Someone Like You (Wattpad Version)

First date

Friday arrived and I went home to get ready for it while Bandit laid on my bed. I was really nervous about tonight. So many thoughts ran through my mind, wondering how it was going to go tonight. Bandit must have sensed my anxiety kicking up because he got off of the bed and made his way over to me before plopping his furry butt on my feet.

I look down and saw him wagging his tail.

"I know I need to relax and understand Meadow wants to go on a date with me. I hope," I sighed. The truth was I felt like I was going to blow it. The way I treated her before I'm surprised she even agreed to this. Then I realized this was a mistake.

I grabbed my phone as Bandit stared at me turning his head as I called her. She answered after the first ring, "Hey, it's me. Something came up and I can't make it. I'm really sorry. Bye." I hung up quickly as I tossed my phone onto the bed.

I looked at Bandit as he looked at me and walked over to my bed. I sat down on the foot of it. I didn't deserve to be happy. I didn't deserve someone like Meadow. I was horrible to her and she deserved someone better. I sighed as I sat there, knowing I was destined to be alone.

Then I heard a knock at my bedroom door. I stood up and walked over to it, opening the door to find Meadow standing there.

"My dad said you called trying to cancel our date. I told him you were feeling a bit nervous," she mentioned with a smile.

"I just thought we could save ourselves the hassles of you having to be seen with someone like me. I mean I wouldn't blame you if you changed your mind," I told her as I stood there.

She looked at me, "Kaden, I don't care what people think. I'm not shallow and I refuse to allow people to make my decisions for me. We are still going on that date. So suck it up buttercup." She smirked as I looked at her a bit surprised.

Woof!

We looked down at Bandit who nudged me to her as I said, "okay, okay, I'm going."

Woof!

I shook my head as I followed her out of my room. Bandit trotted behind us. We left my house with Bandit in tow and went to the car. He climbed into the back seat and sat down as we got into the front seat. I pulled out of the driveway and drove to the restaurant.

We pulled into a parking lot and parked then went into the restaurant. The hostess seated us at a table then handed us menus as Bandit laid by my feet. We order and once they brought our food out, we ate while we talked. After a few minutes, I relaxed and actually enjoyed myself.

I found Meadow to be everything I wanted. She was funny, smart, extremely beautiful and everything you would want in a woman. I'm glad her and Bandit pushed me to go on this date.

After we finished our meal, we sat there and talked.

"I'm glad I came out on this date tonight," I mentioned to her.

"I know you worry because of how you were before but trust me, you are nothing like the person you were before," she reasoned.

"Yeah, I was an asshole," I agreed with her as we both started laughing.

"I think you just let the wrong people influence you. The thing is, when you rid your life of toxic people, you find out you're much happier in life," she explained as I looked at her.

"I feel a lot better that's for sure," I told her.

"I'm glad," she said as she reached over and touched my hand. I looked down at her hand rested on top of mine and I held it. This felt right and natural. Her hand was warm and soft.

We talked some more before I paid the bill then I took her home. I pulled into my driveway and parked the car. We got out of the car and I walked her to her door. Bandit walked behind us.

When we got to her front door, she turned to me, "I had a nice time tonight."

"Are you saying that to be nice or does this mean you would like to go out again if I asked you?" I mentioned to her, hoping she would say yes.

"I don't know are you asking me out again?" She questioned me flirtatiously.

"Would you say yes, if I did?" I replied with a question.

"Why don't we find out?" She asked me.

"Would you like to go out with me again?" I asked hoping she would say yes.

"Yes, I would," she responded as she smiled as I looked at her surprised. She smiled even bigger as I smiled back. Then she did something I wasn't expecting. She leaned in and gave me a kiss, really surprised me. I practically stood there like a doof.

She pulled back and looked at me strangely as I stood there mouth slightly agape.

"Well, okay, good night then," she commented as she turned and went inside, closing the door behind her. Then it hit me what just happened. I just completely blew it with Meadow. She probably thinks to kiss me is like kissing a parasite. That's because I'm a parasite who is completely stupid.

I turned and walked back to my house, going inside. My parents were in the living room arguing about something stupid like they always did. Probably dad being dad. They saw me and dad asked, "how was the date?"

"It was nice up until she kissed me and I stood there like a doof. You know because it's me and I'm good at ruining things. I'm just going to go to my room and never leave it, like ever," I said as I turned, going up to my room.

Dad looked at mom and sighed as she looked at him. It didn't matter what I did, this was my punishment for how I treated her and others. Maybe if I hide out in my room, I won't be able to wreck things anymore.

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All weekend I stayed in my room. Bandit made sure I remembered to take my medication and made sure I was doing what I was supposed to do. His training was to make sure I kept myself on track.

He never left my side. Where I went, he went. Since I didn't leave the house or talk to anyone, he didn't go far. When my parents tried to talk to me, I avoided them, quickly leaving the room. I didn't turn on my gaming system and completely shut myself off from everyone thing and everyone except bandit.

The strangest part, even though I was taking my medication, I didn't feel like myself. I felt completely off. My paranoia was kicking up and my anxiety increased tenfold. Monday morning at school would prove that something was completely wrong with me, causing my behavior to shock everyone except one person.