First Date
It was a warm summer night.
It had been exactly two day's since the 'incident' on the beach. Theresa had been sleeping since they returned to the Brownstone; but her friends who were feeling more awake than ever, worried about her.
"Is she going to be ok?" Atlanta asked nervously; the six heroes sat in the living room, discussing the seven member.
"Chiron said so, she's just tired" Odie replied calmly "I wouldn't be surprised if she's back to normal within a few hours"
Jay had not said a word, but paced back and forth across the room; deep in thought about his future with the red haired beauty.
"Jay, will you sit still! You're making me nauseous!" Neil whined. Jay sighed and plonked next to Archie on the couch.
"What's up Jay?" Herry voiced their curiosity. Jay immediately sat up straighter and rubbed the back of his neck.
"Uh what makes you think something's wrong" he poorly lied. Archie rolled his eyes.
"Oh just subtle things; like you wearing a mark on the floor with your pacing, the fact that you've barely said two words in two days and that "deep in thought" expression that has been stuck to your face" Archie said, shaking his head at his leader; you didn't have to be Theresa to know something was up with him.
"Come on Jay; just tell us. Would it have anything to do with a certain physic?" Atlanta grinned.
Jay blushed a spectacular red before mumbling "Uh err no"
"Oh please Jay! You made out with her like a day ago IN FRONT OF US!" Neil yelled causing Jay to blush even more which wasn't humanly possible until now.
Jay just sighed and gave in "Ok yeah, I um well I really like her. As in I think I'm in love her"
Herry woof whistled and cheered with Odie while Atlanta muttered something about taking long enough.
"So what are you going to do?" Herry asked. Jay just groaned.
"That's the problem! I don't know what to do! We already know each other; so we can't exactly have a first date! But then I don't want to rush anything!"
Atlanta frowned; stealing Jay's deep in thought face. The boy's continued to argue until she interrupted them.
"I think you can have a first date"
The boys head all whipped around to look at her.
"What do you mean?" Odie frowned; confusion was not often a thing he suffered from, but even he had to admit; he was seriously out of his element.
"Well, neither of you know what the other is like on a date. So why don't you just ask her out to a movie or something; then take it slow, it might be weird going from friends to well more" wisdom pouring from her. Herry felt like he should be taking notes.
"So you're saying that I should just ask her out?" Jay looked incredulous.
"Yeah, Jay don't worry about it! Theresa likes you for you, just be yourself!" she encouraged. Herry nodded along.
"Yeah dude, that sounds smart. Go to the movies or something"
"Who's going to the movies?" a new voiced questioned; they all jumped and looked towards the stairs were Theresa was standing smiling at them shyly.
"Uh… hey Theresa; how you feeling?" Odie jumped in quickly.
"Better thanks. I have so much energy now" she grinned. It was at this point that Archie nudged Jay in the ribs causing him to jump up.
"Hey Theresa; could I errr talk you for a sec?" he stammered looking at his shoes. She smiled and blushed.
"Of course" she turned and he followed her into the kitchen, looking over his shoulder he saw Odie and Herry giving him thumps up. Theresa lent against the counter and waited, when he didn't speak she mumbled.
"So um, interesting few day's huh?" she blushed. Jay shoved his hands in his pockets and stammered out a reply.
"Uh yeah, certainly out of the ordinary" He took a deep breath "Uh Theresa I um well I was wondering if you wanted to err go see a movie tonight with um me?" He blushed furiously while every inch of him begged her to say yes.
Theresa broke into a breath taking smile "I would love to! Uh want to meet me at the front door at…" she glanced at the clock above the microwave "at eight?" That gave her thirty minutes to get ready.
Jay nodded, to shocked and happy to speak. Theresa just grinned and kissed him lightly on the cheek before grabbing Atlanta and pulling her up the stairs. Herry, Archie, Neil and Odie walked into the kitchen to find Jay frozen and a goofy expression on his face; Herry and Archie snickered while Odie whipped out his PMR and took a photo of his momentarily oblivious leader.
"This ones getting framed" He laughed.
Theresa huffed in frustration as Atlanta dug herself out of the pile of clothes that she had been buried under on Theresa's bed. She made a mental note to never help Theresa choose an outfit again; monsters and giants she could handle, but this?
"Oh! I have nothing to wear!" Theresa cried out "I want to look nice, but then it's only the movies!"
Atlanta sighed; not sure how to help. She heard foot steps and looked to the door and saw a golden blonde head…
"NEIL!" she yelled; Atlanta dived out the door and shoved him in while making her escape. Atlanta smiled in relief; Neil was good with that stuff. She made her way back to the lounge room, but stopped when she saw Jay standing by the front door.
"Your not wearing that are you?" she asked; he was in the same t-shirt and jeans that he had worn all day.
Jay looked up startled "What? Why? What's wrong with this?" he asked, panicked. Archie, Odie and Herry joined them, having heard the conversation.
"Yeah, you can't wear that!" Odie rolled his eyes; he always thought Jay was smart when it came to girls, but apparently not.
"Jay, you are going on a DATE!" Archie yelled "With THERESA I might add"
"I am aware of that" Jay huffed.
"So, you have to change" Atlanta said "Do you really want your first date to be one were you are underdressed?"
Jay stood still for a few seconds before his friends watched him fly up the stairs and heard the slam of his door. Archie and Herry laughed at their leader's awkwardness while Atlanta and Odie just rolled their eyes.
Jay came back down stairs in dark jeans, a button down navy shirt which he had rolled up at the sleeves. He went into the lounge room and stood in front of the TV, looking at his friends waiting their verdict.
"Much better" Odie nodded.
"Yeah, yeah you look beautiful; now can move away from the TV?" Herry grumbled; he leaned to the side trying to see around Jay. Jay laughed, but stopped when he heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Everyone looked up with interest, but it was only Neil.
"That girl has an amazing collection of labels! I have got to get her to come shopping with me some time. She has great taste" Neil sighed and looked at his friends "something that is hard to find in this house"
Atlanta coming back from the kitchen flicked his ear and sat next to Archie; she lent against him and started to play with his hands. Causing him to blush, but burst inside with happiness.
"Speaking of dates; when are you two getting together?" Herry grinned at Atlanta and Archie; who stared at him in shock and embarrassment.
"Yeah; are you together or what?" Neil questioned
"We um err ahh we haven't err "Archie tripped over his words. Atlanta just laughed at him.
"Hey Archie" she waited till he was looking at her "Would you like to be my boyfriend?" she smiled warmly at him; still holding his hand. Archie looked stunned for a moment before grinning at her.
"Yes"
Was all he said as he pulled her hand to his lips and kissed her knuckles. Atlanta smiled shyly and blushed; feeling a little light headed. The other boys made gagging faces; though they were happy that they had got together at last. The sound of footsteps pulled everyone out of their thoughts and moved, (much to Archie's annoyance) to the stairs.
Theresa wore a deep purple dress that floated just above her knees; she had a pair of strappy silver sandals on and had pinned part of her hair that cascaded down her back. She smiled at Jay, blushing at how everyone was staring at her.
"I'm just going to get a drink before we go"
Odie turned to Jay; once Theresa was out of ear shot and smirked at his expression, he looked like he had just been hit over the head with a frying pan. Herry chuckled and prodded Jay on his shoulder which earned no response.
"Yep" Herry laughed "He's out of it"
Odie waved his hand in front of his face before Atlanta sighed and slapped him lightly across the face; bringing him out of his trance.
"Ah! What was that for?" Jay asked; looking at them confused. Atlanta just laughed and shook her head.
"Jay you need to focus; you are about to go on a date with Theresa! So look alive! And remember, no talking about Cronus!"
Jay blushed and nodded. Theresa walked back into room and her face a matching colour to Jay's.
"So you err ready to go?" She looked at Jay; he smiled and opened the door for her. He was just closing the door when Neil's voice rang out.
"Remember guys; be safe!"
Jay and Theresa both blushed, but soon laughed when they heard Atlanta shouting and Neil's cry of pain.
Jay and Theresa chatted like they normally would; it was comfortable yet more exciting. Jay insisted on buying the movie tickets, but Theresa went and bought popcorn without him knowing. She had picked the movie; some comedy adventure that was supposed to be good. She would have picked the romantic, but she didn't want to send Jay running out of the cinema screaming…
They took their seats and turned to the screen; but neither of them paid attention to the film, for they were completely focused on the others movements. It was a little over half way when Jay plucked up the courage to put his arm around her, Theresa blushed but rested her head on his shoulder and taking his hand. The rest of the movie was a blur as they only thought of how close they were and how good it felt.
Back at the Brownstone; Herry, Odie, Archie and Atlanta were watching a movie. Neil had retreated to his room for beauty sleep and to hide from Atlanta.
"Uh oh; were low on chips" Herry gestured to the empty bowl before yelling "NOT IT"
"NOT IT!!" Archie and Odie yelled in unison; Atlanta was just that little bit to late, grumbling she got up and grabbed the bowl.
"Ah; bless you Atlanta" Herry grinned at her.
"Yeah yeah" she huffed. Archie watched her as she walked to the kitchen before jumping up.
"I'll help her" he declared; following her. Herry and Odie made kissing noises at him as he passed.
"Oh Archie; Kiss me!" Odie put on a high voice and battered his eyes at Archie, causing Herry to howl with laughter. Archie muttered several swear words as well as shoving Odie off the arm of the couch.
Atlanta was pouring a bag of chips into the bowl as Archie wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his head on her shoulder.
"Why hello" Atlanta smiled at him; trying to ignore her heart rate.
"Did you really mean it when you asked me to be your boyfriend?" he asked quietly. Atlanta turned to face him and put her arms around his neck, she rested her forehead against his.
"Yeah, but if you don't want to be…" she paused looking at him for a moment before his lips meet hers. He moved his hands to her face, holding her lips firmly to his. He pulled away and laughed quietly at the dazed look Atlanta had.
"Nothing would make me happier" he whispered in her ear "So I guess we better go out together sometime, huh?" Atlanta broke into a breathing taking smile and pulled his lips back to hers. They continued to kiss until they were interrupted.
"HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A BOWL OF CHIPS?!?"
Theresa and Jay walked out of the movies holding hands, both unable to stop smiling. They began their walk home, on their way they passed an ice cream shop. Theresa pulled Jay in and bought an ice cream for them each. He had chocolate and hazelnut while she had choc mint.
The young couple talked and laughed as they walked back to the Brownstone; Jay looked around for a way to make the date go longer. A grin stretched across his face as he spotted his answer.
"You want to walk back through the park?" He gestured with his head; Theresa smiled, glad to have a reason make their time together last.
"Sure"
The heroes made their way down the steps arguing about which was a better way to travel, boat or car.
"There is nothing better than driving a beautiful car in the country" Theresa insisted between mouthful's of ice cream.
Jay shook his head "No way; can you go onto the middle of the ocean in a car? Can you stop anytime you want and go for a swim?" he grinned; thinking he had won.
"Jay, it's called driving to the beach! And besides, the only time I've been sailing is when there was a sea monster in need of defeating! So that kinda kills the fun" she laughed.
"Well I'm going to fix that; we are going to go sailing" he smiled at her "And I am going to show you an amazing time"
Theresa grinned "I'd like that"
Jay looked at her; a coy grin forming on his face "So would that be classed as a second date?"
"Maybe" Theresa smirked at him "this ones not over yet" She leaned a little towards him "I might decide that this would be our first and final date" her words were harsh but her smile warm. Jay leaned in too a smile playing on his lips.
"And how exactly would I stop that?"
Theresa paused for a moment before grinning "You could share your ice cream?"
Jay laughed; he scooped up a blob of ice cream and held the spoon out. Theresa lent in and let him feed her like a baby.
"So there's going to be a second date?"
She looked up and smiled at his hopeful expression "What do you think?"
"I think that this one has gone to fast, and therefore we should have another one"
"Sounds good"
A smile danced its way across their lips as the stared at each other while walking until Jay; looking at Theresa instead of were he was going walked into a low branch. In his surprise he dropped his ice cream. A small giggle escaped Theresa's lips as she looked at Jay.
"Opps" she couldn't stop giggling. Jay looked up at her and chuckled.
"You have to give me some of yours now" he laughed; but Theresa shook her head and began to back away.
"And why should I do that?" she asked; still smiling
"Because I was looking at you rather than were I was going" Jay didn't feel the need to hide his feelings anymore. Everything between them felt open and honest.
Theresa just laughed "You'll have to catch me first" she then turned and ran up the park steps, heading for home. Jay ran after her laughing, she was still a few meters ahead of him. Theresa reached the Brownstone and hopped up the steps, she could hear Jay close behind. She yelled and banged her fist on the door as Jay had the key. But it was too late; Jay caught up with her and was trying to reach the ice cream. Theresa lent against the door laughing as Jay wrapped his arm around her and tried to grab the little tub.
The door swung opened sending a very surprised Theresa and Jay crashing to the floor, they hit the ground laughing. Jay was on top of Theresa, they both looked up at Archie who was staring at them with a mixture of surprise and amusement. The others joined them and started laughing at the sight of Jay trying to steal Theresa's ice cream. Having spotted the ice cream, Herry reached down and grabbed it. He tipped the entire contents into his mouth before walking back into the lounge room. Theresa and Jay froze for a second before bursting into fits of laughter, it was only now that Jay realised he was on top on Theresa…
Their eyes met and they both stopped laughing; Jay stared into her emerald eyes, lost in their beauty. He shook his head and pulled himself and Theresa up. They both stopped, unsure for the first time that night when Jay blurted
"Did you want to go up on the roof?" he regretted the question as soon as he heard it; he was already pushing his luck.
"Yes" Theresa spoke softly; Jay looked up surprised, but happy. He held out his hand to Theresa; feeling the familiar warmth when she took it as they made their way up the stairs to the stars.
Odie looked at Theresa and Jay holding hands and walking up the stairs; then over at Archie and Atlanta who had their arms around each other on the floor. He nudged Herry and whispered.
"Can you believe it took them all this long to get together?"
Herry chuckled "I know; they've been crazy about each other since day one!"
Odie smiled thinking of his friends when a thought occurred to him. "Herry; since those guy's all together and Neil has himself, we would be the only singles"
Herry stopped; the gears whirling in his head "Your right! So should we start looking for dates? I mean; more than usual?"
Odie shrugged "I don't know, how about we ask Theresa to fix us up?"
Herry nodded "Wouldn't be so bad. Do you think she would mind?"
"Nah, the girl has a matchmaker vibe about her. I think she'd love the idea" Odie laughed.
"What are you two whispering about?" Archie looked at them curiously.
"Nothing".
Jay and Theresa leant against the wall of the roof and gazed upon the stars, or Theresa was. Jay was looking at her.
"You are so beautiful" he whispered
Theresa looked up at him and blushed. Jay blushed to; he hadn't expected her to hear him.
"Thanks" she mumbled; blushing deep rouge.
"I mean it" Jay shuffled closer to that their shoulders touched "inside and out"
He was about to add more when Theresa kissed him. He froze in shock, but recovered and leant into the kiss. He wrapped his arms around her as she ran he fingers through his hair. Theresa had no idea how long they kissed, but she reluctantly pulled away for breath as he kissed along her jaw and down her neck. He brought his face back to hers and gently cupped her face with hands; smooth meeting rough.
"I know that technically we have only been on one date, but we've been friends for two years. So we know each other" he spoke softly; stroking her cheek with his thumb "I want you and I to be together; boyfriend, girlfriend whatever people want to call it; I all know is that I want to be with you. I…I love you."
Jay looked at her waiting; Theresa sat still for a moment then she snuggled into Jay's chest as he wrapped his arms around her. She rested her head on his shoulder and looked up into his chocolate brown eyes.
"I love you too".
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