A couple of days have passed since I last saw Marc, and I haven't received a call from him yet. I am getting antsy because I want to talk to him so badly. This doesn't really help my huge flaw of being impatient so frequently. The week is halfway over and going great, but I'd like a night out this weekend, maybe with Madison or maybe with Marc. Madison and I became quick friends and she is just an amazing person who loves hockey and has a great sense of humor. I can't wait for her and Ally to meet; I know that they're going to click. Anyways, I'm sitting here in my bedroom, tired and bored right after I got home from a long day of teaching. The second my laptop turned on, my cell rang. It was Marc; I was ecstatic.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Bella?"

"This is her."

"How are you?

"Tired, but really good. You?"

"Good. I had practice today."

"I'm assuming that went well."

"It did, but I've just been trying to relax. I don't wanna work too hard. We have exhibition games coming in less than three weeks."

"Yeah. You don't want to be worked too hard."

"Exactly. How are you so tired?"

"I had trouble sleeping last night and these kids can be very tiring."

"Oh. I was wondering if you'd like to come up Friday night?"

"I would. I need to get out of this apartment."

"Great. How about I pick you up around 8?"

"Sounds good."

"Cool. I'll see you then. I have to go. One of the guys just came through the door without knocking."

I laughed.

"Okay. See ya!"

"Bye."

"Bye,"

I hung up and just smiled. I decided to text Madison and Ally.

Hanging out at Marc's Friday night, just me and him. :)

I waited for a few secs before I heard my phone vibrate. The first one was from Ally.

Holy crap!! That's amazing!! Tell me all about it on Saturday!! Yay! I'm so excited for you, girl!

I laughed, then looked at Madison's. Hers was....well, this.

*screams* Oh my God!!! I'm so jealous. jk. I can't wait to hear all about this! Call me on Saturday!

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Before I knew it, Friday evening came and I was trying to find something to wear. I was so nervous of what he thought of me and how I looked. Eventually, I found something to wear that I thought looked really good. I just kept my hair simple and only wore foundation, a small amount of black eyeliner, mascara and lip gloss. I sighed and tried to relax after I was completely ready for him to pick me up, which was in twenty minutes. What was I going to do for twenty minutes? I'm already nervous as can be all because I haven't been on a date in two years. I'm just sitting here playing with my phone as I kept chewing on my lip. A knock on my door scared the shit out of me. I looked at my phone; he was exactly on time.Weird. I took a big breath, walked to the door and answered it.

"Hi." he said.

"Hi."

I couldn't stop smiling.

"You look amazing."

"Really? I wasn't sure about what to wear."

"Yes. You look fine." he laughed briefly.

You look fine too.

"Thanks."

"You're welcome. Ready?"

"Yep. Let's go."

He grabbed my hand. It felt weird, but I liked it. Maybe there will be more of him holding my hand. After I closed the door and we reached his car, he opened the door for me. My ex-boyfriend never even did that; I was in awe. I smiled and thanked him and got into his car. I had no idea of what to expect tonight, but I was excited though. When we stepped into his house, I noticed how big it was. After we took our shoes off, we headed to the living room where I sat on a very comfortable couch.

"Oh, this is comfy. I'm sitting here."

"Are you sure? What if I wanted to sit there?"

"I guess that you're going to have to deal with it because I'm not getting off my ass." I laughed.

I got into his face. He cracked that smile of his and I melted. I relaxed onto the couch and Marc sat beside me.

"Have you eaten dinner yet?" he asked.

"No, actually, which is really weird. I can't go that long without food."

"That means I can make dinner."

"You haven't eaten either?"

"Nope."

"Weirdo."

I stifled a laugh.

"You're a weirdo too."

"It's the reason why you like me so much, right?"

"It's one of the reasons why I like you so much."

I blushed. I had nothing else to say.

"Anyways, I hope you don't mind spaghetti."

"I love spaghetti."

"Even better."

I turned on the television and searched for something to watch. The only interesting show that was on: Ghost Whisperer and luckily, it was the beginning of the new season.

"Sorry, it's taking me so long." I heard twenty minutes later.

"That's fine. I'm in no hurry."

Only a few minutes later, dinner was ready. We sat at the gorgeous dinner table with Marc at one end and me on the other.

"How is it?"

"Delicious. I haven't had it in a while. Thanks."

"Oh. It was my pleasure. Do you think I could be a master chef?"

"Maybe, but I like you better as a goalie."

"I'll stick with that, then."

After eating, we put the dishes in the sink and flopped down on the couch together.

"What do you wanna watch?" he asked.

"Don't know. What do you have?"

"I have so many, how about you look through them? I don't really care what we watch."

I searched through the fifty dvds and found my favorite movie: Pride and Prejudice. I was surprised. He put it in and we began to watch it. Halfway through, I slowly laid my head on his shoulder; I was really tired. Although I was half asleep, I felt his arm snake around my waist, which made me feel quite secure. I must've been asleep when the movie was over because I heard the tv being turned off. I groaned.

"Bella?"

"Hmm?"

"You still asleep?"

"No." I mumbled.

"Yes you are."

I obviously didn't respond because I didn't hear his voice. I snuggled into him and fell into a deeper sleep. When I woke up, I wasn't at home; instead, I was in his bed. He wasn't in it, so naturally, I wondered where he was.

"Did you sleep well?" he asked as he walked into the room without a shirt on.

"Very. When did I fall asleep?"

"Halfway through the movie."

I nodded and stretched.

"Where did you sleep last night?"

"On the couch."

"Why?"

He shrugged.

"You do know you would've slept better in your bed."

"I know. Once again, I'm a weirdo."

"Yeah, that you are."

He sat down on his bed beside me and my breathing hitched. We looked at each other and just stared into each other's eyes for a moment before I went in for the kill, hoping he'd kiss back; he did. The kiss was amazing and his lips were so soft. It felt good to be with someone after such a long time. We were speechless, but we did smile wide.

"That was amazing. Thank you." I said

"Thank you. You have the best lips of any woman I've kissed."

I blushed.

"Seriously, you have to stop with the comments. They're driving me crazy."

He laughed.

"Sorry. Can't do that."

I laughed too.

After we talked for a few minutes, we got dressed and Marc drove me home. Once again, I was sad as he had to leave me.

"I'll call you sometime. I don't know when, though." I said.

"I'll be waiting."

He kissed me quickly on the lips.

"I'll see you later." I said.

"See ya."

"Bye."

"Bye."

He left and I just watched his car until I couldn't see it anymore. I walked back inside to sit on the couch, so I could call Ally and Madison. I called Ally first.

"Hey!"

"Hey!"

"How'd it go?"

"Really, really well."

"Details, girl!"

"He cooked me dinner and we watched Pride & Prejudice, but halfway through I fell asleep. I woke up in his bed, but he slept on the couch that night."

"Aww...that's so cute! Anything else?"

"He's a sweetheart and we kissed."

She screamed in my ear. I feared Madison would do the same thing.

"Ouch! I'd like not to be deaf, you know."

"Sorry. Who made the first move?"

"Me, but we glanced into each other's eyes for a few moments beforehand."

"I'm so glad you're happy again."

"Thanks. It feels good to be dating again."

"I told you."

"That you did. Hey, I have to call Madison. She wants the details as well."

"Ok. I'll let you call her, then."

"Bye."

"Bye."

We hung up and I called up Madison and got a similar reaction from her, but she screamed more. These two were going to ruin my hearing before I'm an elderly woman.
I sighed and took a shower, thinking of when I would see Marc again.

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