Love After Dark

Two

The next day I walked into class and saw the new guy again. 

"Hey, what is your name?" 

"My name is Jason, but I'd like it if you called me Jase"

"Okay" Then I continued. "My name is Lennox and this is Stacey"

"Hey there, are you single??" Stacey asked seductively, taking no time to pounce. 

"I am, yes" he chuckled. 

I left them alone to talk knowing that Stacey was interested in him and started thinking about my upcoming date with Rowan. 

I realized that we didn't actually pick a day so I texted him. 'Hey, when did you want to see that movie?' and he got back to me right away 'Does this Friday work for you, 8pm?' smiling at my phone like an i***t, I answered 'That's perfect '. 

The rest of the week went by the same as usual, Stacey and Jase were getting along well and I was happy for them. 

When Friday came along I was beaming all day, nervousness and excitement taking all of my focus.

"Lennox, earth to Lennox" Stacey was waving her hand in front of my face. 

"Oh, sorry, lost in thought I guess" 

"I was wondering if Jase and I could come with you and Rowan tonight, like a double date?" 

"I'll ask Rowan" Then I continued. "I don't think it'd be a problem" 

I think she was worried about going out alone with Jase, she's only known him for a week and with some of the creeps in town, I understand her being cautious. 

After talking to Rowan and him agreeing to Stacey and Jase joining us, we all met at the movie theater. 

We picked our movie, got our tickets and snacks then went to our seats. 

Stacey and I sat in between our two dates. I looked at Rowan and then snuggled closer to him, he looked back at me, smiled and then kissed my forehead. 

I could feel my face heat up, I've never been kissed anywhere before so that was amazing to me. 

After the movie, Rowan walked me home, Stacey and Jase decided to do their own thing and I was happy that she was getting more comfortable around him. 

Once we were at my front door, Rowan looked at me with those consuming eyes. 

"Can I kiss you?" He was wrapping his arms around my waist. 

"Yes" I smiled up at him.

I had my hands on his shoulders waiting for him to move his face closer to mine. 

He moved closer, so close I could feel his breath on my lips, I moved my one hand into his hair.

Impatiently, I stood on my tiptoes so my lips would touch his, his lips were so soft and his breath smelled like peppermint. 

I parted my lips so his tongue could find mine, it was the most amazing feeling, my whole body was tingling and I never wanted it to end. 

The next morning when I woke up, I got my phone and asked Stacey how her night was after we went our separate ways. 'It was such a great night, we talked for hours but then I ended up cutting my hand on a rock that we were sitting on... he left really quickly after turning away and said he'd see me tomorrow' she texted. 'That's weird that he would just take off like that on a date especially since it was late and you hurt yourself ' I was wondering why he'd do that. 'I know right, I'll talk to him about it ' she said and then I went downstairs for breakfast.