As I entered the house, I briefly glanced around me. His house was clean and organized.
My kinda guy...
Until now, I didn't even realize he was holding my hand. He lead me to the couch, where we sat comfortably close to each other.
"Any movie in mind?" He asked while giving me a genuine smile.
"Um. Not really," I responded
As he scrolled threw the options, I saw 'The Fault in our Stars.'
At that point, I couldn't help but plead him to watch it. It was my favorite book and movie.
It didn't take much convincing, but then I realized.
I let out a sigh.
He looked at me, puzzled.
"Everything okay?" He asked, looking concerned.
"Of course! It's just that..." I paused. "I'm gonna look like a hot mess after this movie."
He laughed, and without another word, put his arm around me.
It sent chills up my spin.
If you thought I was getting used to the affection, you were wrong...
The rest of the movie went by pretty uneventfully, with the occasional laugh.
That is until the end.
I tried everything not to cry. Biting my tongue, taking the occasional bathroom or snack break, or simply putting my head in a pillow.
Didn't work.
I didn't ball my eyes out like I did the first time, but I would be lying if I said I didn't cry at all.
As a few tears slipped from my face, I felt his arm tense up. Gripping me closer to him. He then kissed my forehead.
It was the first time we had kissed. And I loved every second of it.
Out of the corner of my eye, I can clearly see he was smiling.
Apparently it's funny to watch me cry.
I couldn't help but let out a little laugh at this thought.
----------------------------------------------
I woke up to the sound of my alarm going off.
For starters, I am not a morning person.
Soon to realize I was in an unfamiliar bed, and wasn't exactly sure where I was.
I was wide awake at this point.
And then it hit me...
I fell asleep at Mason's house.
In exhaustion, I rubbed my hands over my face. Afterwards, I checked my phone. a few profanities escaped my mouth as I saw Chris had texted me. Multiple times...
He had spammed me. Saying things like,
Where the **** are you?!
And
If I need to come get you I will...
I simply responded by saying,
I'm fine. I'll explain when I get home.
I put my phone down and realized that I looked like a mess. my long blonde hair was in tangles, and my makeup from the previous day was smeared. In hopes to tidy myself up before I saw Mason, I headed towards the door.
As I opened the door, I felt a small jolt on the other side.
It was Mason.
"Good morning," He smiled, looking down on me.
"Oh, uh. Good morning Mason." I replied still startled.
"I was uh... just checking in on you." He said, clearly embarrassed.
I blushed at the thought of this.
There was just a few moments of silence, before Mason took a few steps towards me. He hugged me passionately. Wrapping his muscular arms around my back.
I wrapped my arms around shoulders, and hugged him back.
I felt as if I was dreaming.
"Thank you for everything. Dinner, the movie, and letting me stay at your place."
He smirked at me. "You really think I would just throw you on the street to fend for yourself?"
We both laughed.
This was just our first date, but I felt a strong connection between us. When I was around him I felt happy, safe, and loved.
