Chapter Twenty One - This is a first!

****Asher

I was sitting in detention, bored out of my head. It was nothing to do with the fight this morning. It was because I was talking back to one of my teachers and then walked out of class. It was either I show up at detention after school or get suspended for a few days. I wouldn’t mind a few days of school, but I don’t want to stress my Grandma, hence why I showed up here. I don’t understand detention. It is supposed to be a punishment. All you do is sit and do nothing. I don’t see that as much of a punishment.

I was sitting back on the chair, with my feet on the table, and the teacher wasn’t saying anything. I was messing around with my phone. I opened a text to Farrah.

*Hey, sweetness, what are you doing? I am bored out of my mind here X *

I am sure Farrah can keep me occupied for the last twenty minutes.

*Hey. You are getting no sympathy from me, lol. It is your own for being a bad boy ha-ha X *

I let out a small laugh at her response.

*Asher: Thanks for nothing, ha-ha. You love that I am a bad boy, don’t deny it, baby girl. Your life would be dull without me X

*Farrah: No, you just think I do. I am sure my life would be simpler without you ha-ha X
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Asher: Come on now, sweetness, you know you would miss me now if I wasn’t around X *

I loved teasing her. It was always fun. I know she is probably confused about what is going on with us. She isn’t the only one. I am too. The way she was worried about me this morning was a little strange for me. I am not used to it. The only person that worries about me is my Grandma. Yes, my friends, to a certain extent, but they know I can look after myself.

*Farrah: Could your ego get any bigger? X

*Asher: Probably not ha-ha. Do you have plans for tonight? X *

*Farrah: Nope! No plans. You? X *

*Asher: You do now. You want to go grab pizza and then bowling or something? X *

*Farrah: If I didn’t know any better, I would say you were asking me out on a date? 😝 X *

Is that what I was doing? Asking her on a date, without meaning too? Hmm, how do I respond to that? Do I say no, and maybe upset her, or do I say yes and hope she doesn’t overthink into it. One date can’t do any harm, right?

Asher: If I said yes, would you overthink into it? X

Farrah: No, I wouldn’t X

Asher: Then, yes, I am asking you out on a date. If you tell anyone, I will deny it lol X

Farrah: Hmm, I don’t know if I should be offended by that 😔 X

Asher: You shouldn’t be offended X

Farrah: OK, but you are buying me ice cream later to make up for saying that to me X

Asher: I can do that. Pick you up at six? X

Farrah: Yes, see you then. Enjoy detention ha-ha X

I smiled, putting my phone away and watched the clock until stupid detention was over. The moment it was over, I fled for the door. I had been here enough at this place today.

I headed back home. My Grandma was sitting on the front porch with her tea.

“Hey, Grandma,” I smiled, sitting down next to her.

“Hello, my boy, how has your day been?” She asked, turning to me, “Asher, what happened to your face?” She added, worried.

“It is nothing. I am fine. A couple of guys started on me at school,” I shrugged, “But I gave as good as I got,” I added.

She sighed. I know she hated me fighting, but it just can’t be helped sometimes.

“I wish you wouldn’t getting into fights,” She said.

“I know, but I didn’t start it. They did,” I said, “I had to defend myself,” I added.

“I know,” She said, hugging me.

I sat with her for a little while, catching up on each other’s days.

“What are your plans for tonight, sweetie?” She asked.
I know when she finds out, she is going to freak a little. I could lie to her, but I try my best not to ever lie to her.

“Um, I have a date,” I said, rubbing the back of my neck.

I was her eyes go wide, filling with a mixture of excitement and surprise.

“Like a proper date?” She asked, and I nodded, “With who?” She added.

“Farrah,” I said, looking away.

“About time,” She said, clapping her hands.

I laughed and shook my head. She was more excited about it than I was. I was nervous more than anything and freaking out too. I don’t do dates!

“Don’t get too excited. It is a one-time thing,” I said firmly.

“If you insist,” She smiled.

I didn’t respond to her. I chuckled, kissing her cheek and headed inside. I still had time, so there was no need for me to rush. It wouldn’t take me long to get ready. I feel my phone in my pocket, and my first thought was Farrah, telling me she has changed her mind. I looked at seeing it wasn’t. It was Maisie. What the hell does she want? Everything that went down this morning was her fault. I could delete it, but I wanted to see what she was saying first.

Maisie: Hey, babe. I am sorry about this morning. I will make it up to you X

I couldn’t help but roll my eyes as I read it. It was time to end this, once and for all.

Asher: Do not babe me, Maisie. And no, I am not coming over. This is done. Stay away from me.

I deleted the texts and blocked her number after it sent. I was done with her. She can find someone else to cling to, maybe someone who doesn’t mind all of that. I am sure she will find a way to get me back for it. I am past caring, as long as she doesn’t start trying to take it out on Farrah.

I pushed it to the back of my head and went to grab my shower. I stayed in there for longer than I usually do, but I needed it. I wrapped a towel around me and headed back to my room. I need to find something to wear. Do I need to dress differently because it is a date? Surely not. It is only pizza and bowling.

Get a grip of yourself, man. I decided on jeans, a tee and my leather jacket. Yes, that will be fine. I didn’t think I would be this nervous. It was a damn date. I do more than all the time. And it was Farrah! I don’t need to be nervous around her. She is one of the few people I can be myself around that keeps me calm.

You can do this, Asher. It is only a date. You and Farrah always have fun together. After I gave myself a little pep talk, I was feeling better.

Hopefully, I don’t end up messing this date up but saying or doing something stupid.