Holding You

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Walking into the library, I took a quick glance around. Jimmy Mack, one of my chemistry lab partners, stood up and waved his hand. Giving him a slight smile, I headed that way. Everyone started talking about their notes for test that was next week but my mind was not focused at all. Pulling out my cell phone I checked for a message from Colt.
Nothing.
My mind began to drift off to last night as I thought about our date last night.
STANDING OUTSIDE THE movie theater, I glanced down at my watch. Colt had sent me a text and asked if I would meet him here at seven. It was now seven ten. Pulling my phone from my purse, I went to send him a text when a single red rose appeared in front of my face.
Spinning around, I smiled at the sight of Colt. “Hey,” I whispered.
“Hey, back at ya, beautiful.”
My stomach flipped and flopped as I found myself lost in those blue eyes. “So a movie huh?”
Smiling, Colt pulled me into his arms. “Not just any movie, it’s a special movie.”
Pulling back some, I gave him a questioning look. “What makes it special?”
Dropping me from his hold, Colt took my hand and began leading me into the theater. “You’ll see, sweetheart.”
As we walked up to the counter, a young guy stood there. It appeared he was waiting for us. “Colt, it’s good to see you. How have you been?”
Nodding his head, Colt looked at me and then back at the guy. “How’s it going, Mark? I’ve never been better. Lauren and I have been pretty busy with classes so I promised her a date night tonight. Is everything set?”
Wait. What in the heck is going on here? Colt knows this guy?
“I’ve got everything under control and set up,” Mark said as he looked at me and smiled bigger.
“Wait, what’s going on?” I asked as I looked between Colt and Mark.
Colt slapped Mark on the back and reached into his pocket and handed Mark a folded up envelope. Putting the envelope in his back pocket, Mark turned to another guy and motioned for him to do something.
“Theater six, Colt.” Turning to me, Mark let out a chuckle. “Enjoy the movie, Lauren.”
Colt took my hand and practically dragged me down to the last theater. “Colt, what did you give him? Money? Did you rent out the whole theater? I mean . . . if you want to make out, I’m down for a few people being in there.”
Colt tossed his head back and laughed. “No, it wasn’t money. They were box seat tickets for next football season. Let’s hope Mark earned it.”
“Box seats?”
Colt stopped walking when we got to the theater. “Yep, box seats. Are you ready?”
Pressing my lips together, I let the excitement of not knowing what was going on bubble over. Doing a little jump, I clapped my hands and said, “Yes! I’m ready.”
“Close your eyes and I’ll lead you in.”
Narrowing my eyes, I chewed on my lip before doing as Colt asked. Taking my hands, Colt led me into the movie theater. He stopped and positioned me and placed his lips to my ear. “Open your eyes sweetheart.
Feeling my heart beating in my chest, I slowly opened one eye and peeked. Both eyes snapped open and I let out a gasp as I looked around the movie theater.
Oh. My. Glitter.
The entire place was empty, but there were bouquets of flowers going up each step to the middle of the theater.
“I know how you love to sit in the middle.”
Turning to look back at Colt, I noticed a small table set up with an LED candle lit and placed in the middle. Walking up to it I laughed when I saw two popcorns, two boxes of snowcaps, and a package of licorice. Placing my hands over my mouth, I tried to hold back my tears.
“Colt. You did all this for me?”
Placing his hands on the sides of my face he smiled and my knees weakened. “There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for you, Lauren. We can sit here at the table, or up in the seats to watch the movie. It’s up to you.”
My lower jaw began to tremble as I was overcome with a rush pure happiness. “What are we watching?”
Colt flashed me the sexiest smile I’d ever seen as he winked and said, “Your favorite movie, Brother Bear.”
Stay calm Lauren. Don’t jump his bones here in the movie theater. Stay calm.
“I think I want to watch the movie up there in the back corner,” I said with a wicked smile.
Letting out a chuckle, Colt leaned in closer, “Why, sweetheart, you wouldn’t think of doing something naughty while watching a Disney movie would you?”
Looking into his eyes, I shook my head and purred, “Never.”