My Perfect Boyfriend

Chapter 3

I stare in the mirror one last time. Checking my dress, hair and makeup before heading downstairs. I forgot to tell my mom I was going out tonight... I hope she does not freak out. I head into the kitchen where she is sitting talking with James and tell them I am going out. 

"Oh, that is so good dear I am so glad you are making friends!" Exclaims my mom.

"Good for you Hails have fun but be safe," James tells me.

Markus arrives at the door with a smile on his face. I introduce Mom and James to him then we are off to the party.

When we get there, there are people dancing and talking all over the place with a big bonfire in the middle of it all. Markus runs off to get us some drink while I stand trying to get my barring straight. I look around the yard search for a face I recognize, I see lots of seniors that I have seen around the school grounds but it looks like I am the only Junior. That just makes things awkward. 

Markus pushes through the crowd to where he left me. He hands me a drink and starts introducing me to some of his friends. As we go through them some give him little shocked looks while others have impressed looks. I don't know why but it makes me uncomfortable. 

Nearing the end of the night Markus takes me off to the side.

"You having fun," His eyes search mine.

"Yes, thank you for inviting me," I finally break the eye contact. 

"That's good," He looks down at my lips and licks his own. At this, my heart skips a beat. He places his hand on my lower back and pulls me towards him. He stops just shy of my lips seeing if I will close the distance, but I am frozen in place. Finally not able to hold back anymore he presses his lips to mine. With one hand on my head and the other on my back, he pulls me closer and I slip my hands around his neck. I open my eyes to see him watching me, I pull away breathing heavy, his eyes never leave me.

"Sorry I couldn't help it," he rubs the back of his neck. 

" No no, it's fine. No harm done," No harm done! Is that all I could come up with. For real Hailey!

He smiles. " It is getting late I should probably get you home," He leads me to the car.

When we get back to my place he walks me in, says good night to me, Mom and James then leaves. 

I give them a brief description of how the night went, just enough for them to not ask questions, leaving out the part about me and Markus kissing. Then I head off to bed.