Chapter Two - Putting On The Ritz

"I can't do my tie!" Blake called from the bedroom.

"I'm still getting ready, come in."

I heard Blake grumble something and walk into my walk in wardrobe. I heard him suck in a breath behind me. I turned to look at him, his dark eyes almost black with lust. I was stood there in just my underwear, finishing of my hair and makeup before putting on my gown.

"Calm down, you can take it off later."

He swallowed hard, eyes still taking over my body. The doorbell from downstairs interrupted our moment.

Blake seemed to snap out of it, "I'll help you with your dress, we can do my tie in the car."

I smirked, "okay."

I stepped into the dark blue gown which had been laid on the bed, I turned my back to Blake so he could zip me up. His fingers trailed along my spine make me shiver.

He kissed my neck which was bare because of my updo, "You look breathtaking."

I turned and pecked him on the lips, "Thanks. You don't scrub up bad yourself."

I grabbed my heels and clutch and followed Blake down the stairs. Making sure the alarm was set, locking the door he placed the keys in my clutch bag.

Walking to the car he beat the driver and held the door open for me. He held my hand as I slid into the car, making sure my dress was in the car he closed the door and ran round to the other side. Once Blake was in the car the driver pulled out into our street and began the smooth journey to the White House. We hadn't even got to the end of our block and could feel Blake keep looking at me.

I sighed and turn to look at him, catching him staring at me, "Okay what do you keep looking at, is my make up okay? What about my hair?"

He did his funny little half smile which never fails to make me feel happy.

"I love you."

I leaned over to him and gave him a kiss, "I love you too."

He pulled his blue bow tie, the same colour as my dress from his trouser pocket.

"Do you mind?" He asked holding it out to me.

I shifted in the chair to face him, "If I must. You always fuss when you do it."

He placed his hand on my thigh, "It never looks right. It looks perfect when you do it."

His hand on mine almost felt like it was burning through my dress. I lifted his collar and proceeded to tie his bow tie. Comfortable silence surrounded us, Blake seemed to drift off into thought.

FLASHBACK - Blake POV

It was one year to the day since I had nervously asked Al to be my girlfriend. Al had taken time off work and we had flew down to Hawaii for a long weekend away

We had arrived yesterday and had only seen the inside of our hotel room. We had breakfast delivered and now were tangled in the bed sheets once more. I had my head resting on Al's chest, listening to her heart slow into a normal rhythm. Al was running her hand through my hair.

"I love you." I mumbled.

Al chuckled . "Am I that good then?"

I rolled over and hovered above her. "No. I mean, I love you."

She pulled me down for a kiss, "I love you too."

Al rolled us over so she was straddling me.

I laughed, "I think I need some sun and rest before you even think about round two."

END FLASHBACK

"There you go all done!" smoothing the tie down.

I say back in my seat , Blake laced his fingers through mine something he has done more and more often as of late. He raised our joint hands to his mouth and kisses mine.

"Thank you."

"What were you thinking about?"

He smiled, "When i finally plucked up the courage to tell you, I love you. It was a good weekend."

I laughed, "Ha! Not for me, I came home with a pulled hamstring. That was the worst doctors visit of my life."

We laughed, Blake stopped when the lights of the White House came into view.

I squeezed his hand, "it will be fine, stop worrying."

I slipped on my heels, using the small mirror in my clutch have my hair and makeup a quick check when we drove through the gates. The car stopped in front of some doors where a red carpet had been laid. The car stopped and Blake got out his side walked round to mine. The driver opened my door and Blake held his hand for me.

"Thank you and we'll call when we wish to go home." I said to the driver.

He nodded and touched his cap, getting back into the car disappearing round a corner.

Blake took a breath in and looked down at me, "You sure you want to do this?"

I leaned up, even in my high heels I was still much shorter than my 6 foot 3 significant other and I gave him a kiss.

"Honestly, I'd rather be back in Iraq. But what can a girl do, especially when her date is stunning." I winked.

He smiled and tucked my hand into the crook of his arm.

"Well let's get it over with then."

We disappeared into the house.

Daisy POV

I poked Matt in the ribs, "Blake's got a date."

He spun round almost spilling his drink.

"I thought you said Chris was a dude?"

"Well a male Chris was all I could find. And keep your voice down."

"Did Nadine say anything about Blake's date?"

I frowned, "No, just that he was bringing a plus one and to add it to the list before I sent it off."

"They're heading this way."

Blake's date was beautiful. Dark chocolate brown hair twisted up in an elegant updo. She was tall and slim, her off the shoulder dress revealing toned arms.

She had high cheekbones, full lips, a long straight nose with a smattering of freckles acorss the bridge. Hypnotic hazel green eyes framed with lots of long dark lashes.

"Daisy, Matt. I'd like you to meet my partner Al."

She held her hand out for me to shake, I took it and she cracked a smile.

"It's nice to meet you, I already know so much about you."

She moved on to Matt who was staring very ungentlemanly.

He cleared his throat, "I hope Blake told you everything good."

"Oh no. I'm head of security. I know everything about you two and your... Escapades."

The colour drained from Matt's face.

Blake laughed, "stop winding him up, he might have a coronary."

Al smiled, "I'm sorry."

A waiter walked passed as grabbed two glasses of champagne. He handed one to Al.

"I thought I heard Matt's heart stop." came a voice from behind me.

Blake and I both turned to see Elizabeth McCord, with her husband on her arm.