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This day had ran through her head about a million times since Tuesday when they made the plans. But, now, as Talia stood in front of her bedroom mirror, she still couldn't help but to feel uneasy about the entire thing. It was her first official date, and the butterflies in her stomach just seemed to be multiplying. She really liked Matt, and it all just seemed surreal. She didn't understand how anyone could possibly like her... like that.

Natalia tried to shrug it off, though, as she adjusted her jacket for the millionth time that evening. It was 7:28, and Matt would be here to pick her up any minute. She didn't really know what they had planned, but she was excited. Her brother was out with friends, and her mom had to make an unexpected trip out of town, so that meant that she didn't even have to explain the date. Which, due to her parents' rule, she was thankful for. She wasn't even allowed to date until she was sixteen.

But, she didn't care. For once in her lifetime, Talia was going to break a rule. No one had to know, and it was in her best interest... right? It wasn't like she was hooking up with a random boy. Talia sighed, studying herself once more as she considered this. The clock hit 7:30 and her stomach seemed to be pulled into an even tighter knot. Matt would be here any second.

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Matt was standing in his bathroom he went threw is mental check list, Everything was done and it was time to leave he was going to be a little late but it was ok Talia was probably still getting ready. Matt walked to his bed and opened the Nike box on his bed he had just got new shoes, and this was the best time to wear them. He pulled them on the walked down the stairs and grabbed, then his keys off the key rack he couldn't take his bike so his car was the next best thing. Matt got in his car and pushed the garage door opener and backed out.

Before he new it he was pulling into Talia drive way, and thats when it hit him this was his first real date with Talia he had been out with her as friends, and with a group of friends but this was the first time he would be a lone with her. Matt opened the door to his car and got out it seemed like it took forever to get to the door, but it was only second. Matt hit the door bell button, and did a little dance to the tune he always did his little dance when he hit Talia door bell is she ever caught him doing it he would be so embarrassed. Matt took a deep breath, and waited for Talia to come to the door.

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The doorbell rang throughout the house and Talia jumped slightly. That was Matt, it had to be. She bit her lip, which was currently covered in a strawberry flavored gloss, and glanced over herself once more. Why was she so nervous? It was just Matt. But, Talia couldn't help but to feel somewhat worried that after tonight Matt would hate her. She was fifteen. A freshman, nonetheless. And, even if she was incredibly smart, somewhat musically talented, a pretty young lady, and, most of all, a complete sweetheart, she felt like she just wasn't enough.

Tonight, though, Talia was going to try to grasp that fake air of confidence that it seemed every other teenage girl possessed. She had spent a good portion of time getting ready and Matt would be happy with that. Or, she hoped. Adjusting her jacket once more, she forced a smile at herself before grabbing her cell phone and wallet off the bed. It was show time.

She took the steps two at a time, which was a risky move in the heeled boots she wore. She made it to the bottom safely, and made a beeline for the front door. A deep breath, and she pulled it open. Confidence, she needed confidence. Smiling what she hoped to be a smile that didn't show her nerves, Talia glanced over Matt. He looked good. "Hey, Matty!"

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Matt smiled at Talia as she opened the door. She was beautiful Matt started to blush he knew Talia would notice he didn't care anymore he wanted Talia to see him blush. " Thanks Talia, and you look very pretty your self. Matt put pulled his hands out of his pocket, and pulled Talia into a hug picking her up off her feet. Matt let Talia down then smiled at her" Talia you look very very nice just like always.'' Matt waited for Talia to shut the door and lock it. Matt leaned against the side of the house waiting.

Matt looked down at his new shoes he thought he looked nice in what he was wearing Talia usually saw Matt in basketball shorts and a sports shirt, But tonight was different tonight was going to be a great night. Tonight was Matt and Talia's first real date, and Matt had never been more nervous. Matt turned to walk to the car, and then turned back to Talia " Talia I really want you to know that i'm really nervous.'' Matt let out a deep breath then walked over to open the door for Talia.

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Natalia giggled as Matt complimented her appearance. She had tried extra hard tonight, and wasn't sure if she was happy with her appearance or not. She had wanted straight hair, but it had ended up wavy. And her pink shirt wasn't quite what she had wanted, either. But, she was just paranoid. Matt approved and that was what mattered, right? She blushed slightly, about to respond when he picked her up off her feet. She squealed, squirming in his arms as she felt herself being picked up off the ground. She really hated when he did that. She hugged him tightly, until her feet were safely on the ground. Then, a small sigh of relief escaped her lips.

"Thank you," Pulling the door closed and locking it, Talia glanced over her friend. He looked really, really good tonight. She hadn't really ever seen him in anything but his basketball sorts and some sports jersey. It was amazing at how well he could clean up. She found herself blushing again at these thoughts as she followed him to his truck. Her stomach was knotting up once more as she thought about this. Their date. Their first date. God, was she nervous.

Grinning at Mathew, Talia followed him to the passenger side. He held the door open for her and she carefully climbed in. Heeled boots were hard to walk it, she mused, but she'd manage. At least they looked good. "Me, too. I'm glad that I'm not the only one!" Natalia giggled, hoping to ease some nerves. She was genuinely glad that Matt was somewhat nervous, too. But, she was excited. She didn't know what they planned to do, but it would be fun. They always had a good time together. It was what best friends did.

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Matt shut the door behind Talia, and walked around to the drive side of his truck. Matt stepped up into the truck he didn't know why his dad liked this big lifted truck, but Matt didn't argue. He shut the door, and put his seat belt on then looked over at Talia and asked" So Talia how was your day today?" Matt started the truck, and backed out the drive way he didn't know where Talia wanted to go on there date but he knew where ever they went he would have a good time just being with Talia on there first date.

Matt looked over at Talia and Smiled at her he liked just being around her, and he was comfortable around her. Talia liked Matt for who he was not the jock that every one saw him as. Talia has been with Matt threw a lot, and he knew that no matter what they would be friends. Matt looked put his eyes back on the road and asked Talia " So where are we going? Matt laughed a little even if he looked like he had the day planned out he didn't.

Matt didn't want to disappoint Talia on there date she he knew it had to be great and make a good impression on her. Matt stoped at a stop sign, and looked over at Talia smiling and asked " So are you excited?''

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Talia shifted, pulling the seatbelt on as Matt made his way around his truck. She fidgeted with a button on her jacket, feeling her nerves double as he climbed in and pulled the door closed behind him. She rode with him all the time; it didn't make sense why she was having issues finding words this time. They had been out together many times before, but maybe it was just because this time they were actually dating. It opened up an entire new level that just seemed to add layers of awkwardness to their friendship. Talia was having trouble processing all of it, but she tried her hardest to act normal. "It was good, Matty. I didn't do much, though," She smiled lightly, her eyes shifting to him and then to the road as he started to drive.

Talia shifted down in the seat, crossing her legs as Matt drove. Her eyes glanced out the window at the familiar houses as he drove. She could probably name everyone that lived in each of the houses. It was common for such a small town. Everyone seemed to know everyone. It was amazing at how anyone hadn't picked up on them dating just yet. Talia assured herself that it was just because this was their first date, after tonight it would be harder to hide things from her family. From everyone. As far as Matt knew, her family knew. But, Talia hadn't yet told them. They would find out later, after she figured out how to get Matt and her brother to get along. Which... would be a while.

"I don't know, Matty. Where ever is fine!" Talia chirped. In all honesty, she'd be content with driving around in circles all evening. She was just happy to be spending time with Matt on what she considered to be her first real 'date.' Natalia would settle for anything. Her nerves were subsiding slightly and she felt to be a good mood. "What are you in the mood for? And, of course I'm excited, silly! Are you?"

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Matt looked over at Talia and said" My day was good Whitney came over, and is spending the next two weeks at the house, and Shawn has been staying with me the past couple days so all we have been doing is goofing off while mom, and dad are at work." Matt and Shawn where best friends, and usually if you saw Matt at school Shawn wasn't far behind. Matt and him where like brothers and never where apart, but Matt knew in a couple months he would be leaving for college, and he would have to leave Talia and Shawn behind. It was going to be weird not being able to see them when ever he wanted.


Matt looked over at Talia and asked " How about we go to my house no one is there so we can watch a movie or something, But where ever is fine with me so just let me know.'' Matt's parents had went out to dinner with Whitney and wouldn't be home until later that night so it would be just Talia and him. Matt looked over at Talia, and smiled at her she was very pretty as always looking at her, and knowing she was his girlfriend made Matt really happy. Matt turned down a road to take the long way to his house if thats where Talia decided to go.

Matt looked back to Talia and said " Yes I'm excited i have been waiting for this all day. Mom and Dad went to dinner with Whitney just in case we did decided to go to the house and watch movies.'' Matt poked Talia in the side, and laughed a little then said " Butt if we go to the house my room is off limits, because you will kill me if you see how dirty it is, But that will be fixed sometime soon.'' Matt winked at Talia then looked back to the road.

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Talia smiled lightly as Matt talked of Shawn and Whitney. Talia well knew who Shawn was. He was often around when she was with Matt. The two were practically attached at the hip. And Whitney? Talia had heard the name before, and had maybe, even, met her once. She was sure that Whitney was some family member of Matt's - a cousin, perhaps? So, she didn't worry herself too much with details. She grinned at him listening to what he had to say. From the sounds of it, his day had been much more eventful than her own. All she had done was stress over how this date was going to go and work on an essay. Hardly anything special.

Her eyes remained fixed on the road as she reached for Matt's truck's radio. She had a habit of messing with it while he drove. Putting it on a mix station, the teen hummed along with the ending of the familiar song, listening as Matt suggested his house. "That sounds perfect, Matty! We can order pizza or something." Once again, she grinned at the boy, her mood still rather good. She felt giddy. She was still stunned that she actually had a boyfriend. Or, really, that anyone liked her for... her. The concept seemed strange, but Talia was grateful for it. She adored Mathew.

"Oh, Matty, why don't you at least try to keep your room clean?" Talia giggled, feeling herself blushing as he winked at her. The butterflies came back to her stomach and her eyes shifted out the window once more. She hated how her feelings could make her speechless. "I'll be sure to help you with that! If we try really hard, I think your room could be spotless, like mine, in a day!" Or, not. Talia knew well that her room was cleaner than clean. She almost accused herself of having an obsessive compulsive disorder when it came to cleaning.

She giggled as he poked her in the side, rolling her eyes before switching his radio up. She was ticklish, but she wasn't letting on that right now. Instead, she focused her attention fully to his radio. Lady Gaga's 'Edge of Glory' providing for an excellent distraction. She loved Lady Gaga, and often blasted her music through the house. She sang along softly to the words, watching more familiar houses go by. Matt must have been taking the long way to his house, but Talia didn't mind. She was in no rush.

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Matt laughed a little as Talia jumped when he poked her. Then he looked over at Talia " I try to keep it clean, but then i loose something, and i cant find it so i just destroy my room." Matt really did like his room clean, but it was just easy to keep it dirty and know where ever thing was at, And the fact the Talia always help him clean it was a good thing because that mean he got to spend time with her. Matt turned onto the road going to his house before he got to his driveway he looked over to Talia and poked her again. Matt started laughing again as Talia jumped he pulled into the driveway. Matt got out of his truck, and walked over to the other side to open the door for her Matt helped her out of the truck, and closed the for for her.

Matt walked to the door, and unlocked it he let Talia walk in before before him. Matt shut the door behind him. He hung his coat up on the rack, and then walked over this his dads big lazy boy Matt's dad called it the Kings Chair and wouldn't let him sit in it unless Matt was hurt or something. Matt jumped into the chair he looked over at Talia, and said " Come over here and sit with me.'' Matt knew Talia would probably sit somewhere other then in the chair with him, but it was worth trying, and where ever she sat down Matt would follow her like a puppy. Matt smiled at Talia as he turned the TV on Matt looked over at all the movie's his mom had collected and said" Pick any movie Talia "

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Talia stuck her tongue out at Matt as he stated that he'd just destroy his room again. Talia hated messes, and Matt, she was sure, was well aware of that. Nonetheless, the drive went by quickly. As Matt pulled into his driveway, Talia turned his radio down and unbuckled. Matt helped her out of the truck, and then she followed him on to the house. They went on in, and Talia made her way to the living room. It seemed weird that Matt's house was so empty. She had been here many times before, and usually his dad or mom were home. His dad intimidated her a bit, but Matt's mom was always so sweet. Talia almost considered her to be a second mother.

She giggled as her friend plopped down into the recliner. His father's recliner. Natalia knew well that Matt really wasn't supposed to sit in it. She shook her head, instead making her way to the couch. "Matty, you know you really aren't supposed to sit there." Grinning at the boy, Talia sat down in the middle of the couch. She slid her boots off before pulling her feet up and wrapping her arms around her legs. Her head rested on her knees and she titled her head to look at Matt from the corner of her eyes.

"Dirty Dancing!" She paused, reconsidering her choice. Dirty Dancing was her favorite movie, but it was probably a bit more girlie than Matt would have liked. Talia pondered this for a few seconds, "...Or, Finding Nemo?" And that was a bit childish. Talia flushed slightly, her gaze shifting away from Matt and toward the TV. "Or... you can pick...?"

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Matt laughed a little as Talia sat down on the couch. She even knew Matt wasn't allowed to sit in the chair, But unlike others Matt knew his dad was a big softy, and couldn't stay mad at anyone. The most amazing thing to Matt that his dad loved Talia like a daughter. Matt guessed it was because he didn't have a daughter, and he always asked about her. Matt's mom also liked Talia a lot. " I know I'm not allowed to sit here, but i just want to see how it feels." Matt got out of the chair, and walked over to Talia he layed down on the couch that Talia was sitting on. He liked being close to Talia, and he wasn't going to let her just sit by herself.

Matt layed his head down on Talia's legs, and looked up at her. Matt didn't care what they watched he was just happy to be here with her. Matt looked over at the TV then back to Talia and said " Ether one sounds good which ever movie you like better.'' Matt laughed a little then got up from the couch and to the kitchen to let Charlie in the house. Matt looked to the living room and said " House is empty isn't it ever since brother left dad has been complaining how its quit and he hates it so he likes my friends being here. Are you thirsty?''

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Talia smiled, leaning back on the couch now. She let her legs relax, stretching them out and placing her feet delicately on the edge of his coffee table. Matt made his way over to the couch and she shifted slightly to make room for him. She giggled as he placed his head on her legs, shaking her head at him slightly. She loved being close to him and spending time around him. "Dirty Dancing it is!" Natalia chirped happily. It wouldn't be the first time that she made her friend sit through the movie. She'd seen it over a hundred times and each time captivated her just as much as the last. She adored that movie - especially Patrick Swayze. She had watched nearly everything that he had been in and loved all of them.

Matt stood up from the couch and Talia turned, watching him go. Feeling weird just sitting there, she stood a few seconds later and made her way after him. To the kitchen. The house did, indeed, seem quiet. Matt's older brother wasn't around to pick on her, and his parents were gone to dinner. Even Shawn, who practically lived here, wasn't around. It reminded her much of her own house. Her mother worked long, strange hours, her brother liked to hang out with his friends, and Talia busied herself with various music lessons or odd activities. Both houses seemed too quiet.

"It is quiet," Talia mused, following Matt on into the kitchen. She leaned on his counter, considering the similarities in their households. Matt's house was normally busy.. at least, compared to her house. It was strange to see it so quiet. "A little." She nodded, somewhat distracted by the time his next question came around.

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Matt's house was always busy if it wasn't him and it was brother or Shawn, and if Shawn wasn't here some of the players where usually at Matt's house in his dad gym working out. Matt really liked the house being quiet it gave him time to think. Matt opened up the fridge to look what they had to drink it was normally filled with gator aid or power aid Matt hardly ever drank soda's or energy drinks. Matt grabbed a gator aid, and looked to Talia to ask " What do you want to drink? We have all types of gator aid and power aid.'' Matt turned to look at Talia and as he did he stuck out his tongue and made a funny face.

Matt leaned up on the counter as Charlie walked up to him Matt patted him on the head then looked back at Talia. " We need to make this are date night I mean we can do other things, but i think we should try to do something together at least once a week.'' Matt liked to spend time with Talia, but it was hard with him having all his sports stuff and here with all her music lessons.

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Talia leaned on the counter as Matt went through his fridge. He offered up Powerade or Gatorade, to which she simply smiled. She didn't drink energy drinks. Much like her mother, she found them to be unhealthy. Plus, Talia didn't think that someone of her size, stature, and age needed them. She didn't do sports; music was her passion. Why put in all those unnecessary sugars? "I'll just have water, thanks." She shifted slightly, hoping not to appear as rude. She was sure that by now Matt knew about her dislike for energy drinks. Or, at the very least, had some inkling of it. Every time she was over here she declined his offers of Powerade or Gatorade. She wondered if that was all his family drank? Their fridge always seemed to be full of it.

Talia shrugged this off, though, watching as Charlie wandered into the room. "Charlie!" She knelt down, rubbing the dog behind the ears and making a goofy face at him. She loved dogs, but her mother never would allow them to have one. Talia sometimes resented that, but she didn't complain. Her mother was under enough stress, she figured. Besides, Charlie was cute, and she seen him often. Natalia looked up at Matt, giving a small nod as he suggested a date night. "Yeah, I agree! A uh... date night sounds perfect. We'll just have to find a day when we're both open," She chirped, happily.