Chapter 1: Onset
Kyle's POV
Kyle and Amanda stepped out of the airport and took a shuttle to the car rental lot. Nichole had a car already rented and was set for the whole trip. They had been saving up for a long time. (A.N. IDK if you can actually do this.) They had a Lexus LX 570. "It's about 6 o'clock, what do you want to do next?" Kyle said as he put the luggage into the rental car.
"We go explore the city! Central Park, Times Square, and Chinatown of course!" Amanda said as she sat down in the passenger seat. "Mr. Trager, to 43rd and Broadway!" She giggled.
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Kyle stepped out of the car and ran to the other side to open the door.
"My lady."
Amanda giggled. "Why thank you, kind sir!"
"Anytime." Kyle said casually as he kissed her. She popped her foot and look into his eyes. She ran her hands down the front of his chest and smiled. He smiled back. She grabbed his hand and they walked down the street toward Central Park.
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Kyle and Amanda pulled on their skates and stepped out onto the rink. They were at Wollman Rink.
"Kyle! I…I told you I can't ice skate!" Amanda said, clinging to him as they very slowly moved across the ice.
"Amanda it's okay, I've got you, I promise." Kyle said as he flashed a smile. "Okay, lets try this. You put your hands on my waist and I'll pull you.
"…Okay." Amanda said uneasily. She slowly moved around him and put her hands down.
"See? You got it! This isn't so hard is it?" Kyle said as he looked over his shoulder at her.
"Yeah, I guess not! The last time I went skating I was like, 7 and I went with my da- never mind" She looked down and swallowed. Kyle put his hand on top of hers and she looked up.
"Take my hands." Kyle said skating around. She shakily reached out and took both hands in hers. He was skating backwards, lightly pulling her around the rink. She giggled lovingly. "Is this better?"
"Much…" She giggled again.
Somehow, they made their way into the very center of the rink. They were slowly spinning in a tiny circle. Amanda had her eyes locked on Kyle and was enjoying the moment. Kyle was slowly inching away from her and gradually taking his hands off hers.. He had her favorite smile on his face.
"What?"
"You're skating…" Kyle said.
"I…I am!
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Kyle had his hands over Amanda eyes.
"I looked up the best things to do while you're in New York and they said to take a carriage ride through Central Park." He slowly removed his hands and it revealed an open carriage with tall, beautiful horses pulling it.
"Oh…my god…Kyle…" Amanda said as she put her hand over her mouth.
"I hoped you'd like it…"
"Like it? I love it! Kyle, I love you so much!" She jumped into his arms, almost knocking him over. He chuckled. The driver opened the door to the carriage and Kyle helped her in.
Taking a carriage ride at night was one of the most romantic things to do in New York. The stars above our heads, the soft wind that plays with bits of Amanda's hair, all the lights surrounding us. It was perfect…
The night was passing on and she was getting tired. She snuggled up against him and set her head in his lap; She had a blanket around her legs. She was about to fall asleep.
"Amanda, I love you. I really do… I couldn't imagine being anywhere else besides here with you." Kyle said as he twisted strands of her hair in is fingers.
She sat up. "I feel the exact same way… And I love you more than anything in the world. Nothing will ever change that…" Amanda said as she gently touched his shoulder. He smiled slightly and she laid her head back down.
The carriage ride was over and Kyle noticed Amanda was zonked out. Uh, oh, where are we going to stay for the night? I can't just wake her up! Uhh…I don't even know where the conservatory is… Well, I guess for the night I can move the back seats in the car and lay some blankets down… He gently picked her up and held her close; there was a chill in the fall night air. He walked back to the car and attempted to hold Amanda while putting all the seats down. He threw the blankets down, set her down and pulled up the covers to keep her warm. He pressed a button on the car key chain to lock the doors and it made a soft beep sound. He lay down next to her under the covers and closed his eyes.
"Kyle?" Amanda mumbled.
"It's okay, Amanda. Go back to sleep" Kyle said as he touched her hand. She sighed and lay back down. He gave her a kiss on her forehead and put his head down and closed his eyes again. He sighed.
"Goodnight, Amanda. I love you…" Kyle said as he touched her arm. She shivered. He opened his eyes. "Are you cold?" Oh, just more of the duck bumps?" She giggled.
"Goose bumps, Kyle." She laughed. "And a little bit of both."
"Oh…" He whispered as he snuggled up against her. He wrapped his arms around her and sighed.
"Thank you, I feel much warmer now." Amanda winked at him. "Goodnight Kyle. I love you too..."