Dangerous Attraction

Chapter 9 of my story, enjoy.

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Disclaimer: I don't own Until Dawn or its characters.

Chapter 9

Mike smiled as he stood in his apartment, getting ready for his date with Jess.

'This is it, we're ready to begin. I can only hope that this goes well...' he found himself thinking. 'What we feel for each other...that really counts for something. Whatever our difficulties, we will find our way through it. Of that, I am sure of.'

He took a moment to consider himself in the mirror. He had dressed up in black designer brand jeans, a blue woodcutter shirt, and new white baskets. Good clothes, but nothing over-the-top. Both he and Jess had agreed that while a first date, they would keep it simple. They simply planned on going out to the movies.

Jess had asked Mike to choose their date and that had been his choice. He'd even found the perfect movie theater and Jess had been impressed when she'd heard, so they were both looking forward to this.

Satisfied that he was ready, Mike grabbed his phone, keys, wallet, and anything else that he would need before leaving, and headed out to his car to go and pick up Jess. It was time to begin their date.

Grinning as she finished brushing her hair, Jess couldn't help but be excited. She and Mike were going on their first date! While it was a simple trip to the movies, it was something that she was looking forward to and she certainly had a good feeling about tonight. Although...there was still the obvious issue.

'Emily Davis... Mike still has to break up with her...and she is not gonna take it well. That much is obvious. But the real question is when he breaks up with her, when should we reveal our relationship? Well, I guess it doesn't matter when, since Emily will be pissed off anyway. We'll just have to take things one step at a time.'

So, satisfied with that, she finished securing her ponytail and began applying a simple coat of clear lip gloss and smokey eye shadow, but otherwise, she was ready. She had dressed up in a pair of blue jeans, a black tank top, and black boots. To finish her look, she pulled on her brand new red leather jacket.

Satisfied that she was ready, her grin widened as there was a knock at the door. She knew that it was Mike and she made her way to answer it, ready to begin their date.

Mike couldn't help but grin when Jess emerged. She looked fantastic and he told her so.

"Thanks, you look amazing yourself." she replied with a soft laugh.

Mike nodded and they took each other's hands.

"Shall we?" she asked.

He nodded, grinning. "Sure, let's go."

They headed to his car and they were soon on their way to their destination. As they drove, Jess pondered where they were headed.

"I'm actually surprised, you know." she said, catching Mike's attention before elaborating. "That you were able to find a movie theater that shows old vintage movies."

Mike let out a short laugh. "It wasn't easy. I'm just glad that you agreed to come along. I was surprised that you liked movies like that. How did you get into them?"

"Mom and Dad have a fondness for Eastern culture and old movies, so I pretty much grew up around such films. What about you?"

"I'm actually kinda like your parents. I have a fondness for Eastern culture, particularly Japanese...plus, well, Mifune is in it."

Jess grinned at that and they both continued their journey, eager to arrive.

Before long, they were at the cinema, seated and ready. The opening scenes of Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo starting up. Smiling, they settled in, ready to enjoy the movie, their hands automatically seeking and finding each other's. They didn't talk, they simply enjoyed themselves, the movie, and about midway through, when Jess leaned in and laid her head on Mike's shoulder, he smiled and moved his arm around her. She smiled and they continued watching, comfortable and happy.

'To think that I'm here, watching a movie with Jess.' Mike thought in amazement. 'Yet, things aren't as good as they could be... Emily is still in the picture and I need to find some way to resolve this without her getting too angry. But until then...'

Jess was smiling and reflecting on the night's events. 'Mike looks so happy after all of that crazy stuff he's had to put up with from Emily and the pressure that he must be under at work. God, it's amazing. I'm glad that he was able to enjoy himself tonight. It's just...flattering that I'm the one he wanted to enjoy it with.'

The couple spent the rest of the movie in a comfortable, loving silence, both of them feeling the affection the other felt and words were not even needed. Once the movie ended, Mike turned his head towards Jess. They were still in the same position.

"Did you enjoy that?"

"You bet." she said with a grin. "Kurosawa was a genius, Mifune was brilliant... Those were some of the best movies of their time."

Standing up together, Mike nodded in agreement. "Very true, very true."

Together, they left the movie theater. They didn't plan for this to be a big date with a meal and such, just the movie trip. They had already eaten before going out, so Mike was preparing to drop Jess off back at her home. Still, Jess found herself wishing that the night would never end and, by the look in Mike's eyes, he wished the same.

Pulling into her driveway, they got out of the car and walked up to the front door together.

"I had a wonderful time tonight, Mike." Jess said happily. "I hope that we can do it again sometime."

Mike nodded. "Me too, Jess."

Smiling, she gently pulling him closer. He grinned and they immediately kissed, becoming lost in the kiss until finally they parted, gasping for air.

"Wow, that was...amazing." Jess gasped. It felt even better than their last kiss.

Mike nodded. "I know, tell me about it... Well, I'll see you again?"

Jess grinned. "You bet."

The couple, both still grinning, kissed once more, said their goodbyes, and Jess watched as Mike headed back to his car and drove home. She then headed inside, happier than she had ever felt in her life. Driving home, reflecting on the nights events, Mike felt exactly the same.

End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.