Let me love you

Chapter 12

Chloe's P.O.V

"So, where are you taking me tonight?" He asks me before taking a bite of his burger.

We decided to sit and eat together on our balconies tonight before going to where I planned for us. I order us junk food because Ian always has home cook meals and I wanted him to try this. 

He insisted that we split the bill even though it wasn't that expensive and I agreed, not wanting him to feel bad. I later realize though that he said to me before that he didn't have money of his own so, where did he find the money? 

I didn't want to ruin the mood, so I didn't ask him about it.

"We're going somewhere I'm not sure you're going to like but it was one of the things you painted so, " I left my words hanging as I put another fry in my mouth.

"Somewhere I might not like huh?" He says quietly to himself trying to figure out where I'm taking us.

"You'll need to wear something a little bit nicer if that helps you a bit."

"Nicer?" He asks, raising an eyebrow at me.

"Yeah, not like formal nicer just a little more dressed up but still not too much, you get me?"

"Yeah, I do actually, " he says, looking at me with slightly wide eyes, blinking slowly.

Trust me, sometimes I'm shocked by myself too.

"So, what time are we leaving?"

Oh, yeah, I forgot about one more detail! 

"Actually, something more important first is that my friends will also be there." 

The first few words come blabbering out of my mouth before I slowed down for the last few, wanting him to hear them clearly. 

"Oh, " he starts fidgeting on his spot visibly uncomfortable with that fact.

"Yeah, oh," I say putting my burger down before clearing my throat.

"Look, you don't have to talk to them a lot! We're only saying hi and then it'll be just us, well as much as we can. You'll see what I mean by that when we get there, " I say, trying to soothe his discomfort as much as I can.

"Also, my best friend Felix is driving us there. Look if you don't want to go anymore, know that it's fine with me. I understand so, think about it and let me know in like an hour or two."

He stays quiet for a few minutes eating his food.

"Let's go. I'm in, " he says.

"Really?"

"Yeah, I'm sure, what do I have to lose anyway?" He turns and winks at me taking me by surprise, but I roll my eyes, nonetheless.

Ian has a lot more sides to his personality than I originally thought.

He's blunt and emotionless sometimes but then other times he's more playful and sweet.

He's still not a hundred per cent open with me which is justified considering his life.

I just hope that nothing jeopardises our friendship cause I have a lot of fun with him.

"You're right, there is nothing to lose here."

We continue eating our food whilst talking about food. Another surprising discovery from him is that he knows how to cook. His aunt taught him when he was 14 due to his parents working until late.

The only thing I know how to cook is pasta. I don't even know how to boil an egg correctly and I'm 19, how embarrassing is that?

After we finish eating, we both went to start getting ready for tonight. Checking the time, I see that is 9:45 pm meaning I have like an hour to get ready. I quickly jump in the shower to refresh myself and make sure I smell nice. After wrapping the towel around my body, I brush my hair and pin them back for now so I can do my makeup.

I start with the one that'll take the longest and that's eyeliner. I grab my eyeliner brush and dip it in my matt black gel liner. I wish I was talented enough in the wing department so I could just do it in 5 minutes instead of 15. That's how long it took me to make them look passable.

I put mascara on next and just tap and blend a nude colour all over my eyelid. I grab my highlighter next and put some on my cheekbones and the tip of my nose before gliding on my lips a true red matt lipstick and clear gloss on top. 

I clasp on my mini gold hoop earrings and go into my bedroom to quickly get dressed since I have only 15 minutes left.

Thankfully, I decided hours ago what I was going to wear but shit, I just realize that the top is a high neck one! 

Okay, I've done this mistake way too many times so I can do this. I put on my black bra before carefully putting my head through the hole of my top without ruining my makeup.

I didn't even realize I was holding my breath the whole time I was putting it on. I smooth my top down and tuck it under a sheer black pair of stockings I put on before pulling up my mini faux leather skirt. I zip up my black ankle sock boots and throw on a cropped leather jacket.

I walk to my full-length mirror checking myself out and I approve.

I look good!

I grab my phone checking if I have any messages only to find one from Felix letting me know he's here.

I hope Ian's parents are asleep by now because it's not that late.

I put my phone and key in the front pocket of my skirt. More skirts need to have deep enough pockets for big ass phones like mine cause I can't be bothered holding a bag the entire night over my shoulder.

I quietly exit my apartment not wanting to wake up my parents, they work tiresome hours. Once I lock the door and turn to face the apartment next door, I come face to face with Ian.

"Holy shit! You scared the crap out of me! Make a little more noise next time, please, " I grab my forehead and take a few deep breaths calming my raising heartbeat as he chuckles at me.

Chuckles!

"Sorry princess, I won't do it again."

Is he drunk?

"Why are you talking like that all of a sudden?"

"Talking like what?" He shrugs his shoulders and that's when I see what he's wearing.

"We kinda match!" I say as I take his outfit in.

"Is that a good thing?" He asks.

"Yeah, that means you took the vibe I was talking about, " I let my eyes wander all over his body.

He's wearing a black button-up shirt with the top 3 buttons undone, black jeans, black boots and a faux leather jacket. His hair is messy as always with a few strands falling on his forehead.

"You look beautiful."

For a second, I thought that came out of my mouth but then I realize that Ian was the one saying that.

"Thank you, " I can feel the heat rushing to my cheeks.

I've never been really good at taking compliments.

"You look handsome as well, " I say.

"Thank you, I tried."

"You don't need to Ian, I don't think you realise how handsome you really are, " I let him know.

"Ready to go? Our ride is here."

"Yeah, ready."

I honestly hope this goes well!

A/N

Things are about to get a little bit spicy next chapter...👀

Do you think Chloe's friends will like him?

Do you think Ian will like them?

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All the love - M ❤️