Chapter 32: Chapter 32

I got home pretty late, almost 11 PM. I sighed before entering the apartment building. Brian's gonna be so pissed.

I was having so much fun tonight that I realized that I missed the fun being a teenager.

We were having lunch at the Central Mall, playing bowlings, and going to a club (which I wouldn't tell Brian and Ethan). They'd be freak if they knew I'd been to a club. I even had few shots but not that making me drunk.

Caleb and Hailey were so wasted tonight. It was a struggle to bring them back to their dorms. Guess going to the club wasn't the best idea for them.

I opened the apartment door and closed it behind me. I could hear the TV sound from the living room. I tried to pass the room without being noticed but failed.

"Linda", I heard my brother called from the living room.

"Yeah?" I said, tried to sound normal.

"Come", he said making me gulp.

I entered the room and saw there was only Brian sitting on the couch with the remote on his hand.

I sat on the one of the couch, waiting for his lecture. Brian turned off the TV and turned to look at me.

"Where have you been?", he asked.

"I was with my friends. I'd told Ethan about it", I said confused.

"I know. I mean, do you know what time is it?", he croseed his arms.

"I'm sorry. My friend's going back to his hometown tomorrow so we we're just hanging out"

He sighed. "Fine. But I don't want this happen again.", he said.

I rolled my eyes and got up from the seat, heading to my room. I haven't seen Ethan anywhere. I wanted to knock on his door but I was too shy to do that.

I took a shower and got ready for bed. I was chatting with Steve and Jenny on the group chat when I heard a knock. It was Ethan.

"Hey", he opened the door and closed it behind him.

"Hey", I said moving aside so he could sit on the bed.

He sat beside me and kissed my forehead. I was slightly blushed from his action.

"What're you doing?", he said when he saw me playing with me phone.

"Just chatting with my friends", I said then turned off my phone.

"How was your day?", he asked, putting an arm around my shoulder.

"It's great. You?, I chuckled.

"Boring", he said making a face.

I chuckled. "I'm sorry. One of my friend is leaving tomorrow. This is our last day together until next semester", I said wrapping my hands around his torso.

"So, it means that you won't be going anywhere this weekend?", he said rubbing my back.

"No. Why?", I said closing my eyes as my head laid on his chest.

"I'm taking you out for our first date"

My head shot up looking at him. "A date?"

"Yeah. You don't want to?", he said sadly.

"What? No. Actually I'm glad you ask".

He smiled and kissed me on the lips.

"Where will we go? ", I asked, curious.

"It's a surprise"

"I hate surprises", I furrowed my brows.

"I know", he mumbled under his breath.

I rolled my eyes and closed my eyes. I heard Ethan said something but I didn't hear it because I felt asleep.

I was getting ready for the date with Ethan. He still didn't tell me where we going which made me a little annoyed.

He just told me to wear something comfortable. So I just wear my long sleeve shirt with high waist jeans and sneakers.

I was applying some mascara when I heard a knock on my door.

"Just a minute", I said, quickly finishing my last touch.

I got up and opened the door revealing Ethan and he was looking good. No, he looked HOT.

"Wow, you looked beautiful", he said looking at me from head to toe making me blushed.

"Thanks. You don't look bad yourself", I said. He was wearing a sweater with a shirt underneath and black jeans.

"You're ready?", he asked.

"Yeah. Let me grab my purse", I said grabbing my purse from the bed and went out of the room.

"Don't get home too late OK?", Brian said before we left. I just rolled my eyes.

"Yes, dad", Ethan said making me chuckled a little. Brian narrowed his eyes a bit.

"Do you want to eat first?", Ethan said when we were in the lift.

"I thought we're just having dinner?", I asked confused.

He looked at me in disbelief. "You don't actually think that we're just having dinner on our first date, right?"

"Well, I don't mind at all", I said honestly.

He gave me a peck on my lips. "And that's what I love about you. Your simplicity"

We had our dinner at a fancy restaurant and I regretted my choice of clothing.

"Is it OK we're only dressed like this? I mean, it looked expensive and everyone dressed formally", I said whispering to Ethan.

He looked amused with my sudden panic. "Stop worrying", he chuckled.

How could he be so cool? Everybody was wearing suits and dresses making me self conscious.

Finally our table was ready and we were seated far from the crowded area.

We ate and chatted about everything. Mostly what we had missed from these years. Schools, friends, funny experiences. It was lovely.

We finished eating and Ethan paid the bill. I wantes to paid for my own but he gave me a stern look and I gave up. Geez, he was scary.

We got out of the place and I held on his arm tightly because of the cold weather. He put an arm around my shoulder making me warmer.

"So where're we going?", I asked. We walked to a crowded road that I'd never been before.

"Just wait and see", he smirked and I sighed. Just following his game.

We arrived at the place and my mouth was agape. I looked at him smiling like a child.

"Are you serious?", I said.

He smiled then nodded.

"You're taking me ice skating?", I asked again almost shouted in happiness. I'd wanted to play ice skating since I was little but my mom never took me and said it was dangerous.

He nodded again. I jumped putting my arms around his neck. He chuckled and kissed the crook of my neck.

We went in and at first I was suck because it was my first time but thanks to Ethan, he was so patient with me and I could skate on my own. After skating for almost an hour, I was exhausted and we went home.

"This is so fun. Thanks so much, Ethan", I said when we were on the way home.

"Anything for my princess", he said kissing my cheek and I blushed. He never called me his princess and I liked it.

We reached the apartment and didn't see Brian.

"Where's Brian?", I asked Ethan who was taking out his coat.

"He texted me that he went to Kira's and won't be home until tomorrow", he said.

"Oh", I said. I thought he would be waiting for us to come home since it's our first date.

I yawned and Ethan chuckled.

"Come on, let's get you to bed", he said picking me bridal style.

"I can walk you know", I giggled.

"But I want to", he said opening my bedroom door and placed me on my bed.

"Goodnight", he said before closing the door.

"Goodnight", I said after the door closed.

I got up from my bed and changed into my shorts and T-shirt. I turned off my lamp and closed my eyes but I couldn't sleep.

I stirred a few times and still not feeling sleepy. Damn I thought. I looked at the clock and I got up heading to the door.

I walked to Ethan's room and knocked softly on the door. He opened the door and looked shocked to see me.

"I thought you've slept", he said.

"I can't sleep", I said sadly. "Can I sleep here?", I asked.

"Sure, come in", he said stepping aside to let me in.

It seemed that he was doing his work because the table was full of papers.

"Um, was I interrupting your work?", I asked looking at his table.

"What? No. I've finished actually. Please stay", he insisted.

I nodded and got on the bed putting the cover around my body. He laid beside me and wrapped his arm around my waist.

"Goodnight Ethan", I said barely in a whisper.

"Goodnight, Linda", I heard him said and felt his lips on my forehead.