No, I have to be careful of what I say. You’re not use to blunt people I take it ? He sat back. Or are you putting up a front ?
No.. I cleared my voice. Wow this is good by the way- this is who I am. The weird girl.
You’re not weird, sweetheart. Sweetheart ? Was this is first time calling me this ? It makes you unique.
Unique. I laughed. I’ll take that compliment. I cheered to him before drowning the rest of my drink.
Favorite color ? He asked me randomly and I quirked my right eyebrow up at him.
Maroon, you ?
It changes everyday. He shrugged. Today it’s Turquoise.
You have any hobbies ? I asked, becoming interested in him.
Skating, running a business, sailing- as you can see- and I hike from time to time.
You skate ? I watched him bring his flute glass to his lips before he drunk the rest of his as well.
Mhm, maybe I can teach you one day. He suggested.
Maybe you can. I hinted to him that I was enjoying myself with him. It’s a date. He grinned before we continued our meals.
Are you done ? Landon asked me, once seeing I was just picking at my food. Any dessert ?
What do they have ? I was curious. Do they have cake ?
What kind ?
Lemon.
So your a lemon person, okay. He waved the waiter over, but I beat him to it I didn’t want to seem like I didn’t have a voice box.
Can I get three slices of lemon cake ? And make them big don’t be greedy with the knife ok ? And to go thanks.
Yes ma’am. Landon looked at me astounded and I stopped his thoughts before he got ahead of himself. Me, you and Adaline of course. I’m not that far gone.
You ate all of your food so it wouldn’t have been a shock to me.
You want me to make it four ?
You can if you want I’m paying.
Oh you don’t have to, I can go half-
You’re real aren’t you. He seemed puzzled by me. That’s a first.
I’m the first girl you’ve taken out that offered to pay ? That was utterly ridiculous and he confirmed it. Wow.
But you’re not paying. He pulled his wallet before throwing a few 100 dollars bill. That’s not for the food, that’s for their service.
Here you are. The waiter came back and I reached out for the bag but Landon stopped me.
You shouldn’t be carrying anything while I’m here.
My arm isn’t broken. I just wanted the cake.
So who am I suppose to give this to ? Kevin looked flustered and I pointed to Landon.
Since he wants to that is. I stood, ready to leave. And with his help along the way we both settled into the car. I enjoyed that, thank you.
I’m glad you did.
Did you ? I wanted to confirm it.
I would put it down in my books. And I sent him a playful glare before looking out the window.
What took over us was peaceful and the only sound we heard was the blinkers and the gravel from the tires.
My mother left me when I was nine. My eyes shot to his to see he looked deep in thought. His middle, ring, and pinky finger rested underneath his chin then he covered his mouth with his index finger while he rested it on the windows edge.
He doesn’t elaborate on his words and this time he didn’t look at me but I knew he was waiting for my next words but that’s not what he needed from me, unbuckling my seatbelt I climbed onto his lap before putting my arms around him. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to prey earlier- I start to say, but he cuts me off.
I know. He secured one of his arms around me. You know this is not how a date is suppose to go.
What ? Hugging ? I pulled away from him. There’s no harm in that.
No, it goes a lot smoother than this for me. I don’t blurt that out on the first date usually.
I’ve think we’ve reached our own understanding about this. I laughed. We’ve kissed already.
And do you think I deserve one right now ? His left hand came to cuddle my cheek.
I don’t know. I tried to look deep in thought. Do you think you do ?
Yes.
And you’re not just saying that ?
No. He was fixated on my lips like he couldn’t wait anymore, but he was being patient and with me tilting his head back, I made the next move. His eyes shut closed as my lips hovered over his.
Sealing our lips together, he came alive. This time it was a different approach and it made my heart flutter like a butterfly on how gentle he was being. He leaned us forward so he could readjust him before I felt his tongue swipe my bottom lip, asking for permission and I granted him that.
We danced together in a rhythm that he let me set and it was beautiful, and I thought to myself this was my first real kiss. It wasn’t forced, it was soft and slow and it was dealt with like it was fragile- just like me.
I don’t know when we decided to come up for air but when we did, my eyes touch a picture of him in that moment seeing his desire for me. His hooded eyes casted down before he sighed in contentment- resting his head back.
And resting my head on his shoulder, his grip on me tightened, trying to keep me from jolting around. I don’t know when I decided to fall asleep in his arms but feeling his lips lightly brush my forehead I knew we were back at the penthouse.
We’re here. He kissed me softly and that made me wake up. Come on.
I sluggishly got out of the car and he helped me. Our hands brushed against each other before he made the move to hold mine.
This was definitely a night to remember for me.
Taken back by hearing a knock on my door, I tried to hurry up and find my tank top and shorts before telling whoever it was to hold on. The knocking increased in tempo. I’m coming ! Rushing to the door, I swung it open to see Adaline.
Adaline ! Why are you banging so loud ?
I’m here for the details. She barged into my room and I shut the door.
Details of what ?
She scowls me. The DATE.
Oh that. I snapped my fingers before plopping myself down on the bed.
So ? She dragged, sitting down next to me.
It was amazing.
That’s it ?
I don’t know he took me on a yacht and it was beautiful so many candles, flowers and lights… he’s a sweetheart-
Pfft a sweetheart. She laughed, and then she stopped almost automatically. I’m sorry continue.
I shrug my shoulders. That’s about it-besides getting to know him.
Did you guys kiss ? She asked, so that’s what she wanted to know.
Yeah.
How was it ? Bad kisser ?
Nothing really, he was my first. OH before I forget. I jumped up to grab her dress from the dresser. I can dry clean it for you if you want.
Dry clean ? I’ll just wash it. She opened her hand and I draped it into her waiting palm.
So who’s this Josh ?
Oh. She blushed a scarlet red.
Yeah him.
I met him two years ago when I was 18. She said, dropping onto my bed. And he was 20 at a diner. I settled beside her for the story. That I was working at- before I began working for Mr. Hale- and he walked in with a group of his friends. I admit they were all good looking but for some reason my eyes landed on him. I really didn’t want to take their order, I mean they all looked like Greek gods ! So I asked Kimberly, she was another waiter, to do it and she did. Probably the worse decision on my part.
I was walking to this other table and I felt a pair of eyes staring at me like a hawk would a worm, but I paid no attention to it because I had to get this mean old man some coffee and when I turned around and he was standing right there.
Adaline. I stopped her and she took a deep breath. Breathe. She was talkative instead of just giving the run down of I met him in a diner two years ago where I worked.
Oh right thank you.
Okay you can continue.
At the end of my shift, they had already left and I was making my way to my car and I was looking through my purse for my keys and I bumped into someone and that someone happened to be him, I was confused because I thought he would have gone home or something. Long story short we spoke little and ever two days he would come to visit me until one day I saw him with a girl and so I admit I was jealous but he didn’t know that until he waited for me the next two days I gave him the cold shoulder. And when I was walking away he pulled me to him and he ended up kissing me and here we are now.
You love him ?
Yeah I do, but going the extra step into being in love is scary and dangerous for the heart. But I know we will last, that’s if he can keep up with my mood swings.