my tinder disaster - luke hemmings

twenty two

POV: Riley 

It was the next afternoon and Luke had agreed to our date, per Ashlyn's request. It's now clear he intends something more to come out of this, or at least has some interest in seeing if I'm worthy of his company. Although, it doesn't seem like that by the way our texting went last night. 

He took his time in responding to me, as if his mind was somewhere else. I couldn't help but wonder if something had come up, or if I was the issue. Whenever the guy I'm interested in takes forever to respond to my messages, I start to go through the four stages of a teenage girl's mental freakout. Beginning with stage one, 

1. He believes you're desperate, therefore, he's becoming unattracted towards you. 

2. He's come to the realization that you're not pretty enough, figuring that responding to you is pointless and a waste of his time. 

3. When you drop zero hints of wanting to hook up, text messaging is the last thing he wants from you. 

Leaving you with the final and most self-detrimental stage,

4. You're far from his type. 

It can't be stage four, I'm everyone's type. 

God, I need to stop overthinking, but I can't help it. It doesn't help how we still have yet to decide a time nor place for this date to even occur; last night he insisted on figuring out the details tomorrow. It's now tomorrow, and being the control freak that I am, I have to know my agenda for the day, otherwise I go into a state of panic.

Thankfully, I have done everything in attempt to keep myself occupied until he sends me our "date itinerary." 

I had gone out in the city with Ashlyn in hopes of finding the perfect outfit for tonight's date. Its cheesy, I know, but my wardrobe sucks. Wearing the same pair of skinny jeans and occasional leather skirt, doesn't do much to my "wow-ing" appearance. I ended up buying a dress that wasn't too flashy, but at the same time doesn't scream out "I have no taste of fashion." 

In order to further waste some time, I grab my guitar and head over to my bed. This was the place I was the most content. I whip out my lyric book with hopes that inspiration will strike me in the next few minutes or so. I desperately wanted to finish a song, especially one that can be considered decent. 

My mind keeps taking me back to when Luke first played for me. The sweet sound of his voice stays so fresh in my memory, I would do anything to hear it right now. So calming and beautiful, it was unlike anything i've heard come out of a boy's mouth before. 

Minutes go by and I'm left empty handed. I cant help but stare at my dull gray walls with a sense of defeat. I will never be able to finish one goddamn song. 

My thought is then disrupted by the buzzing of my cell phone. 

Luke: what do you like to eat? 

It was about time. 

Me: anything BUT seafood. 

Luke: awe, I really had my mind set on fish tonight :( 

Me: doesn't surprise me. you're australian, australians are gross 

Luke: ouch. i'll pretend i didn't read that. 

Luke: where do you want to go on this lovely date? 

Now he seemed to text back without any interruptions. 

Me: I know this really great pizza place not too far from my apartment? 

Luke: you americans love your pizza, don't you. 

Me: does that not fit your criteria for the evening, Luke Hemmings? 

Luke: that's Mr. Luke Hemmings to you. 

Luke: but seriously, whatever you want to do is fine by me. i just want to spend time with you. 

Only if this boy knew how much I wanted to spend time with him. Despite it only being a few short days since we first started talking, I can't help but think about him like I've known him for years.

Me: i want to spend time with you too, luke. that's all i want. 

Luke: just a word of advice, make sure you don't wear the same pants as me this time. ;) 

I smile at my phone screen. 

Me: hey fish-fingers, you're the one who copied me. 

Luke: whatever you say doll face. 

Me: what time? 

Luke: I'll be at your doorstep @ 8:30 sharp. 

And just like that, I officially had a date with "Mr. Luke Hemmings." 

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