Joey's P.O.V. (Friday)

I am in my last class of the day. I watch every single tick the clock makes five minutes before we get out of school. I am so nervous my stomach is doing cart-wheels. The clock finally hits 3:30 and I spring out of my seat. I walk out the door but my friend Ricky starts talking to me

"Hey Joey how's it going? We haven't really talked since last year," he says not loosing eye contact. You see, Ricky has had a huge crush on me for years. However, now that he for sure knows I am gay, he is trying to get with me.
"Really good actually. I am enjoying my senior year so far," I say not really wanting to continue this conversation any further.
"That's great! So listen, I was wondering if you wanted to get dinner with me tonight. Maybe even watch a movie?" He says. I can see the hope in his eyes.
"Sorry Ricky I already have plans tonight. Maybe another time? See you later," I feel bad for always shooting him down but I really only see him as a friend.
"Bye," he says sounding heart broken, again.

I won't let Ricky spoil my good mood. I get in my car and drive to my house blaring Lana Del Ray. She is my queen so of course I would. It is 4:30 when I get into my house, and no one is home. Thank god. I can't have my family questioning who I am going to see. That would almost be as worse as someone at school finding out.

I take a quick shower so I smell super good for Mr. Preda. I put on a casual yet formal outfit. I don't want to give off the desperate impression. I style my hair and then watch a little bit of Netflix then it is time to head to Mr.Preda's place.

I take out the slip of paper that he wrote his address on and smile just seeing his hand writing. As I am driving over there, many thoughts fill my head.

What if I am not good enough? What is he is just trying to embarrass me in front of my peers? What is he just wants to get in my pants and then break my heart? What if- I cut myself off and look in the mirror one more time. You can do this. Just be yourself. I frown knowing how nerves get the best of me but smile to shake the nerves off.

I get out of the car and walk to his front door. As I lift my hand to ring the door bell, I lower it. Contemplating turning around and calling this whole thing off. But that's the thing, with this I am going to have to push myself out of my comfort zone. Even if the risks are high. I raise my hand and ring it. Waiting for my choices to either steer me on the right road or off course.

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Authors Note:
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