I'll Take You Out Though I'm Hardly Worth Your Time

We both enjoyed the sunset and it’s really dark now.

”So, I still have to take you somewhere else.” He said as we sat on the trunk of his car

“Where can that be? It’s dark already”

“I sill haven’t fulfilled my promise to you. We haven’t eaten cookies and cream ice cream right?” he said standing up and pulling me up with him

“Oh right, I forgot about that!” I said as we both went in the car

“I’ll take you to an even nicer place” he smirked to me

“You’re so full of surprises Gaskarth”

“I really prepared for this date. I’ve never taken a girl to a date like this. I thought about the places I’ll take you and the things I’ll do for you” he smiled to me behind the wheel

“I really appreciate the whole roller blading part. I’ve always wanted to learn how to roller blade. Thanks”

“Sure, anything for a girl like you” he grinned

The car came to a stop and we looked like we’re in an isolated area again.

“Do you usually take girls to a deserted area for dates?” I ask him as I look around

“Not really. Just for this one. I know that you like being private so I saw to it that I take you somewhere personal”

“Aww, thanks Alex” I gushed

“Okay! You haven’t seen the whole thing yet!” he immediately put his hands over my eyes

“Alex why the heck do you have to cover my eyes?” I ask him as I try to take his hands off

“Oh-uh. Not yet” he teased

“Fine” I gave up and let him lead me

“Are you ready?” he whispered to my ear

“Always am” I mutter

With that, he took his hands off my eyes and put them around my shoulders.

“You like it?”

I just stare in shock at the scene in front of my eyes. There were candles everywhere and a picnic blanket in the middle. It was even more out of this world than the sunset a while ago.

“This is… this is so amazing. How did you put this all together?” I breathed as I continue to look at everything he set up

“I have my own ways” he mumbled to me and then took my hand to lead in the middle.

I hurriedly removed my shoes and then felt the grass over my feet. I sat down on the blanket and smiled to him

“No one ever did this to me yet Alex. You really though of all of this?” I inquired

“Yeah. I had to ask help from others as well”

“Oh my God. Jess and Jack knew about this all along?” I ask as I pieced it all together

“Yeahp. Actually, they only helped with this. They didn’t know about the roller balding thing”

“Ohhh” I nodded

“And about this as well” he said as he pulled a guitar from behind the picnic basket

“You— you play the guitar?” I ask as I see him strumming a bit

“Yes, a little” he said softly

“I didn’t know that at all” I say with surprise

“No one actually knows about this yet. I never told anyone even Jack. As funny as it sounds, I also thought the same way as Jack thought. I was scared to let people know. They might think of it as emo or melodramatic to play the guitar” he blushed

“Oh, of course not! Don’t be ashamed of that!” I tell him

“Thanks for the encouragement Sandra.”

With that, he started to strum a song which wasn’t familiar to me. I just heard the song now.

He unexpectedly sang a song that I never heard in my life yet. Was this an original? Did he write this? Or did he ask help from Jack?

I'm sitting here wishing for something that's missing
I'm waiting for you to tell me
that time keeps on passing
I'm hoping, I'm asking
to stand by your side
at least for tonight

let's follow through with this reckless dream
that's tearing me up inside
and all the time we've been so innocent

So don't you go I've got you where I want you
and I'm never letting go
hit the lights we'll be all right
tonight our dreams come true

now lets take our chances
please give me your answer
it's all up to you so please take me away
we've waited for so long
I can't say it feels wrong to close my eyes
when all I see is you

let's follow through with this reckless dream
it's tearing me up inside
and all the time we'll make it seem
like we have nothing to hide nothing to hide

So don't you go I've got you where I want you
and I'm never letting go
hit the lights we'll be all right
tonight our dreams come true

I listen to every word he said. It all seemed like they all came from his heart. He had a nice voice as well. He could sing.

He finally finished and I just sit there, not really knowing what to say.

“What do you think?” he asked a little shy

“That was wonderful Alex. You could sing” I complimented him

“Thanks. I’ve never done this in front of anyone yet. I am a little embarrassed” he smiled again and slightly blushed

“Don’t be shy or embarrassed of it! You should be proud of it” I said softly

“Really?” he asked

“Yeah! Did you write that?”

“Yes. I did the whole thing for you”

“That was incredible Alex. You could write and your voice is wonderful” I said in awe

“I really did this for you. I am happy that you appreciate it”

“I love it!” I exclaimed

“This song is for you Sandra” he gave me a piece of paper and a CD. “I recorded songs I composed and wrote for you. Those are all inspired by you. Honestly Sandra, I started writing again ever since I met you. You inspired me a lot.”

“Thanks. This is really touching.” I mutter, not knowing what else to say.

I was too overwhelmed with everything that he has done for me today.

“I hope you like it though” he mumbled

“I am sure I will” I smile to him and held on the CD tighter

We ate the food he prepared himself and we talked a great deal. He was really sweet and funny. Tonight, my perspective of Alex was changed. I see a deeper and more vulnerable side of him. He proved to me that he is not a player and that he indeed had a heart. He really tried so hard to make me happy and to please me. He did a good job because I am so happy right now.

“Did you have fun today?” he asked as we finished eating

“Yes. Thanks for making this an enjoyable and sweet date at the same time.”

“Thanks for giving me a try” he whispered to my ear

I suddenly felt shivers travel throughout my body. I can’t deny it anymore.

I really am falling for Alex Gaskarth.