Teach Me

eleven

we're moving along to Christmas :)

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ariana's pov

Santa is coming

ryan and I made up and we've been hanging out just like before. this time feels different though. when I get a message from him, I feel butterflies in my stomach. I even feel them when we're together sometimes.

recently, he had been spending the night at my place. in the guest room of course, sometimes he wakes up and makes us breakfast. he even eats vegan food around me because he knows I am and doesn't want to be rude and eat meats or even dairy around me.

we had planned to go to dinner tonight after I got off from work. he found this fancy place and thought it would be fun to go. for shits and giggles. they had a dress code and that was the main reason he wanted to go. I decided to wear a long black spaghetti strap dress with black luis vuitton heels. I would probably wear a simple necklace along with it.

the time rolls around for me to get home and I rush there since our reservations were at 5pm. ryan was already at my house, I gave him a key a few weeks ago for when he wanted to be away from his house. sometimes I'd come home to dinner or he'd clean my house. he tried to do my laundry once but I didn't want him around my panties.

I walk into the house and see that my house was cleaner than I left it. "ryan" I called out. he peaked around the corner, in a pair of black slacks and a black t shirt.

"hey Ari, how was work?" he asked, coming towards me and wrapping his long arms around me.

"ugh do you even have to ask at this point?" I was having a hard time connecting with my students which was making my job much harder than it should be. I used to enjoy teaching but now I've grown to dread it some days.

"I know but we're having a big fancy meal tonight. go get ready!" he pushes me towards my room. when I walk in, I notice my clothes on the bed. "I know you don't want me anywhere near your underwear so you can do that part. I just put the dress you told me about on the bed so it would be easier for you to get ready."

"you're too sweet to me but get out so I can get ready." I pushed him out of the room, slamming the door shut.

I take a quick shower, straightening my hair and putting it into a high ponytail with a middle part. I go into my bedroom to grab some underwear and put on the dress he laid out for me. to finish my look, I put on light make up, a pair of earrings, and a spritz of my fav perfume. with this, I was basically ready. all I had to do was put my shoes on. I walked out to see Ryan sitting on the couch watching tv. he was ready. he wore a black button up shirt with black slacks and a blazer. he was wearing a pair of dress shoes, which shocked me. I thought he only owned sneakers.

"woah ariana." he said, shifting his focus away from the TV and on to me.

"God, if it's horrible just tell me straight up." I turn around and head towards the bedroom when I feel a gentle tug on my wrist.

"no, Ariana. you look and smell amazing." he was barely able to make out the sentence.

I blush looking up at him through my lashes. "promise?"

"pinky promise." he offers up his pinky and I take it. "now let's get going before we lose our reservation."

I put my shoes on and he opened up the door for me. he put his hand on the small of my back as he led me to his car, opening up the door and helping me get in. he made sure I was in before closing the door.

the drive wasn't too long. It took us 16 minutes to get there and on the way, we listened to music like always. once we arrived outside, Ryan hopped out of the car and handed his keys to the valet. he ran to my side to let and help me out of the car. I grab his hand and step out onto the curb but I miss calculate my step and almost fall. if it weren't for Ryan catching me, I would have eaten shit.