James had text me just a few days later about our date. A romantic restaurant date at the end of January was what the date was to be. I was excited, I couldn't deny that, he's such a sweet guy and he seems to care quite a bit. However, obviously, I couldn't shake Drew from my mind. We had broken up less than a month ago and I couldn't help feel guilty and I knew I still had feelings for him and I knew I had to move on,but was it the right time? I've never done this before. I mean I've been in relationships but they never really meant anything. I couldn't help but wonder was this a rebound thing but then again I didn't know what I was feeling. I was going through with this and I was just going to wait and see what happens.
I was getting ready to go out with James. When I was ready I sat and looked at my reflection in the mirror, I was distracted by a knock at the door. "Beth get the door" Sara shouted to me, "yeah, yeah I'm going" I sighed and rolled my eyes, I got up and answered the door to who I expected, James. "You look lovely" he smiled, "thanks" I smiled, "you look nice too" I added, "good, I was afraid Brad was lying" he chuckled, "you told him we were going out tonight?" I questioned smiled, "yeah, well he kind of pestered me into telling, him and Tris are very persuasive" James chuckled, "Sara and Mia are the same, they like knowing everything I'm doing" I chuckled, "yeah, like you can't go out without them knowing every little detail" James chuckled, "tell me about it, 'where you going?' like chill I'm just going to the shops" I chuckled imitating Sara and Mia. James laughed as we headed down the hallway, "it's nice that they care though" I shrugged, "yeah" he nodded.
We arrived at the restaurant. It was huge and fancy and I didn't know where to look. There were waiters and waitresses running around the place collecting plates and serving food. "Table for 2, the names under McVey" James smiled to the matradee, "yep, right this way sir" the matradee smiled and led us away to the far far side of the restaurant to a booth by the window, besides the window it was very private. "Thank you" James smiled as the matradee walked away, like a gentleman, James pulled out my chair so I could sit down, "thanks" I chuckled nervously, "you seem tense" James smiled as he sat down, "well it ain't every day you go on a date with a famous pop star" I smiled, he chuckled. "You thirsty?" He asked holding out the jug of water, "parched" I smiled holding out my glass for him to fill. "So I know this is something you won't wanna talk about but I have to ask. What happened with you and Drew, so i can make sure to not?" He chuckled nervously, with a sigh and weak smile I told him "I saw him with someone I got paranoid he was sick of me. It's nothing you could avoid" I chuckled weakly, "oh. Well, I'm sorry I brought it up" he shook his head, "it's fine really, you were just curious" I smiled.
We enjoyed our meal and the company made everything so much easier, James was easy to talk to and he could make me smile. "How much do I owe you?" I asked him, "don't be daft I'm paying" he chuckled, "usually I'd insist but at the moment I have a tenner to my name" I sighed with a smile, "well when your out with me you don't need to bring money. Whatever you want you can have I don't mind" he smiled, "I'm not cheeky" I smirked, "that's a shame I love a cheeky girl" he said taking my hands, staring into my eyes and biting his lower lip. It send a favorable chill down my spine, I smirked. "C'mon. I'll take you home" he smiled as we stood, James left a sizable tip for the waiter I couldn't believe my eyes. The tip was nearly as much as our meals.
James walked me back to the dorm and we stood outside, "Thank you James for an amazing night" I smiled at him, "so you up for a second date?" He asked, "definitely, I've loved tonight. I haven't smiled like that in a while. Thanks" I smiled, "no problem" he smiled back before pecking my cheek and saying goodnight. I walked into the room and Mia and Sara sat staring at me. "So, how was he?" Sara smirked, "he's great we're going out again" I chuckled, Sara and Mia got hyped about this.
I lay in bed that night, pleased with the night I'd just had. When my phone lit up and buzzed, I picked it up and saw who it was from Drew.
I miss you 😞x
I hadn't thought about him all night and he had to message me now. It's not like he knew about the date either. My phone the buzzed again.
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I need to see you x
I wanted to cry but I didn't I turned my phone over and ignored the text. My phone buzzed and buzzed throughout the rest of the night, I knew it was him and I had to use every ounce of my strength not to reply to him, I liked James a lot and I knew it would cause me more hurt if I replied to Drew. We are broken up. This is best for both of us.
Hope you enjoyed this chapter xx I met the tide again they were cute.
