A Weird Love Story

Chapter 22- Things Holding You Back

Maria's POV-

After my small argument with Grace, I didn't really feel like talking to anyone but I couldn't ignore Joe's incoming call.

~start of convo.~

J- "Hey babe!" Babe? He called me babe! Do I like that? Should I like that?

M- "Hey sweetie! What's up?"

J- "Nothing much. I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed last night." I could tell he was smiling which made me smile.

M- "Even though all we did was fall asleep during the middle of a movie." And I chuckle then he does too.

J- "No, that's not what I meant. I'm talking about the other thing."

M- I blush to myself remembering the amazing experience. "Oh, that. I loved it."

J- "I did too. You are a really good kisser by the way!"

M- "Shut up! You are too."

J- "Thanks! It means a lot coming from you."

M- "Are you trying to say that you have kissed other girls who have called you a good kisser?" I didn't say it like I was mad but he still took it the wrong way which made me feel good for some reason.

J- "NO! Not at all! I was just saying that I wouldn't have wanted any other girl saying that to me if it wasn't you." He started slowing down towards the end like he's said too much.

M- "Baby it's ok! I'm not mad at you and could never be mad at you!" I just called him baby without knowing it! I wonder if he likes it?

J- "And has never been mad at me since we met. Wait, did you just call me baby?" I face palm myself.

M- "Yeah...I was hoping you didn't notice that. I didn't really know what else to call you in that specific sentence."

J- Short pause. "How 'bout just Joe? Or not saying a name at all?"

M- "Whatever! You're the one who called me babe first!" I laugh.

J- "I did? Well I don't remember." He was obviously playing dumb. "Anyways, I just realized that we have never gone on a single date since we started dating! Even if it is usually the other way around."

M- "Oh yeah! We haven't, have we? Why don't we go to the Cheesecake Factory?"

J- "Ah-ta-ta! I will be planing the date! Now don't take this the wrong way. I just want to be a gentleman."

M- "Mission accomplished! Kinda. I'll leave you, the gentleman, to it! I gotta go."

J- "Okay bye!"

~end of convo.~

I think I might go ask Bill where Joe is planing to take me for our date. He is Joe's best friend so he might already know something if I'm not mistaken. I quickly put on a pink, short sleeved, lace top on and a short, white sweater with a pair of jeans and my salmon color flats then walk out the door with my phone and keys in hand. I'll just skip breakfast today.

Bill's P.O.V.-

Joe called, waking me up at 12:17 which is sad, asking me a question about where he should take Maria for their first date. I don't really know what to say since I've never been on a date and probably won't for a while. "I'm coming over! I can't hear anything with this bad reception!" Joe yelled right before hanging up. I quickly clean the house up. Nobody knows it yet but I think I'm starting to like Joe. Really like him, but I know he obviously doesn't feel the same way because 1. he's not gay and 2. already has a girlfriend who happens to be my friend too. And to be honest, they are a really cute couple but still. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings so I keep my mouth shut. I didn't realize time passed but I hear the knock at the door and try to stay calm as I open it. "Hey! Sorry I came on such short notice but I wanted your opinion on where to take Maria on our date."