Chapter 20

That was the most boring class I've ever experienced. But now it's the end of the day. Meaning, my date with Zak is soon. I'm so nervous, yet excited.-I pull my phone out of my pocket and check the time. It reads '3:02' which means the bell is going to ring in 8 minutes, and when it does I'm going to run straight home since I need to prepare for my date.

I pace, awkwardly around the halls, waiting desperately for the bell to ring. I check the time repeatedly, but no change is made.

"Hey! Darryl right?" Says an unfamiliar voice from behind me. My head spun around, rapidly, seeing who the anonymous person was who stood before me. I think his name was Dave? I can't remember. "Hello." I say, my social anxiety rising every second."Not trying to be rude or anything, but what are you doing?" Dave asks me, rubbing the back of his neck with his left hand.

I suddenly felt embarrassed. I've been walking around the halls for ages waiting to go on the stupid date. Why have I turned into a complete simp for this guy I've only recently met. But he's just so... I even don't know.

"I've been uhh.. just waiting for the bell to ring, I suppose." I say, trying to play it off as I'm not dying of embarrassment right now. "I see. Why?" Dave keeps pushing. Why is he so invested in my business? "I have a... thing after school today." I say, nervously. "What sort of thing?" The other male asks, being nosy.

I can feel my face flare up, awkwardly. "It's uh.. okay.. Um well.. I have a date." I say, avoiding eye contact with the taller male who stood before me.

Dave's facial expression widened. 'Why was this such shocking news?' I thought to myself, awkwardly. "Oh. That's cool." Dave replied.

*RING*

The bell finally rung, violently. It made my body shake as I looked across the hallway. My eyes were immediately flooded with hundreds of students who were waving towards the door. I joined in with the crowd and ran through the front door.

I could've sworn I heard someone yelling my name, but I didn't look back. I ran all the way home.

When I got to my front lawn, I picked up the news paper which lay on my porch. I read the front headline:Ancient Tomb in Cairo is discovered!I roll my eyes out of boredom. I open my front door and throw the newspaper on the table.

I walk upstairs and look at myself in the mirror. A sudden wave of insecurity floods my body. I've never taken pride or cared about my appearance before. But I suddenly feel so... ugly? Why do I feel like this?

I stand there, sad, as I take off my glasses. I suddenly feel a lot better about myself? Was that the problem? My glasses? But I can't see without them, I have to wear them. Unless there is another way..?

I begin searching through my closet and my draws, knowing exactly what I'm looking for.

"Aha! There we go!" I say, pleased with myself as I hold up contact lenses. I walk back over to my full-body mirror as I watch myself carefully putting the contacts in. At first, they sting terribly. But after a few seconds, they feel normal. They're still my normal eye colour, they're not very visible. But I can suddenly see much better and I feel much more comfortable about my appearance.

I take my phone out of my pocket and check the time. 3:25pm. I suddenly feel really nervous since I have no idea what I'm going to wear to this date which is in 2 hours and 30ish minutes from now.

My eyes scan through my closet for some suitable clothes. 'What do people even wear on dates?' I think to myself. 'I suppose I could just ask a friend? What about Tubbo? He seems cool. Or maybe Alex?' I wonder. I decide on texting Tubbo, since I want to get to know him more. I grab out my phone and text him.

YouTubbo! Can you come over? I need help picking an outfit for something.

I wait, anxiously for a reply. But I don't have to wait for awhile, Tubbo replies within minutes.

TubboWhats the occasion?

I read his message and debate whether I should tell him about my date with Zak. What would he say? But I can trust him right? He's my friend. Surely he would support me.

YouI actually have a date! It's with Zak, I don't think you've met him.

I type out a reply and press send hesitantly. I wait for a reply, a hundred thoughts are flooding through my mind and about 99 of them are negative and the other 1 is Zak.

TubboHuh? You're going on a date with another dude? But thats a sin.. That's totally messed up.

I read the message and my heart sinks. Is Tubbo homophobic? Does he not accept me? What am I going to do?

YouI really like him..

I type out a reply but I decide to not send it. What am I supposed to say? I don't want Tubbo to hate me.

I power off my phone and throw it on my bed, carelessly. I sigh as I sit on the floor. I can feel a tear stream down my face.

*KNOCK KNOCK*

'Huh? Who's knocking at my door?' I think to myself as I wipe my tears off my face. I take a deep breath and stand up, walking towards the door. I stroll downstairs and turn the door handle.

There stands a familiar dark skinned male. He looks so beautiful. His hair is all ruffled and fluffy, he has a nose ring attached. It's a dark-silver colour. I love it. He is wearing black converse with ripped black jeans. For a torso, he wears a dark blue button up shirt. He looks so handsome.

The black haired male smirks at me and holds out a hand, waiting for me to take it. "You ready for our date?" He says, seductively. "Wha?- NO! I'm not even dressed yet! You're like 2 hours early!" I gasp as I keep both of my hands by my sides. "Cmon! I couldn't wait. I'm too excited. Let's just go now!" Zak replies, trying to persuade me. "I'm still in my school uniform." I cross my hands and roll my eyes, giggling. "I don't care! You look cute in whatever you're wearing." Zak compliments me and I can feel my face heat up.

The black haired male looks at me, almost like I've got something on my face? He looks confused. "What's wrong?" I say, slightly tilting my head. "Where are your glasses?" He asks me and I smile. I'm glad he noticed. "Oh, I'm wearing contact lenses instead." A grin forms across my face, which Zak returns.

He holds out his hand, once again, waiting for me to hold it. I roll my eyes and throw my hand in his. He suddenly starts leading me out of the doorway, closing the door behind us.

I wonder where we're going.

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DONE! I really hope ya'll don't hate me for making Tubbo homophobic!! It's only for the purpose of the fanfiction, it's not real!

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