Jodney

Joe POV

My hand blindly hit the table, desperate to get the ringing to stop. I finally found my phone and picked it up.

"Hello?" I rubbed my eyes and looked at the clock. It was only ten, who would be calling me?

"Hey, you got a sec?" Fred? What did he need?

"Uh," I paused and looked at Sydney's sleeping figure beside me. I gently slipped out of bed and shuffled into the bathroom, "Hurry."

"What are you and Syd doing for Valentine's Day?"

"What?"

"I kinda forgot what today was…"

I rolled my eyes and sighed. So that's why he was calling. I leaned against the door, "Kairi's going to be really pissed."

"So you see my problem. Got any solutions?"

"No. I'm not the one dating Kairi. I don't know what she likes."

"No, but come on, just give me something."

"Sorry, dude. You got yourself into this mess, you're going to have to get yourself out," Did he honestly think I would help him?

"But-"

"Goodbye, Fred," I shut my phone, walked out of the bathroom, and slipped back into bed next to Sydney.

She rolled over and put her head on my chest, "Who were you talking to?" she mumbled.

"Fred. He forgot that today was Valentine's Day," I sighed and ran my fingers through her silky, messy-but-still-sexy, golden-blonde hair.

"Can't wait to hear Kairi complain about that."

I smirked, "He'll figure something out."

Sydney sat up and glanced at the clock, "Is it that late already?" She stood and looked around the room for her clothes.

"Yeah, what's the rush?"

"Yvonne wants all the artists in the studio today so we can make pictures for all the people who were too lazy to get their own gifts." She slipped on a pair of white, insanely-short-shorts and a form fitting, white tank top.

"Damn those people."

Sydney smiled and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, "I know. But don't worry. I can leave as soon as I fill my share of the orders. I'll make it back in plenty of time for our date," she bent over to kiss me, "and I promise I will make this up to you," she gave me a flirty grin and kissed me again. She stood back up and pulled her hair back into a high ponytail. Her hair was long enough that even when it was up it still went just past her shoulders. She picked up a blue off-the-shoulder t-shirt and put it on over her tank top.

I put my arms behind my head, "You sure you have to leave right now? Yvonne can't wait another hour or two?"

She rolled her eyes, "I'll be back as soon as I can," she walked to the door, "Oh!" she turned back, "Sky might still be here, so when you get up, be nice. He's taking Anna out today and he's really nervous about it, so keep your big brother protectiveness to a minimum. Please?"

I sighed, "Alright."

She crossed her arms, "I mean it."

"I'll just hide out in here until he leaves."

She rolled her eyes, "That's the best I'm going to get isn't it?"

I smirked, "Yup."

She sighed, "Alright then, bye," she left.

I hopped out of the bed and grabbed my clothes. Time to prepare for the day. I grinned. Sydney was going to love this.

I walked out into the living room and turned on the TV, then turned to go into the kitchen. I stepped out with a bottle of water in my hand.

BAM!

Ow! What the hell did I hit?

"Joe?" I looked up. Oh. I frowned. Skyler. "What are you doing here?"

"What do you think?" I snapped.

Skyler flinched, "Sorry for asking," he slid past me into the kitchen.

I stomped over to the couch, hoping Skyler would leave soon. Whenever I was around him I couldn't help but be angry. I just didn't like him .He came out of the kitchen eating an apple and sat at the other end of the couch. We watched the TV in silence.

"So…" I glared at Skyler. What did he want? "I should probably get going," No kidding. He slowly went to the door, but he paused and turned to look at me, "You don't happen to know what kind of flowers Anna likes, do you?"

"No, why would I?"

Skyler shrugged, "Just asking," he quickly left. Thank god.

I took a deep breathe. Now that that was over I could get started. I grabbed my phone.

"Where are we going?" Sydney looked at me.

"Somewhere," I looked at her. She was wearing a blood red and very form fitting, short, strapless dress. The band around the middle had a silver X shaped buckle. It was a major distraction while I was driving.

"I thought we agreed to just a dinner and then back home to my bedroom." She winked at me and playfully traced her fingers down my arm.

"Well, we just went to dinner and I promise we'll make it back to a bedroom," I smirked.

"Can you at least tell me where you're taking me? You know I hate feeling helpless."

"We're almost there. Put this on," I handed her a blindfold as I steered my car around the corner.

She cocked an eyebrow at me, "A blindfold? Really?" She sighed and tied it behind her head.

"I want you to be surprised."

"I don't even know where we going, I think I'll be surprised enough."

I rolled my eyes and smiled, "Just wait." I pulled into the parking lot, got out, and opened Sydney's door for her. Since she was still blindfolded I had to help her into the building. We silently crossed the lobby and I called the elevators down. I could tell part of Sydney was annoyed by all this, but I knew she would love it when she saw where I was taking her. The doors slid open to an empty hallway. I guided Sydney down the hall towards room number 1397 and opened the door. I pulled her into the center of the room and looked around to check if everything was in place. I grinned. Here we go. "You can pull off the blindfold now."

She tugged it off her head and shook her hair loose. I stood back as she gasped. "Whoa," she smiled at me, "So much for a simple dinner."

I let her look around the hotel room. On the bed was a bouquet of a dozen red roses and on the table in the middle of the room was a dish of strawberries with a small bowl of hot, melted, milk chocolate next to it. There was a small Jacuzzi out on the balcony, the perfect size for two.

I grinned back at her. She gave me a tight hug and I wrapped my arms around her in response, "I love you," I whispered.

She stared into my eyes and kissed me, "I love you too."

"And I believe you said you would make up for ditching me all day today."

"You're right," She gently pushed me back on the bed, "but I want some strawberries first," she walked over to the table, dipped a strawberry into the chocolate and put it in her mouth.

"Tease," I sat up.

She smirked at me, "Don't act like you don't like it."

I shrugged, "You know me too well," I walked over and ate a strawberry, "but then you should also know what I hope to achieve soon…"

"You want to be the first straight guy on Broadway."

I laughed, "Not exactly…"

"Don't tell me you want to be the next gay guy on Broadway."

I grinned and led her towards the bed, "No…"

"I give up then."

"I'll give you a hint," I pulled her onto the bed with me and kissed her.

Happy Valentine's Day.

So, that's it for my TWT Valentine's Day Contest Entry. In case any of you were wondering, Yvonne is the name of Sydney's boss. Happy Valentine's Day everybody! Don't forget to vote on my poll and review!