Dear Diary/songbook,
Tonight was my first date with Austin. I was really nervous. What if the date didn't go well? I didn't want to ruin my friendship with Austin; he means too much to me. Now that Austin has become such a big part of my life I can't imagine life without him. I mean how many friends would do the things Austin has done for me?
Austin met me at Sonic Boom right on time. He looked so cute I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. He told me I looked beautiful.
"Let's go" he smiled and took my hand. I felt the usual tingles only Austin can make me feel. He wouldn't tell me where we were going because he wanted to surprise me. I'm not a big fan of surprises but I didn't mind this one because it meant spending alone time with Austin.
"Here we are," Austin said pulling into the parking lot of a restaurant.
We were led to a table in the back of the restaurant that was slightly separated from the rest of the restaurant. There was a small vase of roses in the middle of the table, with two candles lit on either side of it. Everything was so beautiful.
"Austin," I gasped. How did you find this place?"
His hand flew up to scratch the back of his neck, something he did when he was nervous.
"Um, this is where my parents had their first date. Why? Is it too much? I knew I should have-"
I cut him off by placing my hand on his shoulder. . "No, Austin, it's beautiful. And romantic. It's perfect." Acting on impulse, I leaned up and kissed his cheek, just like I had done at my birthday party when he gave me the necklace. I smiled because this time, I'm sure I saw him blush.
"What?" he asked, smiling back at me.
"You're cute when you blush." He just blushed even more.
After Austin paid for our food, he asked if I wanted to go to the park. I said yes and he drove us over to my favorite park. As soon as we got there, I jumped out of the car and ran to the old swing set. My favorite blonde just laughed at my enthusiasm before coming up behind me and gently pushing me forward. I turned around and smiled at him. His big brown eyes looked so beautiful under the moonlight.
We stayed at the park for what felt like hours. We probably would have stayed longer, but I promised my dad I would be home by ten o'clock, and it was already close to nine-thirty. Austin drove me home and walked me to my door.
"Thank you Austin," I said, reaching up to brush some blonde hair out of his eyes. "Tonight was amazing. I had a great time."
He smiled slyly.
"Does that mean I can take you on a second date soon?"
I nodded.
"Good night Austin."
"Good night Als."
He kissed my cheek. I watched him run off into the night, my hand resting on my cheek where he had kissed it.
Love, Ally D