DONT BLAME ME

Dead Date

~Ren POV~

I barely even know her. I don't know why I miss her. I miss Hope. I thought she would call or text as soon as I gave her my number. It's been two weeks. I mean, it's only been two weeks. I've been keeping myself busy because I like to think about her. I've rearranged my room four times, learned seven new dishes to cook, and possibly gave my anxiety to my labradoodle.

Hope: You hungry?
Me: Is this you asking me to lunch lol
Hope: Only if you say yes
Me: Yes :)

Hope and I are meeting for lunch. I am excited! I've been looking forward to this for a while. The issue was I was way overdressed. This was an All American restaurant, I showed up in a sequin black mini skirt, paired with a blue halter top and doc marten boots. It's fine, it's fine. I loved that Hope was so humble, she told me I still looked great even though I was overdressed. She dressed down wearing simply, boyfriend jeans and a crew neck, loaded jewelry and platform converse. She screamed gay.

I laughed with Hope as I brought up the joke that my locker was still crying in pain. She liked that joke. I like her laugh. Her brown skin complimented the neutral tones of her hair. Brown eyes with sharp light made it even better. They way she stared at me was like she was looking for answers but didn't know how to ask the questions. We had started to talk but was soon interrupted by a phone call from Tess. I didn't mind Hope taking the phone call, that's her bestfriend right?

When Hope came back to the table we finished getting to know one another. "So why did you finally decide to be seen," Hope asked me. I was nervous to answer but I didn't want to tell her a lie. "I wanted to be friends with you guys", this reply earned me a big smiled from Hope. It was true. I wanted to be their friend. I asked how Hope's phone call was. She basically said it was nothing but the masked frown said otherwise.

I didn't mean to say what I said, it was on my mind so, "Tess doesn't like me very much does she?" I asked in a simple tone. "She just needs to get to know you more, that's all" Hope reassured me. I smiled. I like Tess but I think she has feelings for Hope, and yes I wanted to be friends....but I want Hope to be my girlfriend.

I was having a good time. I didn't want to go home. Apparently, great minds think alike because neither did Hope. She suggested that we go to a park up above the restaurant we were at. I said yes of course, only to beat her to the swings.

I was scared to ask but I wanted to make sure, I needed to know. "So Hope, why are you single?", I raised my eyebrow when a shock expression hit her face. "Well, it's actually quite simple. I like girls but girls just don't seem to like me," she joked. We laughed together. That was definitely the best response to that question. "So, what about you and Tess?", I asked shyly. She looked confused, as if she was either telling me not to pry or confused on why I asked. "I mean, I figured she would have snatched you up already, considering how much she likes you", I pushed vaguely. "w-what! That's cra- ," Hope stuttered, pulling out her phone.

It's Tess. Again. Killing our date.

Ren: Making sure you got home. Thanks for today :)
Me: I did! See you later?
Ren: Only if I wanna be seen ;) goodnight
Me: Goodnight Ren.

It's official, I got it bad.