My mate, My exception novel Chapter 11

He leans back in his seat with one hand on the wheel and the other on the console between us. I want to reach down and take it, but I feel like its too soon. Plus I tend to be one of those girls who wait for the guy to make the first move. So instead I ogle at his beauty.

Some people in this world are just pretty or hot. Others are stunning, like Jake. His dark eyes are piercing, yet innocent and kind. His hair is softly spiked up, yet doesn't look crunchy or over-gelled. It actually looks soft and I want nothing more than to run my hands through it.

He is wearing a simple navy blue button up which makes his skin look a perfect shade of tan. He also wears white khaki shorts with some sort of tan boat shoe.

I stay checking him out for so long, I don't even realize it has been silent for a good minute. When I glance at his face he is already looking at me with his eyebrow raised.

"I mean, I'm sure I look good but I promise I'll look like this tomorrow too." He winks at me and I blush. Before I can say some sarcastic remark, we pull up into the parking lot of a nice looking restaurant.

Once he pulls into a spot and gets out of the car, I too open my door and jump out. When I glance up I see him approaching my side of the car and I immedietly blush even harder when I realize his gesture.

"This is where you're supposed to wait for me to open your door darling." He tells me. My heart melts in my chest when I realize no one has ever dont something like that for me before.

I return his comment with a small smile and we walk up to the restaurant. This time, Jake opens the door for me and I tell him thanks as I pass.

After the hostess has seated us and we've ordered our drinks, I excuse myself to the bathroom.

After doing my business and washing up, I study myself in the mirror. My outfit still remains intact and although my hair is a little blown from the wind, it isn't too shabby either.

Returning to the table I see Jake is not alone. Next to our table are two girls, probably around my age. Just by their distant profiles, I can see they were your regular pregnant-at-prom type of girls. It pleases me to see that the surprised looking Jake next to them doesn't seem too happy with their presence.

I slide back into my seat and interrupt whatever conversation they were trying to make with my date.

"And this is that girl I was telling you about: Jen." He beams at me and I can tell he was grateful that I saved him at just the right time.

"It's very nice to meet you." I gush at them, hoping my eagerness will steer them away. They don't move though. They just stand there looking shocked. After a few seconds they snap out of their haze and turn to face Jake completely.

"Well I see you really are on a date then." The short brunette says. "We'll have to catch up with you later." She remarks in a flirty tone while winking. My blood boils as I think about someone else catching up with my man. After what seems like a full minute, they fortunately leave.

"It's late," I say. "May tenth. I'm only sixteen now."

He nods his head and I see that he seems to be deep in thought.

"Penny for your thoughts?" I ask.

"Oh you know, just thinking." He unconvincingly says.

"Is it the age difference between us?" I wonder aloud, slightly concerned. He shrugs and shakes his head, but I can tell he's lying.

"Not really with us dating," he trails off. "but kinda with us dating, you know, since doing certain things would be considered illegal..."

I flushed and cross my arms. "So you're worried about not being able to have sex with me." I say the words slowly, processing them in my head as I go. "Not whether or not I'm mature enough to date you."