Seven

“Is Jake coming to pick you up? What movie are you guys going to see?” Isabelle continued to ask question after question as I prepared for my date with Jake.

“Would you like to come with us, Izzy?” I joked.

She groaned. “I’m sorry, it’s been so long since I’ve gone out. I have to live it through someone, don’t I?”

I just rolled my eyes and laughed. I was just as excited as she was but add on a ton of nerves to that as well.

“We’re going to see some horror movie, I can’t remember the name of it, but we learned we’re both huge horror buffs, so this should be interesting.”

My phone went off with a text from Jake that said he was out front, and I rushed out the door to see his car parked in the lot.

“You look beautiful,” he said and kissed me on the cheek. “This is for you.” He pulled out a single rose.

“That is so sweet, and the first flower I’ve received.”

He placed a hand over his chest. “It is my honour to give you your first. Is it alright if we go to the movie first and then