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This week has been hard for me. I couldn't get over what my dad told me. I couldn't get over the fact that April wasn't my biological mother. Even though it hurt knowing that I wasn't hers, it completely made sense why she treated me the way she did. Why she said all those hurtful things to me. Why she wished I was never born. It all made sense now.

Today is my date with Dinah and I'm super nervous. I invited Normani and Ally over to help me pick out an outfit for tonight.

"Guys can you stop making out and help me" I whined.

They pulled away from each other "ok what are your options" Ally asked.

I held up two outfits. The first one was a dark red dress that was knee high and paired with black heels. The second outfit was a black crop top paired with high waisted shorts and my favorite leather jacket along with my black boots with the heel.

"I think you should go with the second one" Normani said.

"Yeah the second option looks great on you" Ally agreed.

I nodded and ran off to go get ready for my date. After getting ready I looked in the mirror. I haven't been on a date or let alone dated anyone since me and my ex girlfriend Keana broke up right before sophomore year. So I'm very nervous about this date. I really hope she likes me.

The doorbell rang and I took a few deep breaths before walking back into my room "how do I look" I asked as I fumbled with the sleeves of my jacket. Normani smiles "babe you look great!" Ally nods in agreement "yeah sweetie Dinah's going to think you look great" she says. I smiled brightly as I said goodbye and ran down the stairs. I opened the door and greeted Dinah.

"Wow Lauren you look beautiful!"

I blushed at her compliment "oh wow thanks Dinah. You look beautiful as well" I said quickly. Dinah chuckles as she took my hand in hers and led me out of the door "so where are we going" I asked "I can not tell you. It will ruin the surprise" she tells me. I pouted and crossed my arms over my chest as I sat back in my seat.

We drove for a half an hour until Dinah pulled into the fair and I squealed in excitement "oh my god! You took me to the fair!" She chuckles and nods "yep you told me how you've never been to the fair so I decided it be the great place for out first date" she tells me. My heart melted at her words. I can't believe she listened to me. Keana never did that and we were together for three years. Dinah's barely know me for three weeks and she's already memorizing things I've said. I really thing she might be the one.

We got our tickets and headed inside "what do you want to do first" she asked. My eyes lit up "let's go play some games" I yelled as I dragged her behind me, which caused her to giggle. We stopped at the first game. Dinah show the guy her pass and he hands her three rings. Without even trying she throws all three and they all landed in the milk bottle "what would you like babe?" I grinned widely and pointed to a stuffed teddy bear. The guy hands it to Dinah and she hands it to me "thank you Dinah!" I kissed her cheek before dragging her off to the next game.

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After playing basically every game the had to offer Dinah suggested that we go on the Ferris wheel because she wanted to show me something.

"So what did you want to show me?" The ride started to move "I uh I actually wanted to sing you a song. I wrote it after I spent the night at your house" she mutter shyly. I smiled and encourage her to sing for me since I'm basically in love with her voice. Dinah took a few deep breaths and began.

'End of the night, looking at me, what do you see?
Wish I could read your mind
Dimming the light, here in the dark, going by feel
Only the moon to guide'

Dinah grabbed my hand and laced our fingers together.

'When we're alone, I get so close
Give me your warmth I've never known
Face to face, caught in a wild embrace
This is the safest place I've ever known'

She looked deep into my eyes as she sang.

'Put your arms around me, baby
Put your arms around me, baby, and squeeze
Only you know how to save me
Put your arms around me, baby, and squeeze'

I smiled at the memory of her wrapped in my arms as we slept.

'Remember the night talking to me
Saying the words I wanna hear the most
Give me your heart, gave me your coat
When I was cold
Taking me sweet and slow'

I am hundred percent sure that her voice just became my favorite thing to listen to.

'When we're alone, I get so close
Give me your warmth I've never known
Face to face, caught in a wild embrace
This is the safest place I've ever known'

She's my home.

'Put your arms around me, baby
Put your arms around me, baby, and squeeze
Only you know how to save me
Put your arms around me, baby, and squeeze

Put your arms around me, baby
Put your arms around me, baby, and squeeze
Only you know how to save me
Put your arms around me, baby, and squeeze

Won't you squeeze me, hold me, baby'

Dinah finished the late line looking deep into my eyes. I couldn't hold back the huge smile on my face "Dinah that was...beautiful" I said. She visibly relaxed "I'm so glad you liked it. I also wanted to ask you something" she says "ok what is it?" Dinah focused her gaze on her lap as she played with her fingers "Lauren I know that we've barely known each other for three weeks but I uh was wondering if maybe you I don't know wanted to maybe be my...girlfriend" she asked, her face turning bright red. I didn't say anything I just crashed my lips on to her and poured everything I felt into that kiss.

I pulled away from her breathless "yes Dinah. A million times yes!" She cheers happily as she brought me in for another passion filled kiss. Tonight was definitely a dream come true.

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