The movies

We head out to her car and get in, putting the bags in the backseat. I've had such a fun day with Laureen, I don't want it to end. I want to give her the dress and confess to her so badly. But, am I rushing it? I just got done with my third day, and it's like she said. It's just a crush. But if it's just a crush, why do I feel like I've known her forever? Why do I feel like I always want to be around her? Why do I feel like I want to spend the rest of my life with her? And so soon after meeting her? Why do I feel the way I feel? When I dated McKayla, I knew her for a few years and I didn't feel this strongly to her. So why? Why do I love Laureen so much?

"Hey," she gets my attention, snapping me out of it. "you ok?"

"Y-yeah," I reply, nervous as hell for some reason. "I was just thinking of something."

"Oh ok," she shakes it off, "I get that." We sit there for a few seconds with that damned silence, then she breaks it again. "Hey, do you want to do something else today?"

"Huh?" my stupid ass doesn't get it. "like what?"

"Well," she seems kinda flustered, "there's a new horror movie playing. But there's also an action movie and a romance movie. They all seem so interesting and they're new too, so I haven't seen any of them. I thought you'd like to see one today since it's still pretty early. So...what do you say?"

"Well, u-um," I stumble and stutter like an idiot, "I think that'd be nice. Which one do you want to watch?"

"I do like horror, but it's been a while since I've seen an action movie. But I'm always in for a good romance movie, and this one seems really interesting. But what do you like? Didn't you mention you liked romance?"

"I am a romance person," I confirm, "but you mentioned you were into horror. Well, you do seem interested in the romance one though. I'm good with watching any of them."

"Do you want to see the romance one?"

"Yeah," I smile, one of pure happiness again, "I'd like that."

She drives us to the movie theater and she tries to buy the tickets. At first, I don't let her. But we came to an agreement and she did. But I buy snacks! And they're WAY overpriced. My mom's going to give me hell after she sees how much I spent today. We get our drinks and talk even more. But, there's something I need to know.

"So..." I ask, "why exactly do you want to see this movie with me?"

"W-well," she stutters and stumbles, "I was wondering something, actually. It'll help answer your question."

"And what's that?" I'm interested now, and I need to know.

"Do you want this to be a date?" My heart stops. This was not what I was expecting, and I don't know what to say. I'm shocked.