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"Thought it only fair after I worked you up," she explained. "You better go before Hailey gets here."
She was like this Yo-Yo I couldn't control. One minute she was my delicate Rose, and the next she was pricking me with her thorns. I was hoping to have more time with her, to cuddle her, to sleep beside her. She still wasn't ready for that. I stepped closer to her, caging her between my arms against the wall.
"You sure you don't want me to stay and cuddle?" I winked at her, but she only laughed like I had made a joke. I'd never been laughed at before. It was not a feeling I liked.
"Yeah, I'm sure. It doesn't suit your style." She shook her head, still with a look of amusement, at my expense.
"I'll make anything my style for you, Rose," I told her seriously.
She froze for a moment before shaking it off, raising a brow, unconvinced by my words. I sighed, but got dressed, deciding she wasn't ready to believe me yet. Tomorrow she'll go on a date with Leo, but she'll have reminders of me throughout it.
Sorry Leo, I never said I would play fair.
Chapter 13
Olive's P.O.V.
It was time for my date with Leo already, and I had no idea what he had planned. I honestly was feeling odd about it. I kept trying to get my head into the right mind frame, but it somehow kept going back to Lucas. Last night's events kept playing in my head. He seemed so serious when he, in not so many words, said he'd change for me. I know I was reading too much into it. He probably didn't want to leave.
"You look cute." Hailey snapped me out of my thoughts.
I had worn a floral patterned, light pink dress with a small jean jacket and wedged sandals. Hailey had done my makeup, giving me a more natural glow. She said I needed to look more of the innocent girl next door type for this date. I didn't see why. I should just be myself, not some innocent version. A lot of makeup was needed to cover up the marks Lucas had left as well.
"I don't know Hails. Is this okay?" I sighed, not feeling very excited.
"Yes, go out and explore. See what you like. Julius was only one guy. You need to see what else is out there, aside from Lucas. Don't feel guilty and enjoy yourself!" she scolded me, knowing me all too well.
"Yeah, okay," I reluctantly caved to her words. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, having Hailey squeal with excitement as she raced to the door. I walked slowly behind, seeing Leo standing at the door, dressed nicely. He had a pair of slacks on with a button-up shirt. He was a more casual formal, which worried me for where we were going.
"You ready?" He smiled widely at me.
"Yup." I nodded, grabbing my small brown purse off the hook by the door.
Leo held his arm out for me, which I took with a slight reluctance. This date would start once I took his arm, and I was feeling pretty nervous about it. I was worried the makeup would melt around my neck, revealing the deep purple mark Lucas left me last night. I would almost think he did it on purpose. My hand grabbed the nook of his elbow, beginning our date.
"Where are we going?" I asked him.
"There's a new restaurant I want us to try. My mom's friend is the chef there," Leo answered me as he opened the car door for me. I was worried he'd take me somewhere fancy.
"That's cool." I smiled at him as he closed the door.
I took a couple deep breaths, trying to calm my nerves before Leo entered his car on the driver's side. He drove us to a very elegant-looking restaurant with glass walls near the entrance and very modern decor inside. We were sat quickly despite the large crowd waiting in the foyer. It made me feel bad for them all. I don't enjoy having so much privilege.
"This place looks very nice, don't you think?" Leo asked me as he opened the menu before him.
"It's very elegant, that's for sure." I opened my menu, wanting to pass out from the sheer lunacy of the prices. "Leo!" I scolded him. "This is way too much." I shook my head crazily, still astounded.
"Don't worry about it. Remember, the chef is friends with my mom." Leo tried to ease my worries, but I didn't like the idea of him spending so much money on me. I stared at the menu a while longer, unable to decipher what half these dishes were. I also still couldn't stomach the prices of most of them.
"Leo, I honestly don't know what to order." I bit at my lip as I kept looking at the menu with furrowed brows.
"I can order for you, if you like. I think I know what you'd want." He offered, and I quickly nodded my head, trying not to make a fool of myself here. Leo ordered some food I couldn't pronounce when our waitress came by with some white wine. I'm surprised they allowed him to order, considering he's not 21. I also despise white wine.
"What do you like to do for fun, Olive? Surely going to parties isn't the only thing." He winked at me. I laughed, shaking my head no.
"Yeah, definitely not. I like to read. I love to go on runs. Hikes are my jam, as well as camping. I also like to fight." I was on a roll, and had forgotten to stop myself before the last one.
"Fight?" He raised a brow in question.
