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Chapter 15: Me. You. Dinner?

I'm still super pumped about the 1k, so I decided to post another chapter! Enjoy! :)

Zach had decided to do some extra laps in the pool to clear his head before he went back to his room.

As he was nearing his room, he saw Kayla's door open and Rick step out. He stopped in his tracks, not knowing what to do. He watched as they shared a hug with each other before Rick walked away. Rooted to his spot, he kept looking until Kayla turned and locked eyes with him.

His legs seemed to have a mind of their own because seconds later, he was standing in front of Kayla.

"H-hey Zach. Where's Maya?" Kayla says looking around him, avoiding his intense eyes.

"Are you back together with Rick?" Zach asks a little harshly.

"W-what? No! Never. That's over. I-I've got my eye on someone else anyway." Kayla trails off, taking a quick glance at Zach.

"Good." Zach says as his eyes soften to take in the sight of Kayla.

"Okay. Urm. Bye?" Kayla says as she moves to close the door.
But before she can close it, Zach's hand stops her.

"Wait."

Kayla looks up into Zach's eyes, wondering what he was doing.

"Um, do you...maybe...wanna go grab dinner together or something? Tonight?" Zach asks as he scratches the back of his head nervously.

Shocked, Kayla doesn't say anything for a few seconds.

"It's okay if you don't want to or have other plans. Urm, I just wanted to know...." Zach trails off, not knowing where he was going with it.

"I-I'd love too. Is it just us?"

"I mean, uh, yeah? Unless you don't want it to be? I can give the guys a call and see if they're free..."

"No! No. I'm okay with it just being us. More than okay actually." Kayla says with a small smile and mumbling the last bit to herself.

"Great! It's a date then! I'll knock on your door at 7.30."

With that Zach goes into his room to get ready, leaving a stunned Kayla at her door.

"Date?" Kayla whispers to herself as she closes her door in excitement.

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As soon as Kayla shuts her door, she rushes to her closest and starts tossing things out.

No. Not this
Definitely not this.
Oh god no.
Why don't I have anything to wear!
I know I brought it.
Where is it.

"Ah-hah!" She says grinning and pulling out a dress.

Come on Kayla.
You have about an hour to get ready. It's go time!

On the other side of the wall, in the other room Zach was panicking and pacing. He definitely wanted this date to go well, it would be his first real date and he needed it to be great. But this was such a last minute thing, he doesn't have anything planned and he still doesn't know where they're going for dinner.

He ruffles his hair in frustration, slightly giving up on his brain.

I need help.

He grabs his cellphone and calls the two people he knows will help him.

It rings twice before someone picks up.

"Hello?"

"Hey Mama. Is Mom there? I really need your help."