Took My Breath Away

Chpt. 13 ~ Date Failures

Jake's POV~

  My hand was shaking as I gripped the tuxedo and pulled it out of the cover. I sprayed on some musky cologne after putting on the tuxedo. I walked to the living room where my mum was intently watching CSI. "I thought you were going to be working." I stated. "I actually got today off and my goodness Jake, you look extremely handsome! I'm sure Kate will adore you." she said with her sweet voice. "I'm going with Catherine, mother! This is the 5th time you have said her name!!" I raised  my voice. My mum came over and dusted my blazer and looked up at me. "You may be going with her but do you really want to?" she quietly asked. I diverted my eyes,      " Even if I didn't there isn't anything I can do about it." I explained. "You may think things are broken but they're just breaking through," she said.  " That's deep and I've got to go," I chuckled and ran off towards the door while swiping the corsage off the counter table.

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  Catherine walked out her door and commanded me to hold her hand. The girl was demanding and quite frankly a pain in the arse. I would've never gone to prom with here if it weren't for my jealousy taking over. I was so close to asking Kate to the dance but Mr. Quarterback of the football team had to get her first. Catherine had on a nice dress, emphasis on nice. It wasn't special, I've seen tons of girls wear similar dresses in other places. "He hemmm" Catherine was obnoxiously clearing her throat. "Oh right" and with that I opened her door for her. I turned on my favorite 70's rock station but got an unwanted glare from Catherine. "What is this rubbish?" and before I could answer she changed the station to a pop . At that moment I wanted to smash my radio. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind pop it's just when a girl with the voice of a dying donkey keeps singing to it, you really want to kill yourself. I cringed and focused on the road. Finally the donkey died and the drive to the diner stopped too.

  I checked my phone to see the time. 5 minutes until the world's most awkward double date was supposed to happen. Catherine and I pushed the doors to the lovely diner open and scanned the room. My eyes landed exactly on Blake who was checking his phone anxiously. Kate does crazy things to men. Speaking of Kate...why wasn't she with him. I waved at Blake to kill the awkwardness arising.

  "Hey man" I said calmly. Catherine slid into the booth and giggled a little to hard when our feet accidentally touched. It's like sometimes she's a 5 year old diva and other times she's just a plain slut. "Is Kate in the bathroom or something?," I suddenly blurted out. "She's going to be coming a little late to dinner because she promised to be at her mum's premiere," he told us. Catherine rolled her eyes.  The waiter came to our table and asked us if we were ready to order. "I'll have the special, thank you" I said while handing him the menu. "And you miss? "the waiter asked. Catherine purposely bit her lip and twisted her hair, " I'll have your favorite" she breathed out while eyeing the waiter. My gosh, can this girl go 5 minutes without failing miserably at seducing a guy? The waiter just ignored Catherine and moved on to Blake, "I'll have a bacon sandwich". "Oh I'm sorry guys I forgot your drinks, let me order those too" the guy said apologetically. "Pop", I replied. "What kind?" the man questioned. "Coke" I answered. "Make that two," Blake chimed in. "I'll have a diet water," Catherine laughed out. I gave her a disappointed face. "I'm kidding" she sternly said. No one laughed. "Gosh I'll have sparkling water with a lemon slice in it" she spoke while pouting.

  Catherine was on her phone for 90% of the whole time we were waiting for our food. Blake and I got in a good conversation about colleges. I wish Kate would show up...wait what am I saying. The waiter whose name was Alex showed up with our drinks and all our meals. He set down all of it in front of us and asked if that was all. "Wait," Catherine called. "Yes?" Alex somewhat groaned. "Your favorite meal is a burger?! How many calories are in this thing?" she bickered. " 160 I believe, is that a problem?" he asked exasperatedly. Catherine just growled and I choked out a laugh. Alex chuckled too. "Thanks Alex," I told him. "No problem" and with that we were left to eat.