Love, hate

Chapter 2 - the date

*Y/N 's POV*

So Tuesday came around quicker than I'd expected. As I was applying the highlighter, each brushstroke felt slower and slower the deeper I was in thought.

Who was this guy i've been set up with? Why won't jasmine tell me his name?? Have I met him before, is that why??

So many thoughts were crossing my mind at this point. The anxiety started kicking in as soon as the clock got closer to 5:00. Half an hour, then twenty minutes, then fifteen. It was gradually decreasing the more worried I became. "Right, what have I got to lose? Only my sanity, not a big deal 😂. Let's just do this and get it over with. I'm going to mess up, I can already tell" was all I was thinking on my way to the restaurant.
As soon as I got to Paulo's Italian, I payed most of my attention to the amount of people in the restaurant. It was basically dead. I started biting my nails, constantly checking the time on my phone. 5:26, 5:27, 5:28.....
as it got to 5:29 I heard a voice from behind. It was jasmine, phew! Glad she didn't forget. "Hey! You okay" the cheerful tone was the most uplifting thing at this time. I didn't say anything, I launched myself onto her. "Is it too late to pull out??" I whispered into her shoulder, my arms shaking. Jasmine pulled my scrawny body away from her, my shoulders in the grip of her hands. "OF COURSE IT IS!!!" She yelled. She inhaled a deep breath. As she looked up at me, she said in a calm tone "babes, you'll be absolutely fine. I explained the situation to him. He was so understanding, said he'll make sure you'll be fine. Okay?" That was the most reassuring sentence I'd heard in a while. I'm 15, I really need to start doing things without panicking. "Your parents would be so proud of you, stepping out of your comfort zone. If only they were here to see you :(" jasmine said. I looked up and gave her a small but happy grin. "Anyway, he should be here any minute"
The anxiety was kicking in again. 'I can't do this' I thought.
I heard someone clear their throat from behind us. I turned around, to see bright green ocean eyes staring right into mine.
"Oh hey Aidan! This is Y/N! Y/N this is Aidan!"
*clears throat* "hey" I say shyly
"Hey, how are you" the soft voice replied.
"Great thanks, you?"
"Good thanks, now I've finally met you! I've heard a lot about you" his deep, lush voice responded.
"Uhhh thanks, it's great to meet you too!"
"Right, I'll leave you guys to it, dinners on me, as this was my idea after all. Go, have fun! I'll text you tomorrow Y/N. You too Aidan! Bye guysssss"
*She walks away*
"Let's go eat!" Aidan ushered me into the restaurant, like a proper gentleman! I felt very calm as soon as we got in.

*around 4 hours later*
"Aidan it's 9:30!" I exclaimed, through hysterical laughter.
"Ahh my parents don't mind, yours?" He asked
"................ let's go for a walk" I suggested. Well done. A walk, that'll fix my life problems.
"Okay sure" Aidan said, completely unaware of what I was going to share.
As we walked down the beach front, the moon was shining onto us, like the perfect spotlight.
"So what I asked you earlier...." Aidan gestured for a response.
"Oh yeh, umm, well I don't have parents..."
"Huh"
"Anymore"
"Oh"
"Yeh they, umm, died in a car accident"
"Oh my goodness I'm so sorry I had no idea"
"No no no!! It's okay trust me. Just to spare the questions. I live alone. At 15. In a New York apartment. They had a good size salary for me to cope alone, and I have my neighbour visit once a week to make sure I'm fine"
"Oh. Wow. That was a really difficult thing to share im sorry I asked you. Well, as long as you're okay. Anyway, I'm sure they'd be so proud you, considering how nervous you were, so I was told. I would if I were your parents :)" a cute smile that plastered Aidan's face.
"Listen, I know I've literally known you for about 5 hours now, but it feels like we've been friends for years, and I feel so comfortable and relaxed around you....."
What he said made me happier than I've been in such a long time. I can't believe I was so scared, he's a literal angel.
"I feel the same.." I started, staring into his beautiful sage eyes
"I know this might sound really cheesy, but you've been so incredibly amazing, better than any other person I've met before. You've been so understanding, caring, and you're so gorgeous" I finished with a little giggle
Aidan smirked, followed by a soft chuckle
"Not cheesy at all. If anything I was going to say the same. You're so gentle and kind and have a great sense of humour, not to mention how beautiful you are" aidan replied
My heart nearly fell out of my body. Is this guy even real?! He's legit perfect.
Standing face to face, he moves my hair behind my ear, not taking his eyes away from mine. It wasn't awkward at all. It was quite the opposite, it was the best feeling ever.
He gazed up at the moonlit sky, then back down to my face. It was hitting my face, gently but brightly. His eyes were suggesting something other than hand holding. He began to lean in, myself included. This was it. The perfect moment. As his lips pressed up against mine, a rushing adrenaline sensation rushed around my body. From head to toe, I felt as if I were levitating. I'd never felt so high in my life. This was a dream. The dream. It was utter perfection.