Beyond The Lights (Kris Bryant)

{8} Schemes

Eleanor's POV

After the hectic, yet fun, park day I ended up immediately crashing as soon as I got home. But my sleep didn't last long when I got a call from Anthony, rudely waking me up. I gorggily answered the phone.

"Anthony what the hell do you want? I was sleeping you asshole." You see when I am tired I get mean and fowl mouthed.

Oh princess I'm sorry! I was just wondering if you wanted to go out and get some drinks with the guys and I

"Well now that you woke me up I won't be able to fall back asleep for awhile so I guess I can." I replied with a yawn.

Great! Kris will pick you up in an hour!

I looked at the clock and realized it was already 7:45. I groaned and slowly dragged myself out of my oh so comfortable bed and into the bathroom to get ready. I combed my finger through my hair and sighed. Why couldn't Anthony just not have called? All I wanted to do was sleep honestly. Nothing against the guys or anything but I just value my sleep.

I pushed the thought of sleep out of my brain as I finally decided I needed to get ready if I didn't want to keep Kris and the guys waiting. I slipped on a pair of dark-washed skinny jeans and a simple white v-neck. I threw my hair into a messy bun. I applied minimum makeup which consisted of a little eye-liner and mascara along with some lip balm. Just as I was slipping on my shoes Kris texted me saying he was here. I quickly took the elevator down to the apartment lobby building. I saw Kris standing outside of his car waiting for me.

"Ah Kristopher it's so wonderful to see you again after this long awaited time." I joked with him. He laughed and opened the door for me.

On our drive over to wherever we were meeting the guys Kris and I sat in a comfortable silence just listening to the music that was playing on the radio. As we pulled into our parking space in front of the bar I realized we weren't at a bar but a nice little diner. My head snapped towards Kris giving him a confused look.

"Anthony told me there was a change of plans and we were meeting here instead... is that okay?" I nodded my head looking around not seeing any of the guys which was strange because I was the last one notified of our little get together.

Kris and I entered the little diner and realized that there wasn't anyone there besides a few employees. I looked at Kris again only to be met with an equally confused look. We sat down in a booth still confused as ever. That's when it clicked. Anthony calling me asking to go out out with the "guys" and having Kris pick me up. to only be met with an empty diner. The guys just set us up on a date. I really should've realized it when Anthony told me he was gonna have Kris come pick me up instead of having me go on my own to the bar just like every other time we went out.

I looked at Kris and started laughing at what I just figured out. Shaking my head at the scheme the guys just successfully pulled off. He gave me a questioning look.

"They set us up." I stated still softly laughing. After a minute his face showed the realization that my face just showed moments ago.

"Wow. I can't believe it took us this long to realize it." He laughed. I smiled and shook my head.

"Well why not make the best of it? I heard this place has some great burgers." I questioned him and he immediately nodded his head agreeing. A nice older lady came over and asked us what we wanted, we both order a burger and fries with a chocolate milkshake.

"You know I'm really glad we are able to do this again. You know just hang out." I said as I took a sip of my milkshake. This brought a smile to his face.

"Yeah me too. Just like old times. Do you remember when we were walking out of Sally's (fake little restaurant in Las Vegas they always hung out at) and You saw Sally Banks in the parking lot and earlier in the day she made some crude comments so you confronted her and she slapped you so you punched her and broke her nose!" he reminded me of our junior year in high school and my first ever fight. We both broke into a fight of laughter.