"Well, how do I look?" Lilly asked her mother as she came into the kitchen, dressed in a shimmery dark blue dress with matching heels. Eve smiled and said "Absolutely beautiful! I knew you'd find a better use for that dress other than a wedding...Looks like it's gotten a bit tight on you, though. Especially around the girls..."
Lilly blushed and giggled a little, adjusting her dress as she said "Yeah, I noticed that, too...It's okay, it's not TOO tight, is it?" Eve giggled as well and said "No, it looks perfect, honey! And I love the way you fixed your hair, too. You really went all out for him tonight, huh?" Lilly smiled and shrugged, saying "Maybe a little...I just wanted to be sure I looked good."
"Well, you knocked it out! How long until he's here?" Eve asked, looking at the clock as did Lilly. "About ten minutes?" She said and no sooner than she did, they heard the familiar rumble of his Jeep pull into the driveway and up near the door. "He's early!" Lilly said, almost sounding like she was about to panic.
Eve giggled and said "Go upstairs, honey, I'll let him in. Come down in a few minutes." She nodded and quickly went up the stairs, going into her room just as the door bell rang. Eve went over and opened it to see him standing there, wearing a nice dress shirt and matching slacks. Compared to some dates both Lilly and Kate have had before, he was quite easily the most impressive Eve had seen.
"Hello, Cody! Big night, eh?" She giggled and he chuckled, saying "Sure feels like it! Lilly still getting ready?" Eve nodded and stepped aside, saying "Come on in, you can wait in the living room. She won't be much longer." He nodded and stepped inside, walking to the living room with her as he said "It's okay, she can take as long as she needs. I don't mind waiting on a woman..."
"Well, that's very sweet of you! So, tell me...What is it you're hoping might happen between you two?" Eve curiously asked. He smiled a little and said "Eve, I'm sure you've known for a long time I've always felt a lot for Lilly..." She smiled and nodded and he continued to say "I'll be honest, I've always loved her since we were kids. Personally, someday I want to ask her to marry me..." Little did he know, Lilly was listening from her bedroom door, her heart caught in her throat.
"That's a lot to be thinking about, Cody...Especially for someone still in high school." Eve said, but in a caring way and not to bring him down. He nodded and said "I know it is, but it's just what I know in my heart..." She smiled again and nodded, kissing his cheek as she said "Well, you've got a good head on your shoulders...Don't give up." He smiled back and about then after making sure her tears didn't mess up her makeup, Lilly came down the stairs.
"Hi, Cody!" She happily said, smiling as he turned around to see her. His eyes locked onto her and time seemed to slow down, but it was really his heart beating faster than anytime in his life. He took a shaky breath and said "Wow...Lilly...You are absolutely beautiful!" She blushed a little and smiled more, saying "You're quite handsome yourself!"
He smiled too as she came over, sitting back down on the couch beside her. "I got you something...It's not a lot, but...I hope you like it!" He said, taking a small box out of his pocket. She looked on curiously as he opened it, taking out a beautiful silver necklace with an even better amethyst crystal, making her eyes light up.
She gasped and said "Oh, it's beautiful! You didn't have to get that..." He smiled and said "I saw it and just knew I had to get it for you..." She smiled too as he asked "Want me to put it on you?" She quickly nodded and he put it around her neck and she asked "How does it look?" Eve giggled and said "Stunning!" Lilly smiled more and turned to him, wrapping her arms around him and saying "Thank you, I love it!"
"I'm glad you do...They don't have a great return policy..." He jokingly said, making her and Eve laugh. "That's okay, I don't think you'll need to worry about it...How's your night been so far?" She asked as she sat back up. "Well, after you left, slow and boring. Clock took forever to get to now...I'll tell you, I think I showered twice because I was getting sweaty from being nervous."
She giggled and Eve said "Winston actually did on our first date..." Cody chuckled and then asked Lilly "How about you?" She nodded and said "About the same. I talked to Kate for a little bit about our date and I know she was happy, but being sick, she didn't really show it. Other than that, I've been a nervous wreck!"
"Really? You don't show it a bit...All I see is the most beautiful woman I've ever had the privilege of knowing..." He said, making her blush profusely. She turned her head and lightly giggled, trying to hide her embarrassment. Eve smiled and said "Well, you two should save all the flirty junk for your actual date!" Cody looked at the clock and said "Good point, our reservation is in a half hour. Ready to go?"
She quickly nodded and he stood up, taking her hand as she did too and she said "Probably see you in the morning, okay, Mom?" Eve nodded and said "Of course. Have fun, honey! And Cody?" He turned to her and she smiled, saying "I'm always watching..." Lilly rolled her eyes and said "Mom, come on...See you later!"
With that, they walked out to his Jeep and he opened the door for her, letting her get in first. She smiled and said "Such a gentleman!" He chuckled and closed the door, going around to the other side and getting in. He started his Jeep up and pulled out of the driveway, turning onto the street toward the highway and she asked "Can you tell I'm nervous, Cody?"
"Just a little when we were holding hands." He chuckled, making her giggle a little. "I just want you to know...I'm still kinda surprised you said yes to going out with me." She looked over at him and asked "Why would you be? Any girl would die to be with you...Hell, even Kate's said she would..."
He chuckled and said "Well, unfortunately for her, I only want to date one woman..." She smiled more and laid her hand on his, asking "What about the dates you've been on, hmm? What was up with that?" He smiled and took her hand in his, saying "That was just to keep myself busy...I mean, a guy has to go out once in a while...I never felt anything during them."
She nodded and said "I understand. I have to know...Why me?" He smiled again and said "Simple. You are the only woman I've ever felt real love for. You know, other than family...Everybody has that one person in their life they love more than anything...I got blessed with you..." A tear ran down her cheek as she smiled more, leaning over and slowly kissing his cheek as she said "That's as good a reason as I've ever heard..."
Fifteen minutes later, they pulled into a restaurant parking lot, which Lilly was surprised by how nice the place looked! "Wow! This looks fancy!" She said, looking around the place. He smiled and shut his Jeep off, saying "A little, but it's really kinda laid back. It's called High Moon Restaurant. It's got a pretty cool thing that happens on a full moon...You'll get to see it tonight!"
They got out of his Jeep and went to the front door hand in hand, Lilly's heart beating like crazy. They were greeted by a waitress at the door. "Hello! Do you have a reservation or would you like to be seated?" She asked. "I made a reservation. Last name is Pershaw." She looked on the small computer and said "Okay, your table is already open! If you'll follow me..."
They followed her in and across the restaurant to a more open area that was nothing but windows for the walls and ceiling. They went to a booth and sat down as she laid their menus down, asking "Anything to drink?" Lilly smiled and said "I'd like a lemonade." She nodded and Cody said "Same for me." She smiled and said "Okay, I'll get you those now. Feel free to browse the menus!"
She walked off to get their drinks and Lilly happily sighed, saying "This is already a really nice night..." Cody smiled and said "I hope it gets better for you!" She giggled and then he said "You know, that necklace really brings out your eyes...Your dress really shimmers in the moonlight..." She lightly blushed and asked "What're you trying to say, hmm?"
He laid his hand on hers and said "That you're the most beautiful girl in the world..." She blushed more and smiled, saying "You really like saying that, don't you?" He chuckled and said "Busted..." She giggled more and said "Well, I won't deny I really like hearing it! It's a lot better than what I'm used to from Garth...Hottie, sexy...Playboy centerfold..."
Cody started to get a little heated hearing he'd said things like that to her, but kept cool and said "Lilly, don't think about him tonight...Just try and have fun." She smiled and said "Believe me, I'm having a lot more than just fun!" They kept talking and flirting after their drinks came and not longer after, they ordered their food. Lilly got the grilled chicken salad and some shrimp while Cody got lemon grilled alaskan cod.
During their dinner, Lilly noticed the speakers kept playing some slow songs, which made her want to dance a little. Little did she know, Cody had the same idea...To her, it was turning into the most perfect night of her life. Actually, it already was! She couldn't remember the last time she was having such a good time on a date...In fact, the only time she could remember anything close was when they were still kids.
After they finished eating and, of course, flirting much more, the waitress came and took their plates, leaving the check on the table. Cody picked it up and glanced at it, saying "Well worth it..." She smiled a little and began to hear one song she knew very well start to play, making her smile more. "I haven't heard this song in such a long time...They played it at our cousin's wedding a few years ago for them to dance to." She said, letting out a happy sigh.
Cody smiled too and stood up, holding his hand out as he asked "Care for a dance?" She immediately nodded and took his hand, saying as she got up "I would LOVE to!" They went out to the middle of the floor, which actually was a dance floor and started slow dancing together. Lilly laid her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes, feeling more than amazing inside. To her, it felt like it was just them, nobody else for miles and she loved the feeling.
"You've made this the best night of my entire life..." She quietly said with tears in her eyes. He smiled and said "The feeling's mutual..." She giggled a little as they continued dancing, eventually coming to an end after about twenty minutes. She smiled up at him and said "I'm ready to go if you are." He nodded and they walked together to the cashier and he paid the check before they went out to his Jeep.
He opened the door for her again and she smiled, kissing his cheek before getting in. He smiled and closed the door, going around and getting in. She pulled her phone out of her purse and brought up her front camera, saying "Come here, picture time!" He chuckled and leaned over and she rested her head on his shoulder, taking a quick picture.
"Perfect!" She giggled, saving it to her phone. He smiled and asked "One more?" She nodded and they got together again, but just before she took the picture, he turned and kissed her forehead, making her blush deep red just as she took it. They both laughed as she saved it, saying "Oh, that's a keeper!"
He started his Jeep and pulled out of the parking lot, making the twenty minute drive back to her house. When they got there, he parked in the driveway again and got out to open her door for her. She smiled as she got out, taking his hand as they walked up to the door. She noticed one of the lights in the kitchen were on, so she knew one of her parents were up.
"Wanna come in for a few minutes?" She asked, unlocking the door. He smiled and said "Sure!" She giggled and opened the door, walking in ahead of him and then closed it. "Hey, honey! Good night?" Eve asked, walking around the corner to see both Lilly and Cody coming in.
"Unbelievable, Mom!" Lilly said, still holding his hand, which Eve could see. She smiled and said "Well, good! Cody, would you like something to drink?" He smiled and said "No, thanks, I won't be long. Just wanted to be sure she got home all good..."
"Well, that's very sweet of you! Lilly, mind if we have just a moment?" Eve asked Lilly, who nodded and said "I gotta use the bathroom real quick..." She headed up the stairs and Eve could see his eyes following her, saying "Cody, I see what you're doing there..."
He quickly shook his head, saying "Sorry about that..." She smiled and waved her hand away, saying "Don't worry. Come, come sit down. Tell me how it went." They sat down at the dining table and he said "Well...Really, the only way to describe it was nothing short of perfect!" She smiled and said "I'm glad to hear that! I'm sure Lilly thinks it was the same!"
He chuckled and said "I hope so." She smiled and then asked "Did you two...kiss?" He blushed a little and said "Uh...Some. Just on the cheek..." She slowly nodded and said "Okay...I saw you watching her go up the stairs and I know what you were looking at." He blushed more and glanced away, making her giggle and she said "It's alright, I know it's hard to ignore for a guy. So, you two just had dinner?"
He nodded and said "Yeah. After we ate, we...danced some." She smiled more and said "Oh, okay! Doesn't surprise me, she likes to dance." Right about then, Lilly came back down stairs, still wearing her dress. "Mom, no interrogations..." She giggled, sitting beside Cody. "I'm not, only being curious...Well, I'm sure you'd like to get home. It was nice to see you, Cody!"
He smiled and said "You too, Eve!" Lilly got up with him and went to the door, stepping outside and saying "I really had a great time tonight! More than great!" He smiled again and said "I did, too, Lilly. Should we plan on another date?" She giggled and said "Definitely!" He nodded and leaned in, kissing her cheek and saying "I'll see you soon, okay?"
She smiled and nodded, saying "Okay. Goodnight..." He nodded and walked to his Jeep, getting in and driving off. She happily signed and went back in, closing the door and turning to see Eve smiling at her. "I heard you two out there." Lilly giggled and said "Uh huh...Okay. Not like we really did anything..." Eve giggled too and said "Mhm...So, how was it for you?"
Instead of saying anything, she took her phone out and showed her the pictures she took, Eve giggling the entire time. "So, you had a good time." Eve said and Lilly quickly nodded, saying "It was perfect! Now I'm exhausted..." Eve nodded and said "Okay. I'm about to head back to bed, so I'll see you in the morning."
"Night, Mom!" Lilly said, heading up to her bedroom and closing the door. She went to her closet and undressed, feeling a sticky feeling in her panties and looked to see her natural lubricant had made them a little wet. "Guess I really had a great time! That dance felt so good..." She giggled to herself, running her fingers through the slippery liquid.
She bit her lip and glanced over at her nightstand where the special present Eve had given her was, thinking to herself "I could use a little personal fun..." With that, she quickly climbed in bed after turning the light off, taking her toy out of the drawer it hid in.
Over at Cody and Siara's house, he was just getting inside after parking in the garage, closing and locking the door behind him. Siara's door opened and she came out wearing her bra and panties, sleepily asking "Hey, how was the date?" He smiled and said "Frickin' perfect!"
She smiled and said "Nice! Going to bed?" He nodded and she said "Me too. Well, back to bed..." He chuckled and said "Night, sis. See you in the morning." She nodded and retreated to her bedroom while he went into his, closing the door and getting ready for bed. He quickly texted Lilly good night, which she almost instantly responded to. He smiled to himself and got in bed, quickly falling asleep thinking about her.