A/N: Hey, sorry for the lack in updates. I started High School, and then I got sidetracked writing two other short stories…then I forgot to update this one! I was last night, but I got caught in a chatroom with two of my best friends, so…I didn't get the chance to. Here you go!

A/N 2: My pen-name has been changed yet again to GirlInTheMirror121.

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Today was the big day, Saturday. Roger and Alyssa had their first date at the Life Café at 7. Both were very anxious, as it was the first date they had been on since their significant others had passed away. Roger paced the room nervously.

"But what if she doesn't like me? What if we have nothing in common?"

"Roger, you said the same thing about Mimi. I'm sure you'll do fine. This Alyssa girl sounds really nice, and I think you have a really good chance with her," said Mark, trying to ease the nerves of his best friend.

"I feel as if this is disloyal to Mimi, though," Roger pointed out.

"Roger, Mimi would've wanted you to be happy. She wouldn't want you to be upset and sad. She would want you to go out with Alyssa," Mark said.

"A-alright," Roger said, nervously. "I hope all goes well…" He picked up his jacket, and left the apartment.

Meanwhile, Alyssa was doing the same at her place, comforted by her best friend and neighbor, Meg.

"What if he doesn't like me? What if he was only being nice to me?"

"Aly, guys don't ask you out shyly if they feel sorry for you. They ask you out because they like you! Now, come, on, Roger seems like a really nice guy. Give him a chance!" said Meg, excited for her friend.

"But what about Toby? Would it be disloyal to him?" Alyssa asked.

"It happened a month ago. He'd want you to move on. Go ahead, go out with Roger!" Meg told her best friend. Alyssa took a deep breath, hugged her best friend, grabbed her purse, and ran out the door.

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At promptly 7:00, both showed up at the Life.

"Hi, Alyssa," Roger said, looking shy.

"Hey," she said back, blushing slightly.

They grabbed a table, and sat down across from each other. After placing their orders, there was an awkward silence between the two.

"So," Roger began. "How long have you lived here?"

Alyssa thought fast. "About a year," she said.

"But I thought you said you just moved here?" Roger questioned.

'Damn, he remembered' Alyssa thought, but instead said "Oh, um, I forgot."

"Ok," Roger said, taken aback slightly.

The two ate dinner almost in silence, occasionally making small talk about friends and work. After Roger paid the bill, he paused.

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"Do you want to come to my place?" he asked. "Mark went to hang out with Collins for awhile."

"Sure," Alyssa said. They walked back to the loft, and sat on the couch.

"Do you know what my favorite game is?" Roger asked, once they were settled.

"No, what is it?" Alyssa asked.

"Truth or Dare," Roger said, excitement building in his voice.

"Oh my God, I love that game!" Alyssa cried. "My friends and I play it all the time!"

"Well, then, I'll start," said Roger.

"Ok, sounds good," Alyssa replied.

"Truth or dare?"

"Truth."

"Who is your best friend?"

"Easy, Meg," Alyssa said. "Truth or dare?"

"Truth."

"Who was your last girlfriend?"

"Oh," Roger said. "It was my wife, Mimi."

"What happened to her?" Alyssa asked, curious.

"She died about a month ago," Roger said sadly.

Alyssa looked shocked, then concerned, then sad.

"What's wrong?" Roger asked.

"My husband, Toby, died about a month ago, too," she admitted.

"Oh, I'm sorry for your loss."

"I'm sorry for yours, too," Alyssa said uncomfortably.

Roger shifted in his seat. "Truth or dare?"

"Truth."

"What is your deepest secret?"

Alyssa looked terrified, eyes open wide. She couldn't tell him. Yet, she saw the understanding in his eyes. He would be there for her. The only other person she had told was Meg, and now she was ready to tell another person.

She began slowly. "Well…when I was about 10 years old…my father…raped me…"

"Oh my God," Roger said quietly. "Were you okay?"

"Yes. But it haunted me for years after. I still have nightmares occasionally about it. It took forever to learn to trust men again. Toby was the first one."

Roger pulled her into a hug, as she began to cry. "It's ok, Alyssa," he said. "You can trust me."

"Thanks," she said. After they broke the embrace, she began again.

"Truth or dare?"

"Truth."

"What is YOUR biggest secret?"

"Well," Roger contemplated. "I…tried to commit suicide a few weeks ago."

Alyssa froze. He was more like her than she thought.

"Roger, I know how you feel," she said. "I tried the same thing, too."

"You did?" Roger looked up, surprised. He never thought that she'd try to do something like that.

"Yes. I went to therapy after that. I'm better now, though."

"What made you stop?" Roger asked carefully.

"Well, I realized that Toby wouldn't have wanted me to die. I had the pills in my hands, and I realized it. Besides, Meg called, and said something that I needed to hear."

"What was that?" Roger asked.

"She said 'Thanks, Alyssa. You've done so much for me. I love you like a sister, and I don't know what I'd do without you.' That made me throw those pills away. That made me realize that I was meant to be alive."

Roger smiled softly. "Maureen saved my life. I was on the bathroom floor with the pills in hand. She walked in, found the note on the table, and ran to find me. She brought me to Joanne. They saved me."

Alyssa smiled. "Well, I'm glad they did. Otherwise, we wouldn't have met."

"Yeah," Roger said. "Well, my turn. Truth or dare?"

"Dare," Alyssa said, confident.

"Oh, being bold tonight, I see? Well, I dare you to kiss me," Roger said slowly.

"Very well," Alyssa said, nervously and blushing deep red. Their faces inched closer and closer together. They kissed, and both of them felt alive. They had forgotten the feeling. Alyssa put her arms around Roger, and he put his hands on her back. The kiss deepened, getting more and more passionate. Finally, they broke apart, both smiling.

That's all you get! There you have it, the date. There are only a few more chapters in this story, so it's closing to an end. Review me, please, so I can write even more! I'd like to break 100 reviews for my first fanfiction story, and only you can make it possible! Thanks guys!