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Bailey's pov

I sat there, stunned and speechless, re-reading his messages over and

over again. Kaleb was coming to pick me up in three hours for our first

date? This was not only unexpected but so sudden especially after the

tension between us earlier.

But the way he expressed his intentions sent a shiver down my spine

and I can't help but feel a buzz of excitement and nerves.

The idea of going on a first date with Kaleb made my heart flutter and

for butterflies to stir in my belly. As far as I know, Kaleb had never been

one to go on dates with any girl he has ever been with before.

That alone made me smile as I type out a quick okay, excitement

buzzing in my body.

I have been under the shower spray for the longest, running my hand

through my hair nervously. There's an anxious feeling in my body as

the time ticks by.

It has since been two and a half hours since I got the text from Kaleb.

We settled on a time and he would be here in exactly thirty minutes to

pick me up for our first date.

I am on edge, uncertain on how to dress or where we were going. He

said it was a surprise which heightened my nerves.

I closed the tap and stepped out of the shower. Wrapping the towel

around me I walked to the mirror.

I stood in front staring at my reflection that was blurry from the steam

that lingered in the bathroom. With a sigh I wiped away the fog and

stared at myself, contemplating what to wear for the date.

Since I didn't have a clue on where exactly we were to go, I didn't know

what I should wear. I wanted impress him and I never wanted to

impress anyone before.

But how do I impress someone who had seen way hotter girls before?

I chewed on my lips as I towel dried my hair then plug the blow dryer.

As the hot cool air brushed on my strands my stomach weighed with

tickling butterflies.

Come on Bailey, it's not like you need to overdress to impress Kaleb.

This is Kaleb, you've known him for years. He won't care how you

dress.

Sighing, I continued to blow dry my hair and when done, I walked out

the bathroom to make a beeline for my closet. I pulled out a simple shirt

and a ripped jean shorts. I got dressed and picked up my phone to

check for not only the time but to see if Kaleb had sent a text.

It's almost five thirty and he can be here any second now. I squealed

inwardly, smiling as I hurried toward the bathroom.

I needed to make sure I looked good. I pouted when some of my hair

looked frizzy. Crouching, I opened the cabinet at the bottom of the sink

to pull out some leave in conditioner. As I applied it to my hair, I stood

up and peered at my reflection.

I flushed.

Doing all this for a guy.

" Will he even notice my efforts?" I whispered, brushing my fingers

through my hair to make sure I had no fly aways.

"Twill."

I froze, my eyes bulging slightly as his voice reaches my ears. I must

be day dreaming or hallucinating. There is no way Kaleb is here right

now, in my room, just a few steps away.....

I turned my eyes slightly to catch him in the reflection of the mirror. He

is leaning against the doorframe, a soft smile on his face. There's a

twinkle in his eyes as he peered at me.

I roll my bottom lip between my teeth and bite shyly.

His smile widen and he pushes off the doorframe, striding over to me. *

You look beautiful." he whispered, now standing behind me and

studying me through the mirror. The peek of his white teeth flashed as

he grinned.

I looked down, flushing. * When did you get here?"

I held my breath when he suddenly grab a lock of my hair, twirling it

around his finger playfully. I lift my head and our eyes once again

connect, enchanting me. My heart thrums and my body buzz.

"You're always beautiful to me flower,” he whispered, his eyes

conveying the truth of his words.

I bit my lip harder to suppress my smile and instead rolled my eyes and

whirled around, only to be pressed into the countertop with his warm

hard body flat against mine.

"My dad and mom is home. They may walk in and see us." I said

awkwardly, ogling at his blue shirt to avoid his lips and eyes.

A soft hum of a chuckle escapes his mouth and he murmured. " They

won't walk in on anything that they haven't known themselves."

My brows furrowed and I lift my eyes to his, confused beyond measure.

What did he mean?

Did mom and dad know about us?

Kaleb's lips spread into a soft grin.

"Why do you think I came earlier than expected? I came to talk to your

parents.” He whispered, his fingers gently pushing some of my dark

strands away from my vision and behind my ear.

He's staring at me with that look again. That soft mind numbing look

that made my heart sing.

I raised a brow in surprise when his words registered. " You-

I began to stutter.

A low chuckle slipped past his lips and he nod. " I am going to do right

by you Bailey. I want you and everyone to know how serious I am about

this." He interlocked our fingers together and gently squeeze.

His gaze dropped to my lips and his voice soften into a barely there

whisper. " I am very serious about you Bailey."

My body hums and my heart skips. I recognize these feelings now. I

have grown used to them when he is beside me.

I peeked up at him through my lashes, nervously biting my lip. " What

did they say?"

I was no fool. I knew what he meant when he said he spoke to my

parents. They now know about us. I would've thought I'd be upset

about him telling them without my permission but somehow, I felt the

opposite.

He sighed, his forehead leaning against mine.

With his reaction, I grow nervous and bit my lip hard.

" Well let's just say your dad wasn't too happy."

My belly shifted with unease and I grew nauseas. I looked into Kaleb's

eyes and they crinkled at the corners as he beamed wide. " That I was

going to take his little girl."

He chuckled, kissing my nose and pulling away just before I could

smack him on the chest for playing with me and getting me worried. I

glower at him.

He smirked. " Who could ever hate me." He motioned from his head to

his toes and I rolled my eyes despite feeling butterflies flying wildly in

my stomach.

" Well at the moment, me." I lied, pushing off the counter and before I

could side step him, I am back in his arms.

He smiled softly. " Well let's see if I can change this today.”