I released the air I didn't realize I'd been holding.

TrippingOnAir13: That's great! I'm free till school starts, too. How's tomorrow? Give me the time and place since you seem so much better at planning dates
MusicMaster17: Perfect. How's 5 o'clock and let's let the destination be a surprise, shall we?
TrippingOnAir13: Sounds great. Well, I've got to go make dinner now. I'll see you tomorrow!

-(end flashback)-

I was so caught up in my thoughts that I didn't even notice Emmett plop onto the couch next to me and turn on the television.

“How did this happen? How could I have been such a horrible brother to not even find out anything about that jerk?” He asked suddenly. I was caught off guard by the sound of his voice and it took me a minute to register what he had said, let alone respond. “It's not your fault. We had been keeping everything a secret from you, so you wouldn't ruin our fun in the dating world. The problem is we found out the hard way that we should make sure you're at least somewhat clued in on what's going on.” I replied, after a long pause. I thought a bit more about how I should break it to him that I had a date the next day, with a guy I had never met. While I thought about it, we sat in silence, watching an old George Lopez rerun.

After about ten minutes of blankly watching, I started coming up with a plan that could possibly set me on a safer date, yet let me still be able to meet him. I mean, if he goes to my school, I'm bound to meet him anyways. That's it! I've got it! All I have to do is meet him in a public place! I thought to myself. It was perfect. I would have witnesses if anything happened and would be able to have a car ready to go home in, if necessary. I turned to Emmett, hoping this would go well. I couldn't see how he could be too against it, since I'd make sure I was surrounded by witnesses wherever he took me.

“Emmett, I have a confession to make. But before you blow up, hear me out. I do have a plan.” I said, trying to keep my voice calm. He looked confused, which slowly turned to suspicion. “I set up a date with this guy. We've, uh, never met, but I plan on meeting him tomorrow. But don't worry. I plan on keeping the date totally public, so if he even tries to pull something on me, there will be plenty of witnesses. Plus, I'll have a car for easy escape, if needed as a backup plan.” I blurted out quickly. He paused for a moment, taking everything in.