Hot damn, was Teddy hot at Hell In a Cell or what?? Too bad they didn't win =( Anyways sorry for the lack of updates, I've been super busy trying to get caught up at work and my dog likes attention! I know my last few updates haven't been that great but please stick with me, thanks! The next update may not be until next week =( Thank you so much to everyone who reviewed/messaged me!! I hope you guys enjoy....

Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own any name you recognize.

They'd kissed, twice now, yet Paxton still found herself being incredibly nervous on the night of their first 'official' date. She'd done her hair, applied her make up, agonized over her outfit (finally deciding on a floral print halter top bubble dress with gold flats) and now she was pacing the hotel rooms length.

It was Friday night and they were in Kentucky for a house show. The show was an early one so Ted had promised to pick her up around 7pm. Paxton glanced at the clock which read 7:07pm. She checked her appearance in the mirror for the umpteenth time and sighed heavily. She just wanted him to come, once she saw him she would relax. She always did.

Ted looked in the mirror for the final time before exiting his room. His stomach was in such a tight ball that he almost felt queasy. He'd been nervous all day and had a hard time getting through the show. And his hair was rebelling against him, refusing to sit down for him. And he was late and he hated being late but he especially hated being late when it concerned Paxton. He pushed his hair down in one final attempt but it resisted and ended up sitting messily on his head. He sighed heavily and grabbed his wallet before letting his hotel room door slam behind him.

Somehow Scott had found out about the date and was again sulking with Paxton. 'Had I known he'd be so moody I would have left him at home. See if I ever find him a summer job again' she thought to herself as she played with the hem of her dress. Suddenly her cell phone chirped and she lunged at it hoping it was a message from Ted. Instead she saw Scott's name.

"Speak of the Devil." Paxton mumbled as she read over the message.

*Be careful tonite sis. Call me when you get back, love you*

She smiled to herself and put her cell back in her purse. It was now 7:15pm and Paxton was getting a sinking feeling in her stomach. Maybe he'd decided that dating her was not an option. Just as she was about to let her mind sink into despair there was a loud knock at the door.

Paxton nearly tripped over herself in her haste to get to the door. She swung it open and almost squealed with delight when she saw Ted standing there.

"Sorry I'm late." he said softly.

He looked embarrassed as he stood there in dark jeans and black button up shirt.

"It's not a problem. Hold on I'll grab my purse." Paxton said happily, twirling back into her room.

When she opened the door Ted was again amazed at how good she looked. It had been a few days since he'd asked her out and he hadn't had a chance to get a good look at her since doing so. Her hair was pulled back in a bread but her bangs a few stray pieces of wavy hair hung down. Her make up was light and barely noticeable except for the shine of her lip gloss which made her lips look even better to Ted. Her dress showed off her legs and her shoulders and when she turned around he got a good look at her back and he could catch the slightest trace of the tattoo she had on her ribcage. He made a mental note to ask her about it later.

"So, where are we going?" Paxton asked exciting the hotel room and hurrying towards the elevator.

Ted jogged to catch up with her and smashed the button into the wall before she had the chance.

"Some Italian place that Randy suggested. You like Italian food, right?" Ted asked feeling a little stupid for not asking before he made the reservation.

"Oh Teddy," Paxton said as the elevators doors closed "I like all food."

The air outside was warm and the sidewalk was surprisingly empty as they made the short walk to the restaurant. Paxton casually linked arms with Ted as they walked and as she was closer to him she took in his scent.

He breathed her in as she walked next to him, her small thin arm interlocked with his own bigger one. She smelled like the ocean, quite the feat since they were in Kentucky after all.

The chatted until they got to the restaurant. The outside was nondescript, a large brick building, but the inside had been transformed into a dimly lit Italian oasis with candles on each table and the sweet smell of bread. The hostess brought them to the back to a secluded booth.

"I would pull your chair out, but I requested a booth. They're more comfortable I think." Ted said sliding onto the leather cushion.

"I agree, Dibiase, I agree." Paxton said.

The waiter arrived with menus and waited patiently for their drink order.

"Bring us your best red wine please." Ted said calmly, as if ordering expensive wine was an every day thing for him.

The waiter nodded and disappeared.

"You don't have to order wine just for me, I can drink Coke or anything else."

"You can have whatever you want, but I'm having red wine." Ted said smoothly as he read over the menu.

After the wine had been poured and their orders had been taken Ted leaned back and looked at her.

"Do I have something on my face? Or are you just admiring my beauty?" Paxton joked.

"Just admiring your beauty." Ted said happily causing a deep blush to cover Paxton's face. This made him even happier.

"Really smooth, Teddy."

"Why thank you, Paxton."

"You're welcome. Forgive me if I'm quiet, I don't really know what to talk about on 'dates'."

"Me either, so lets just pretend this is any other dinner that way we'll have lots to talk about. But be warned, unlike any other dinner I'm going to kiss you at the end of the night." Ted said, feeling a rush of confidence he associated only with being in the ring.

"Oh yeah? Who says I want you to kiss me?" Paxton asked playfully folding her arms across her chest.

Ted leaned in closer so he was near her face, he smiled slightly and said in a voice only slightly above a whisper:

"You want me too."

A shiver ran up Paxton's spine and chill bumps popped up down her arms. Ted returned to his previous position but this time he wore a cocky smile across his lips.

They were mid meal before Ted finally remembered his mental note.

"I didn't know you had a tattoo, what is it?"

"Which one?" Paxton asked looking up from her plate.

"The one on your ribs, how many do you have?"

"Only two. The one on my ribs is the poem "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas. The other one is on my hip, it's a rose and the date of my mothers death."

Ted didn't flinch, she'd already told him about her childhood, including her mothers death.

"How did you think I could've seen the one on your hip?" he asked playfully

"Oh shut up, I just wasn't thinking."

"I'm just joking with you."

She looked up with a sweet smile on her lips.

"I know, Teddy."

That's right, I'm leaving you on a semi cliff hanger. Next chapter will be the second half of their date! Thanks for reading, please review!!