QuinTrouble

Chapter Eleven- (Dana)

Dana sat on the couch, Grace and Olivia’s dim voices sounding in the other room. Suddenly, Dana’s phone vibrated on the table. She quickly picked it up. It was a text… from Mitch! It said:

Hey, want to come to the hotel Im staying at? I’d like you to meet Adam and Tye.

She screamed and jumped up and shut off the TV.

“What?” Asked Allie, looking up at Dana. Dana just ran into the other room. She ran over to Grace, showing her the phone. Grace jumped as she did, and then she showed Olivia. Olivia Smiled as Dana started to type back.

“I am accepting!” Said Dana. “I asked about tomorrow.”

This aroused everyone as they broke into happy conversation, all about Dana. Grace talked as she continued to prepare dinner. She seemed happier lately. Maybe it was Jordan. It was probably Jordan. Not only Jordan, but it was also the fact she had all her friends surrounding her for the moment. Everyone was happy. Accept Katie. And Olivia seemed edgy, but that was it.

Everyone sat down and after a few seconds the doorbell rang. Allie volunteered to get it, but it was Shane. So they sent Olivia over. Everyone continues eating.

***

After Olivia came home, sharing the good news everyone went to the couch to settle down for the night. Only until Katie realized there was no tea in the house. So, Grace and Katie left to get tea.

After Grace and Katie left there was another text. It was from Mitch. It read:

Okay, sounds great! Adams new girlfriend will be coming too!

Dana smiled and gave a giggle. Allie and Olivia looked at her awkwardly, and she juts shrugged. The Moonlight tinted the window, giving an eerie feel to the night. Dana sighed as a breeze brushed through the screen window.

Suddenly, the door opened, and a red-eyed Katie and sorrowful Grace stepped in. Katie explained her whole story, everyone apologizing. Katie obviously didn’t like it, Dana could tell Katie quickly went up to bed, and once she did Dana celebrated. She didn’t want to celebrate about Mitch in front of Katie in her bad mood so she waited until she went to bed. Everyone gave her an awkward stare.

“Are you happy Katie is sad?” Asked Olivia, growing defensive of her twin sister. Dana shook her head.

“No, I feel terrible. I’m just excited me and Mitch are going to see each other tomorrow!” Said Dana smiling wide. Everyone broke into conversation again, congratulating Dana. Dana nodded, and after the episode of Duck Dynasty ended everyone went to bed accept Grace. Grace decided she was going to stay up on DeviantArt all night. No one argued with Grace because they all knew better. When she was going to work, she was going to work. She didn’t take pushiness telling her otherwise.

Dana fell asleep happily. She couldn’t wait for tomorrow!

***

Dana awoke with a bright and early start, trying to make herself look as presentable as possible. She wore a light blue dress with floral leggings and sunglasses. She was out the door bright and early. Her and Mitch had agreed on the time Twelve. It was eleven-thirty and the hotel was about twenty-five minutes away. So, she’d be there early, but she still had to park the car, and you can never trust the internets time estimation. So, she needed to be safe. She didn’t want to look like a douche on their first planned meeting and come late. No. So, she left extra early.

***

Finally, she arrived at the hotel. It was crowded. People bustled all over. Suddenly, in the middle of the room, there she spotted waiting for her was Mitch. When he saw her he cocked his head in acknowledgment, and began to walk towards her.

“Hey!” He said, coming in for a hug. Dana smiled, and as they pulled away smiled wider. He looked amazing today! Especially amazing! But, to her he always looked amazing. This was different. He looked amazing in a special way.

She smiled.

“Hi Mitch!” She smiled.

“Happy to see you!” He replied.

“Now, Hazel is already waiting upstairs.”

Hazel? Who was Hazel? Then, the thought occurred, Mitch had mentioned something about Adam’s new girlfriend. Maybe thats who is was. Probably. As if Mitch could read her thoughts, seconds later he said:

“Hazel is Adam’s New girlfriend, if you were wondering.” He said awkwardly. Dana nodded. This is why they would work as a couple. Great minds think alike!

Mitch and her quietly headed to the elevator, without saying a word. They used silent communication. One smile led to another. Finally, they reached the third floor where Mitch and the others were staying. Mitch opened the door, and with a simple hand gesture invited her in. After she entered, so did he, closing the door behind himself.

“Hey!” Came a familiar voice. It was Tyler. Dana gave a nod.

“Hello!” She replied. Mitch stepped forward, and shook hands with Hazel.

“Hi Hazel!” He smiled. “Hazel, this is my friend, Dana.” He said awkwardly. Hazel nodded and her and Dana shook hands. Dana smiled, so did Hazel.

“Hi Dana!” Said Hazel.

“Hello!” Said Dana, giving one more curt, formal nod. The two stopped shaking hands.

“So, Dana, this is Tyler, the weirdo. This is Adam the weirdo and; here I am, Mitch the weirdo. Guess the three weirdo’s are present. I hope we don’t scare you.” He said giving a smile. He sat on a chair in the right corner of the room, Dana joining him on the left side chair. Adam and Hazel sat at the edge of the bed closest to the window and Tyler sat at a desk on a weaved chair, busy editing a video.

“So, these are my friends. I assume you watch the too?” Asked Mitch.

Dana nodded with a wide smile. “Are you kidding, the only Minecrafter I know who doesn’t watch you is my friend Grace. She is obsessed with CaptainSparklez, so I don’t think she watched you. I mean, she doesn’t get references. But even she watched you guys occasionally.” Said Dana, spitting her words out quickly in explanation.  Mitch smiled. It seems thats how the two communicated, in smiles.

Dana laughed.

“So Dana, why are you in Los Angeles?” Asked Mitch, tilting his head.

“Well, my friend is here forever, and we are all taking a break for a year. We are staying.” She explained, shorter than anyone probably had at all this whole vacation.

“Cool.” Said Hazel, joining in. “How did you meet Mitch?” She asked. Adam, Tyler, Mitch and Dana all just gave quick glances at eat other and began laughing.

“It embarrassing!” Said Dana, forcing it out between laughed and gasps.

***

After a while of everyone talking and laughing, the conversation died down, and everyone grew quiet.

“So.” Said Mitch, looking at the clock, “Do you want to go home, It’s been three hours.” He said looking to Dana. Dana looked at the clock and widened her eyes. Dad it been three hours already? She nodded and gave a stretch. She found it hard to remove herself from the chair, but she did. She and been sitting in it so long. Mitch walked her out and to her car. He smiled as she got in.

“Can’t wait  to see you again!” He said, eyes glowing. Dana smiled.

“Can’t wait to see you too!” She said, smiling wide. Mitch waved, and walked away. Dana sighed, and began to drive away. She was in a good mood. She had just spent three hours with Mitch and his friends. She wish she could relive the moment over and over and over again.