"Don't worry, be happy"
-The Real Bobby McFerrin

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Ruby's POV

"Run it back turbo"

I said as Noah just laughed. There's no way he won for the eleventh time tonight. Go karting was a complete bust for me. He rammed me into the tires more times than I can count.

Now we're on our second round of laser tagging and he kept on getting me over and over. Guess who won. Noah fucking De La Cruz.

"How the hell did you shoot me three hundred fifty times? I didn't even see you that much times"

"Don't hate the player, hate the game"

Well the player is about to hate the game because I'm going to kill him.

"I demand we go again. Something isn't right here"

Even though this was my first time going laser tagging I will not accept this loss. This is humiliating for a competitive person like me. I'm used to succeeding at things on my first try.

Let me stop lying I'm a disappointment in general.

"Do you want to play another round or go eat?"

"Where we 'bout to eat at?"

I immediately took off the laser tagging vest and handed it to the guy at the front desk. Noah was just standing behind me laughing his ass off. He think this a joke until we go to the restaurant and I order everything off the menu.

On our way to the restaurant there was no silence. We were constantly fighting about who won the most rounds of laser tagging and go karting. I personally felt like I won every round even though the score sheets said differently.

"I at least let you win one time. I could've just showed out and not let you win anything tonight"

"What happened to always letting the girl win?"

He scoffed and started laughing. I could tell he was one of those competitive guys. What gave it away was when he did his signature victory dance after he beat a ten year old in a game of patty cake.

"If I let you win everything your head is going to get big"

"That would explain your watermelon sized head"

"My head isn't going to be so big when it's in between your legs"

He said with a wink. I shifted in my seat. He has been doing that all night and I'm frustrated. I want to stay a virgin but this sexy ass man right here is tempting me.

Even when we were laser tagging he would sneak up behind me and slap my butt. Every time I would turn around he shot me to make sure I wouldn't get my revenge.

His hands were currently on my lap as he drove. I couldn't deny that I liked it. What can I say? I'm a sucker for thigh rubs.

"You're not getting a sample of this honeybun anytime soon"

I said as I shook my head. If I didn't have a strong will my virginity would have been gone when I was in high school. Those athletes will get you when you least expect it.

Especially if you're a freshman.

I didn't want to be one of those girls that got attached to a guy just because he took my virginity away. I've seen girls that stayed with cheaters and assholes just because they were their first time.

"Ok babygirl. We've arrived"

I looked out the window to see where we'll be eating. The sign said Raising Canes's. Noah looked like he was about to explode with excitement while I was confused.

What's Raising Canes's? I've never heard of this restaurant.

"Why do you look lost? We've arrived at the best restaurant on the face of this earth"

"I've never been here before"

He gasped and put his hand to his mouth. He repeatedly hit his head on the steering wheel as he fake cried. This food better be orgasm worthy for this man to be doing the most like this.

"Let's go inside so you can experience sex on a plate"

He said as he got out of the car. I just stared at him. The weirdest things be coming out of this man's mouth. He opened the door for me and held my hand as I got out of the car. He even held the restaurant door for me.

He has actually been a gentleman tonight. I'm so used to being used and abused. If someone just opens the door for me I feel grateful.

Back in New York my foster parents would purposely close me in the door if they saw me coming.

"Hello welcome to Raising Cane's, what can I start you guys off with today?"

The middle aged lady asked. We just sat down like three seconds ago. I speedily flipped the menu as Noah gave his order. I hate being under pressure like this.

"I'll have a xtra xtra large platter of chicken and fries with some sauce and lemonade" Noah ordered effortlessly.

I on the other hand was sweating bullets because I knew it was now my turn. I felt both Noah and the waitress stare at me as I still flipped through the menu.

"Would you like our special?"

"Yes ma'am"

I said with a sigh. I handed her the menu while saying thank you. I felt like I was going to have a heart attack.

"Tell me about yourself"

Noah said after a few moments of silence. Whenever someone asks me that I forget everything about myself.

"Uhhh, my name is Ruby Carter and I like to read and listen to music. That's it"

"That's it?"

"Yeah, I'm a really boring person"

He shook his head as if he didn't believe me. I'm literally a boring ole potato in a world full of loaded fries with bacon and cheese.

"I don't believe that. There must be something more to you then reading and music. Do you have any special talents or something?"

"I'm flexible and double jointed"

I said after a few seconds. I'm like a rubber band sometimes. I used to turn into a pretzel for fun. Trying out for the cheerleading team was always a dream of mine in high school but it never came true.

"Interesting" He said with a smirk on his face as his eyes ran up and down my body.

"Your food sir"

The waitress said as she placed down a huge platter of chicken tenders and fries. He rubbed his hands together as he looked down at his meal.

He said a quick thank you before he dug into his food. He dipped his chicken in the sauce and stuffed it in his mouth. Two seconds passed before he started reaching for some fries.

"And for you ma'am"

In front of me was some spicy chicken tenders, fries, and mini lobster tails. In the middle was a mixture of mayo and ketchup.

"Enjoy your meal"

She said as she walked away. I reluctantly picked up a chicken tender and dipped it in the sauce. A low moan came from my mouth as the taste registered in my taste buds.

No wonder why Noah was acting a fat kid in a candy store when we were in the car.

"This taste better than Popeye's chicken sandwich"

Noah said as he ate another strip of chicken. I've never tried the Popeye's chicken sandwich before. The hype around it made me not want to try it.

There was complete silence between us as we ate. Not even a sound escaped our mouth. I sighed as I took the last bite of my chicken tender.

"I just ate my first meal of the night, I can't wait for my second"

His second meal better be sleep because I know it's not going to be me.

"Your check"

The lady said as she handed Noah the check. He didn't even look to see how much the meal cost. He just took out two one hundred dollar bills and handed it back to her.

"Sir, you only owe me $48.57. You gave me $151.43 extra"

"You can keep it as your tip"

She looked at him in shock and so did I. Her hand shook as she looked down at the money. Next thing I know she launched at Noah and have him a big hug.

"I can finally pay for my baby's eye surgery. Thank you very much sir"

She said as she sobbed on his shoulder. I felt my eyes water as I watched their interaction. Noah just awkwardly patted her back as she started sobbing louder on his shoulder.

After she was done crying they exchanged numbers so she could keep in touch with him during her son's surgery.

"Are you ready to go?"

"Yes, I'm drained" I said as I took a seat in the car. Noah closed the door and went over to the driver's side.

"We have one more place to go then I'll take you home"

I looked at him like he was crazy. I didn't even realize it was almost midnight until I finally looked down at my phone. I was having so much fun that I even forgot I had my phone.

It's still on one hundred percent.

"Where are we going?"

"You'll see"