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It was currently 3pm on a Sunday afternoon. I had around 3 more hours until Archer was going to pick me up. I still had no idea where we were going.

I was sitting on the plush sofa in the living room watching a few episodes of Parks and Recreation. While I ate some cookies.

Dad had gone to get something from his office and he said he'll be back soon.

Around 2 hours later I decided to go for a shower and change into some shorts and an oversized black shirt.

I even managed to cover up the hickey pretty well with some concealer. I then just let my hair dry out naturally. By the time I was done getting, I heard the doorbell ring.

I walked down the stairs and opened the door, Archer was standing there in all his glory.

"Hey" I smile and close the door behind me and locking it shut.

"Hey" Archer smiles and quickly kisses my forehead before we both head for his car. I was a bit confused because it wasn't his usual black car. It was a white Range Rover.

"Why the change of cars?" I ask him.

"You'll see" Archer smiles before he opens the door for me. I thank him and got inside. He got into the drivers side and he backed out of the driveway.

"So. Where are we going?" I ask, a small smile on my face. I know it's annoying him because I've probably asked him the same question more than 10 times today through text.

I can get a bit curious sometimes.

"Xena" Archer looks at me blankly before turning back to the road.

"Stop asking. You'll find out. And trust me you'll like it" Archer smiles.

"Okay, whatever you say" I laugh.

Around half an hour later we reached the destination. And as soon as I saw the big plain white wall and big a big parking lot I knew instantly where we were.

"Drive in cinema?" I ask his with a smile on my face.

Archer parks the car and turns to me with a grin.

"Yup" he says.

The boot of the car was facing the white wall, Archer and I both got out of the car and Archer opened the boot. And it was set up with blankets, pillows, and snacks.

"How did I not notice this when I first entered the car" I shake my head, a laugh bubbling through my mouth.

We both climbed into the boot and waited for the movie to start. We talked about the weirdest stuff while we waited for others cars to come and fill in the space left.

After around 20 minutes the screen turned on and the beginning of the movie started.

Archer then scoots down a bit and rests his head on my shoulder. I rest my head on his head and we watch the movie. I look around me and there were many people watching the movies. Some were sitting in the car, some in the boot and some where even on the roof of their car.

My gaze falls back to the move as I focus back on it.

———

Around 2 and a half hours later the movie ended. During the movie I changed my position so that I was laying done on Archer legs and he was just playing with my hair while he watched the movie.

Once the movie was over we got out of the boot and closed it shut. We walked to the front of the car again and got in.

"That was fun, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for taking me here" I smile.

"Yeah, I enjoyed it too" Archer nods his head a smile playing on his lips too.

I look at the time on the dashboard and it was 9:30.

"I should drop you home" Archer says while he drives out of the drive in cinema.

We sang (very horrible if I may add) to the song coming from the speakers while Archer drove me home and around half an hour later he parks at the driveway of my house.

"Thank you once again. It was really fun" I smile and go to open the door but Archer stops me by gripping onto my hand.

"What, no kiss?" Archer says, pouting like a child

I laugh and give him a peck on the lips before I say say bye to him and I close the main door.

I had already texted dad and told him that I was going to come home late so he was already asleep.

I quietly walk up to my room and close the bedroom door shut behind me.

I got ready for bed and got under my duvet. Sleep taking over me quickly.

———

I heard the annoying beeping of my alarm and I groggily shut it before I got out of my comfy bed. Today was Monday and all I really wanted to do was to sleep.

I really don't get why we have school 5 times a week and only get 2 weekends. They should have at least split it to make it equal.

If that makes sense.

I took a hot shower and changed into some sweats and a hoodie. I didn't really feel like wearing jeans today. It was too much work.

I looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was tied up in a low pony tail and I just put on some chapstick. I also didn't forget to hide my hickey that was luckily starting to fade away slowly.

I walk some the stairs with my bag pack hanging from one shoulder. My dad was sitting on the high stool near the kitchen island while he drank his coffee while scrolling through his phone.

"Morning sweetheart. How was your little date with Archer?"Dad asks smiling once he saw me walk down the stairs.

"Morning. It was fun, we went to a drive in Cinema" I smile

"That's great. Well, I'm leaving for work. Don't forget to lock the door behind you" Dad says before kissing my forehead and walking to the big black wooden main door.

"Alright, it's your day for dinner by the way" I say reminding him.

"Yeah, I'll order something for us" dad smiles cheekily before walking out the door.

I ate a banana while I scrolled through my Instagram feed. I've recently had an obsession with puppies and dogs and I don't shut up about it when I'm talking to dad, Archer or any of my friends.

After around 10 minutes, I decided to leave for school too. It was already 7:30 anyways.

Around a 20 minute drive later I reached the gates of school, I parked my car in my usual spot and got out. I walked into the school buildings and instantly saw my friend gathered near the lockers.

"Hey guys" I smile and stood next to Archer. Out of habit he drapes his arm around my shoulder.

"Xena, can Brie and I come over to your house today? I feel like we haven't spent a lot of time together" Cam pouts.

I burst out laughing. They're got to be kidding.

"You guys literally came over yesterday" I smile.

"Orrr how about you guys come to my house? Give Xena a break" Brie suggests

"Sure, I don't really mind whoever's house it is" I shrug.

Cam nods her head and then the bell rings.

Yay. Let's learn about history. A subject that I still strongly believe that is completely unnecessary.

Archer, Owen and I all walk to the dreaded class while everyone else went to their class.

"Did you do the homework? It's 30 percent of our grades" Archer asks turning to me.

Homework? We had history homework?

I stop dead in my tracks. They both stop walking too and tune to look at me.

"You're lying" I look at him in disbelief.

"No..." Owen adds in.

"Oh. My. God. Are you serious? I didn't know! I don't remember her telling us anything about that—"

"Because you were probably sleeping" Owen cut in quietly.

I turn to glare at him before I continue talking.

"But I usually find out if there's any homework from other kids in class and they never said anything about this. 30 perfect? That's a lot. What the hell. I'm—" I start ranting but Archer and Owen burst out laughing. Both of them just high fiving each other.

"It's not funny!" I cross my arms over my chest.

"We. We were j-just messing with you" Archer says in between laughter.

"I'm. Ugh." I say before walking off leaving the two of them to continue to laugh.

I walk into class and I sit at my usual spot. At the back corner off the room.

"Alright class, settle down" The teacher say walking in. Archer and Owen walking into class a few seconds after giggling like school girls.

I couldn't help but notice how girls were staring at Archer and Owen in awe. I sometimes forget that they're the Golden boys of this school.

They took they're seats and they turned to me and then they looked at each other again and start laughing all over again.

I roll my eyes and rest my head on my arm, closing my eyes shut.

Crazy.

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School went by slow, but it was now over. I was walking to the parking lot with Brie and Cam. We were currently going to Brie's house.

"Xena!" Archer yells across the parking lot.

"Yeah?" I ask staring at him.

"Uh, when will you be back? As in, when will you come back to yours?" He asks.

"Maybe around 6? dad gets home at that time, why?" I ask him. He's acting a bit suspicious.

"Oh. No reason, just wondering. Felix and Owen are coming to mine. Anyways, have fun. Bye" He says giving me a kiss on the forehead before walking away.

Okay?

Brie and Cam had already left, so I quickly got into my car and headed to Brie's house. Brie's car hasn't arrived yet. So Cam and I have been switching on taking turns on who picks her up. Today was Cam's day.

Once I reached her house I parked my car. I could already see Cam's car in the driveway. I went to ring the bell but the door was already open so I opened the door and the smell of freshly baked cookies hit my nose.

Brie's mom bakes. She makes the best cookies, and I can't stress this enough.

"Hey Xena! How are you sweetie?" Jane says while she comes and gives a big hug.

She really reminds me of mom. I remember whenever I used to come home sad from school, she would always give me the biggest hugs and it's like all my sadness is sucked away.

I miss her like crazy.

"Hey Jane, can I have a cookie?" I ask, a smile on my face. I walk to the kitchen to see the cookies on a tray.

"I'll bring them upstairs. They need to cool down." She laughs.

"Alright, I'll be waiting for them" I squint my eyes a the cookies like they were about to disappear.

I walk up the stairs and I burst straight through Brie's door.

"The queen has arrived. No need to fret" I announce jumping on her bed.

Brie and Cam just rolled their eyes.

I pull out my phone while laying down on Brie's bed. I started scrolling through my feed and one again. It was bombarded with pictures of cute fluffy puppies.

"LOOK AT HOW CUTE THESE PUPPIES ARE. I JUST WANT TO SQUEEZE THEM" I say while I squeal and yell at my phone.

Brie looks down at my phone screen and she instantly smiles.

"Yeah, that's a cute dog"  Brie nods.

Brie just gives Cam a weird look, Cam was just laying on the floor laughing.

We decided to finish up with any homework we had and while we were doing work Jane came into the room with the amazing cookies.

I'm not even exaggerating when I say I ran up to her to grab the plate from her hand. My love for cookies are at the same level of love I have for dogs...and maybe Archer?

No...that's too early. Not yet at least.

"Chill out girl, they aren't running away" Cam says taking a cookie from the plate.

I just roll my eyes and continue to eat the amazing cookies that Jane made. Once we finished all our work we all just decided to watch a movie.

2 hours later, the movie ended, It was almost 6 so I decided to go home, Cam leaving as well.

While I was walking down the stairs I heard Brie and Cam talking quietly to each other. I turn around and look at them.

"Y'all are acting very suspicious" I squint my eyes.

"What? pfft. No we're not. What are you talking about" Brie rolls her eyes. Cam just face palmed.

"My point exactly" I state while I walk to the kitchen to get a cookie before I leave.

"It's nothing" Cam tries covering up.

"Whatever you say. Anyways, bye. See you guys in school tomorrow" I smile and walk out the door. Before I closed the door I heard Cam and Brie start bickering.

I laugh before walking to my car, munching on my cookie.

20 minutes later I reached my house, Dad wasn't back yet. I locked my car door before walking in.

I closed the door behind me while I was looking at my phone, but I stopped dead in my track from what I saw at the bottom of the stairs.

I rub my eye and look to see if I was hallucinating. This can't be real.

I stare at it while I dial up my dad's number.

"Uh, Dad. There's a freaking fluffy puppy near the stairs" I say while I just stare at the puppy that patiently wags it's tail while sitting on the first step of the staircase.

"What are you talking about Xena. I have no idea" My dad says. I could hear him hold in a laugh.

"You know exactly what I'm talking about. You're kidding me right? Thank you!" I squeal and walk up to the cute puppy. It wags it's tails and I pick it up. The puppy instantly start licking my face.

"You really shouldn't be thanking me, It was all Archers idea. You've been talking about them for around 2 weeks now" He laughs.

"I'm currently driving. I'm coming home right now. Bye sweetie" Dad says, then hangs up.

"Hey there buddy, just look how cute you are" I say and pick it up and look at it. It was a mix of different colors and it has pretty blue eyes.

the small puppy wags it's fluffy tails with it's tongue sticking out.

I take the puppy up to my room and close the door behind me while I talked to my self about how I couldn't believe this was actually true.

"This has to be a joke. Oh gosh. Wow. You're so cute-Ah!" I say but I was startled when I saw Archer sitting on my bed.

"What are you doing here?" I ask while I hold the cute ball of fluff in my hands, scratching behind it's ears.

"oh, AND THANK YOU SO MUCH" I say while I place the puppy on my bed while I jumped and hugged Archer who was laying down on my bed.

"It's all good. I realized how you would never shut up about puppies and dogs. So I asked your dad if it was okay if I could get you one instead. And he said that you're quite responsible so it was okay" Archer shrugs. While he was explaining I was littering his face with kisses.

"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you" I say while I pick up the puppy and place it on my chest and it just sits down and rests it's head on my chest.

"AWW" I squeal and look at Archer because of all the cuteness.

Archer just laughed and scratched behind the puppies ear.

"Is it a boy or girl?" I ask.

"It's a boy, What are you going to name him?" Archer asks.

"I don't know yet" I shrug and smile at the puppy.

"Damn, you don't even look at me like how you look at him" Archer pouts playfully.

"I mean...come on. Look at how cute he is" I say. The puppy was starting to fall asleep.

"I want to wrap him like a burrito" I saw and I grab onto my throw blanket and gently wrap him in a small burrito. He was still asleep and he looked so comfortable.

We then heard the doorbell ring. It must be dad.

"Can you please get the door? I'm currently doing something important" I say while I focus on wrapping the puppy in the blanket.

Archer just laughed and shook his head before getting off my bed and heading downstairs to get the door.

After a few minutes, Dad comes walking into my room.

"Where is the puppy?" Dad smiles.

"He's right here" I say and show dad the puppy that was currently wrapped in my blanket.

"Ah! he's so cute" Dad gasps, he stared at the puppy for a few minutes before he said he was going to order food. He even asked—scratch that—forced Archer to stay for dinner.

I then decided to FaceTime Brie and Cam.

"Where is the puppy?" Brie asks as soon as she picks up.

"How do you know?" I laugh.

"That's what Brie and I were trying to hide from you" Cam shrugs with a smile.

"Its currently wrapped in a burrito" I say and show them my puppy.

"What are you going to name him? He's so cute!" Brie says

"I'm not sure yet, I'm going to think about it during dinner" I say and I rest my head on Archers chest.

"Who's that?" Cam asks

"It's just Archer" I say and point the camera to Archer.

We then got called down for dinner so I said bye and ended the call with Brie and Cam.

Archer, Dad and I all sat on the table and had the food that dad ordered. We all were thinking on what to name the puppy.

"I think I know what I want to name him" I say

"How about Apollo?" I ask

"Name it whatever you want. That name does suit him" Dad nods

"Well then Apollo it is" I say

Once we all finished with Dinner Archer said he was going to head home because it was getting late.

"Do you want me to drop you? How did you get here? I didn't see your car in the driveway" I say as I walk him to the door.

"No it's all good. I had actually parked my car a few blocks down so you wouldn't notice" Archer laughs.

"Alright, stay safe. And thank you once again. You're literally the best" I smile and kiss him.

"No problem, I know I'm the best" Archer winks and laughs before saying bye and walking down my driveway.

I laugh at his cockiness and shut the door behind me.

"I'm actually so glad that you found a soulmate that treats you right and isn't a jerk" Dad says from the living room.

"Yeah, I know. I'm going to bed now. Goodnight dad" I smile and kiss him on the check before going up to my room.

I closed the door shut behind me and I saw Apollo wide awake still sitting comfortably in the burrito I made him.

"You're literally the cutest" I say and remove him from the burrito I made him and he just rolls onto his back.

"Aww" I say and scratch his belly.

I quickly got ready for bed and got under the covers Apollo sleeping right beside me on the bed.

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