Chapter 8
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(Winter POV)
“OK guys let’s take a quick 10 minutes break” our teacher said as we all cheered.
I sat on the floor and spread my leg sighing at in relief. My leg was aching at the intense practice.
“Urgh! My leg” Aiden complained as he sat next to me and gave me one of the two bottles of water he brought. I eagerly took it and gulp the water down savouring the cold feeling I got in my throat.
I sigh as I looked at Aiden whose head now lay on my lap.
“I’m tired. Call me when break is over” he said as he covered his eyes and tried to sleep.
“What happened to him?” Amera asked as he sat opposite to us.
“He stayed up late and played on his Xbox” I shrugged.
“Alan asked me to give you this” Amera said handing me a piece of paper.
“What is this?” Aiden spring into action sitting up and taking the paper.
“A number?” he asked looking at Amera.
“His personal number. He asked you to text him when you are free” she said bored.
“Text him for what?” he asked his voice starting to sound a little angry.
“To set the time for date” she said as my eyes widen.
“Date?!” he said as his head whipped to me.
“Yes, a date. Is there any problem?” Amera asked as he stared at me.
“Aiden” I sighed a she raised his eye on me. “I promised to go out for a dinner with him. As friends” I said.
“Why?” he asked his face void.
“Umm because I can?” I said starting to feel annoyed.
He is not my father to have a say in this.
“Breaks over, dancers. Back to practice” Mrs Karen said as he got up and we followed him.
The whole dance practice, he didn’t talk to me and honestly I’m pissed off by his behaviour.
After class we went home and I ignored him as I walked straight into the room while grabbing an apple for dinner.
I changed in my PJ and lay on my bed as I stared at the paper in front of me.
“Should I text him?” I murmured.
Deciding on texting him, I quickly grabbed my phone and sent a hai, before I change my mind.
Almost immediately a message popped up.
‘I’m so glad you messaged me’ – A
Wow ok that was unexpected...
‘How did you know it was me’ – W
‘Amera already gave me your number. But I wanted to know if you would text me’ –A
I blushed as I hid my face on my pillow before I sweep glance at the same message.
‘You there?’ a message popped up.
‘Yes I’m here’ I replied.
‘You looked beautiful today. High pony suits you’ he said as I sat up with wide eyes.
‘What? Where did you see me?’ I asked shocked.
‘I dropped Amera off’ he replied.
‘And you didn’t bother to say hello?’ I texted, feeling angry and disappointed which surprised me.
‘I’m sorry, beautiful. I had a meeting today and I know if I stayed and talk, I will not attend the meeting. I will visit you tomorrow if you want’ He replied as I smiled.
‘But there is no class tomorrow’ I texted and waited eagerly as the 3 dots started to dance in the screen.
‘I was hoping we can meet outside. For the date you owe me’ he said as I squeal covering my mouth.
“Oh god. Calm the f**k down you stupid heart” I cussed trying to calm it.
‘Yea, I’m free tomorrow’ I texted.
‘Alright then. I will pick you say at morning 10?’ he replied.
‘Morning? I thought you said dinner’ I texted.
‘I was hoping we could hit the waves, have some fun and all. Amera and her boyfriend will be there.’ He texted.
‘Can I bring Aiden?’ I asked but there was a silence after that.
Did I say it wrong?
Of course you did! He meant a double date and you are bringing another as a third wheel. My conscious said as I sigh.
I can’t believe my conscience is right.
‘Ok’ he texted before I could text him.
‘Really?’
‘Yes. He is a friend. But dinner is you and me alone’ he said.
‘It's a deal’ I said.
‘Perfect. I’ll see you tomorrow, beautiful. Meet us at the park by 10. I have to go, beautiful. I have some work to do’ he texted as I frown.
He is leaving?
‘Good night’ he messaged me and I messaged him back a good night and sighed looking at the ceiling.
“Winter? Come out for dinner” Aiden’s voice rose but I kept quiet.
“Come on, Winter. Open the door. I’m sorry for what happened earlier. It’s our Friday movie night and I brought pizza” he said as I sighed.
Every Friday without fail we have a movie night. It’s kind of like an ‘us’ moment since the first time we met.
I got out of bed and opened the door to see his smirk face.
“Netflix and chill?” he said and I couldn’t contain my laugh.
“i***t” I said as we walked to the sofa.
“Oh by the way, we are going to the beach tomorrow” I said as he looked at me confused.
“Amera and her boyfriend are coming along with Alan” I said as he raised an eyebrow.
“And you want me to be the 5th wheel?” he asked as I laughed.
“Don’t worry. The date starts at night with me and him alone. Besides if your uncomfortable, call Irene.” I said smirking as he glared.
“I am not interested in her” he huffed crossing his hands over his chest.
“Oh come on. She is cute and funny and kind. You both flirt with each other” I pointed out as he rolls his eyes.
“Whatever. Movie time” he said as I smirk knowing I won this conversation.
- Writer
