Daniel pulled a chair out for Bety to sit at the table. He then sat across from her. He noticed how the candle light made Betty's skin look almost golden. He was mesmerized.
Today was an amazing day for Betty. She feltl ike she was floating on clouds. Everyone had been so nice to her at Mode. Even Marc couldn't come at her with snide remarks.
'So this is how Cinderella must have felt,' Betty thought to herself. She even had her Prince Charming! Just thinking about Henry made her smile. Finally she could go on a date with him.
Daniel wanted to lean over and kiss Betty on the cheek, but he didn't dare. Instead he occupied himself by looking at the menu.
"Are you ready to order?" The waiter asked with a heavy french accent.
Betty had no idea what to oder, she bit her lip nervously while trying to decide. Daniel noticed her distress and asked if she wanted him to order for her. She nodded. After ordering their food and a bottle of wine they settled down for a nice chat.
"Did you tell your mother about spending Easter with my family?" Betty asked.
"She was surprised to say the least, but she'll be glad to spend some time away from rehab," Daniel replied.
"Justin is thrilled ofcourse that you all are celebrating with us. He wants to talk you into letting him do a summer internship at Mode." Betty informed.
Daniel smiled, "He would definately fit in. He has amazing fashion knowledge."
Betty laughed.
While they were eatting, Daniel decided that he had to tell Betty how he felt. It was torture sitting across from her and not being able to atleast hold her hand. He cleared his throat to speak.
"Betty I..." he began, but stopped. He couldn't simply blurt out that he thought he was inlove with her. Betty deserved more than just words.
"What Daniel?" Betty asked, looking at him.
He had to think quickly, "I was just thinking of ordering desert. Do you want any?" He asked. It was a lame cover, but it was all that he could come up with.
"No thanks," Betty answered. She had a feeling that wasn't what he was going to say, but decided to let it go.
"Did I tell you that I ran into Henry today?" Betty asked.
"Thats nice," Daniel replied. At the mention of Henry's name, he felt as if someone punched him in the gut.
"So how is his girlfriend liking New York?" Daniel asked, trying to hide his resentment for Henry.
"Henry and Charlie broke up." Betty declared cheerfully.
"Oh, thats good. Right?" Daniel replied. He had a feeling he knew where this was going and didn't like it one bit.
"Yes it is. He asked me out for a date," Betty informed.
"That's great." Daniel said, trying to sound happy for her.
"He wanted to go out tonight, but I told him that I already had plans with you." She stated.
"How'd he react to that?" Daniel asked.
"Oh he was jealous. But I told him that it wasn't a date. So he's better," Betty answered.
Daniel felt like his heart was just ripped out of his chest. He was quiet for the rest of dinner. Betty knew something was wrong with him, but didn't know what.
As they were walking to Daniel's car, Betty told him that she wasn't ready to go home. Daniel knew exactly where to take her. He told Betty to close her eyes while he drove.
When they arrived at their destination, Daniel parked the car. He turned it off and told Betty to stay there. He stepped out of the car and rushed to her side. He openned ehr door and took her hand to help her out. He continued to hold her hand while he esxorted her to the spot he wanted.
As soon as he touched her hand, it was as if he were struck by lightening. The butterflies in his stomach went crazy. He couldn't remember feeling this way ever before, even with Sofia.
"Okay you can open your eyes now," Daniel told her. He let go of her hand.
She openned her eyes and saw that they were on the Brooklyn bridge. The scene was beautiful.
"Wow. Daniel this is amazing," She gushed.
DAniel gazed at her, a soft smile on his lips, "It sure is." He replied.
"Hey this is the same spot we stood last time we were here!" Betty exclaimed.
"Its our spot," Daniel replied.
They stood on the bridge in silence just taking in the beauty around them. It was a bit chilly outside. Betty rubbed her arms for warmth.
"Are you cold?" Daniel asked.
"A little," Betty replied.
Daniel took off his suit jacket and draped it over Betty's shoulders. In doing so, he was close enough to smell her soft perfume.
"Thank you," Betty whispered.
"No problem," Daniel replied quietly.
He didn't know what came over him, but he leaned in closer to her, and kissed her lips softly.
Betty was shocked. Her cheeks turned bright pink. "What was that about?" she asked.
"I'm..I'm sorry," Daniel said, "I was just caught up in the moment I guess."
Betty nodded, still shocked and at a loss for words.
"Maybe we should go now." Daniel commented.
"Yeah thats a good idea," Betty replied.
They walked back to the car in silence. Neither one knew what to say. The ride to Betty's house was really awkward.
"You're still coming over on Sunday for Easter right?" Betty asked when they reached her house.
"Ofcourse." Daniel replied.
"Great. Bye Daniel." Betty said. She got out of the car and rushed into her house.