𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐞 | 𝘋. 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘰

Chapter 4 - Part 3

My parents watched me walked downstairs as my heels clinked with each step I took. They look concerned and I don't blame them honestly. "We're going out, don't wait up on me" I gave them a reassuring smile which they simply nodded their head. "Okay bye Mr and Mrs. (Y/L/N)" he said as he waved them off and shut the front door behind him.

"So where are we going ?" I asked as he closed the passenger door for me. He got around to the drivers side and started the ignition, "We're going for dinner like I told you we would" he smiled as he turned to look at me. "Okay then let's go" I smiled back at him.

The drive their was peaceful with just his music playing softly in the background. We went to a really cute restaurant that's about 20 minutes away from hone. I haven't been here before so it was nice to try something different.

He held the door open for me to step out and caught me by surprise when he held my hand as he led the way to the entrance of the restaurant.

Once we were finally seated I took a look at my surroundings before turning to look back at Hero staring back at me. "You know it's rude to stare" I said as I tilt my head to the side. "I wasn't staring, I was simply admiring your beauty" he said as he bit his lip. I half laughed and looked away, my eyes falling on someone that I thought I wouldn't have to see again. I stiffened and looked back at him, suddenly feeling uneasy. "You okay ?" He asked as he placed his hand on top of mine.

"Yeah I'm fine" I said as I looked down and tucked my hair behind my ear. Just then the waiter came to our table to take our order, "Hi, I'm Cassie. Are you guys ready to order ?" The waitress asked. "Can I have a cheese burger with chips" he said. "I'll have a caesar salad" I said as I handed her back the menu which I didn't bother looking at. "I did not take you out to have a salad. Please can you make that two cheeseburgers and a coke as well" he insisted as he handed her the menu. "Okay coming right up" she giggled as she walked away.

His eyes then fell from the waitress to whom I of course least want to see. "Oh god" he scoffed as he looked away and then back at me. "Of all places why does she have to be here...let's just forget that she's here and enjoy the night. Okay ?" He said as he caressed my hand. I nodded my head in reply.

When our food finally arrived it's as if I totally forgot about our past and everything that my parents, as well as the boys, warned me about Hero.

We were having a good time laughing away and acting like kids by playing with our food, childish I know. "You have so much of chips on your plate, why do you have to steal mine ?" He said in disbelief. "So I can irritate you even more. Duh !" I said as I stole another chip. "You're unbelievable" he shook his head as he then stole a chip from my plate. "Hey ! That's mine" I pouted.

"It's only fair" he said as he raised his brows. I then took a sip of my drink to which he found the perfect opportunity to take a picture of me. "Oii !" I said as I tried to grab his phone. "I'm posting this" he said as he pulled his hand back and typed away with a cheeky grin on his face.

"Oh hey guys. What a surprise to see you two together" said a familiar voice. "I'm surprised to see you here as well, Katherine" I said as I faked a smile at her. "Are you both back together ?" She asked as she tilted her head to the side. "It's none of your business. Leave us alone" He said sternly. "We're just together as friends" I answered. "Oh then I still have a chance" she said as she ran a hand through his hair.

"You never did. Now stop touching me and leave" he said as he pulled her hand away. "Ugh. Well goodluck to the both of you. I'd like to see how long you'll last" she scoffed and walked away. "I'm so sorry about her I-" I cut him off. "Don't be, it's not your fault. She's just trying to get on our nerves" I said with an affiliative smile. "Gosh I can't stand her" he was pissed off. "You're letting her get to you, just forget that even happened, okay" I said as I placed my hand on top of his. He nodded in reply.