He's Still The One

Chapter 13 - Believe

Ashley.

"So, where are we going again?" I asked Tyler for I couldn't count how many times. Tyler wouldn't answer me, really. He just laughs and tells me the same thing for the past 15 minutes now.

"It's a surprise. As in, surprise. Like I couldn't tell you. You just have to wait." Tyler knowingly smiled. I didn't argue much. I know he wouldn't budge in. So I just gave up.

"So, Ash. What's your favorite color?" I looked at him and laughed. He was seriously asking me this? He eyed me weirdly and I just continued laughing.

"Okay. I'm sorry. It's just that it's funny you asked that. Of all things, what that? and to answer the question, purple." I smiled at him. He seems content with my answer.

We went on with this for a couple of minutes, asking each other what each likes. I have to admit on being nervous but so far, so great. I am comfortable with Tyler. He knows how to make a girl smile. He wasn't being a jerk. But I still have to be carefully. I wouldn't want to let my guard down easily.

Eventually we ran out of questions to ask each other. We just sat there, in a comfortable silence with only the stereo blasting.

I heard my phone beep and it was a notification from twitter. I opened it and was shocked with what I saw.

"@justinbieber: Stratford, are you ready to #Believe?"

He is in Stratford? How come I didn't know? Of course, I was preoccupied with this date with Tyler and what's going on with my life now.

I read the tweets and all of them, well most of them were as shocked as I was. Justin, coming home to his roots, that's a big thing. I was beyond proud of him.

"We're here." Tyler announced. I snapped out of my thoughts. I walked outside and saw the Avon Theatre. What are we doing here? Is someone going to have a concert here tonight? And suddenly, something clicked. Are we really here? But how?

"Guess who got you VIP tickets to see Justin Bieber. And oh, also a meet and greet." I was in a state of shock. How did he manage to pull this off? He asked me on Monday if I wanted to come to him on a date. Monday. Justin Bieber tickets sell so fast. How did he even get these? And it's a VIP ticket, it must've cost a lot.

"You are kidding me, right? How'd you know?" I asked incredulously. Tyler smiled and shook his head. I still couldn't let it sink in. What. What. I'm still in awe.

"I did a little research." I cocked my eyebrows to him as he shrugged. "Okay, I asked help from Candice. I wanted to take you to a fancy restaurant but I'm afraid you won't feel ecstatic or anything. I have another thing in mind but I'm saving it for something. So I asked Candice and she said you've always wanted to see Justin. And fortunately, he is having a concert here. I had to pull stops to get the tickets. I was awake at midnight just to get these tickets to make you happy. Are you happy, Ash?" I didn't know Tyler is capable to do such thing. It was really sweet and thoughtful of him. But why is he doing this to me?

"And to answer why, I've had a crush on you ever since we were in seventh grade. I couldn't talk to you because I can't find the courage to do such thing. So, I joined the football team in hopes you would notice me and you did. You just didn't pay attention that much and I was busy with all the girls surrounding me. I could have them if I want but I wanted one person and that's you so I did what I had to do. I gathered up all my courage and talked to you, even if you seemed mad at me the first time." He smiled sheepishly. So that's why. I didn't know. It was alot to take in but I'm grateful he told me the truth.

"This must've cost you money, Ty. But thank you for making an effort. Thank you for telling me the truth which I was oblivious to. Are you okay with seeing a Justin Bieber concert with me?" As I've known, Tyler isn't into the kind of person who's into stuff like this. He just smiled at me.

"I can manage a few hours of screaming girls and singing to his songs as long as it makes you happy." I hugged him and thanked him for doing this.

I'm getting soft towards the guy. What happened to not letting my guard down easy?

"C'mon. I know you wouldn't want to be late. You were pretty excited. I wouldn't want to keep you waiting." Tyler knowingly smiled. I couldn't thank him enough really. This has been a big dream of my life.

We went inside and prepared myself for one of the best days of my life.