Sophie's P.O.V.
Friday came quicker than I expected. Danny was taking me out to dinner at The Courtyard. It was a nice little place that had indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating also featured a live band on Friday nights. It was one of the most beautiful places I had ever seen.
"Sophie, are you almost ready?" Ma asked walking into my room.
"Yeah, but I don't know what to do with my hair," I stressed.
"Oh I know just the thing! Sit down!" she said excitedly. I shrugged my shoulders and sat down at the vanity in my room.
"What time is he picking you up again?" she asked as she messed with my hair.
"Seven," I answered.
"Do you know if you'll be home tonight?" she questioned.
"I'm not sure," I laughed.
"Ok, there all done," she nodded. I took the mirror out of her hand and held it up behind my head. It was like a waterfall braid with curls and it looked amazing with my brown hair with light brown highlights.
"Thank you," I said shocked. She smiled and I stood up.
"So how do I look?" I asked, straightening out my dress.
"You look beautiful!" she said and hugged me.
"You don't think it's too much?" I asked becoming nervous.
"Absolutely not! In fact, I think you're missing something," She said.
"Huh?" I asked confused. I watched as she pulled out a small blue velvet box out of her robe pocket and handed it to me.
"What's this grandma?" I asked.
"I think this is the start of something wonderful for you, so I thought you could use something new," she said.
"My entire outfit is new," I scoffed.
"Open it up," she insisted. Slowly I lifted the lid and found a small heart shaped pendant with a pink rose in the middle surrounded by four peridot 'leaves', with a diamond in the middle. On the back it said 'My Grandaughter, I love you today, tomorroe, and forever'.
"Oh, grandma. You didn't have to do this. It's wonderful," I said.
"I wanted to. Think of it as your good luck charm. Let me put it on," She said and took it. I lifted up my hair and she fastened it around my neck. It hung perfectly.
"And now just remember that wherever you go, I'll always be right there with you," She said and kissed my cheek. Then she pulled me into one of her bone crushing hugs that I loved. But the doorbell made us pull apart.
"That's him I better get going," I said and grabbed my purse.
"Good luck!" she said as I ran down the stairs. Quickly I opened the door and saw Danny standing there with a bouquet of flowers.
"Danny," I said. He was speechless for a few seconds and his eyes never left mine.
"These are for you," he said after a few seconds.
"Thank you, there beautiful," I said taking them.
"You look incredible," he said.
"You don't look so bad yourself," I joked.
"Should we get going?" he asked.
"Yes, just let me put these in a vase real quick," I said. I ran back inside and my grandma stopped me in the kitchen.
"I've got them," she smiled.
"Thanks, bye!" I said and ran back to Danny, "Ok, let's go."
"Nice car," I commented as he opened my door like a true gentleman.
"Thanks," He said and got in the other side. We arrived at the restaurant in less than five minutes and didn't even have to wait to be seated cause he made reservations.
"2 for Wheeler," he told the host.
"Danny?" she asked.
"Yes," he said.
"Right this way," she said. We were led to the outside patio to small table in the center.
"Your waiter will be right with you," she said politely and walked away.
"Order anything you want. It's my treat," he smiled. His smiled just made my heart melt, like none other. I just couldn't stop staring at him. I was barely even there mentally, when we ordered. I actually couldn't remember what I ordered.
That's when I realized I ordered the Spaghetti and Meat balls, and Danny ordered the Fettuccini Alfredo.
As we ate, we hardly said anything. It was quiet, but it was peaceful quiet. We just spent most of the time staring into each other's eyes and smiling like mad at each other. But when he started to laugh out of nowhere, that's when I had to speak up.
"What's so funny?" I asked laughing too.
"The way you eat spaghetti," he said. I had never really noticed before but I tend to use a fork to twirl into a spoon and then eat it off the spoon.
"It's cute," he said.
"Well, thank you," I laughed.
"I have an idea, let's play twenty questions," he suggested.
"How about ten?" I asked.
"I'll take what I can get," he said, "What's your middle name?"
"Lynn," I answered.
"Sophie Lynn Montgomery. I like that. Your turn," he smiled.
"What's your favorite movie?" I asked.
"Die Hard. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?" He asked.
"There's this ranch out in Colorado that I went to as a kid, I'd be there," I said.
"Your grandma used to take you?" he asked.
"My parents," I shook my head, "Where would you be?"
"Hawaii. Do you have any tattoos?" He asked.
"No, not yet," I said.
"So you plan on getting one? What'll it be?" he asked.
"I wanna get 'May angels lead you in' across my shoulder blade," I said.
"Jimmy Eat World, nice," he said. Over the ten minutes I learned that his favorite holiday was Halloween, his favorite candy was Mike & Ikes, he'd rather eat his own foot with ketchup than spend a year in prison, and one thing he wants to do before he dies is to ride a bull. And if he could be any animal, he's be a tiger. He learned that my favorite holiday is Christmas, my favorite candy is Smarties, and I'd rather eat ten live spiders than have to wear yellow for the rest of my life.
"Will you dance with me?" he asked as the live band started to ply You & Me by Lifehouse.
"I would love to," I said and stood up. He took my hand and led me over to the raised dance floor. As his hands went to my waist and mine around his neck, I found myself thanking god, that I was wearing heels. I was still shorter than him, but it wasn't such a big difference now.
"I really like this," I whispered as I put my head against his chest.
"So do I," he smiled looking down at me. We stared into each other's eyes, completely mesmerized and speechless.
"Hey you still have one question left," I noted as we swayed back and forth.
"Will you be my girlfriend?" he asked. I was so not expecting that. It was unbelievable.
"I will," I smiled. And with that said, he leaned down and placed a soft sweet kiss on my lips. It was unlike any other kiss I've ever experienced. This kiss held emotion and passion, but it was not demanding or hard. It was perfect.
"Let's go," he said simply. I nodded my head and followed him back to the table. After he paid the bill we took off walking to his car.
"Are you cold?" he asked as we walked. He must have noticed me putting my arms around my torso as I leaned into him.
"No, I'm fine," I lied. I just wanted to get back to his apartment so I could snuggle up with him.
"You're a terrible liar," he laughed and gave me his jacket.
"Thanks," I said. He nodded his head and drove us back to his apartment. When we got there, instead of taking the elevator, we took the stairs, so we could make the evening last longer.
"So they don't mind me spending the night?" I asked, referring to his brother and other roommate.
"No, they're cool with it," he said.
"Good," I smiled.
"And even if they weren't, I'm the oldest, so I win," He joked. When we walked into the apartment, all the lights were off so we walked into his room quietly, not wanting to wake anyone.
"Here you can wear this," He said tossing me one of his shirts. I didn't even bother to go to the bathroom and change, mostly because I didn't know where it was, and also because he's already seen me naked. I noticed that the shirt went down to my mid-thigh and was kind of baggy on me, but I loved it anyway.
That night I slept better than amazing. I liked that fact that I knew someone was next to me, protecting me.
Author's Note:
Sorry this is so late! I haven't had internet for like a week! Anyways, I'm back now. So if you have any ideas for this story that would be great, or if there is anything you would like to see happen, let me know! I've kind of hit a road block with this. I need ideas and encouragement! :)
Here is her date outfit: cgi/set?id=20959437
And here is the necklace: jewelry/prod/C5B/My-Granddaughter-I-ll-Love-You-Forever-Diamond-Pendant_
I also happen to have that exact necklace.