After Mary had attended all her classes for the day, she headed back to her dorm to get ready for her evening with Matthew. She took off her jeans and blouse and carefully slipped into her casual summer dress. The navy blue dress hugged her curves perfectly; she would surely drive Matthew wild. She heated up her curling iron and quickly curled her hair. Mary then applied some mascara and pink lipstick to give herself a subtle look. She went into her closet and pulled out her navy blue TOMS and put them on. She took a good look at herself in her mirror and then she headed to the parking lot to meet Matthew for their date.
She looked around but she didn't see Matthew anywhere. Out of nowhere Matthew pulled up in front of Mary on a motorcycle. He was wearing a black leather jacket with a white V-neck and some Levi's jeans. Mary loved his unruly blonde hair; she thought he looked sexy.
"You look lovely my darling." Matthew said as he gently took Mary's hand and kissed it.
"You look pretty handsome yourself. May I ask where we are going?"
"You'll see when we get there" Matthew said with a grin, "have you ever ridden on a motorcycle before?"
"No.". Mary replied nervously.
"Trust me, I'll be fun! Just get on behind me, and hold on tight."
Mary carefully slipped onto the bike, and held on for her dear life. Matthew sped out of the parking lot and headed onto the highway. Mary enjoyed the warm summer wind whipping through her hair, and out in the distance she saw the orange sun creating a beautiful sunset. On the highway there was very little traffic. After about an hour of riding Matthew pulled into a parking lot.
They got off the motorcycle and Matthew threw both his hands up in the air and yelled "Welcome to Plum Island Beach!"
Mary looked off into the distance and saw that the beach was completely empty.
"Matthew I didn't bring my bathing suit!"
"So?"
"SO most people go swimming at the beach!"
"Well, I guess we're not like most people." He said cheekily. Matthew then ran, grabbed Mary, tossed her over his shoulder and then headed to the sand. When they reached the beach he placed her down gently.
"You're crazy Matthew Crawley!" Mary said half laughing.
"I'm crazy for you!". Matthew yelled giving her a kiss on the cheek. Matthew then jogged over to a bush pulling out a picnic basket. He opened it up and pulled out a blanket and spread it on the sand. He then placed two plates down and pulled out a blueberry pie.
"I baked it myself.". Matthew said proudly.
Mary didn't know what to say.
"Mary, you should close your mouth, you're gonna catch flies in there if you don't.". Matthew said with a wink.
"You did all of this... For me?"
"Oh wait I almost forgot!" Matthew reached into his pocket and pulled out a watch. It was stainless steel and on the back side of it said "Mary" with a heart. He carefully put the watch on her wrist.
"It was my great grandmothers; I want you to have it."
"Matthew... You went through all this trouble for me?"
"It was no trouble at all. I'd do anything for you; you're my girl."
You're my girl. That sentence kept replying in Mary's head. She was Matthew Crawley's girl.
They curled up on the blanket and enjoyed the pie that Matthew had baked.
"This is amazing." Mary said.
"Thanks babe." Matthew said kissing the top of her head.
Mary looked out into the distance and saw the sun slowly disappearing.
"Today is Friday and since neither of us have classes in the morning, I think we should sleep here tonight." Matthew said.
"You're so crazy... But that's why I love you." Mary said
"What-what did up say?" Matthew asked.
Mary replayed what she had just said in her head. She had just told Matthew, for the first time, that she loved him.
She turned to Matthew and said "I love you; I've never felt like this about anyone before."
Matthew pulled her onto his lap and gently kisses her lips. "Mary darling, I love you too." He said.
That night they slept on the beach under the stars.