Navigating college one thousand miles from home on top of being an athlete and raising social media star has its pros and cons. It's even more difficult going to the same college as your enemy-turned-sweetheart and your roommate's 5-star QB brother.
I'd never been on a date where the plan was 100% a surprise. I had low and high expectations at the same time. As soon as I got home from cheer practice, I took a shower, slicked my hair into a low bun, and got started on my makeup.
I was going for a no-makeup, makeup look. Light foundation, concealer, a little bit of sculpting, the usual routine. I wanted to look nice but not over the top.
He told me to dress casually, so I put on a white knit crop top, jeans that had a rip in one leg, and Air Force Ones. I put some gold pave hoops, a few gold bangles, and a nude purse that I borrowed from Naomi.
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I finished off my look with some Dior Lip Oil and perfume. I normally did Get Ready With Mes on TikTok, but this was one that I wanted to keep to myself. No one needed to know that I was going on dates for real until it got serious.
I walked outside to a black BMW coupe. Micah got out of the car wearing an Essentials t-shirt, jeans, and some dunks that matched. What really set it off was the gold chain.
"Hi, you clean up well." I smiled.
He gave me a hug. "You don't look too bad yourself."
Micah opened up the passenger's door for me. "I hope you know that was a joke and you look stunning as always."
That made me smile as the door closed.
"So Micah, what are we doing?" I asked him as we started to drive.
"Are you in the mood for barbeque, sushi, tacos, or American?" Micah gave me options.
I thought about it for a moment. "Sushi."
"Same brain." he held up his fist.
I gave him a fist bump.
"How was practice?" I made conversation
"Tiring, but I'm sure you know how it is. I am actually surprised that you're coming out with me tonight when tomorrow is a game day." Micah answered.
I let out a small laugh. "Well, that's why I said sushi, I need something that doesn't make me feel heavy."
"To be honest, I'm kind of surprised that I'm going out too, but I'll trust you this time." I added.
He nodded. "See the goal is to get you to trust me all the time."
"That's going to take time." I reminded him.
"I know, Ro. I know you're a busy girl and I'm a busy guy, but I am always going to make time for you." he reminded me.
I grinned. "You're smooth. Too smooth sometimes."
"What can I say? I try." Micah looked over at me. "How long have you been cheering?"
I noticed that he had gorgeous brown eyes. They weren't super light, but they were noticeably brown.
"I was actually a competitive gymnast until I was about thirteen. I was on the taller side for gymnastics, so skills weren't coming to me as naturally as they did for the other girls, so I quit and tried all-star cheer and it clicked, so after that, I never looked back." I answered his question.
