College Love Affair

Chapter 20 - The Mistake

--Tyler--

I had decided enough was enough. If Megan was gonna go out and do whatever the fuk she wanted to with Ian, then that's exactly what'd I'd do with Crystal. Plus, I actually liked Crystal. She was smart, funny, kind, sweet, sensitive and weird. All things I love in a girl. She was hot too, but that's just a bonus.

I picked her up from her dorm and once we got to my car, I asked what she was in the mood to do, seeing as I hadn't planned anything or asked her before hand.

"Um...I'm feeling hungry so let's go out for food!" she said excitedly.

"You got it babe!" and with that, I had started the engine and driven off into the unknown.

I didn't wanna go too far off campus, just so it wouldn't be a long drive back. I decided mentally to go to Jack Astor's, hoping in my mind that Crystal was ok with it.

"How'd you know this was my favourite restaurant in Toronto?"

"What? Really? I just came here 'cause it was close."

"Really?"

"That, and it's my favourite too."

"Small world I guess."

We got out of the car and walked towards the front entrance. I hadn't even realized my arm was around her waist until we got inside. I just felt so comfy around her; like no matter what I did with her, I could do it, and she'd go along with it and wouldn't care. I liked that about her. Correction, I loved that about her.

We waited for about 20 minutes before being seated; it was a busy night clearly.

Once we were seated at our tables, Crystal immediately picked up a menu, wondering what to order. After 5 minutes, she put the menu down and sighed with a smile on her face.

"Everything alright?" I asked.

"Yup! Everything's great! I know exactly what I'm gonna order." 

"Alrighty then. Guess I should take a look?"

"Yo haven't decided yet?! Our waiter could be here any minute and you haven't even looked at your options!"

I couldn't help but belt out laughter. "Jeez, relax! I already know what I'm gonna get! I've been here so many times, I've practically memorized their menu." I told her with a smile on my face.

This was nice. Being able to joke around and aggravate her; being able to not worry about what she's thinking or if I'm doing anything wrong. I was just me. It made me question my relationship with Megan because I always found myself worrying about every single detail on how to please her and what to say and how to behave. With Crystal, it was different.

A few minutes later, a waiter approached our table, awaiting for our orders. 

"I'll take a diet coke and the brie burger with sweet potato fries. Extra sauce on the burger and extra fries." I told him.

"And for the lady?" he asked.

"I'll take a sprite with a shot of vodka and a bacon cheeseburger with regular fries as well as the nacho platter and a caesar salad, extra croutons please and thank you." she said.

"Holy shit." the waiter and I said at the same time.

This girl had a big ass appetite. I love it. I thought.

"Coming right up." and with that, the waiter left to go get our food and drinks.

"Damn girl. You sure can eat can't you?"