I woke up the next morning thanks to a loud TV and people laughing. I groaned and pulled my pillow over my head. Great, my roommate is home. I just want to go back to bed. All of a sudden, I heard a high pitched yelp and obnoxious laughter. I groaned again and then decided to get up and ready for class. 

Once I was ready to head out, I walked through the living room to see it was a mess. Figures. My roommate has turned into a slob since she joined her sorority. She would always have friends come over, make a mess, and then leave it for me to clean up. The only reason I did clean up is because if I didn’t, no one would. Kristen (my roommate) has changed so much since she joined her sorority. She never has any time to hang out with me anymore. I just sighed, and cleaned up as fast as I could before I had to leave. 

While driving to class I suddenly remembered my date with Kevin tonight. Oh crap. I have no idea what I’m going to wear. I don’t know what we’re doing, where we’re meeting, I don’t have a clue about anything. Why did I agree to this? I shouldn’t even care about what I’m going to wear. We’re just friends, and I should expect nothing more. 

I sat through all my classes that day, but not once did I pay attention. I was either too busy fighting with myself, or thinking about Kevin. During my biology class though, I finally decided what I was going to do…
There was no point in lying to myself anymore. I did have a crush on Kevin, and I’m not going to let jerks from the past ruin my life. I’m going to learn to take chances again. I’m going to learn to trust again. Kevin seems to be like a genuine nice guy, and if he likes me then he deserves a chance. The only thing I can really do now is pray that he doesn’t hurt me… 

Finally my classes were done for the day. While I was driving home my phone rang. I looked at it. Hmm…unknown number. I answered it. 

“Hello?” 

“Hey Alana, it’s me,” I heard Kevin say on the other end. I couldn’t help but smile when I heard his voice.
 
“Hey Kev, what’s up?” I was hoping he wasn’t calling to cancel our plans for tonight. I’m actually looking forward to it, now that I’ve stopped arguing with myself. 

“I was wondering if I could have your address so I know where to pick you up tonight.” What is he talking about? He’ll get lost trying to find where I live. 

“You don’t have to do that. Why don’t we just meet at the place we’re going? Or meet at the hospital or something?” 

“No,” he sounded…offended? “The gentlemen thing to do is for me to pick you up.” I almost giggled like a little school girl. That is so sweet. I always wanted a guy like that. The “gentlemen” type. One to open doors, pull out chairs, walk me home, but I always seemed to get the jerks. 

“Oh, alright,” I said like I was defeated. I gave him my address. 

“Oh, and Alana, tonight wear something comfortable and closed toed shoes with socks. Ok?” This was strange, but whatever. “Um, sure. May I ask where we are going?” He chuckled. 

“You may ask all you want to, but that doesn’t mean you will get an answer. It’s a surprise,” he sounded proud, “Until then, m’lady.” 

I laughed once I hung up the phone. He’s so cheesy, but yet, so adorable. I was really starting to like him.
It was now time for my date, and I was so nervous. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I’ve never been so nervous for a date before. I was sitting on the couch when I heard a knock at my door…Oh boy, it’s time. I got up and answered it. 

I opened the door to see Kevin holding a single red rose, and wearing a smile on his lips. 

“For you, m’lady,” he told me handing me the rose. I blushed. No one has ever given me flowers before.

“Thank you, Kevin. Want to come in while I put this in a vase?” 

“Sure, thank you,” he walked in. I motioned to the couch, “Please, sit.” He sat down and I went to the kitchen to find a vase. I found one, filled it with water, and brought it back to the living room. I put the rose in the vase, and placed it on the coffee table. “Alright, all ready,” I told him. He smiled as he got up, “Ok, let’s hit the road.” 

We walked to this car, but before I could open my door he stepped in front of me and opened it for me. I glared at him for stepping in front of me, but he only gave me a cheesy, teeth baring grin. I couldn’t help but laugh at this. He waited for me to sit down and then closed the door for me as well. 

Kevin walked over to his side and got in. “So, where are we going?” I asked in excitement. “Still a surprise,” he told me with a wink. I looked at him confused. “You do know that I live here, right?” I asked, and then soon felt dumb. He laughed a little. “Yes, I realize that, but as of right now you still have no clue where we’re going. Why take all the fun out of it? So, let’s change the subject.” I could tell that he really did want to surprise me, so I dropped it. 

“How’s the fam? Especially Nick?” I asked him. “Everyone’s good, but I’m getting the feeling that Nick is getting sort of upset.” 

“Why?” Oh no, maybe something got leaked out at the hospital about a pop star being treated there. “Well, being trapped in a bed for so long, I think it’s starting to get to him. He wants to be out doing stuff. Like I said, we’ve been working so hard and then just to all of a sudden stop. It’s hard.” I nodded. “Do you know anything that will make him feel better?” I asked, hoping there was something I could do. “No, don’t worry. Letting him borrow your iPod helped a lot.” I smiled at him. 

I started looking out the window, trying to figure out where we were going, but I’ve never been on this side of town before. We pulled into a parking lot, and that’s when I saw the building. 

“We’re going ice skating?!” I was so excited. I haven’t been ice skating since I was like 7 years old. Kevin laughed at how excited I was. “It’s like you knew that I’ve been wanting to go,” I told him with a smile on my face. Then, he winked at me. My jaw dropped. “You knew I’ve been wanting to go? How?” I asked confused. He looked down sort of ashamed. “Well…I went to visit Holly again today, and she told me you’ve been wanting to go, so I confirmed with Cindy…” he finished quietly. 

Aw, he’s adorable. He wanted me to have such a great time that he asked for ideas. Before we were about to head inside I noticed Kevin wasn’t wearing his sun glasses or hat. 

“Kevin, where are your sun glasses and hat? Won’t someone notice you?” I was getting worried. Our date is probably ruined. Kevin could see the worry in my face. He placed his hand on top of mine, and smiled at me. “Hey, don’t worry. I didn’t forget,” he winked at me again. I just tried not to let it bother me. While I was thinking, Kevin had gotten out of the car, walked over and opened the door for me. He gave me his hand to help me out of the car. I gladly took it, but he was hesitant to let go while we were walking. To make him feel better, I held his hand with a firmer grip and smiled up at him. This seemed to make him more confident.
We walked to the ticket booth outside the building, and Kevin walked up to pay. “Hey,” I said while putting my hand on his arm, “you don’t have to pay.” I started to get my money out, but before I even could get my wallet out he had already paid. I glared at him, but he just stuck his tongue out at me. I couldn’t help it, I just had to laugh. “Yes…sticking your tongue out…because that’s the gentlemen thing to do,” I joked while playfully nudging him. He laughed and opened the door for me. When I walked in, what I saw shocked me…
No one was there. I looked up at Kevin with a shocked look on my face. He just smiled down at me and placed his arm around my shoulder. “Told you I wouldn’t need my disguise.” 

“You…you…” I couldn’t finish my sentence, “…rented the whole rink,” Kevin finished for me. “Why?” I still had trouble thinking. He grinned. “Cindy also told me what you were clumsy. I didn’t want you do bump into someone, fall down, and get hurt. Remember, I promised I would never hurt you. That also means I won’t let anyone else hurt you either.” 

My eyes started to water. Oh no. I think I’m going to cry. No one has ever done something so sweet for me. Kevin pulled me closer to him and whispered, “C’mon, let’s go skate.” I was so grateful that he took my mind off crying. 

We went to put on our skates. I was having trouble lacing mine. “Do you need some help?” Kevin asked while trying not to laugh. “No! I can do it myself. Thank you.” I turned away from him to hide that fact that I was still having trouble. I heard him laugh louder. “Here, let me,” he moved in front of me and knelt down. He placed his hand on mine while he was trying to take the lace from me. He gently slid my hand off the lace. 
“Fine, you win,” he looked up at me with a sly grin and winked. “I always do,” this caused me to snort in laughter. I quickly out my hand over my mouth, and looked down. Oh goodness, I’m so embarrassed!! He laughed at me and just shook his head. He finished lacing my skates and helped me stand up. 

We made our way to the rink. Kevin stepped on the ice first, and held his hand out to me. I grabbed it and stepped onto the ice. Immediately, I slide the wrong way and almost busted my butt, but Kevin caught me. I busted in fits of laughter, causing him to laugh too. “Why are you laughing?” he asked even though he was laughing too. “It’s funny, I’ve wanted to do this for so long, and now when I get to, I stink at it,” I finished still laughing. He smiled at me, and we straightened up, and tried again. This time was much better. I had good balance (with the help of Kevin’s support). 

After skating for awhile I started to get so cold. I shivered a little and Kevin noticed. He took off his jacket and placed it on my shoulders. I blushed and smiled. “Thank you,” I told him quietly. “Of course, m’lady.” I just laughed. “Are you always going to call me that?” He squeezed my hand. “Maybe. Do you have a problem with that?” he asked with a smirk on his face. I laughed and shook my head. “No, I guess not.” Kevin looked me in the eyes and smiled, and suddenly he slipped and landed right on his butt, taking me down with him. 

We both busted into laughter again, while trying to get up. Every time I tried to stand he would fall back down and vice versa. Finally, Kevin managed to get up and then picked me up. I was leaning against his chest for support because I was laughing so hard. I couldn’t remember the last time I had such a fun time with someone, let alone a boy. 

By now we were both soaking wet and freezing cold. “Would you like to head on to our next activity?” Kevin asked me. I smiled, “there’s more?” I asked excitedly. He looked at me like I had 3 heads. “Of course there’s more! You don’t think I could end the day with only one activity, do ya?” I laughed. “Guess not.”
Kevin held my hand as he helped me get off the ice. I smiled, “Thank you, kind sir,” this brought me back to the first day I met him. I was having such a great day. I never wanted it to end. We both went to turn in our skates and head on to what we were doing next.

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