Finally

Chapter 24

Miranda's P.O.V.

Sometimes l wonder why I'm friends with Harry. Then my brain goes "oh yeah, it's because he was your first friend ever! He stood by you pretty much your entire life. He's the best thing that has ever happened to you!"

Curse you brain for reminding me. Also, curse you heart for letting me have feelings for this boy. Why did it have to be him? Why can't it be Austin? I'm sure that he would be the one if my heart wasn't already set on my best friend. My best friend! How cliché is that? Falling for the boy you've known forever AND the boy who lives on your street. Now if our houses were right next door to each other then this whole situation would be EXTREMELY cliché. It's a good thing they're not. I don't think I would be able to handle it now that there is tension between us. I can't even deal with the fact that he lives down the street.

He couldn't even take the time to tell me that he was coming home. He even brought... Rachel. I'm usually not one to hate others but I can say that I hate her. With a passion even. Who does she think she is, stealing my best friend like that? I really need to stop thinking about them. I need positive thoughts.

Here's one: I'm hanging out with Austin tonight! Well, in a few hours actually. He's taking me out for supper and everything. He suggested that we go see a movie but honestly there's no good movies playing right now. No romantic or cartoon movies. Just going out for supper together makes me nervous. He's such a sweet guy! I wish more guy were like him.

He told me to dress casually but I still want to look good, so I've decided to wear my New York shirt with jeans and a nice pair of high tops. I also applied a bit of blush and mascara. I hope it's okay. I also texted Sam to tell her the news.

-Me: 4:20pm-

Guess who has a "date" tonight? :)

-Sam: 4:22pm-

No way!!!! With Austin right?

-Me: 4;23pm-

Yup! He's taking me out to dinner!

-Sam: 4:23pm-

AHHHH!!! I'm so happy for you! I also have some news for you but I want to tell you in person :D

I laughed and replied. I wonder what she has to tell me. I bet it has something to do with Niall.

As I thought about the possible things that could happen, someone knocked on my front door. I slipped my phone in my pocket and ran downstairs. I opened the door to see Austin.

"Hey," he said.

"H-hey! What are you doing here so early?" I replied.

"I thought that maybe we could walk to the restaurant instead of driving."

I smiled. "Yeah, sounds great! Let me get my wallet and-"

"No need. I'm paying."

I smile, my heart pounding in my chest. See what I mean? So sweet. I put on my shoes and locked the door behind me. We walked down my driveway and towards town.

••••••

"What can I get you to drink?" the waiter asked.

"Iced tea please," I replied.

"A coke," Austin said.

The waiter smiled and nodded before leaving. I looked at Austin. He leaned forward and smiled.

"So, Miranda, tell me about yourself."

I sighed. "Do I have to? I really don't like talking about myself."