You are the Reason

Chapter 22

I closed my locker and began to walk down the corridor when I heard my name being called.

I turned around to see Dylan running towards me.

"Shana, hey" he said trying to catch his breath when he came to a stop beside me.

"Hi Dylan, did you want something?" I asked really in no hurry to get to Music class.

I was going to play the piano today.

"Yeah, I was wondering if you wanted to hang out with me on Saturday, maybe catch a movie?"

"Like a...date?" I asked unsure.

"Yeah, if you want"

Should I?

I mean he's the first guy ever to ask me out on a date.

It won't hurt to go, right?

"Uh sure"

"Great" he smiled, "I'll pick you up at seven" he said grinning at me and basically skipped down the corridor.

What did I get myself into?

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"Shana Bentley" Mrs Collins called my name and I took my time walking to the piano.

I looked over at Shane and he gave me a thumbs up.

I took the seat and took a deep breath before I started to play the song.

I missed a few keys here and there but it was good.

When I finished Mrs. Collins was clapping and looking at me proudly.

"That was great Shana, wasn't perfect but was better than you ever did before" she said and continued to call names to give each person their turn.

When it was Shane's turn he played flawlessly and everyone was clapping and in tears, me included.

"Okay class, you all did well today and it seems that everyone has passed" she said and everyone clapped and cheered.

Shane looked at me proudly and I grinned at him thanking him for his help.

"Okay, settle down...now just a reminder of the contest coming up, I hope you are preparing and keeping your voices in tune" she said looking around at everyone.

"Class dismissed, you get to leave early today" she said and everyone cheered again grabbing their stuff to leave.

As I was about to leave I felt a hand grab mine.

I looked up to see Shane and smiled at him.

"Good job" he said hugging me.

I was in shock.

This was the first time he hugged me.

"Well I had the best tutor" I joked looking up at him.

He was so damn tall.

"You did didn't you" He said smirking and I laughed.

"Don't let it swell your head Chicken"

He pouted at the nickname and I laughed.

"See you tomorrow" I said going towards the auditorium where Julia still had class.

I decided to wait for her and fill her in on the details of today.

"Yeah, tomorrow" he said smiling and exited the building.

I smiled back feeling the butterflies still in my belly from the hug.

Ugh.

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"He what?" Julia asked again looking surprised.

"He asked me out on a date" I shrugged.

"Wow, I thought Shane would've been the first to ask you" she mumbled.

"What?" I asked not sure if I heard her right.

"Nothing, wow I'm so happy for you!" She squealed.

I smiled.

"Me too" I said not really feeling much excitement.

Did I like Dylan?

I'd have to test that theory.

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Votes and comments are greatly appreciated.

~Alia😘