The whole time he was preparing, he saved telling himself that he wanted to settle down. They have been going out as associates. It wasn’t a date.

That was true sufficient. He additionally knew that if the outing didn’t go nicely this afternoon, then the probabilities of him ever getting her to conform to exit on an precise date with him have been slim to none. Speak about strain.

Drew threw on a pleasant pair of pale denims and a T-shirt. He had thought of stepping it up a bit, perhaps good khakis as a substitute of denims, however determined which may not be the most effective thought. He couldn’t do something that may recommend they have been on a date.

After swiping his keys, he made the quick drive to the movie show. Getting out of his automotive, he noticed her already ready on a bench not removed from the principle entrance. She was lovely, however she at all times was. Her hair was down, and for the primary time he noticed the way it regarded because it framed her face. He wished to run his fingers by way of it and see if it felt as comfortable because it appeared.

He made it midway to the place she was earlier than she noticed him. Drew picked up his tempo and crossed the parking zone. “Sorry I wasn’t right here sooner. Did it’s a must to wait lengthy?”

She smiled, however it appeared off in some way. “No. I bought right here a couple of minutes in the past.”

They stood in awkward silence for a second.

“Ought to we go inside?” he requested.

“Sure. I imply, no. I imply . . .” She shook her head and huffed. “I hate feeling so out of types.”

Disappointment started to take maintain. “Did you modify your thoughts?”

“No. I agreed to see a film with you, and that’s what I’m going to do. However we’ve agreed this isn’t a date, right?”

“Right. It’s simply two associates going to see a film collectively.”

Beth nodded. “Which means I pay for my ticket, and also you pay for yours. I don’t want there to be any blurred traces.”

Though the notion of him not paying for Beth’s ticket rubbed him the unsuitable approach, he agreed, and motioned towards the ticket counter. “Lets?”

She regarded up at him with a way more relaxed expression. “You understand, I used to be pondering perhaps that motion flick. You want motion films, don’t you?”

“Come on. I’m a man. After all I like motion films. What’s to not like? Preventing? Weapons? Explosions?”

Beth laughed, and Drew felt a heat spreading by way of his chest. To this point so good. He had one aim for the day—to verify Beth had fun—and he was going to do every part he may to make that occur.

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Chapter 9

Beth didn’t know what to anticipate when she’d accepted Drew’s invitation. All she knew was that when he’d requested, she actually wished to go. So throwing warning to the wind, she’d texted him again agreeing to satisfy him on the theater.

It turned out to be an excellent choice. After getting their tickets, Drew had guided her over to the concession stand saying that they needed to have popcorn. He’d gotten a big bucket—insisting he hadn’t eaten something since breakfast—and a big soda. She’d ordered herself a drink, and tried to get him to let her pay half for the popcorn as nicely, however he was adamant that it wouldn’t be honest since he’d probably eat the vast majority of it himself. Wanting arguing with him in the course of the cinema, Beth let it go. Generally Drew didn’t act very submissive.

Whereas they have been ready for his or her film to start out, they munched on popcorn and commented on the theater advertisements that have been exhibiting. It was laid-back and pure. After some time, Beth began to chill out.

The film turned out to be fairly good. As marketed, there was quite a lot of motion. What she hadn’t anticipated, nevertheless, was the tearjerker ending. The credit started rolling on the display screen, and Beth was sniffing and wiping tears off her cheeks. How completely unattractive.

“You okay?”

Beth nodded and reached into her purse for a tissue. “Yeah, I’m wonderful. I don’t know why they at all times make these films with endings that make me cry.”

Drew shrugged. “They most likely determine they’ve gotten the boys with all of the violence, so they should attraction to the ladies as nicely with one thing emotional.”

She chuckled. “That’s somewhat sexist, you realize.”

“Or sincere.”

Beth needed to give him that. And he was most likely proper in any case. Ninety p.c of the film was all about killing and blowing issues up. Whereas she had nothing towards an action-packed film, Beth most popular if there was a bit extra to it—a bit coronary heart. Which, in fact, defined the tears she was at the moment wiping off her face.

They waited till everybody else had exited the theater earlier than leaving. It gave her time to tug herself collectively and do away with any proof of her emotional outburst.

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