New Beginnings (Slow Updates)

Chapter 11

The movie was cute and as we leave the theater holding hands. We end up giggling about it, like two cheesy teens on a first date.

"I'm fairly happy with the outcome of this movie. They had tried before for a live action but it was not that great. Emma Watson did a wonderful job as Belle."

I watch his face, how he gets animated about the movie and it is so cute that I find myself nodding along with him. He pauses and looks down at me, "did you enjoy it?"

"I did! Thank you for taking me!"

He beams, "your welcome! Now, what should we do for dinner?"

"Hmm, not sure. What are you thinking?"

I was about to answer when there was a buzzing noise. Looking over I notice he is looking at his phone, "We might need to take a quick pit stop. I need to check on something at my place, is that alright?"

"Sure, that's no problem." I smiled at him.

It wasn't a long drive from the theater, but on the way we talked and Marc found out just how limited my movie education was.

"That's it, I'm gonna give you an moviecation."

I laugh, but elaborate on my upbringing. "I was never really allowed to watch movies. Not that it really mattered since I was more of a reader anyways. And the few movies I have seen that have been based on books aren't even close to being correct."

"You're right, but, there is something about be able to watch what you read that makes it so great. I will be a great teacher, I promise! I won't steer you wrong!" He says, really convinced that this will be awesome as he parks outside of an apartment complex. "Alight, you stay here. I'll be right back! Promise!" His enthusiasm warms my heart as I watch him make his way into the building.

After a few moments I can't help but wonder why he didn't ask me to come up with him. Maybe he just doesn't want me in his place yet? I softly hum with the radio when I see a tall man with blonde hair. That couldn't be, Corey? I take the keys out the ignition and wait for him to turn more so I can see his face better. when I finally catch the sight of his face I knew it was him. Pulling the handle and getting out of the car, I lock the doors and jog over to him. "Corey!" I somewhat shout, hopping he could hear me. His body halts movement and he starts searching the parking lot before he sees me waving at him. He stands there, waiting for me and I run right up and hug him. "Hi! How are you?" I say as I lean back to see his face. He has a confused look on his face and his eyes search my face. Something isn't quite right, but he smiles at me anyways.

"I'm good, how are you?" Something about this is wrong. His smile is wrong. His tone is slightly different. So I let go and move back, searching his face. My eyebrows scrunch up as I search his face. And when we make eye contact, it clicks, this is not Corey. So, this must be his brother. He didn't tell me that they were twins, the butt! The corner of my mouth twitches. Not Corey, totally would have played it off as being his brother, thinking I wouldn't know better! Well, fine, two can play that game.

"I'm good. Oh my goodness I've missed you! Why haven't you called? It's been a couple of days!" I said, grabbing his hand and clinging to it like it is my long lost teddy.

"Uuuuh, I'm sorry, I have been swamped with work," he stutters.

I tuck my arm around his, pulling him towards the apartment doors. "Awww, that's okay. I'll forgive you if you show me the game now! What was it again?" I bring my pointer finger up to my chin, lightly tapping it in a pretending to think kind of way. I wonder if I'm laying it on too thick. Deciding to take it one step further, I then sigh, "I just can't remember, what was it called?" I look at him, slightly pouting.