It Started at the Diner- A Devin Booker Story

~September 28th-Time for School~

Devin pulls up to the school and parks the car. "We're now at University of Arizona School of Nursing," he says, sounding like an announcer.

Melanie rolls her eyes and smiles at his silliness as she takes her seatbelt off. "You know you didn't have to give me a ride," she says. "I could've driven myself."

Devin shakes his head. "I wanted to." He gets out of the car and heads to the passenger side to open the door for her. "Plus, it's your first day. It's kinda nerve racking." He closes the door once she gets out.

Melanie chuckles at him as they start walking to the trunk. "So, you wanted to give me a ride because 'it's my first day'."

Devin shrugs as he pops the trunk open. "Not necessarily." He takes her book bag out and hands it to her before closing the trunk. "I also wanted to wish you luck and say that," he cups her face in his large hands, "I'm very proud of you."

Melanie smiles at him. "Thank you, Pooka."

Devin starts smirking. "I also think you look hot in these scrubs."

Melanie rolls her eyes as he starts laughing. "If you think you're gonna get some later, think again." She just gave him some this morning.

Devin gives her a look as he starts shaking his head. "Alright, you're gonna be late for class." They meet in the middle for a kiss. "I'm proud of you." He kisses her again. "I love you so much."

Melanie smiles at him. "I love you, too. Good luck at practice, and please, don't hurt yourself."

Devin smiles at her. "I won't. Get to class. I'll pick you up after, okay?" She nods as they kiss again. "I love you."

"I love you, too." With that, they kiss one more time before Melanie walks into the building and goes to her first class.

Devin gets back in the car once he sees her enter the building and starts the car before putting on his seatbelt and pulls out of the parking lot. He then merges into the highway to head to the practice facility. His drive being peaceful as he listens to Drake to set the mood.

He pulls into the practice facility about 45 minutes later and parks the car before popping the trunk and gets out. grabs his bag, closes the trunk, and heads inside the facility to get warmed up. He stretches his limbs before grabbing a ball and taking a couple practice shots, getting in his zone.

He then hears his name being called. "Book!" the voice calls out.

Devin snaps his head in the direction of the voice and sees Jevon Carter walking up to him. He nods towards him. "What's goin' on, man?"

They shake it out. "Nothin' much," Jevon replies. "How's it goin' with your girl? I heard y'all just moved in together."

Devin smiles at the mention of Melanie. "It's goin' good, man. She just started nursing school today."

Jevon looks at him impressed as he stretches his legs. "Nursing school?"

Devin nods as he makes another shot. "Yeah, she's training to be a nurse practitioner."

Jevon nods as gets on his feet. "Damn, Book. You know how to pick 'em."

Devin chuckles at him. "Aye, man, it's simple. I met her, we went on a date, it went beautifully, and now, here we are." He goes in for one more shot, and Jevon catches his rebound.

Jevon laughs as he walks back to Devin. "Book is whipped." He playfully punches his arm. "Aye, you tryin' to wife her up, yet?"

Devin smiles at those words. "Not yet, but soon, hopefully." He secretly had everything planned out in his head, and he hopes to ask her to marry him some day. "I can't picture my life without her, man."