Free First Crush (Dark Falkon #1) by J.O Mantel Page B

Sienna's constantly spraying a new fragrance every day. You kind of get immune to it after a while.”
    Ivy threw him a smile. The two of them looked at their watches and then at the growing ticket box queue.
    “That line isn't getting any smaller,” Ivy said.
    “No, it isn't.”
    Standing in line, the two of them looked at the board and tried to decide what to watch.
    “What are you in the mood for?” Jake asked.
    “I don't really know, I know there's the new Ryan Reynolds action movie, and there's also that new chick flick as well.”
    “A chick who likes action films, Ivy, you never cease to amaze me.”
    In the end they both decided to go for the Ryan Reynolds movie, it was the only thing they could both mutually agree on.
    The cinema was full of people, and all the good seats towards the back were taken. The only seats available were towards the front, so they sat down and made themselves comfortable.
    The lighting in the cinema dimmed, and the screen lit up.
    “So, you don't have band practice tonight?”
    “No actually. The band and I are finally ready to start recording the album, soon.”
    “That's great news, you all must feel relieved?” She said, shoving a handful of popcorn into her mouth.
    “Yeah a little, it'll mean no late practices for a couple of months which is great.”
    As they spoke, a familiar tune filled the cinema. Way Back Home was playing, Jake looked up at the screen and saw the advertisement for Dark Falkon's upcoming concert on April fifteen.
    “They have been promoting the shit out of this concert for months now. Honestly, I don't know what you and Sienna see in them.”
    “Jake, you're a guy-”
    “I know, I just wouldn't get it. But I do. I get it. But seriously, what does Sienna see in Lukas Dark?
    I mean, what does he have that I don't have?”
    “Oh, Jake! For one thing, he's got the fame and not to mention, money. And I have to admit, he is kind of hot.”
    “Pfft. He does nothing for me.”
    “Well, I would hope not, because then we would have a serious problem.”
    There was a bit of silence from the two of them as they sat there and watched the rest of the trailers.
    “Ivy, I know we've been over this, but you know that we are just friends, right? I mean, I only agreed to go on this date because Sienna put me up to it. I know that sounds horrible, but-”
    “Jake! Relax. I know. It doesn't make you an asshole, believe me, that's not what I'm thinking at all. I know how Sienna can be when she's determined about something. She never gives up, it's not in her nature.”
    “Yep! I hear you, she can be fucking stubborn at times.”
    The lights went out and there was pure darkness for a couple of seconds. There was complete silence all round, and the screen lit up as the feature started.
    “I was actually quite surprised. That wasn't a bad movie,” Ivy said.
    Jake didn't react, he sat in the chair and remained silent.
    “Jake?” Ivy called again, snapping her fingers.
    “Oh! Sorry, what did you say?”
    “Where were you just now?”
    “Sorry. Just thinking,” Jake replied.
    They walked out of the theatre and Ivy looked at her watch; “It's still early, do you want to grab a coffee?”
    “Um...yeah, sure,” Jake replied, half-heartedly.
    The two of them slowly walked down the stairs and headed for the cafe. Jake remained silent, barely saying a word. Placing their orders at the counter, they then grabbed a table and sat down.
    “Ok, Jake! What's going on?”
    “Huh? What do you mean?”
    “You've barely said two words to me since the movie finished, Jake. Have I done something wrong?”
    “No not at all.” He sighed and sat up straight in his chair. “I'm sorry, Ivy, I just have a lot on my mind. I didn't mean to ruin our evening.”
    The waitress placed their coffees on the table, Ivy sat there, staring at Jake while he stirred his coffee.
    “It's Sienna, isn't it? You can't stop thinking about her.”
    Jake couldn't say anything, but Ivy knew too well