Natalie 10

NATALIE POV

Ryan opens the car door for me like a true gentleman, and I slide into the seat while blushing. I began to panic as he rounds the back of the car. What if I do something embarrassing? How do you even act on a date?

Once Ryan gets in the car, I am relieved to see that he is just as nervous as me. He keeps having to wipe his palms on his pants, which is definitely one of his habits when he is nervous. I smile while looking at my lap. Okay, say something, Natalie, be brave.

"I am excited about Mexican Food," I say quickly before smiling at him.

"This isn't true Mexican food," Ryan says with a smirk.

There's my best friend.

"Okay, okay, I'm excited for this chain restaurant food that passes for Mexican food. Because it is delicious," I state dramatically, and Ryan laughs.

I love that we could slip into an easy conversation. I know if I were going on my first date with someone that wasn't my best