Sophie’s POV
“Sophie!”
I turned around as soon as I heard Lance’s voice.
My heart started beating so fast as soon as I saw his face. He was wearing a black turtle neck with a pair of black jeans, wearing his signature black round glasses.
Now that I look at him, he somehow resembles Vincent.
Wait, why am I thinking about that jerk?
He almost touched me down there last night. Good thing I was able to remind him that he only owns my thigh and not my soul.
I should make sure that I would win the next game or else he would be able to conquer the other part of me that I’ll never want to give up to him.
“Where’s Sabrina?” I came back to my senses when Lance asked me.
“I-I don’t know. She’s not answering any of my calls. Maybe she’s already on her way here.”
Lance nodded. “So, shall we wait for her a little more?”
“Uhm.”
He sat down on the chair in front of me.
“This is the first time that I see you not wearing a school uniform.” He suddenly said.
“H-Huh?”
“I think your dress suits you.” He said with a smile on his face.
I looked at him. “H-Huh? T-Thanks…”
“You know what, Sophie.”
“W-What is it?”
“I think you look even mature now.”
“H-Huh?”
He suddenly yawned as he squinted on his wristwatch. “I wonder if Sabrina is still coming…”
“I’ll try to call her again.” I said then I reached for my phone inside my bag. I dialed Sabrina’s number and tried to call her but she didn’t answer it. I was about to call her again but then I suddenly received a message from her.
‘I know how long you’ve been waiting for this day to come Sophie. Now go on and enjoy your first date with Mr. Jacobs! Remember, you owe me stories! And don’t forget to give him a kiss before he leaves!’
My cheeks instantly turned red as soon as I read her message.
This girl…
“Is she on her way already?” Lance asked.
I put my phone inside my bag before looking at him. “S-She said she’s not feeling well so we can just go by ourselves.”
“Really? Did you tell her to take some rest and medicine?”
“Y-Yes.”
He heaved a sigh. “Maybe she got sick because it was raining hard yesterday.”
“I think so…”
“So, guess we have no choice but to continue our plan today. We can just buy something for her before we go home.”
I smiled. “Okay.”
***
“What movie would you like to watch?” Lance asked me when we reached the cinema.
I looked at the list of movies. “I think I would like to watch that one.”
“So, you like watching romcom movies?”
“Yes.” I smiled.
We entered the cinema after buying popcorn and our drinks.
This is the first time that I would get to watch a movie with Lance.
“It’s been a long time since I watched a movie.” He said as soon as we both sat down.
“Huh? Why?”
“I don’t have much free time to go to the mall, I don’t even have that much time to buy groceries for myself.” He laughed as he fixed his glasses. “Good thing someone buys it for me so I don’t have to worry about it.”
I suddenly felt sad.
I averted my gaze.
Of course, his girlfriend buys it for him.
“Oh, the movie is about to start!” he said while pointing to the huge screen excitedly like a kid.
“Y-Yeah.”
The movie started and all we did was to laugh. I was glancing at Lance from time to time and I couldn’t help myself from smiling knowing that he’s enjoying it. He was too focused on the movie while I was focused on watching him.
"The movie was great, right?” Lance asked while we were walking around the mall to find a restaurant where we can eat.
“Yes, it was funny.” I said while smiling.
I was looking around when I suddenly saw a huge teddy bear sitting in the middle of the way. It was the same teddy bear from the mall where Vincent brought me the last time. “Do you want to take some pictures with that bear?” Lance suddenly asked.
“H-Huh?”
“Come on, let’s take some pictures with it.” He said as he grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the teddy bear.
He stood beside me with the teddy bear as he took his phone out of his pocket. “You’re not in the picture, Sophie. Move closer to me.”
“O-Okay…” I moved a little closer to him.
“Still not.” He said. I was startled when he suddenly put his arm around my shoulder as he pulled me close to him. “Smile!”
My heart was beating so fast that I think it would already jump out of my chest. I could smell Lance’s perfume and I could also feel the warmth of his arms.
“Take a look at these.” He showed me our photos after taking ten.
“I-I look like your personal maid.” I commented, while laughing.
He shook his head. “That’s not true. I’m actually the one who looks like your personal bodyguard.”
“How can I even have such a handsome bodyguard?”
“You’re complimenting me too much.”
We were about to continue finding a restaurant again when two girls wearing uniforms approached us, holding cameras in their hands. “E-Excuse me? Are you a couple? C-Can we take a photo of you?” asked the girl with short curly hair.
I glanced at Lance, then I looked at them again. “I-I’m sorry but we’re not a co—
“It’s alright. Go ahead.” Lance suddenly said while smiling at them.