Breaking the rules ~ g.d.

Chapter 6: Valentine's Day Dinner

Your POV:

As soon as I got home I jumped into the shower so I'd have more time to spend on my hair, makeup, and outfit. I had to look good. I wanted Grayson to think I looked good.

I was still wrapped up in my towel as I sorted through my closet. I was trying to find a nice dress considering the place Grayson was taking me and Natalie was fairly fancy.

I finally found a dress that I've probably only worn once or twice considering I never go on dates or go anywhere worth wearing a nice dress. It was a black off the shoulder dress that was beautiful but didn't show off too much skin.

I sat it on my bed and changed into a shirt and shorts until it was time to get dressed. I had almost three hours until I had to be there still. It usually took about 20 minutes to get to Ralph's from my house. So I had to leave here around 6:40 if I wanted to be right on time. It was currently 4:15.

I waited a little while to start getting ready and I started with my makeup. I had to make sure everything was perfect. I didn't want to look like an idiot.

I curled my hair a little bit making the curls look loose and effortless.

It was finally time to put the dress on. I slipped into the dress making sure it still fit me all right. Luckily it did.

I looked through my closet and grabbed one of the only pair of heels I owned. They were a nude color that would go great with my outfit. I slipped them on and looked at the time. 6:40. I grabbed my purse and walked into the kitchen grabbing my keys and headed out the door.

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By the time I got to Ralph's I was only a few minutes late. I walked into Ralph's and before they even came up to seat me I spotted Grayson. I told the guy at the front that I was with Grayson and Natalie and he let me go.

As I walked towards the table Grayson looked up from the table and spotted me. I stared for a minute and then smiled.

"Hi" I said as I sat across my Grayson and next to Natalie.

"You look pretty Miss (y/l/n)." Natalie said. I chuckled a little bit and I went to go say thank you but I was cut off by Grayson "Yes she does Natalie."

I felt heat rise to my cheeks. I looked down at the table and said "thank you. You don't look so bad yourself." I said shyly. He didn't look bad at all. He had a nice blue button up on with the top two buttons unbuttoned revealing his toned chest and his hair was perfect. He was perfect.

The waiter came up to our table and we told him what we wanted to drink. As he left to get our drinks we all began to look over the menu and decide what we wanted to eat.

I decided on a simple salad because I was too scared to try anything else.

"Really a salad?" Grayson asked as the waiter left. "Pretty typical" he said chuckling.

I laughed "I was honestly too scared to try anything else." He began to laugh with me. As we stopped laughing an awkward silence fell over us.

"You know when you asked me about a fancy place to eat I thought you had a date for Valentine's Day." I said breaking the ice.

Grayson smiled "I did. With Natalie. I always take her out on dates."

I smiled "you know what I meant." I said.

"If you mean a woman my age then no. I haven't really looked for a woman to go on a date with." He said rubbing the back of his neck.

"If you don't mind me asking, why not?" I asked curiously. Any woman would be glad to go on a date with him. He's the hottest man I've seen in a long long time.

"I don't know. I guess I've just been focusing on Natalie a lot ever since her mom left."

"How long is that?" I asked.

"She left when Natalie was very little. Natalie doesn't even remember her. I just woke up one morning and she was gone. She wouldn't answer my calls or anything. I haven't seen her since." Grayson said looking at the table.

"I'm sorry to hear that." I said.

"Oh no. It's fine. Natalie and I are good on our own." He said smiling at Natalie.

"Miss (y/l/n) do you have any kids?"

I laughed "No. I do not."

"Do you have a boyfriend?" Natalie asked.

"No." I said laughing.

"Have you ever thought of having kids?" Grayson asked butting in.

"Not really. I was so busy with school but I want kids eventually." I said.

The waiter came and gave us our food before I could be asked anymore questions. We began to eat and would occasionally laugh at jokes or answer questions Natalie had.

Once we were done eating the waiter asked if we wanted any dessert and we all shook our head no because we were stuffed.

"Will this all be together sir?" The waiter asked looking at Grayson.

"N-" I said but getting cut off by Grayson telling the waiter yes and pulling out his card and handing it to the waiter.

As the waiter left I said "You didn't have to do that."

"What kind of date would this be if I didn't?" He asked smirking.

"This was a date?" I asked with my eyes a little wide.

"Of course. It's Valentine's Day." He said smiling. As the waiter came back with Grayson's card Grayson asked if Natalie was ready to go and she nodded.

Grayson and I both stood up from the table. He helped her with her jacket and we all walked out together.

"You want to go with me to my car to help her get fastened in?" Grayson asked.

"Uh sure." I thought it was kind of weird but I walked with him anyways.

As Natalie was all buckled in Grayson closed the back door of his car carefully and looked at me. "Natalie really likes you." He said.

I smiled at him "I'm glad she does."

"Listen I had a really good time tonight. I haven't had fun like that in a long time. I'd like to do it again sometime." Grayson said rubbing the back of his neck.

I smiled as I felt a blush heat up my cheeks "I'd love to do this again." Grayson sighed with relief and smiled.

"Goodnight (y/n)." Grayson said as he opened his car door.

"Goodnight Grayson." I said as I began to walk to my car.

I sat in my car and my heart was beating so fast. I just went on a date with Grayson. That's what he called it. And he said he'd like to see me again. I was freaking out. Maybe he looks at me he way I look at him.

Maybe he feels the same way. I smiled. I know it wasn't good to get involved with him since he's one of my student's parents but the year will be over soon so I could just keep it on the down low until then.

This isn't good but I can't help it.