Not Over You

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"So,where are we going?" I asked,gazing out the window at our unfamiliar surroundings.
"Just sit back and look cute." His smooth voice said,making me blush.
"Keith, you told me not to get too dressed up so we better not be going to some fan-"
"You are so hardheaded you know that?" He chuckled, placing a reassuring hand on my thigh. I kept quiet after that,because it was obvious he wouldn't answer any of my questions. I just really hated surprises. We had been on the road for about twenty minutes now and I was very anxious.
"Okay maybe just a hint-"
"Willow."
"Ugh." I groaned,rolling my eyes.

We finally pulled up to a restaurant in the downtown area. I smiled,excited. And of course happy to be eating.
"Caprini. Sounds expensive." I watched as Keith got out of the car and opened mine for me.
"It is."
"Why'd you tell me not to dress up then?" I frowned a bit.
"I knew you would dress up anyway. Because you're hardheaded." He laughed a bit,pecking my forehead. "Now what if I would've had plans to take you to the park for a picnic or something?" He admired my outfit.
"Well...." I looked down,feeling bad because all of the words he was saying was true.
"I'm kidding babygirl. You look amazing." I looked up to catch that breathtaking smile.
"Why thank you. You look amazing as well." I said,blushing.
He took my hand and we walked into the restaurant.

My mouth instantly watered from the smell of the food.
"Reservation for Powers." Keith spoke to the small man behind the counter.
"Ah,yes." He smiled as us both before grabbing two menus and leading us to our table, which was in the back corner. I admired the beauty of this place and glanced at some of the people who were seated, enjoying their meals.
We sat down,and the man poured us both glasses of water.
"Your waiter will be right with you." He said, smiling before walking away.

Keith was lost in his phone, and I watched him closely.
"Take a picture while you're at it." He joked.
"Maybe I just like staring at you." I shot back,smiling.
"I don't blame you." He said cockily, winking and blowing a kiss.
"And just like that you ruined it." I rolled my eyes.
I checked my phone, noticing I had two messages from Tre.

Tre
5:30 pm: What's up? I wanna see you..
7:42 pm: Damn, you cutting me off already?

I chuckled a bit at how cute he was before responding.

Me
8:14: Sorry, I was kind of busy lol. No,you're not cut. Yet.😉

Just as I was about to put my phone back on the table I got another response.

Tre
8:14: Thank God! 🙌🏾

Me
8:15: You're too cute.

8:15: You ate already? Trynna grab a bite witcha boy?

8:15: I'm out eating with a friend now actually. Thanks for the offer though

8:15: Aw, well let me know when you get home. Y'all be safe.

8:15: Will do!❤️

"Why you smiling at your phone like that?"
I pause, placing it down on the table.
"No reason."
"Lo-"
"Keith drop it."
"I hope you don't really expect me to do that.."

I reached across the table,grabbing his hand. "Can we please not argue?" His face softened.
"You got it."
"Thank you. And thank you for this. It's really sweet of you."
"So...." he looked down at our hands for a bit as if he were in deep thought.
"So what?"
"Does this help in your...decision?" He slowly looked up at me.
"Keith...."
"What could possibly go wrong,Lo?"
"You really wanna go there?" I raised my eyebrows, warning him.
"That's the past. I promise I'm not that guy anymore. I'd do anything for you. If you just let me,Lo. Just let me."
He seemed to be getting frustrated by now,so I took a minute to respond.
"Keith, these past few days have been... really nice. I know you're tired of me saying no but you also said that you would give me time. That doesn't mean asking every hour."
I sighed as he rolled his eyes like a child.
"Fine."