You Ran Away, You're All The Same

Part 7

Tonight's the night. Corey and I's first date. I've been nervous and shaking all day, it's only dinner, I have to keep reminding myself. But something feels different about tonight. Corey and I always go out for dinner but now I'm finding myself worrying about what to wear and hoping I dont make a fool of myself.

Corey texted me while I was fixing my hair. Just the sight of his name popping up on the screen made me feel like a teenager.
"I'm on my way. I'll let myself in if you're still getting ready. -C"

I have a strange feeling in my stomach, I'm guessing this is what butterflies feel like. I texted him back, trying to remain calm.
"Okay. I'm almost ready, won't take too long :) -S"
Why did I put a smiley face?

When Corey pulled in the drive way, I heard him get out of the car. Now I'm more nervous than ever. I met him at the door and let him in.

"These are you Steph" Corey said while handing me a bouquet of black and red tiger lillies. My favorite flower.

"Thank you Corey. Let's go put these in water before we go." He followed me into the kitchen while I found a vase for them. He looked handsome in his black dress shirt and dark jeans. I was wearing a black dress with my black flats. I wore my hair straight and went with a minimal makeup.

"You look beautiful tonight Steph" Corey stated while he looked me with his devilish grin, making me blush.

"Thank you Corey. And you look very handsome tonight as well."

I grabbed my bag and we went to get in Corey's car. He held the door open for me then got in the driver's side.

"Did you decide where you wanted to go for dinner?" He asked while backing out of the driveway.

"We could try the new Italian place that opened in town." To be honest, I hadn't even thought about where we would go. I've been too busy thinking about him.

"Sounds like a plan" He said while flashing that grin at me again.

Dinner was rather quiet. I could tell he was just as nervous as I was. I decided to initiate conversation on the way back home.

"Corey, how long have you been waiting to ask me out on a date?" Trying to sound confident with my question.

He laughed, "Since before I left for tour last time." He placed his hand on my knee. The butterflies have now returned.

I looked his hand and smiled while I laced our fingers together. He shot a quick look at me like he was surprised.

"Why didnt you say something before now?" I asked while still looking at our hands.

"To be honest. I though you would just laugh and blow it off like I was kidding."
That statement stung when he said it. I wouldn't have blown it off, but then again, I would have thought he was only kidding.

"Paul ended up talking me into telling you how I really felt."

"So that's what you two talked about last night. Good ol Pauly." I said surprised, but greatful.

He chuckled, "Yeah. He's got a way of helping people, huh"

"I'm glad he did, Corey. I've had a great time seeing the romantic side of you." I said while kissing him on the cheek. I could feel him blush when I did.

"So, do you want to go back to my place and watch a movie? " He asked

"Of course I do. Just need to stop at my place so I can change clothes." I said before I remembered that I still have clothes and pajamas at his place.

"Nah, I have clothes you can borrow" He said while squeezing my hand.

We made it to Corey's house and both went upstairs to change. I went to my old room and found a pair of his sweat pants and an old Misfits shirt laying on the bed. He had this all planned out. I quickly changed and went back down stairs to the living room. Corey came down wearing a black tank top and black basketball shorts. Damn, I never realized how good he looks in those tank tops.

"What movie you wanna watch Steph?" He asked while walking over to his movie shelf.

"Do you still have my copy of The Evil Dead?" I asked while walking over to him.

"Already had it in my hand" There's that devilish smile again.

Corey put the movie in and we sat back down on the couch. He would always put his arm around me while we watched movies. As I said before, tonight felt different. I snuggled up to him, putting my arm around his stomach while he put his arm around my shoulders. He kissed my forehead when the movie started.

We both ended up falling asleep before the movie ended. I woke up to him snoring, as always. I shook his arm, trying to wake him up, but it didn't work. I shifted on the couch and laid my head in his lap and fell back asleep.