Teacher

Chapter 17

Brandons POV

 I woke up tangled in Nick. And no, I'm definitely not complaining. Today we are going on our date. Yes, we have had a date in his house. However this will be a proper restaurant date. I'm so excited. The whole day all we do is watch movies, cuddle, talk, and well, make out. Then it comes time for the date. I'm going to wear some of Nicks clothes. I go into the guest bathroom and shower while he showers in his bathroom. I get out and do my hair. Luckily, it works with me today. I then put on my clothes and brush my teeth. When I walk out Nick comes out of his bathroom. And damn is all I can say.

"Holy shit, Nick you look hot!" I say looking him up and down. I wouldn't be surprised if I was drooling a little.

"Brandon you look pretty damn good yourself!" he says with his usual flirty grin adding a wink at the end.

"Shall we?"

"We freakin' shall" I say taking his head and walking out the front door to his car. I don't know where we are going to eat. He wanted it to be a surprise. We pull into one of the fanciest, and most expensive, restaurants in town. Wow he makes me feel like a princess.

"Nick, you didn't have to do this. We could have gone somewhere way less nice." I say beginning to feel bad.

"I have to show you how much you mean to me. And what better way than a nice meal?" He says leaning over and kissing my forehead. At that he gets out of the car door and opens the door for me. I blush furiously as I stepped out. He takes my hand and we walk inside.

"Horton" he tells the hostess for the night. He made reservations for one of those secluded tables in the back so hopefully we wouldn't get spotted. We all know how that would end.

"Here's your table sir. Your server will be Carter tonight" the hostess says and walks away. Carter... Carter... CARTER!!!

"N-n-nick. Carter works here. Oh my God I forgot!" I say whisper yelling and slapping myself in the face.

"Okay.... Hurry! He's coming!" he says in a panic. Great, our perfect night ruined by no other than Carter.

" My name is, oh hey Mister. Horton. Are you here on a date since you have a secluded table." Carter says trying to sound smooth and failing miserably.

"No. Just thought that if I was going to come here then I maybe should have a table away from everyone." Nick says in return.

I can't believe he would actually say that. Is that how he feels about this date? He just wants good food and didn't want to look like a loner? Is he just using me?

By the time Carter is gone I come out from under the table.

"Phew,that was a close one Brandon." he says not even realizing how much he just messed up.

"Yeah. I almost made the mistake of falling in love with you. Take me home now Mister Horton." I say obviously pissed.

"Wwwhat? Brandon whats wrong?" He says standing up and grabbing my hand. I yank mine from his grip. I can see the hurt in his eyes.  

 "Take me home" I say trying to stifle back tears.

"Okay" he says. Well, it kind of came out as a whisper. Is he crying? Is this part of his act?

The ride to my house with mostly silent. I'm so we were 20 minutes away. Nick finally spoke up.

"Is this about me lying and saying that I wasn't on a date." he says turning to look at me and then turning to look back at the road a second later. "Cuz if it is I'm sorry. I didn't realize that would upset you, Brandon."

" That's not the point Nick. Am I just a toy that you were going to play with until it's broken and then throw it away and buy a new one? Am I all part of some sort of game?" I say now starting to really cry.

"No Brandon. That has never been what we have been about. I really like you, a lot. I don't want to lose you. Brandon, please don't do this" he says not even caring that he is crying now.

"Why don't I believe you why do I feel like this whole time you have been using me? I think we need a day or two apart. I need to think about us and if it is even worth a shot." I say looking away from him. I know that if I look at how vulnerable he is right now that I won't go through with this.

"Brandon please don't do this to me" he says as he pulls into the driveway. I open the door.

"See you tomorrow Mister Horton." I say as I slammed his door. As I am walking away I can hear him slam his hand on his steering wheel. I open the door and walk in. My mom says hi to me but I ignore her. I walk straight to my room and collapsed on my bed in tears.

Why is it that the people that you love the most are the people who tend to hurt you the most?

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Authors Note:

Yall ready for some drama.  I am. Lots more coming soon.

xoxoxoxo

Love Paige