"I was walking blindly until I bumped into you, then my world started to shine bright."

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It was already Thanksgiving break and everyone had a week and half off from school.

We were meeting up with Kareem, Grant, Jane, and Travis. Travis is our other friend, he's usually working all the time we don't get to hang out.

Lance isn't technically my boyfriend, we have been seeing each other everyday since he saw me at my house. We haven't gone past kissing at all as much as I would've liked, unfortunately.

Yes! Girls can want it more than guys okay.

Lance would shake his head every time telling me he wants to take it slow instead. No one knows that we're seeing each other either, I honestly want to tell Jane but we want to secure the relationship first. We're still getting to know each other so that makes sense.

In terms of getting to know each other, I feel like I've known him for a long time and it's so easy how we connect. I have heard many things about him, how he sleeps with girls, how he leaves them, cheats, does drugs, drinks a lot.

I haven't seen any of this with my own eyes so I'm not believing it.

Got to see the proof first, honey.

The Lance I see is gentle and annoying but sweet. I'm pretty sure everyone has a bad side, so I'm definitely not judging.

Snapping me out of my thoughts, he walks up behind me and kisses my neck lightly.

"What are you so deep in thought about?" I feel goosebumps rising just from one kiss. Who am I, and why can't I control my body.

"I'm thinking about what everyone says about you.. like how you play girls, do drugs, get into fights, get drunk.." I start playing with my fingers, which was a bad habit I do when I'm nervous.

I'm pretty sure he noticed my habit by now because he took my hands and lifted my chin up. His eyes seem to stare into my soul, prying for answers.

"What if I told you I was like that or is still like that?" His voice was slightly hitched, like he was scared of what I was going to say.

"Listen Lance." I start off saying firmly meeting his nervous eyes.

"I'm not one to judge but, the cheating and the drugs is definitely a no no to me. The drinking is okay because it goes to a certain level.. the fights I'll most definitely kick your ass if you get into one. The girl thing is definitely a deal breaker. I will not waste my time with a guy who's out here with 3 other girls having me look stupid." I say the last part in a huff because seriously if you don't want to be with said person, just leave!

Simple! Just like magic.

He holds my hand tightly, nearly squeezing me to death. "I used to be a lot of things."

He sucks in a deep breath, before taking a quick glance at me. I nodded letting him know he can continue.

"I still drink or whatever but I try to refrain from fights. The cheating thing was never true! None of the girls and I were dating and I just didn't find them interesting enough. And please, if I ever tried that with you I'd probably be pretty stupid. I'll tell you everything you want to hear, and I mean anything."

He stops talking after that last sentence as he leaves me to process all this new information. I grabbed his hands into my lap, rubbing my thumb over his.

Thank god he isn't a murderer.

He brings my hands up to his soft lips and plants a gentle kiss on them.

"What we have is good and I would hate stupid rumors to break this apart."

I looked up at Lance and his hazel eyes were filled with sadness when he said the last part. I see him visibly upset, his jaw is clenched so tight you'd think he had chipped a few of his teeth.

He's really stiff as well.

No guys not that kind of stiff.

Ya nasty.

I pull him closer to me and I start rubbing his neck in soothing patterns. This put him to ease because I feel his shoulders start to sag and his breathing went back to normal.

Biting my lip after I finally finished composing a reply to him, hoping I won't jumble my words together.

"Then we should be good, I'm insanely, I mean insanely nosy. I want to know how you peed your pants to how your first date stood you up. As long as you keep everything honest and good with me we will have no problems.." Trailing off, I thought I'd tease him a bit.

"I see you are a "bad" boy, but why do you have cute pugs on your boxer briefs?" I burst out laughing, I already noticed but this seemed like the perfect time to bring it up.

His jaw dropped seeing his cheeks start to tint pink.

He cleared his throat, "Pugs are amazing okay... don't tell anyone please." The last part almost sounded like he was begging which made me laugh even more.

"Sure laugh, Miss Lacy Pink." As he whispered this in my ear I almost died. My face turns to the color of red wine, I threw a pillow at him but he dodged and ran out of my room fast.

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Not to be conceited, but my friends and I looked fine. Like super good fine like wine.

I'm talking getting my wig snatched good, getting my soul taken good!

Jane came in a long sleeve bodycon dress that was the color of wine, and had lace trimmings on the hems. Her makeup was minimal and she wore her hair in a side braid, making sure her baby hairs were laid for the world to see.

Travis looks good, like yes he's my friend but he is a very handsome looking guy. He's wearing a light blue button up with some slacks as well as some velvet loafers. On top of that was a thick cardigan, pulling the look together.

Kareem had almost a similar outfit, he had a red button up and black slacks with the same velvet loafers but in red.

Grant as well, did these guys plan this or something?

Like the 3 Velvet Brothers?

"Did you guys plan on all wearing the same thing in different colors? Why didn't I get the memo?" I glared at the three men standing in front of me smiling.

"Like you'd come in a button up and slacks." Kareem let's out a snort as I smacked him on the arm.

"Look at you! Hold up do a lil twirl, do it again!" Grant cheers on and we seem to gather a few guys attention who whistled.

My cheeks blush as I smack him on the back a little too hard, just like I meant to.

I wore a baby pink off the shoulder dress. I save this dress for special occasions simply for the fact it makes me look amazing. It compliments my curves in every angle and it stops at my knees, I hate short dresses I always seem to feel like I'm flashing the world.

I wore some clear heels that were about 4 inches tall as well as a white faux fur coat on top of that, the only makeup I had on was mascara, lipgloss and highlight which is all you ever need.

I heard heavy footsteps behind me and I already knew who it was.

Turning around, Lance looked so good in everything.

He had to find parking so he dropped me off in front first. He was wearing a light pink button up that showed his toned stomach off, he also wore some slacks like the guys. He had on black velvet loafers as well..

Okay they really did plan it.

So now it's the 4 velvet brothers.

My gawking got cut short when the hostess called for us and we were walking to our table. I felt Lance behind me, he was a little too close that I felt a certain something that made me flutter.

I turned around in shock and there he was, grinning like an idiot.

"Stop it! You really want to get caught don't you?" I hiss at him in a whisper voice.

Well, more like a stutter, my heart was practically trying to jump out of my chest.

"Don't worry, I got you later." He smirks as he pulls me a chair open and his hand touches the small of my back.

I want to kill him so bad!

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