As my alarm goes off, I pick up the phone and hit the button to cancel it. My eyes adjust to the light as I slide down revealing the date. It was Saturday.

Today was the date with Demi.

I hop out of bed quickly, a smile on my face. Heading to my closet, I pick out some clothes for today before heading into the bathroom to shower. I dry off and get dressed for the day after washing my face. 

~Demi's POV~

Demi: "Toni!"

I was in the guest room, which was my bedroom until I found a place for myself or just somewhere else to live, trying to look for an outfit for the date tonight. Toni runs in from around the corner fast enough to generate steam from the friction of her sliding.

Toni: "Yea?"

Demi: "How do you think this dress looks for tonight?"

Toni: "Hmm. What's his favorite color?"

She says this with a genuine look of intrigue as if she was planning something, well... special. Nonetheless, I would respond and she gave me the perfect recommendation. After I got a dress picked out, it was time for makeup as I went into the bathroom.

*10 minutes later*

I had finished the look and was about to go out to show Toni, which didn't end up happening as she again slid into the bathroom to sneak a peek.

Toni: "How's it goin' lovebird?"

At this point, her teasing has been completely milked of all its meaning so it didn't bother me anymore.

Demi: "How do you think this looks for tonight?"

Toni was taken aback a little bit as she knows I haven't prettied myself up for a guy before so this was all new.

Toni: "Lookin' like a goddess. All this for Ethan?"

Demi: "I suppose. He was a real charmer. I can just imagine what that-"

Toni: "Okay Dem! I get it!"

I laugh at this exchange even though I realized where my mind was going to at that point. Now that all the prepping part was done and the time was 5:20, I decided to go ahead and text Ethan to get a few confirmations.

~Ethan's POV~

I woke up from a very deep nap just in time for my phone to chime as I look into the black screen revealing my very messy hair. Thank god I was gonna clean myself up anyways. I then checked the time, in small thin text, reading: 5:22. Then, my eyes roll down to the message from Demi.

Demi: Hey Ethan, just wondering when you were heading over here?

Even with such a simple sentence, it made me smile like a dunce. I hastily got to work responding.

Ethan: I just gotta finish getting dressed and I'll be on the way, love

Demi: See you then <3

She responded almost instantly, as if she were staring at the app obsessively. I can't lie that thought is kinda attractive. Either way, I made my way into my bathroom and pulled out some hair gel and a comb and went to work.

I looked into the mirror admiring the work I've done as the slicked-back look isn't something I've tried before. Who knows, I might pull this out for a taping one day. I went to my closet before pulling out a formal button-up. I did make the decision to roll up the sleeves for some extra breathing room. I grabbed some boots and a pair of black dress pants to tie the look together.

This look was something new for me really. I had dabbled in the formalities before but never to this extent. I really dug it though, which is surprising because I like sticking to stuff I'm used to. After admiring the new look for a little, I pulled my phone out and texted Demi at 5:28:

Ethan: About to head that way now!

Again, she immediately responded in record time, which showed me she really was excited.

Demi: Can't wait!

~Toni's POV~

Demi had asked if I could sit in her bedroom until Ethan had arrived, which I gladly did, as Juice was cooking our dinner. She was a smiling mess as she stared at her phone.

Toni: "He's got you wrapped around your finger Demi..."

Demi: "W-What? Nah he could never."

Toni: "You're sitting on the bed laughing hysterically, Dem. You're lying to yourself."

Demi didn't respond at all, partially due to the fact that she got the message from Ethan that he arrived.

Toni: "Need me to walk you out?"

Demi: "I'm an independent woman thank you!"

Toni: "Alright, alright! Go get 'em tiger!"

I had to get one last tease in. It was RIGHT THERE.

~Ethan's POV~

I had my arms behind by back with a bouquet of black roses as I waited nervously outside the door. It wasn't long before it opened revealing her in a stunning red dress.

Ethan: "You look... Oh my god... Stunning..."

Admittedly, I was at a genuine loss for words. She dressed this nice for me? No way. I was snapped back into reality by the realization that I still had the roses in my hand.

Ethan: "Oh shit! I almost forgot! Roses for the goddess~"

Demi: "Roses? For me? Thank you so much Ethan!"

She says with a smile only curated by the grace of god, granted, I am a little biased. Either way I hold my hand out to which she instead wraps her arm around mine.

Ethan: "Hey now, I'm supposed to be the man here!"

This earns a laugh from her as I lead her to the passenger side of my Camaro and open the door for her.

Ethan: "After you."

She smiles at me with a little blush that I can't tell where its from, her makeup, or just naturally. Either way I close the door after she gets in, then go over to the driver's side and get in.

Demi: "I'm gonna be honest here, I didn't realize this was an older car the first time I seen you driving it."

Ethan: "She's a beaut huh? My grandpa passed her down to my dad, then me."

Demi: "Cool as fuck."

I pull out of the driveway and start heading to the restaurant I had reserved for the night.

~Demi's POV~

The whole drive to the restaurant was very calm, partially due to the simple fact that I haven't been on a date in almost 2 years. That doesn't mean that Ethan's company didn't help, yet it was also torture. Seeing him in that dress shirt as opposed to a baggy band shirt made me actually swoon. The new slicked back hair helped it as well.

Demi: "You look... Handsome tonight Eth."

Ethan: "Really? I didn't do much, I'd say."

Demi: "It's refreshing though! Makes you look h- I mean, uh... Nice!"

I have my moments where some thoughts almost escape my lips and this was one of them. I think I seriously need a speedbump between my brain and my mouth sometimes. I could see out of the corner of my eye a little smirk on his face which made the already prevalent blush on my cheeks deepen.

Ethan: "I think you should save that for later, Dem.~"

Demi: "Oh, kick rocks! I didn't mean for that to come out."

Ethan: "Sure, love."

He said this with a very sarcastic tone but made it very flirty, which was conflicting. By this time we were pulling into the restaurant, which turned out to be a fancy Japanese restaurant which he said served sushi, ramen, and even hibachi.

Demi: "Japanese? Ooohhh."

Ethan: "I love Japan's culture. Helps because I went over there for a few matches with Austin before I joined the Bullet Club. I got to learn quite a bit."

Demi: "Interesting."

I went to open my door but he stopped me to do the classic chivalry act of opening it for me, which I loved.

Ethan: "After you, darling."

I smiled and took his outstretched hand and got out of the car as he shut the door behind me. We walked hand-in-hand to the lobby and he checked us in for the reservation. The waiter took us to a quaint table in the corner of the restaurant. Ethan pulled my chair out to which I sat down, obviously.

~Ethan's POV~

I would be lying straight through my teeth if I said I wasn't nervous as all hell right now. I can tell she was very pleased and even a little... excited... based on some of her earlier comments. I already knew my choice, Tonkotsu Ramen with a side of California Rolls, so I waited for Demi to pick out what she wanted. She looked like the definition of stunning, there's hardly any other way to describe it. 

Demi: "Should I get some Rainbow Rolls or Salmon Rolls?"

Ethan: "Whatever tickles your fancy. Although I like Salmon Rolls more, personally."

She smiled at me yet again and closed the menu.

Demi: "Rainbow Rolls it is."

This elicited a light chuckle from me, one of both amusement and also embarrassment for some reason. The waiter came shortly after and we placed our orders. I ordered a small glass of Jack Daniels even though I don't drink much, tonight was a date night so why not?

Demi: "Look who's letting loose."

Ethan: "It's not much. I still gotta drive home after all."

We had some small talk before our food finally came and we dug in. I had finished my ramen fairly quickly and I have to say for a new restaurant it was very good. The California Rolls were also fairly good as well. Demi had finished hers a short while after.

Ethan: "How was yours?"

Demi: "The best I've had it in a bit, actually. Thank you Eth."

We had another bit of chit chat that I'll spare, but we had some dessert before getting the ticket. Demi ordered a drink of her own while I ordered the desserts so she had gotten a little tipsy. I paid the ticket and had helped her out of her chair as we headed out. We got into the car and looked at each other for a few minutes before she spoke up.

Demi: "This was one of the best nights I've had in a while."

Ethan: "Same for me, to be honest."

Demi: "I know how to make it better.~"

She said this with more a devilish look, before she climbed over onto my side, onto my lap and looking deep into my eyes with a sense of longing.

Ethan: "Wow. I suppose its working.~"

Demi: "Try this out for size, love.~"

She then closed her eyes and leaned forward kissing me straight on the lips. At this point, I had said 'Fuck it' and kissed back, launching a little bit of a makeout session as my hands drifted to her thighs and stayed there. We pulled back and smiled at each other.

Ethan: "Maybe we should save the rest for later, eh?~"

Demi: "Agreed. I could tell you were getting a little excited, if you know what I mean.~" 

Ethan: "I plead the fifth."

This scored another laugh as she climbed back over to her side. I put the keys into the ignition and turned the engine on before looking back at her.

Ethan: "Guess we're a thing now."

Demi: "Of course, babe.~"

She said with some extra emphasis on that last part. I smiled before leaning over and kissing her cheek again. I turned the radio back on and started playing A Little Piece Of Heaven by Avenged Sevenfold. I pulled out and onto the road again, but not before placing a hand on Dem's thigh and rubbing my thumb up and down.

~Demi's POV~

I placed my hand on top of Eth's (now I have a reason to call him that) and watched him smile again. We stayed like this as he drove back to Toni's, singing a few songs on the way. We arrived about 10 minutes later and I didn't even get the chance to reach out before he had the door open and his arm around mine, which was very attractive, in my opinion. He walked me up to the door before turning to me, which I returned. 

We shared a final kiss before we said our goodbyes and I walked inside. Toni and Juice (her boyfriend) were asleep so I went into my temporary bedroom and laid down, after changing out of the dress of course. I smiled to myself one last time. I found a new hope and his name was Ethan White.

To be continued...