it's you [malik]

five | date

Okay, it's freezing.

Where the actual hell is he?

I didn't wake up this early to get stood up. people keep walking past me looking at me like I'm crazy.

No. I'm not crazy for standing outside in 40 degree weather. Sadly, my life is just a very unfortunate and unpredictable shit hole.

I text Nia about whats going on and shes trying to keep me positive but, I just want to go home and put on my fuzzy socks and a onesie so I can sleep away this embarrassment.

Right as I was literally about to walk away to my car see a BMW pull up to the restaurant followed by others then I see the blonde get out of the car while smiling at me.

"I am so late." he says walking over and opening the door and I just hum in agreement.

He tells the hostess his last name and people (which is too so that makes this a date) while I just look around at the interior.

Ay dios mío. Everything looks so expensive here.

Am I underdressed?

Niall has on black jeans and a button up abd it kind of eases me since I have on jeans too.

God, I need to stop worrying. I'm on a date at an expensive restaurant with a guy who could buy my net worth 3x over and still be rich.

"Don't get me wrong. I love New York but, this city is the most crowded place I've ever been in." Niall said concluding his story about why he was late to the date he asked to go on.

"You travel alot don't you?" I asked taking a sip of my mimosa from a gold rimmed glass.

I've never felt more boujie than I do right now and I love it.

"More than I would like. I know I'm very fortunate to get to go to all different corners of the world but, it's always work related and I really wish I could just thoroughly enjoy it." he explains and I nod.

"Unlike you, I have only been in New York my whole life. I would love to travel. I want to see different cultures and try new food. I'll get there some day." I say excitedly.

"I'd absolutely love that for you." he says smiling at my enthusiasm.

His accent is so precious and I love how he's so interested in what I'm saying. Most guys I meet are usually just trying to wine and dine then take me back to theirs for a one night stand.

This is really nice.

"Actually I'm heading out on another tour in a few weeks. You can always have my spot. If you can sing of course." he says playfully.

"I might just take you up on that offer. I actually can do some singing. But I'm more of a dancer. So maybe, that will spice up the group." I say then his eyebrows raised impressed.

"How did a beautiful dancer like yourself get stuck working in a coffee shop?" he asked.

"Well I had an audition at an conservatory and literally on my way to it I fell down the stairs of my apartment complex and fucked up my ankle. Unluckily for me, they don't like a broken ballerina." I explain then he just frowned.

"That's horrible. I'm so sorry that happened to you but, I think you should still try somewhere else y'know? Don't give up your dreams." he stated encouragingly then I just shrugged.

"Dreams dont pay bills." I mumble.

We ordered our food after chatting and I didn't know anything on the menu so I asked him to order for me. He literally thought it was the cutest thing ever and chuckled for a few minutes after the waiter left.

"I'm sorry but I've never ordered for a date before. You really know how to make an impression." he smiled then I just say thank you laughing.

For me he ordered some kind of omlete and he ordered the same. While we were out we just continued getting to know more about one another.

"You're Cuban? Thats amazing. ¿Sabar hablar espanol?" ( Do you speak spanish? ) he says in perfect spanish.

What can't he do?

"Oh wow. Sí, hablo español, estoy muy impresionada." ( Yes I do. I'm very impressed.) I respond.

"Gracias, he tenido un poco de práctica" ( Thanks I've practiced alittle) he says laughing then I join him.

We finally finish our meals and it was really such a great first date. Probably one of the best one's I've been on.

We ended up staying until about 1pm then finally decided we should get going so we aren't holding up the table.

"Could I take you home?" he asked as we got outside.

"I actually brought my own car. I'm sorry but thank you, Niall." I answer then he nodded.

"I did not being my own car. So, I have to wait out here for who knows how long." he says looking around.

I can't just leave him out here.

But then again, I can.

It's the first date.

I can't just take him back to my apartment, that would be weird and kind of inappropriate. Not to mention my friends are crazy and will completely embarrass me.

"We'll if you want to you can get in my car and I can take you to my apartment. Then you can get picked up from there?"

Okay, that didn't sound too bad.

"Plus, you can drive if you want to keep up your gentleman image." I say shaking my keys then he smirked.

"Sounds like a plan." he said grabbing the keys then unlocked the car as I just hopped into the passenger seat.