Chapter 92 - 92: Should I Text Him First!? III

(Third POV)

Anthony was drying his hair when he heard his cellphone making a ding sound indicating that he received a text. He walked to pick it up and flip it open. To his surprise, he received a text message from Michelle.

He blushed guiltily. She was just starring in his masturbation session while taking a shower just a few minutes back. Ok, so maybe he doesn't like her that way, but he certainly wants to do that with her again!

Why could she be texting him? Was she going to blame him for what they did? Did he ruin her dream of giving it to Andy instead? He bit his lip. Gods, just the thought of that makes him want to… never mind. He opened the text message.

[Good evening, Anthony. Were you able to get home safely?]

Oh… apparently she's just curious about that.. Wait, did she send this message because she wants to have that conversation? He sighed. Earlier, he decided to just act the way he usually does around her and just be nicer. He doesn't want to make things awkward between them, and he does truly care about her as a friend. 

[Hello Michelle. Yes, I got home ok. Thanks for asking. How about you?]

Then he pressed send. Ok, that sounded stupid. Definitely she's home already that's why she's asking or something, but it's not like it would be polite if he doesn't ask her that back.

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Michelle was surprised to see that Anthony replied to her immediately. Was he holding his cellphone all the while too? Was he thinking of texting her earlier but was just second guessing himself because he was unsure of what she felt about him!? She was so happy imagining that she made the right choice. She opened the message.

[Hello Michelle. Yes, I got home ok earlier. Thanks for asking. How about you?]

She analyzed the message over and over. Obviously, he should know that she's home now, but still asked. Was he being nervous that not knowing what to ask he asked a stupid question because he wanted to prolong their potential conversation!? 

Her girly presumptuous mind and heart couldn't take the toki-doki heart pounding feeling! She giggled like an idiot. More confident, because he couldn't see her, she started typing again.

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Anthony received the text and opened it. 

[Yes, I got home earlier too. So, I was wondering… do you have time this coming Saturday?]

Shit. Was she looking for a good time to talk to him about what happened? Should he give an excuse so that he won't have to face her? Then again, it's not like they could just completely not talk about it. They were friends, not that close but still friends. 

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Michelle nervously bit her lip. That was really forward of her, but well, she didn't mention what it would be for. There was nothing bad about that right?

She waited for 5 minutes before Anthony's reply arrived. She took a deep breath, her hand shaking as she squinted first before opening the text.

Then, like an idiot, she slowly opened one eye, as if peeking just to read it.

[Yes, I have time on Saturday. Do you have something in mind?]

'AH!!!!!!! I wanna scream and shout and let it all out! And scream and shout and let it out. We sayin', oh we oh, we oh, we oh, We sayin oh, we oh, we oh, we oh!!!!!!!'

Michelle screamed, sang, and started dancing while laughing. She can't even remember if the lyrics were correct or if the song, she's singing has already been released in 2006, but oh well, no one can hear her anyway.

Ok, time to key in her reply.

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[Would it be alright for us to meet at Daman mall? What time is most convenient to you?]

Anthony read and thought that Daman mall was a good place to meet. It was not a mall frequented by his family and friends, but it's also not too crowded as it still caters to the upper class. It was an hour away from his home and just about 30 minutes from Michelle's. Anyway, he knew a good private restaurant there. He thinks Michelle would like it and would be more comfortable to talk to him there. 

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[Yes, if you like we can meet during lunch time. I know a good restaurant there.]

'Lunch!? He wants to meet me that early? Was it so we can spend more time together!? He's even recommending a restaurant!!!! It's a date!' Michelle thought as she smiled from ear to ear. 

Then, she thought, if he's treating her to lunch, she should treat him to something too in return. Ok, whatever excuse she can come up with to prolong their time together. Hihi! What do people this age do when dating anyway?

Oh! They should watch a movie! Which movie would be showing then?

She opened a window in her PC and checked the net. Cool! Should she book the corniest romcom she could find? What if Anthony dislikes it? Pirates of the Caribbean? Well, it was good and maybe Anthony would like it? Wait. Before she decides, she must ask if he needs to be somewhere, like what if he chose to meet early because he needs to be somewhere later!? 

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[Ok. Uhm… Anthony, after our lunch, would you need to leave right away?] 

Anthony wondered why she was asking that. Then thought maybe lunch time was too early or it wasn't convenient. He could adjust accordingly. 

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[No, I'm free the whole day. If lunch time is inconvenient, I can adjust. What time do you prefer?]

Michelle was screaming again, she was happy like crazy. She ran to her bed, hugged a pillow and started rolling herself. Anthony must REALLY REALLY like her. He was even willing to change schedule to accommodate her, and he definitely chose an earlier time to spend more time with her. Ah!!!!! Wasn't she the luckiest girl on earth!?!?!?!?

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TBC