Dear Viewers,
Well, I'm back! For this week at least, I'm going to be in England next Thursday and I probably won't be able to update while I'm there.
So, you know how I said that something really shocking was coming up in this story for Sophie? Well, I decided to push it to the next chapter since I made more details about Paul and Sophie's date in this chapter.
Now, enjoy this chapter on Sophie and Paul's first date!
Michelle
Look at the stars,
Look how they shine for you,
And everything you do,
Yeah, they were all yellow.
For you I'd bleed myself dry.
It's true
Look at the stars,
Look how they shine for you,
And all the things that you do.
Yellow—Coldplay
Chapter 34
Sophie's POV
I pulled on the white, short-sleeved and short little cardigan and sat down in Paul's truck.
"I've got a question Soph...do you like plays?" Paul asked me.
I nodded my head. "Yes."
"Well, I know how much you love the story of Romeo and Juliet, and the play was being put on in Seattle so..." He brought out two tickets. They were to Intiman Theatre's production of Romeo and Juliet.
I smiled brightly at him and kissed his cheek. "You're the best you know? I don't think any one of the other guys would be able to sit through Romeo and Juliet for their girlfriends."
He chuckled. "I'm sure they would, but, they escape to the bathroom and not come back. I kind of actually enjoy the story, somewhat." I laughed. "And, after the play, we'll be going to a fancy restaurant that is better suited for a date with you."
I blushed. "You didn't have to do that; I would be okay going to any restaurant with you." I took his hand.
He smiled over at me. "But I want to, and my Mom picked the perfect one to go to." I smiled and shook my head. I also realized I had never met Paul's Mom yet.
We got to the theatre early, went inside and got to our seats, which were pretty good ones if I do say so myself.
"Thanks for this Paul." I said smiling at him.
He lightly kissed my lips. "You're welcome." He whispered.
Everyone else arrived for the show and minutes later, it began.
*_*_*Later, After the Play*_*_*
"That story always makes me cry." I said as I dabbed the corner of my eyes with a tissue. I was so glad I wore water proof makeup.
"It is a tragedy after all." Paul said, keeping his arm around me. I smiled at him. "Now let's go to the restaurant, I don't know about you but I'm starved."
"You're always hungry though." I chuckled. He laughed with me. "But yeah, I'm famished."
He shook his head at my choice of words. "Shakespeare had gotten to you." He muttered and I laughed.
He helped me into his truck and drove a little way down the street to a very expensive looking restaurant. Paul helped me out, being such a gentleman tonight, and wrapped his arm around my waist.
We went up to the maitre d' and Paul said, "We have a reservation."
"Okay, last name please?" She asked.
"Walker."
"Okay, table for two?" She asked. He nodded. "Right this way sir, Miss." We followed her to a place that was by the window, to which the view was amazing, and the space beside us held a few couples dancing to the music that was being played by the band. She set our menus in front of us when we sat down and left us to our decisions.
"Paul?" He looked up. "This is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me. Thank you." I whispered, tears shining in my eye. I was touched by how much thought he had put into this.
He took my hands and kissed them and each knuckle on them. "It was nothing really, I wanted our first date to be special, something that you'd never forget, that we'd never forget."
I smiled. "I will never forget this."
He smiled and leaned over for a quick kiss on my lips. We looked at our menus and decided on what we'd get. Paul decided to get a steak dish with lots of food and I got a simple, yet extravagant, pasta dish.
While we were waiting for our food, Paul pulled me to the dance floor where a very upbeat, classical song was being played. The other couples were much older than us but we managed to fit right in and match their steps. I never knew I'd be able to dance like this.
"How do you know these dances?" I asked him.
"My Mom taught me all of them." He blushed and I giggled.
"How sweet, I bet you're a big Momma's boy."
He thought about it. "I am." We laughed at that statement.
We kept dancing until we saw our food being placed on the table by our waitress and we went and sat down and began to eat.
"That was delicious." I said wiping my mouth.
"I have to agree, this was almost better than Emily's cooking." I let out a small chuckle.
Some slower songs were being played and Paul said, "Might I have these last few dances?"
I smiled. "You may." I took his outstretched hand and we went onto the dance floor once again.
He had one hand on my waist and I had one hand on his shoulder. Our other hands were clasped and outstretched from us. We looked at each other as we moved back and forth slowly. We smiled as he led me in all the right steps and I followed as best I could.
I eventually laid my head on his chest (since that's where my head came up on him since I was almost a foot shorter than him) and we moved in a circle, moving from side-to-side as well.
I raised my mouth to his ear and whispered, "This was the best night of my life so far."
He put his mouth to my ear. "Mine too."
We stayed dancing for a little while longer until we decided t leave. Paul paid the bill, not letting me see how much it was because he probably knew I'd freak, and we left.
The drive back to La Push wasn't silent, we talked and asked question about each other along the way, trying to find out as much as we could about each other.
I learned that his birthday was August 21st and that he'd be 19. I asked about why he was only in grade 11 and he told me he started school two years late, along with Jared since Jared was turning 19 July 4th. I wasn't bothered by that since Embry, Jacob and Quil had started school a year late, making us all in the same grade but all different ages. I told him I had just turned 17 February 28th.
We were telling each other how much fun we had had tonight and smiling about it. This was a night I'd never forget, the best night of my life so far.
We arrived at Sam's house and he helped me out by picking me up bridle style. I giggled as he went up the porch steps and set me down.
I put my arms around his neck and he placed his hands on my waist. We kissed for a few seconds and pulled back.
"Look at the stars, they're all out and shining really bright tonight." I said looking up. Paul looked up as well.
"They might be pretty, but not as beautiful as you, or as twinkling as your eyes." I laughed and blushed.
"Corny, but sweet." I pecked his lips.
He chuckled. "I'd better get going." He smiled at me. "But I'll see you tomorrow, okay?"
"Of course, oh, don't forget that the next few days at night you'll be training with the Cullen's."
"I know, oh, that reminds me. The head Cullen called Sam, the attack happens on Sunday."
"Okay, I know you'll all be ready by then." Tears sprung to my eyes. "You'll all be okay, right?"
"Yes, I promise we'll be alright, all of us." He kissed me again and this one turned into a make out. We pulled apart smiling at each other. "You'd better get inside or else Sam will probably come out and drag you away from me."
I laughed. "You're probably right." I let go of him and opened the door slightly. "Goodnight Paul, I'll see you tomorrow."
"Goodnight Sophie, see you tomorrow." He kissed my cheek quickly and went back to his truck smiling back at me a few times. I waved as he left and I could see him waving back.
I walked through the door with a smile on my face. That was definitely the best date I had ever been on. Well, considering all the other ones had been with Jonas it was definitely the best date I've ever had.
It was the best night of my life.
Awwwww! This is definitely my absolute favourite chapter so far! I enjoyed writing this as much as I'm sure you enjoyed reading it...
Well, until next time I'll say goodbye.
Goodbye!
