"Oh God, If I don't wreck and kill Us all. It would certainly shock the crap out of me."
"Dude, watch the friggin road why dont ya?! We almost took out an old women and her sonny." Matt barked from the back seat.
"Oh stop being a back seat driver." Danielle giggled, and poked Matt in the shoulder.
"Sorry." I croaked.
what seemed like hours, we finally made it to our destination. The small cafe that rest between two tall brick buildings. It was crowded as usual. I parked in one of the larger buildings parking lot. Since the cafe was being over populated by Teens, Talking to one another. Not noticing people wanting to park.
"Well Derrrr, I wonder what this big,black,hard floor is for? Oh wait, do people park there cars on here...wooow!" I thought childishly to myself.
I pulled into one of the vacant parking spots. I put it into park, leaving my foot to rest on the brake.
"Everyone unload!" Matt said, while popping out the door.
I watched Matt walk around the car to open the door for Danielle. As he did so, I looked down at my hands that rest on my lap.
"Oh jeez, I cant do this." I thought dramatically. I rubbed the corners of my eyes then started to get out of the car. I guess Crystal thought I wasn't going to be a gentleman and open the door for Her. She was already getting out herself.
She had one leg out the door as I picked my foot off the brake. Causing the car to jerk slightly...but enough to send Crystal sailing head first out the car.
"Crystal Are you alright!?" Danielle, rushed quickly over to her friends aid.
"Im fine, Im fine...heh I'm just a cluts I guess." Crystal said, attempting to sound like it didn't bother her.
"Im so sorry I just..I uh..Im...so...please...Forgive Me." I stammered reaching to take her hand but stopped half way before putting it back to my side.
"Its ok, Im fine,Really! It was just an accident." She smiled with kindness in her voice. She took my fleeing hand and patted it kindly.
"Well all this women beating is making me hungry." Matt said while scratching the back of his neck.
"Shall we?" Matt said, offering his arm to Danielle to escort her.
"We shall." She giggled, and slipped her tiny arm through his.
We walked close behind them not saying a word. Glancing at each other every now and then. The cafe was packed with Collage students inside and out the restaurant. We manged to squeeze past the people who surrounded the counter. To where a Man with an name tag hung from his shirt pocket.
"Hey! How long till we can get a table Mr. Abe-Dule-ahe...? Matt asked loudly over the roar of people.
"Its Abdullah, (ab DuL ah) its Arabic. But I'm American. Not sure what my parents were thinking." Abdullah laughed heartily.
"We'll get you a seat right now. Most people here are just hanging out." He said knowingly. He waved over a young girl, who wore a white apron and pink T-shirt.
"This will be your sever for tonight, Enjoy." Abdullah said with a smile.
We followed our waitress, out on to the deck. It was connected to the back of the restaurant. The laughter and joyous noises were faint now. Just the soft noises of talking couples and soothing live music. The wooden over hang was engulfed by vines and white flowers that filled our lungs up with sweet scents, And the lights were of the stars that crept out from behind the glowing soft clouds. The Moon, shone brightly high in the dark nothingness. Tiny white lights sparkled in various places on the overhang, and around the wooden rails that surrounded the deck. Also cream colored candles stood on each table that bore a white tablecloths. It was quit beautiful.
All the tables were accompanied by couples and family's of all ages, But the one we were seated at.
"Im sorry we have been very busy. I'll clean your table right away." Our waitress apologized.
She walked off in a rush leaving us standing alone at our table. I turned to Crystal, who was playing with the pebbles that circled the candle. The lights flickered across her hair and face giving her an angelic look. She's So beautiful.
I couldnt help but stare at the way her fingers glided over each smooth stone. Or the way her hair fell into her pure face Or the way how her eyes like diamonds sparkled every time she moved the slightest. Or how the way-
"Dude, sit next to me!" Matt happily said, interrupting my thoughts.
"Huh? er...uh... Ok sure." I stammered, Still looking at my date...My date...it made me feel so happy and hyper when I thought about it. My date...
I walked over to a seat and pulled it out for Crystal. She smiled and lightly walked over to me and the chair. For a second she stared with a soft smile, and she blinked her long black eyes lashes. She lightly jerked her head away from me to face the table.
Something struck me to the core. I opened my mouth for air. How long was I holding my breath? But as i did so, I jerked the chair towards me to lean on slightly. Then-
THUD!
"Crystal are you alright!?" Danielle rushed over to crystal, who was sitting on the floor with a pained expression on her face.
"Ye..Yes, I'm alright. I wasn't paying attention again, I guess." She laughed weakly.
She pushed her self up with one hand while Danielle helped her up with the other. I couldn't get myself to touch her. It made my knees weak just thinking about it.
Matt just starred at me and shook his head slightly.
"Nice one Romeo." Matt cackled softly.
"Im so so so so sorry, I don't know what came over me-"
"Its fine! Im really fine! I know it was just an accident. No harm done!" She smiled, taking her seat quickly. I pushed her in slowly...I didn't want to finish her off.
I took a seat between Matt and Crystal at our small round table. Our waitress came back and cleaned our table and asked for our choices in drinks. When she left I Looked down at my hands that rested in my lap. I could hear a conversation going on in our small group, but didn't pay attention. I was taking in everything slowly. I closed my eyes and tried to calm my pounding heart before It pops out of my chest.
"MELLO! Are you listening!?"
I snapped awake from my trance and jerked to look at Matt.
"Wha..What? What did you say?" I asked dumbfounded.
"I said "Crystal asked you a question" stupid." Matt huffed, annoyed I wasn't listening to him.
"Oh, I'm sorry." I turned to Crystal. "What did you say?" I asked quietly.
"Oh Its alright. All I said was "Do you come here often?" She asked sweetly.
"Er no...Yes! Eh YES! I do but...er... by my self...I.. I always come her by myself..." I managed to get out. Before choking on my own words.
She starred with question then laughed lightly.
"Your so cute, do you always act like this?" She asked, while resting her cheek in her hand.
"Uh...-"
"Only around strangers, I taught him not to talk to them. So he gets a bit flustered when he see's one." Matt said with a smirk.
I looked over to Matt with my eyes in slits. He just smiled and leaned back in his seat, and gave me a cheers sign with his glass.
I glared, then turned back to Crystal with a sad attempt for a smile.
"No, I'm sorry. I'm just nervous I guess." I said truthfully.
"You don't have to be. I don't bite." She giggled.
I looked down for a split second then back to Her face. "So what are you going to collage for. what are you going to be? I asked, Feeling a little more confident.
"Uhm I want to be an architect." She smiled then looked down at her drink.
"Oh so you can draw, I take it?" I asked impressed. "May I see some of your drawings some day?"
"Only if you want to." She giggled with a blush.
"I Would, I really Would." I said with a smile.
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The rest of the night went on with small conversations and plenty of awkward silences and good food. But all in all It was one of the best nights I have ever had.
STAY TUNED FOR NEXT CHAPTER! :D
