Kai
Several days passed and I swore I had never woken up to live life this happily before. I felt more energetic, more spirited to just wake up and go through the day as usual but there's a difference though. I get to see the face that I love the most and that was more than just enough to make me happy.
The open mic event would be eventually, be held this Friday night after all of the postponed. I had three days to get ready and I have no idea what I was going to do exactly for the event. Mrs Hugo came to me today telling me that I have to do the best that I can because everyone is expecting me to give the best and how terrifying it is for me that someone wanted me to have the greatest show among all. What was I supposed to do? Dance?
So, to help me figure out what I want to do for the event. Stan has asked me out to go out with him. Well, he said that it was a date, but I am too shy to admit that it is a date. Liara and Charlie were here, helping me pick up the right clothes for me. Don't worry, Charlie has no knowledge of whom the person is. I just told him to shut up and help me with the clothes. He might press me about the subject later but right now, I need help in fashion. I had no idea what I want to wear but Stan just told me to dress nice. To define nice, does it involve me in suits? Or chequered clothes?
You might be wondering how the hell did I even get into a date with Stan. No? Anyway, I'm just going to tell you how did it go.
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I was walking towards my locker to get some books for my next two periods. There was something wrong with me about remembering my schedule because I think I may have forgotten that I have two more class. In the panic of not having my books with me, I ask permission from the teacher to get some stuff from my locker. So, I was out here walking all alone to my locker with some students appearing occasionally here and there. I suspect that some of them skipped their class but it was typical for them. Some teachers are just very unbothered so it's easy for them to get out of class.
I passed a series of lockers before getting to mine. Along the way, I passed Stan's locker as well. Stopping in front of his locker, I considered whether I should do something to it. Maybe put in a secret love note? Or messed up his stuff inside? The image of him being angry at me for doing that was absolutely funny to me.
Shaking the naughty thoughts away, I continue to walk to my locker. Reaching for the metal case that holds all of my stuff for school, I began to open it and take the two books I needed for my next two classes. While I was doing so, I receive a white piece of folded paper in between one of the books, falling down onto the ground as it slips. Kneeling down, I grab the paper, looking it carefully to think what it could be.
Without any hesitation, I open the folded paper. My lips grew into a smile when I read a note from Stan.
'You are so cute and adorable and wonderful and you make my heart wobble'
I laughed softly at his words choices, they're just cheesy words from a very grounded person like him. Well, I guess my idea of giving a secret love note was taken by him then. We don't usually show our affection towards each other at school but when the times are right, things like this would happen. Not exactly love notes but other kinds of stuff like coincidentally being alone together in the toilet. Those random moments where we would meet each other with nobody's watching was the only way we could be romantic to one another. I was comfortable with it and he was too.
Closing my locker, I jumped back in surprise. "Oh god, Stan. Stop scaring me like that," I whisper angrily at him as his lips were permanent with a smile and fits of chuckles.
He leans onto the locker beside mine. "Sorry... I was just walking for the toilet and I saw adorable you. I have and must do something," He chuckled again, being able to throw away the anger that I had at him.
"But still, you could just at least call me," I sighed, looking around to see if anyone was near. He noticed this, and he reaches his hand to turn my face back to him. "Don't worry, no one's here. Plus-," He pauses, looking up to search for something. "-there's no CCTVs here to record us," he smiled, pulling me in closer into him.
"You're a very cautious man, aren't you?" I tease, biting my lip.
"I guess I am. I like to keep what's mine very secured," He grinned, approaching closer to my face. "Boop," He said out, touching our nose together. Then he steps back, then taking out two pink coloured paper. I stare at it, being dumbfounded.
Then I look up at him, raising a brow. "So... I have these two tickets for a concert tonight, and I was wondering...," My cheeks went red as he went up to my ears, continuing his words. "...if you would like to go on a date with me," Cue nose bleeding in T-minus zero point one second. Okay, now.
I was just so frozen. It was hard for me to react to how sensual his action was. My face was acting like those statues that just couldn't move, I couldn't feel my face at all.
"Also, I kinda think that it would help you with the event later on since you told me that you haven't had any idea for it," He continued again. Wait, did I? I think some of my memories are being very suspicious right now... that I can't seem to remember those little moments.
Ultimately, I nodded. I would love to go on a date with Stan. Hell, who doesn't? "Uh... well then, I would love to," I grinned shyly. He smiled at me. "Alright, so... I'll be picking you up at five. Wear something nice," He smirked then leave me by own at my locker while I watch his tall figure walking away like a model.
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"Hey dude! Hey! Hey~" Charlie sings, waving his hands in front of my face. I look at him, feeling annoyed by what he was doing but yet, he was trying to wake me up from my wild thoughts. "Yeah, yeah, yeah Charlie. I can hear you," I respond, then go to sit down on my bed while Liara was searching for something nice in my closet and Charlie... being Charlie.
Liara then squealed, then turns around to look at both Charlie and I with excitement. "I Have The Best Outfit!" She gushed which makes me perplexed to what she was talking about. Even Charlie was looking at her bemused. Then she realized something. "Oh! Sorry, hehe... I have the best Kai's outfit ever!" She spoke, having the same excitement as before. Both Charlie and I laughed at her antics, she was very dedicated to helping me with this.
"Good, now go get dress lover boy. I don't wanna see you here for the next few hours... or more~," Charlie smirked, subtly giving me a message to do something else after the date.
I smack his head, gaining a yelp from him. "Stop with the sexual innuendo, idiot,"
"But it's true! After the date, both of you will surely do something," He protested.
"Really?" Liara asked, joining in the conversation. I sighed loudly. "Guys! I'm doing that thing. I'm not ready yet," I said, shutting them down instantly. But after that, both of them started giggling with each other, whispering things that I don't want to know. I began leaving them both in my room so that I could change into the clothes Liara gave me. To say that I was excited as well, that was far from an understatement.
One hour passed and the clock was now at five. Liara and Charlie left earlier than that. Basically, I asked Liara to take Charlie somewhere so that he doesn't see Stan picking me up, and so she did, dragging Charlie with as he yelled continuos 'no's at us. I knew that he wanted to stay because he wants to see who was my date but I can't let him know. Even when he's okay with homosexual, I am still scared if he knows about me in that way.
A horn was heard from outside my house and I knew that it was Stan. Standing up from the couch, I go to the front door to get out but I stop, feeling anxious about it and praying that it will be great. With all of my positive thoughts I gathered, I turn the knob, getting out from the house and walking towards Stan's Harley. He was in his usual white tee but over it was a stripes shirt. He looked handsome as always. I smiled when he smiled at me, reaching in front of him.
"You look handsome," said the male as he gives me a helmet. I took it from his hands, wearing it simultaneously after.
"You look... gorgeous," I spoke, trying to speak out another word to compliment him. He laughed at me, with the corner of his eyes wrinkled doing so. "Gorgeous? I think I am far from that," He laughed then smirked at me.
I rolled my eyes, punching his shoulder for it. "Cocky," I went to get on his motorcycle, but he pauses my steps. "Wait,"
"What? Why?" I asked, confused.
He grins. "Close your eyes,"
"Why?" I asked again, pushing my brows together. The grin never leaves his face. He was just so happy. "Just close your eyes," he ordered. I close my eyes, getting on with his plans. I then felt his hands went up to put something on my eyes. Glasses? "Now open your eyes,"
When I open my eyes, all I see was the world being another shade of colour. Brownish red sort of. I glance at him to see him smiling cutely at me. "Aw, you look so cute! My heart," He beams, putting a hand onto his chest. I chuckled at him. "Alright, goof. Now come on, I wanna see this concert," I laughed.
"Alright sir, one concert, coming up," Then we're off, going on our first official date. The road wasn't that long, Stan somehow knows the way to get to the stadium in a short time, but using the shortcut was no use at all. There were tons of people using this lane as well.
"Ah man... we're gonna be late," I spoke, feeling down. Stan then looks back to see me. A mischievous smirk on his face. I widen my eyes slowly... no, he's not thinking about that. "Stan, if you thinking of-," I was too late, too late to stop him and now we pursuit through the groups of cars in high speed.
"WOAH! Stop! You're gonna-," But then I stop, it was no use stopping him. It was something that wasn't avoidable. So I let go, being one with his nature. Slowly my smile grew and I was a laughing maniac with the fun blowing through my face as we speed towards our destination.
It was out of what I used to do. I am more than happy to say that it is wonderful.
We arrived at the stadium but the shows had already started. Quickly taking off our helmets, Stan takes my hand quickly, bringing me to the stadium with me still laughing at our antics. We arrive at the entrance but was stopped by the man guarding it.
"Sorry, the show has already started, we can't let you guys in," Hearing that, my face fell, I was gonna have a great time and this dude just ruins this.
But Stan takes over for us. "Please, me and my boyfriend here really want to see this show. Please, we have tickets. It's our first date," Did I hear that right? Boyfriend? My whole world just added on another fury of feelings that knock my senses off the radar. Stan, you... you buffoon... I love you so much!
The man look at both of us. Then he smiled. "Fine then, go inside you two and have fun. Enjoy your first date!" He spoke, making way for us to get inside. With the time being seven at night, I can't believe how time just moves so fast. I want to make this last longer than never.
He takes me by hand still, holding it like it meant everything to him as we run over to get to our place. My prominent smile never left my face, it was just there, and always to be there for the rest of the night. In the end, we arrived at our spot, with the singer now singing another one of her hit songs that I love.
My heart was beating fast. I was at this amazing concert where the crowds were just filling my adrenaline as we sang the song that was being sung by the singer on stage. She was singing her heart out to the crowd. I didn't know that it was her concert Stan was taking me so I was just hoping for the best but it is the best. The greatest I believe. I am grateful to be here to experience this... with Stan.
He was beside me, singing along to the song while his arm was around my shoulder, pulling me against him to keep me close. I chose not to talk to him since it's very loud here but I know that he was having a great time, and so did I. I never believe that I ever got the chance to do this, doing this with someone that have strong feelings for. It was just something else to be having this moment because you're having someone to cherish this second with you. The exact feeling when you know, that person was always meant to be for you. All for you and there's no worrying if things would go south.
The singer then holds out her mic out to the crowd as one line from the bridge came, letting us singing that part of the song loudly. And I did, I sang it very proudly.
And I scream, "For whatever it's worth
I love you, ain't that the worst thing you ever heard?"
With all the courage, the proud feeling that I have for my love towards the man beside me. I kiss his cheek, letting him know... that I love him.
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Thank you, Taylor Swift, for this wonderful song!