Song- Halo by Beyonce

Aiden.

I drove to Clarisse's house, my heart pounding in my chest.

Dating is a lot of work.

I literally took a while to dress, like a damn girl. My room was completely out of order. So many questions were running through my head.

What if I look horrible?

What if I pass out?

What if she doesn't want to date me?

Great, now I'm thinking like a girl.

I don't know why, but whenever I'm around her or talking to her, I feel nervous and jittery, like I'm on my first date, like I'm reliving all of my experiences in a new light.

Sounds corny, doesn't it?

But I don't care. How can I?

I parked the car and gave myself a prepping before getting out.

"Breathe Aiden, she isn't going out with you for money. She isn't like the others. She will never hurt you. She's different."

I repeat these words to myself, taking out the flowers and stepping towards the door.

I rang the doorbell and waited.

"Clara boo yo man is here!" yelled Mel.

I looked at my shoes. Why did she have to say it so loud?

Great, now my heart is beating even faster.

I might just pass out.

The door opens, revealing Aaron.

"Hey man." he said shaking my hand.

He looked at me and started laughing.

"Don't tell me you nervous fam." said Aaron, in between laughs.

Mel whacked him upside the head.

"Be nice. You were more nervous than that when you asked me out." she answered.

"Nah, I hollered at ya, like the confident man I was."

I heard a scoff. "More like boy-sized wimp trembling and stuttering."

I turned to see Clarisse, wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt and white vans.

I've never seen her in casual clothing before, but she looks absolutely stunning.

"Careful, a fly might live there." said Aaron, "she ugly so..."

She flipped the bird on him and he laughed it off.

I gave her the flowers. "These are for you, I didn't know what were your favourites, plus I didn't want to label this date so..."

She smiled. "These are gorgeous. I love them."

Aaron and Mel shared a look before going inside.

"Have fun!" called Mel.

"Bring her home by 10." said Aaron.

"Aaron!"

"Joking, bring her home this time." he said sternly.

"No sex Clara."

Clara mouthed 'oh god' but she was blushing. So was I, wasn't expecting that.

"But look at you all swagged up." she said, gesturing at my outfit.

I was thankful for the change of topic, I won't lie.

I decided to play it cool, wearing white jeans, a black T-shirt black and white snapback with matching J's.

I smiled. "You like it?"

"You went all out on that outfit." she said.

"Thank Google."

She laughed again, then glanced at her watch.

"Shouldn't we be going?" she asked.

"Of course. Let's go." I said, grabbing her hand and heading to the car.

We drove out of the yard and onto the road.

"This is getting boring. You got any music?"

I shook my head no.

"Radio?"

"Nah."

"You lame." she said, opening her bag and searching for something.

She took out a flash drive, inserting it into the USB drive then pressed play.

"So you just happened to have a flash drive with songs on you?"

"All the time."

I shook my head.

Then "Earned it" by the Weeknd came on.

"Interesting song." I said.

"I love this song. It came from 50 shades of Grey you know."

"I know, such an interesting movie."

"I never saw the movie."

"You're joking right?"

"Movies like that requires a date."

"And a sexy lady like you can't get one?"

She looked away. "It's not about sex appeal. I want to be respected."

I stopped the car and had her look me in the eyes. I saw so much in those brown eyes. So much that it scared me.

"Clarisse, I will always respect you. The sex appeal just happens to be a bonus."

She blushed. "You're just saying that. Then you'll up and leave me when another girl comes around."

"I mean it. You're the only girl I have eyes for. You're so beautiful and smart and so many things. Any man would have to be insane to not want you. I will never leave you, I am not like my father."

What the hell did I just say?

Why was I looking her in the eyes?

I looked away.

"Why you looking away? What about your father?" she asked.

I shook my head. "It's nothing."

Why did I say that?

I continued driving, but my thoughts were on her.

Why did I let myself trust someone again?

I was becoming honest, too honest.

I have to marry her not fall in love with her.

I have to marry her but undergo the social etiquette.

Why did I feel the need to have her to myself then?

Why did I feel like letting her into my world?

I sighed.

I can't let her in like that.

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Surprise jelly monkeys!

It's Wednesday.

And because I felt inspired, you got a chapter.

You're welcome.

So what do you think about Aiden now?

I find him adorable, honestly if Clara didn't have him and he wasn't fictional, I'd marry him.

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-Safisha