Hidden Truths

Chapter 14

"Well that was a heck of a day." Lilly sighed.

"Yeah. I gonna take a nap when I get home." Casper replied.

"That's all you do." Lily commented

"No sweetheart that's all you do." Casper responded.

After this eventful day, David and everyone else headed back to where they're staying. Casper, Lilly, Stella and I are heading back from the Ice Cream Creamery down the street from my house. We're all walking back to my house with an ice cream cone in our hands. While Casper and Lily walking ahead, Stella was too busy eating her ice cream and focusing on her phone that she failed to notice the pole she was going to walk into. I wrapped my arm around her waist and slowly redirected her away from the oncoming pole. Even then, her attention was still on her phone and ice cream. I honestly find this hilariously adorable and felt no needed to remove my arm. As we're arriving at the driveway of my house, my arm is still in its same position.

"Alright time to get home before my mother kills me." Casper said.

"Hey! It's your fault she set your curfew so early. Should have locked the doors when you and Devon were doing the nasty." Lily commented.

"Fine be that way! See if I ever drive your skinny little ass anywhere!" Casper yelled as he got into his car and slammed the door.

"Oh my god, why do you guys always have to go at each other's throats?" Stella questioned finally taking her attention off of her phone.

"You know you love us for it. Now let's go before Mr. Horn-Dog here throws a hissy fit."

"Hey Stella, wait." I pulled her back before she made her way towards the car.

Stella's POV

"Hey Stella, wait." I felt Nicole pull my back and pressed herself against me. She leaned into my ear and whispered, "Can you stay for a bit? I wanna do that date I promised you. I can drive you back home later." Her breath against my ear and our bodies pressing together caused a small blush to appear on my face. So she didn't forget. I gave a quick ok and then turned back to Lily and Casper.

"Hey! You guys go on ahead. Nicole will give me a ride later." I told them.

"Why? What are guys doing?" Casper said with a knowing smirk on his face.

"Ooh, Stella wants some quality time with her ~gurlfriend." Lily teased.

"So what if I do?" I retorted.

"She taking you on a date?"

"Where is she taking you?"

"When did you start dating?"

"Does she have like a brother or a sister? I swing both ways."

Tired of their nosey ass, I turned away and walked towards Nicole who was standing in front of the entrance to her house. But their questions did not stop.

"WE'RE GOING TO NETFLIX AND CHILL!" I yelled back and pulled Nicole into the house. I could hear Lily and Casper squealing in the car.

"Stella, I hope you don't mind but the tv isn't really working right now. The cable guy isn't really coming until tomorrow," Nicole said. She looked kinda depressed. Like a kicked puppy.

"What do you mean?"I asked, very confused.

"Well you said you wanted to Netflix and chill. But we can't cause the cable is down."

"Wait, Nicole. What do you think Netflix and chill mean?" I asked laughing.

"There is a meaning?" I lost it. This is hilarious. I leaned against the wall for supported as my body shook with laughter.

"Oh you sweet innocent thing." I said to her.

"What does it mean?"

"Nothing. So where are you taking me?"

"Stella what does Netfilx and chill mean?" she whined.

"You find out later."

"Fine." she huffed and pouted. I swear she is like a 5-year-old.  But I can honestly say that Nicole's pout was absolutely adorable.

"So what do you have plan for out little date? I asked.

"Well, I'm guessing that you are tired from today's event. So, would you like to go watch a movie with me?"

Nicole's POV

I know a movie is a bit old school, but hey, sometimes old school works. I figured some nice and relaxing would be a great way to end the day. I hope she won't find it boring.

"Yeah sure lets go." She said.

I quickly went to the kitchen to grab the car keys from the counter. Had to borrow my parent's car since I don't have one.

Stella and I headed outside and into the car. I drove a couple of miles to the cinemas. Arriving at our destination, I quickly ran over to open the car door for her. She gave me a quick smile as she got out. A smile automatically etched it's way on my face. Deciding that I likee that feeling, I went over to do the same with the doors entering the cinema.

"As payment for making you go through everything that, I'll let you pick any move you want." I told her.

"Really?" She asked trying to confirm my decision.

"Yep"

"Okay then, I'll pick...The Conjuring 2."

"Really?!" I asked with a little shake in my voice. I hated horror movies. Never watched one and never will. I had trouble watching Harry Potter as a kid. By that I mean when I was 13. Don't ask why but that is just how it was.

"Are you okay with that?" Stella turned and asked me. I honestly and truly did not like horror movies and I'll probably never will.

"Yeah totally." That was one of the fakest answers I've ever given in my entire life. But I did say I'll let her pick, so I guess we're watching it.

After buying the ticket and getting the drinks and snacks, we headed to out seats. Stella picked the very back seats of the movie theater and I inwardly said thank you.

Please don't let me faint here while on a date with the Stella Adamson. Just grant me this one wish. As the movie started, I handed the popcorn over to Stella just in case I drop it halfway through the movie. Through the first 30 minutes of the movie I just hugged myself. '
By the end of the movie I was holding onto one of Stella's arm, still shaking.

"Nicole, sweetie, why didn't you tell me that you were afraid of horror movies? I would've been fine watching another movie." She laughed.

"I-I said you could p-pick a movie. S-so we went to the one y-you picked." I stuttered. I feel like I left my soul back at the seats.

"Aww, thanks Nicole." she said while pulling me closer for a hug, "But next time I need you to tell me these things. A date should be something we both enjoy."

"Okay then, well, I hate horror movies."

"Thank you for telling me." She smiled. Out of nowhere, Stella leaned up and quickly gave me a peck on the cheek. With that she walked to the exit of the theater, leaving me frozen at my spot. Realization just hit me as to what just happened. Again, a smiled creaked its way onto my face. I race to catch up with her.