Arabella Rivera Listening to your parents arguing about you or because of you wasn't such a good thing. But knowing that you stood your ground and didn't back down outweigh any feeling of guilt. The heavy weight on my shoulders had finally eased. A lot. I hadn't realized it was even there until I stood up for myself. As soon as I entered my room, everything just felt easier. lighter even. There was no pressure anymore. Because finally, I wouldn't allow him or her to pressure me. Not now, not anymore, not ever. I sighed and switched on the TV to drown out their yells that came from downstairs. They were loud and didn't seem to want to lower their loud tones anytime soon. I wasn't really interested in the show that was on, couldn't even focus but at least it drowned them out a little. I should've felt guilty for starting the argument but I didn't. Was I a bad person for even admitting that? Falling on my back I peeked at the TV between my feet. I had on light pink socks because tonight was awfully chilly. Not even my window I bothered leaving open tonight. My phone pings again. I groan. I had forgotten to text Gwen back. Letting out a breath, I sat up and turn to my phone. Instead of seeing Gwen's name, I saw someone else. Haiden. I found myself smiling despite what happened mere minutes ago. I grasp the phone and swiped my thumb over the screen to unlock it. Haiden: Dates still on baby, so best you get your little sexy ass ready. I lift a brow, giggling at his words. Arabella: Since when do you use the word sexy? His reply came quickly. Haiden: Since I noticed you have a cute little sexy ass I love to spank. I rolled my eyes. I probably shouldn't enjoy it when he spanks me but I do and something tells me Haiden loves seeing my cheeks red with his handprint. Arabella: What should I wear? I click the send button while moving off the bed completely. Honestly, I will admit I was a little nervous about this 'date'. I've never truly been on one before and didn't quite know what to expect or how to act.This is when I was in need of Gwen. Unfortunately, if she were to find out that the guy I was dating was non-other than my neighbor, Haiden Cross, then I was certain she'd throw a fit or two. Probably throw a brick at my head if she had to too. The phone vibrates under my palm as Haiden responds. My eyes fall to the screen and I grinned. Haiden: Who said you need to wear anything? Bare you will always be my favorite clothing you've ever worn. Arabella: I'm serious. I don't want to look stupid. Haiden: Just wear something comfy. A huge shirt and sweatpants. You look beautiful with anything on. Arabella: You're just saying that cause I'm your girlfriend. I had that huge ass grin on my face that I couldn't wipe away as I texted Haiden. Somehow even with what happened minutes ago with father, he still managed to make me smile so easily. Haiden: No I'm saying that because it's the truth. You know you calling yourself my girlfriend is kinda hot. A turn on in fact. How about we speed up the date and I'll come pick you up now? I chewed on my plump bottom lip. Arabella: No I'm not yet dressed! Be patient Cross. Besides I need to find a way to quietly sneak out of the house without my parents knowing. I looked at my bedroom door and flinched when I heard the slamming of a door and the sound of tires burning down the street moments later. I guess father decided to take a nightly drive. I waited to hear if mother's footsteps were heading upstairs or at least this way. But everything seems to have grown quiet. My phone vibrates in my hand, drawing my eyes away from the door. Haiden: Sneak out through your window. The trellis isn't hard to climb down. I smirked. Arabella: You really are a bad influence on me Haiden. Haiden: Oops? Meet you out in ten? I nodded but realized he couldn't exactly see me, so I typed out a quick agreement.I had exactly ten minutes to get dressed and find a way to not have mother or father know I snuck out. __________ I shouldn't have worn those shorts. Now my legs were freezing. Beauty is pain they say, well currently it wasn't worth it. I let out an oomph as my feet landed on the grass. I looked up at my window and for a second I wondered how I even had the courage to have climbed down the trellis. My room was pretty high up there. Haiden really was a bad influence on me. Brushing my palm over my red shirt I turned around. I looked over at Haiden's window. It's dark and the lights are off. "You look hot." I'm startled when Haiden's figure suddenly appears. Placing my hand on my beating heart I turn to him fully. "You scared me," I admitted while sucking in some air. I let out a startled cry when Haiden pulls me to him suddenly and crashes his lips on mine. He swallows my moan and delves his tongue inside my mouth to taste me. Butterflies create havoc in my stomach as he kisses me urgently. He tasted like mint gum. He pulls away after it feels like forever. Our breaths are tangled together as we try to fill our lungs with air. "Anyone could've seen us." I breathed out as he continued to have a grip behind my head, fingers tangling in my strands. Haiden only grunts. "Had to see if you climbed down the trellis safely." He pulls away completely and his eyes roll down my figure with a heated look. Lifting his eyes back up slowly, Haiden's eyes stop on my red shirt. "Is that the same shirt from the day I drove over the water and dirtied you?" I nodded, slightly glaring at him. " If you must know it took a while to get the muddy stains off the shirt." I pushed him away and he chuckles. "You were such a jerk." I rolled my eyes and giggled when he staggered back by my push. "I'm your jerk though." He grins and without warning links his fingers with mine. His hand is warm and heats up my cold hand. I smiled as my heart flutters. This feeling he was giving me was intoxicating. He tugs me towards his truck. "Let's go on that date baby."