He's Still The One

Chapter 12 - Take You

Ashley.

I used to think that when you're nervous, time slows down but in my case, it's running as fast as it could.

It's now friday. Who knew this day would ever come? Yes, the day Tyler is going to take me on a date. I mean, he never mentioned a date, right? He asked if I could go out with him and stuff like that. I don't know. But maybe this is a real date.

I can't help but feel nervous because it is my first real date. FIRST REAL DATE. What do poeple do on first dates? Do they kiss? hold hands? I clearly have no idea because I haven't been to one.

I always thought that lunch was just a one time thing, you know. But it turned out to be more than that. He started fetching me at home so that we can go to school together and of course, rumors started to spread. But I could care less. I'm not committing felony or anything but I was beyond shocked. Tyle could have any girl he wants, why me? I'm just plain and simple. Why would he want that?

I caught up with Candice for the past days and told her everything. She warned me about Tyler and how he is just going to use me and all that, seeing as to how many girls he has been with. I am aware of what I am doing and I wouldn't let it happen to me.

School ended early because it's Friday. Candice wanted to help me dress up for this "date" so she went home with me. So, here we are front of my closet contemplating on what to wear. We've been rummaging my closet for an hour now yet I still haven't decided on what to wear.

I should buy new clothes. I made a mental note to myself.

Dating sure is stressful. Like you have too look good and everything. I mean who does want to date someone dressed inappropriately, right?

Sighing, I heard my phone beep.

1 New Message: Tyler

Be there in 30 mins or less. Dress comfortably. See you!

Great. Just great. A fairy godmother would be good right now. Where could she be? Oh, right. She's sitting beside me.

Candice has been my best friend since fifth grade. I don't know why she approached me or something, but I'm thankful she did because I made an awesome friend. I have other friends but none of them compares to her. She has helped me through everything. Candice could be friends with everyone, she's Miss Congeniality but she chose to stick with me and I couldn't thank her enough.

5 minutes gone.

10 minutes still nothing.

20 minutes gone and the both of us were swallowed by the clutter in my bed room.

Candice sighed and almost gave up. But then her eyes glimmered as she found something.

"This would be perfect." She said as she was holding up a periwinkle colored dress that stopped mid thigh. It was plain and simple but it was beautiful. I didn't know I owned such thing.

I hurriedly changed and checked myself in the mirror. I stared at myself for a while and smiled. It has been a long time since I smiled like this. I'm happy things are starting to feel the same way again.

"Ashley, hurry up. Your date awaits." Candice told me as she knocked on the bathroom door. I put on light make up and tamed my hair as fast as I could. I checked myself in the mirror again and smiled. I'm good to go. I hope this date goes well.

I ascended down the stairs and saw Tyler wearing a blue button down polo, dark colored chinos and top siders. He looked hot. Hot? Hot would be an understatement. He looked, phenomenal. Tyler was an attractive guy, who wouldn't look phenomenal with a face like that?

Earth to Ashley?

I never realized I was gawking at Tyler when I heard Candice cough. Thanks for the save, C.

Mum was sitting on the couch with Candice. They were staring at both me and Tyler, not being able to say words. Has everyone gone speechless? Tyler was the first one to break the ice.

"Good evening, ma'am! I'll have her home by 10. I promise." Tyler said as mum just nodded her head. I said goodbyes to both of them as we walked out the house.

He ushered me to his car and opened the door for me. He was such a gentleman. Who was this Tyler in front of me? He's not like the Tyler I keep hearing in school. Was this his other side or is this the real Tyler McDonough?

I hope to find out real soon.