Kendall

Next day: It’s Saturday afternoon & I have nothing to do until my date with Tommy, tonight. Maybe I should get ready for it now. I feel like THIS date will prove if I really am into “the blokes” like Tommy said. I just know how I feel and I want to follow what my heart’s telling me. I sit down on the couch & I switch on the T.V. My older brother, Kevin, sits down on the couch next to me.

Kevin: *slaps my leg* What’s up lil bro?

Me: Juuust chillin

Kev: SAAAAME

I nod my head at him then look down at my cell phone. Logan & Ariana have been texting me more than 20 times since last night & they keep saying that they thought I died or something. I texted them both, “Sorry, change of plans, suddenly,” Logan stopped worrying, but Ariana wouldn’t let me off the hook yet. Just then, my door bell rings a couple times.

Kev: Hey Ken, you wanna get that *stares intently at the T.V. screen*

Me: *I glare at him, annoyed* Sure *I shake my head & open the front door to see Ariana standing there* R?

Ari: Don’t R me, I wanna know what really happened to you last night *walks past me & into my house*

Me: Gee nice to see you too *I close my front door & face her*

Ari: Why don’t you just tell me the truth?

Before I could talk, Kevin walks over to us.

Kev: *folds his arms* Well looky whose here

Ari: NOT NOW, KEVIN *she grabs me & pulls me into the kitchen away from Kevin*
Logan told me you supposedly “hit it off” with Alison, which frankly—

Kev: *standing by the kitchen door* Hey nice man, up top! *raises his hand for a high –five*

Me: *I roll my eyes at Kevin then turn to Ariana & whisper* Can we talk somewhere else?

Ari: Fine. Let’s do this in your room *grabs my wrist & pulls me towards the stairs*

Kev: Ooo Kendall gettin’ sooooome *fist pumps*

Me: That’s gonna be the last thing happening up here

Kev: Right, right, I see what you’re up to *winks at us while we walk up the stairs*

Ari: *gives Kevin a sassy look* Shut up?

We go into my bedroom & I shut my door tightly. We sit on my bed cross-legged, face to face, & I tell her what happened last night.

Ari: *slaps my leg playfully* Why didn’t you just tell me?

Me: Ah, ow *I rub my leg from her painful slapping* I’m just still confused with this whole “liking boys” thing

Ari: Aw, I’m here for you *pats my leg*

Me: Thanks

Ari: And sooo…you got a date! *whispers* With a boy! *slaps my leg again excitedly*

Me: *I smile at her in pain* Ow, okay, I’m probably gonna need this leg to properly function for my date

Ari: Ah, my bad, my bad! I’m done now. And how long til your date? *raises her eyebrows all flirty*

Me: Couple hours

Ari: And we’re just SITTING here? *gets off my bed* Well, there’s no more time to waste, let’s get you lookin pretty for tonight!

Me: *I laugh then look at her* You’re serious?

Ari: *walks over to my closet* Oh you bet your butt I am. Come on, get off that booty

Me: Ugh, okay *I roll my eyes & walk over to her*

Ariana finishes giving me my “makeover,” and I’m surprised at how good she made me look. I look in the mirror & flatten out the front of my button- up plaid shirt.

Ari: *holds up a tie*

Me: *I hold up my hands* I think I’m good

Ari: Oh come on

Me: Ari, we’re just going to a pizza joint, nothing fancy

Ari: Gaaah, fine

Me: *I look at the clock* Not too long til he’s here!

Ari: Ooo! I should probably go then?

Me: Probably! *I squeal a little with excitement then calm myself* Thanks for helping me look so gooood

Ari: *hugs me* You’re welcome, ya cutie. Oh, and I so want to meet him

Me: You will, I promise

Ari: Yay! Can’t wait! Okay I’ll go now, but tell me everything at school, Monday, okay?

Me: Will do

Ari: Alright, see ya! *leaves my room*

Me: Later *I wave at her*

I fix my hair in the mirror, & then my Mom knocks on my door, so I walk over to open it.

Mom: Hi sweetie, I just got back from—well don’t you look nice…

Me: Er thanks, Ari helped me clean up

Mom: And I see that *she fixes my collar* You look very handsome. You never did make it clear where you were going tonight…?

Me: I didn’t? *I laugh nervously* Oh, uh, well…I have a date

Mom: *raises her eyebrows* OH? Well it’s about time!

Me: Mooom. It hasn’t been that long

Mom: Whatever you say sweetie. And I hope you two have a nice time

Me: Me too *I smile at her, then I look for some cologne in my room*

Mom: *stands by my doorway* Will I get to meet her?

Me: *I almost knock over my lamp on my dresser & turn to her* What? I mean, no. She’s uh, I don’t want you to meet her just yet—cause it may not work out or something…and what would be the point of introducing you…to him—HER, right? *I finally find the cologne & nervously spray it on myself*

Mom: Huh, I guess you have a point…

Me: *I hear a horn honk* He—SHE’S here, ha-ha that would be weird if it was the other way around right? Okay, well bye! *I kiss her on the cheek & dash out of my room*

Mom: Have a good night hon! And don’t forget your wallet!!

After our dessert, Tommy drives me home. He parks in my drive-way, closer to the garage because it’s raining.

Tom: I’d say that was a spiffy night

Me: It was quite spiffy

We laugh together. Oh that laugh he has…

Tom: Besides the casual raining cats ‘n’ dogs, it was quite on the spiffy side I’d say *pats my leg*

Me: *I chuckle then look down at where he touched my leg*

Tom: *smiles at me* Would you like a chockie?

Me: A whatty?

Tom: *lets out a short laugh* Chocolate!

Me: OH, yeah, sure *he reaches over my legs to get into the glove compartment*

Tom: I hope you like Hersey kisses; they’re all I’ve got. Leftovers from the Carnival *pulls out a couple chocolates & drops them in my palm*

Me: *I look down at my hand* Thanks. Oh they’re so cute and pink
Tom: Right you are

After he says that he gives me a little side smirk, that shows his charming dimples. He stares at me, and I start to feel a little anxious, but in a good way.

Me: *I smirk then look at my house* I guess I should go now?

Tom: Fair enough. Want me to walk you?

Me: You don’t have to ask *I smile at him & open the car door*

Tom: *his eyes twinkle at me when he grins*

We make a mad dash to my front door, trying not to get rained on. We laugh it off & I shake my soaked hair while Tom gives me a second look & steps closer. He fixes my collar, & then holds onto it with his hands tightly. We look at each other, & then he pulls me toward his face, pressing his lips onto mine. At first my eyes are wide open in shock, but then I start to feel more comfortable & close my eyes & enjoy the kiss. After a few moments he lets go of my shirt & rests his hands on my chest. I blink a couple times & we laugh at each other, filled with excitement. Our faces are still so close that we can smell each others’ pizza breath. I’m just thankful neither of us had anchovies on our pizza tonight.

Me: Well I’ve never done that before *I let out a breath of laughter*

Tom: You really are a little buggar *gently tugs on my collar before letting go*

Me: *I look down & blush*

Tom: Hey Ken?

Me: Yeah?

Tom: *takes a deep breath* You’re the first guy I’ve ever actually kissed. No other guy ever…wanted to

Me: *I give him a sad look then smile weakly* You’re my first too

Tom: *smiles at me & shakes off his wet hair*

Me: *I jokingly put my hands up to block the water from hitting my face*

Tom: *laughs & gives me a little shove* I’ll ring you later?

Me: Looking forward to it

Tom: *kisses my cheek & runs out in the rain to his car*

I watch him drive away & I sigh feeling lightheaded—in a good way. I open my front door almost hitting my brother…whose mouth is hanging wide open.

Kev: Holy shiiiit—dude, are you—is HE?

Me: *I put my hand over his mouth & use the other hand to close the door* NOT A WORD. To mom or anybody

Kev: *he nods his head still in shock*

Me: *I take my hand off his mouth & walk towards the stairs*

Tom: *laughs* I’ve never been so glad to not be in college right now man—

Me: If you say anything I will put -you -back into college! GOT IT? *I start to walk up the stairs*

Kev: *follows not far behind me* Wow, you’re serious about this, aren’t you?

Me: *I groan & walk faster up the stairs* Why is this happening to me?

Kev: *whispers behind me* Is he your secret lover?

Me: Night Kevin *I walk into my room & close the door quickly*

Kev: *says through my door* Come on bro. Talk to me!?

Me: *I purposely ignore him*