Chase

Chapter 16

Abby

I woke up the next day and realized I wasn't in my bed. Thoughts of last night hit me. I blushed. Then I realized I was in Chase's bed. He wasn't in the room. I could hear the shower running.

I was about to make a run for it when Chase came out of the bathroom. He had a towel around his waist. I could see his upper torso. I couldn't stop staring. You could tell he worked out. He looked like a Greek god for Pete's sack. Then I realized what I was doing.

He smirked at me. "Like what you see." I immediately blushed. I didn't know what to say so I hid inside the covers. I was lying on his bed. I heard him walk into his closet and then walk out. "It's ok, you can come out now." He said.

I was too embarrassed. I stayed under the covers. "Come out of there Abigail." He sat on the edge of the bed. I could feel he crawl up to me. "Come out of there Abigail, you can't hide forever." He said as he pulled the covers off me. I put my hands on my face. After what happened last night I have no idea why I couldn't face him. "Why are you hiding from me? Do I have to kiss it out of you?" He said. I slowly lowered my hands and peeked at him. He was smirking at me.

Then he started planting kisses all over my face. I giggled in response. Then he planted a kiss on my lips. The kiss was sweet but short. Then he pulled my arms. "Come on let's have some breakfast" he said leading me into the kitchen. "What do you want for breakfast?" He asked me.

"Um how about some eggs, bacon and toast?" I suggested.

"Sounds good" he said. We both made breakfast. It was really good.

"So I have a question for you." He said looking into my eyes.

"And what might this question be?" I asked.

"Would you like to go on a date with me tonight?" I was shocked. Did Chase just ask me out on a date? I must be dreaming.

I smiled at him. " I would love to go on a date" I said to him. He smiled right back at me.

"Great, how about at 6? That way I can work on some homework and we could go after."

"Yeah, that works for me." I said. We cleaned up the kitchen, then we each went into each other's room. I took a long shower then I did some homework myself.

Time went by so fast. 5 pm came around and I decided to get ready for our date. What in the world was I supposed to wear? I've never been on a date. I couldn't call Ashley. She would ask who I had a date with. I couldn't tell her I had a date with her brother.

Then it hit me. I was going behind Ashley's back by not telling her. This was too premature tho. I couldn't mention anything just yet.

I decided on a simple long dress. I never wore dresses, but this seemed like a good occasion to wear one. I straightened my hair and I put a little bit of make up on. I never wore much makeup. It just wasn't me. Then I got a panic attack.

What if Chase doesn't really like me . What if it's just pity? I was freaking out. Then I heard a knock on my door.

I breathed in and out and opened the door. Chase look breathtaking. "Wow you look amazing Abigail" he smiled.

"Thanks, you look nice too" I blushed. 

"Well come on, we have reservations at 6:30." He held out his hand I grabbed it. We walked hand in hand to his car. He opened the door for me. He then went to the drivers side.

"I hope you like this place." He smiled at me. I smiled back at him and we drove away. The restaurant was pretty close.

The restaurant was in Santa Monica. It looked really elegant. It was next to the beach. Chase helped me get down from the car and held out his hand again. I couldn't help but smile and take his hand.

We walked in to the restaurant and I immediately felt out of place. Every time I would have dinner in a restaurant with the Mathews I felt like I was always out of place. They liked to eat in fancy restaurants and that was never really my thing.

We walked up to the hostess. Chase said his name and she took us to our table. I saw how the hostess looked at Chase. Then she looked at me and she shook her head. Yeah I didn't know how in the world this happening either. She must think I'm his sister or something.

We sat down at our table and looked over our menus. Everything was over priced as expected. Like I said, the Mathews have expensive taste.

The waitress came up to us and she smiled at Chase. She didn't even acknowledge me. That's normal tho. People don't usually acknowledge me anyway.

"So what can I get you today?" She asked Chase.

"Ladies first." He said gesturing her towards me.

"Right and what would your sister like today." She asked, not looking away from Chase. Wow really? Did she say that out loud. I mean I know why people would think that, but to actually say it. Chase interrupted my train of thought.

"Actually she's my date tonight. Aren't I a lucky man" he said smiling at me. I smiled back.

The waitress looked surprised. "Yeah" was all she said. We ordered our food and the waitress finally left.

"Sorry about that". Chase said.

"Why are you apologizing Chase? I myself don't know how I'm a date here with you" I said looking down.

He sighed. He lifted my head with his index finger. Forcing me to look at him. "Abigail, I told you this last night. I like you. I've liked you for a long time. Your an amazing, kind person. I'm the lucky one here. I get to be here with a wonderful girl like you. Please stop doubting yourself." I was shocked. Did he really just say those things to me.

Wait wait wait. Chase just said he's liked me for a long time. Did I hear him right? What do I even say to that?

I realized Chase was looking at me. "I like you too Chase." I said. He immediately smiled at me. It was a huge,wide smile. Before he could respond the waitress brought us our food.

We ate our dinner and Chase asked me about a million questions about myself. Besides the whole waitress situation, I had a good night. Chase paid the bill, of course I offered but he wouldn't let me. We went to his car and he drove down the street.

We had a beautiful view of the beach. "Wow, this is such a beautiful view" I said.

"It is" he said looking at me. Then he leaned in and kissed me. I kissed him back.

After that we drove back home. He held out his hand as I got out of the car.

He held my hand as we made it to his apartment. He opened the door and walked me to my room.

"Good night Abigail." He whispered. I walked into my room.

"Good night Chase" I said as I closed the door to my room.

I sat on my bed and sighed. Did tonight really just happen? What exactly are Chase and I?

My thoughts were interrupted with a knock on my door. I opened it and saw Chase there. "Did you forget something." I asked him.

"Yes this" he said as he kissed me and closed my door behind him.