my girlfriend. So back off.'

He pulled me away from him as we walked into Olive Garden. 'Sorry, he's a flirt.'

'No no, it's fine.' I said laughing.

When we got seated and ordered, we had time to just talk. It'd only been a few days and I barely new him.

As we asked, our feet slowly became intwined with eachother.

'What's your favorite food?' Bryce asked.

'Hmm, probably chocolate covered strawberries.'

'Those sound so good right now' he said laughing.

'What about yours?'

'Oh, I don't know, probably pizza.'

'Boringggg' I laughed

Just then the waiter came up to us with our food. I loved Olive Garden and I feel like he somehow knew that.

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'That was amazing Bryce, Thank you.' I said grabbing his hand.

'Oh that's not all, I promised an amazing date.' He said as he opened the car for me.

When he got in we started driving out to the middle of no where. Until we got to a little cliff surrounded by trees.

'What is this?' I said confused.

'The best way to watch the sunset. I heard it's the best view.' He said.

We held hands as the sun went down. After if got dark, Bryce grabbed my face and looked at me as if asking to kiss me. I nodded and he kissed me softly. Our first date, was definetly something to remember.

AN

OMG GUYS! I FORGOT ABOUT THIS APP BC I DONT HAVE NOTIFS ON FOR IT. But literally I had this whole chapter done. And it's almost summer for me so I'll have more time to post and all that good stuff. I'm writing a Weston fan fiction which a lot of people will relate to, it's about internet friends and ik y'all will love it. almost 17k reads??? holy shitaki mushrooms.

love,
ya girl xoxo