Her Eyes Say Yes

“So what are you two going to do today?” Kara helped Ariana as she moved around the house in a frenzy, trying to pull together the perfect look. Kara pulled a tribal looking dress and a pair of converse, waggling her eyebrows at Ariana, who smiled and took the items out of her hands and put them on the bed. Having already got in the shower, Ariana sat down at her vanity and put a thin layer of make up on. She blow dried her hair, then straightened it, curling a few strands here and there to add accent to her face. Kara tossed her dress at her with a giggle and Ariana pulled it on over her head and let her hair fall down her back.

“Well, he wants to just hand out and watch movies, but last night I talked him into going to dinner with me. I even told him I’d pay for my own dinner, and he finally agreed with enough teasing on my part.” Ariana put on her bracelets, earrings and necklace before slipping on her socks and converse.

“You’ll have fun. What movies are you going to be watching,” Ariana just shrugged.

“Not sure yet, whatever is here I guess. My mom and dad both are on business trips for the rest of the week, and they left me free reign to their DirectTV and credit card.” Kara smiled and rolled her eyes, mumbling under her breath the words spoiled brat. Ariana let out a loud laugh and kissed Kara’s cheek before grabbing her purse and putting her phone and credit card on the inside.

“Is Alex picking you up?” Ariana stopped and looked around her room in a freak mode. “You don’t know?” She shook her head and pulled her phone back out before shooting Alex a text.

Ariana : Are you picking me up?

Alex : Why take two cars? I’ll be there in five.

Ariana felt the butterflies in her stomach all over again and then turned to face Kara. “You’ve got to go. Now.” She pushed Kara to the door as the taller girl laughed. “Go, go, go!” Ariana cried and opened the front door. Kara waved bye and got into her car, driving off. She walked back into her house and only moments later, a knock sounded at the door. Ariana took in a deep breath and opened the door, smiling at the taller guy in front of her. A signature smile crossed Alex’s features and Ariana couldn’t help but smile back.

“Hey Ari, you look great.” Ariana blushed and tapped her toes nervously.

“Thanks,” she studied his slightly skinny black jeans, a plaid flannel and a pair of Vans, “You look really good too!” Alex offered his elbow and Ariana took it, locking the door behind her.

“So where are we going?” Alex just smiled and pressed his index finger to his lips.

“It’s a secret. It wouldn’t be much of a surprise if I told you, now would it?” Ariana let out a small laugh and just rolled her eyes as Alex put in Put Up or Shut Up and Ariana quickly switched it to track four, Jasey Rae. He looked at Ariana who was mouthing to the lyrics and couldn’t help but smile. Ariana felt her phone vibrate and opened it up, looking at the message from Jack. “Who’s that?” Alex peered over Ariana’s shoulder teasingly and she snatched her phone away from his eye view, laughing softly.

“It’s a secret,” she mocked before winking playfully, “It’s Jack.”

“What does he want?” Alex’s voice held a hint of playful anger, but anger nonetheless.

“He told me not to get pregnant on the first date.”

“Oh, this is a date?”

Ariana felt her heart drop as she looked up at Alex, whose eyes were on the road. She bit her lip and palled at the tall man. “W-well I mean… I don’t know. I-it was never clarified but…”

“I’m just kidding Ari. I, Alex Gaskank,” he waggled his eyebrows, “am taking you, Ariana Blayne, on a date that will consist of my favorite place, you meeting my favorite person and your house for movies.” Ariana let loose a laugh that calmed her whole being. She texted Jack back and then logged onto twitter, seeing a message from Alex.

@TheOneToBlayme Hello beautiful.

For some reason, Ariana felt a pang of jealousy. Even though she was TheOne, Alex was still calling TheOne beautiful on the day of his and Ariana’s date. Ariana sighed and typed back to Alex’s twitter, before reading what she wrote and then erasing it and starting again. If she’d said that then Alex would know she was TheOne, and that just could not happen, ever.

@AlexAllTimeLow Again with the beautiful. Enjoy your date Gaskank. A little birdie told me about it ;)

When the car came to a stop Ariana watched as Alex took out his phone, smiled, and then put it back into his pocket without replying. Her heart fluttered and she smiled at Alex as he got out of the car, walked around, opened her door and offered his hand. “I hope you like Italian food,” they were at a one story house, with a flower garden in the front yard, and a soft light glowing from the inside.

“Wait a second, you cooked? Alex Gaskarth actually cooked a meal.” Alex put his hand on the small of Ariana’s back and walked her up to his front door.

“Hey now, I’m not some big, bad guy who makes women do everything for him. My mom gave me a choice when I turned twelve. She said I either learn to cook or I marry early to a woman who will wait on my hand and foot. My dad later informed me to just learn to cook because there’s no such thing as a woman who will do that.” Ariana let out a laugh and quickly covered her mouth.

“Well your dad is a smart man, and you’re mom sounds like a trip!” Ariana smiled and Alex unlocked the front door as he laughed, agreeing with her.

“There’s someone I want you to meet. He’s my best friend, and he’ll be joining us for dinner.” Ariana felt a heavy feeling, like disappointment, as he opened the door, but it soon turned to confusion at how dark the house was. It all made sense when Alex flipped the lights on, and the sound of nails hitting tile sounded through the house. A white, black and tan Papillion stuck his head around the corner and Ariana instantly fell in love. “Ariana, that is Sebastian. Sebastian, this is Ariana.” A wide smile covered her face as she dropped to one knee and the small dog scurried over to her, wagging his tail and barking happily.

“Oh my gosh, he’s gorgeous!” Ariana smiled and lifted the dog off the ground as he turned around in her arms and lapped his tongue across her face. “Careful there Bastian, your owner might get jealous,” Ariana smiled and winked playfully at Alex, who snatched Sebastian from Ariana’s arms.

“You’re not supposed to kiss her man! What happened to the bro code? A bro shall not take another bro’s girl!” Alex pressed his nose against Sebastian’s before setting him on the ground. “So, milady,” Alex turned back to Ariana, “if you will, please follow me to your seat.” He offered his hand and Ariana took it with a goofy grin.