There are song lyrics in this chapter. I do not own them. All copyright goes straight the owners of said song. I hope you enjoy this little chapter.)
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She woke up feeling better. She sat up, feeling for a fever and was relieved. She was fine. She stretched a little bit and turned to plant a kiss on Spencer's cheek, but she found her bed empty. Confused, she wandered through the house to look for him. She checked the bathroom, his bedroom, and the kitchen. He was nowhere to be seen. Confused, she checked her phone for messages in case he had texted her. Nothing. Where did he go? Did she remember the party wrong? Did he have to go to work today?
"Spence?"
She called out.
Nothing. She walked into the bathroom and took some Tylenol to fight against any possible hangover. She then went to the kitchen and steeped a teabag, and while she was waiting for it to finish, she texted Spencer.
Hey, I noticed you weren't home. Are you alright?
She closed her phone and set it on the counter so she could keep watch if he texted back. She grabbed the sugar and mixed it in her tea, enjoying the warmth cascading over her face from the cup. She loved drinking tea for many reasons, but the most important reason was for the cup itself. When it was warmed, it felt so good in her hands. It felt like a hug. It felt familiar, like home. She leaned on the counter, and took a drink. Her phone vibrates and she immediately checked it. A text had come through from Spencer.
Yes I'm fine. I have a surprise. Be home soon.
She was relieved that he was okay. It wasn't like him to leave without telling her, for her own peace of mind. He knew she was a nervous person, with his job and all. She got excited however, he never had surprises. He was a precise, calculated person. He wasn't the type to do surprises. Her first instinct was to go get dressed, but she didn't have the energy. She didn't feel nauseated anymore, but she felt weak and tired from the sudden stress of the night before.
She finished off her drink and placed it in the sink. She retreated to the couch and turned on the news out of habit. It was the same typical shit, the world was bad, the weather was hot, everything was bad. She sighed and muted the tv and looked out of the window. Life has been so perfect lately, she often wondered what she had done to deserve it.
The front door opened, and she turned to see Spence balancing two ginormous ice cream cones and trying to close the door. She squealed in excitement, and sprung up from the couch to greet him. He handed her an ice cream cone and she kissed him excitedly. She gets to have ice cream for breakfast, what a treat!
"I got you chocolate almond, your favorite. I couldn't remember what toppings you liked so I got them all"
He laughed.
She squealed again. "Spencer you remembered! Thank you so much, I can't tell you how long I've been craving this ice cream!"
He seemed genuinely excited that she was excited. He loved seeing her happy for no other reason except the fact she was happy. They sat on the couch and ate their ice cream together. He went to a milkshake shop and got the huge waffle cones that you almost had to hold with both hands. She instantly felt better. Spencer turned the tv on some crime show, and she got excited all over again. Sometimes they would watch crime shows and make fun of how cheesy and diluted they were. It was one of her favorite things to do with him.
"I'm glad I could make you feel better, I hated seeing you so sick. I've never seen you get sick before it was alarming"
Spencer admitted, stealing some of her ice cream.
"You have no idea how much you improved my mood, thank you so much! I feel much better"
She reassured him.
The ice cream was wonderful. They watched their crime show and they were joking and sharing beautiful moments and creating inside jokes. He rarely had an off day, and when he did they usually played strategy games like chess and scrabble so he could teach her, but this? This was perfect. Normally, he would lose his mind about eating on the couch, but he made an exception for her.
She was his exception.
They finished their ice cream and washed their hands. The stickiness from the ice cream was almost too much to handle for the gorgeous man.
"Thank you for getting me ice cream this morning that really meant a lot. What do you want to do today?"
She asked, drying her hands on the kitchen towel.
"Absolutely, I'm glad you feel better. I figure we can go to the park plaza. You rarely get out of the house so I figure you'd like some sunshine"
He offered.
"You are so perfect, I would LOVE to go outside. I can't believe how much I enjoyed walking home last night"
She said.
"The weather is supposed to be hot today, so don't dress too warm. We can head out as soon as you're ready"
He smiled.
She pulled him in for a quick embrace and darted to her room. She went into her closet and pulled out a beautiful white sundress she had been dying to wear. It went to her knees and was made of an airy soft white fabric that felt so good against her legs. The only thing about it was it hugged her chest really well because her breasts were bigger than normal people her height. The dress showed off the curve of her waist, and flowed over her hips and legs loosely. It was perfect for sunny weather. She had a beautiful sun hat that matched the dress, but wasn't sure if that was too much. She put it on in the mirror, and loved how it looked. Of course she did, that's why she bought it. She pulled her gladiator sandals out of the depths of the closet and slipped them on. They were taller than she liked, they reached halfway up her calves, but it finished the look perfectly.
Satisfied with her outfit, she excitedly darted to Spencer's room to show off her outfit. As soon as she saw him however, she completely lost track of her thoughts. He was wearing a simple white t-shirt and khakis with his black dress shoes. This outfit was normal for most people, but Spencer always dressed up. To see him in such normal attire shocked her. He looked so amazing in them too.
"You look amazing..."
They both said at the same time.
She looked overdressed compared to his outfit, but she didn't care. They both looked good and it was the perfect attire to go out on a sunny day. She took his arm as they headed out. She noticed a cab waiting for them.
"Did you call a cab?"
She asked.
"Yeah I figured we should save our energy for the plaza, so I got a cab to take us there"
He explained, opening the door for her.
She graciously got in, relieved that they didn't have to walk the whole way there. They sat in silence on the way to their destination, just enjoying how beautiful the day truly was. It was the perfect day for a date.
A date with her hero. Her god.
When the cab arrived, Spencer paid him and they got out. The plaza was filled with bustling people and pets. Everyone seemed to be taking advantage of the weekend. There were food and drink vendors scattered across the plaza and park area, filling the air with different smells and sounds. It was an exciting atmosphere. They walked along the path and she admired the wildlife that surrounded them. She got nervous around a lot of people, but today she wasn't. She felt so serene and at peace with everything she didn't have room to feel nervous.
The sun shining off the water bathed everything around it in an ethereal glow. It seemed right out of a fairytale. This was the break she needed from being cooped up all the time. She locked herself in a box and prevented herself from enjoying more days like this. More days of perfection.
"Thank you for bringing me here. I know it's such a simple place, but I can't believe how beautiful it is. I'm going to miss it when we go home"
She sighed wistfully.
"We will cross that bridge when we come to it, I'm just glad to have you with me, right here, right now"
He said, kissing her cheek.
She couldn't help but blush, his lips were so soft. The tender gesture filled her with glee.
"Me too Spence. I never knew this place was here. There are even entertainers scattered about, I wonder what they're playing..."
She wondered, adjusting her sun hat to block the sun from her eyes.
"Let's go find out"
He smirked, leading her to one of the entertainers nearby.
He was playing a soft ballad on an old acoustic guitar. The instrument has definitely had some love, a trusty sidekick to the players voice. She noticed that he had a hat turned upside down at his feet. It was so clichè and dated, but that made it even better. This man was just trying to make a little money to put on a show. His voice filled the atmosphere around him, catching the awe of bystanders and even some stray birds.
"...I will never let you fall, I'll stand up with you forever. I'll be there for you through it all, even if saving you sends me to heaven..."
Her heart danced in her chest. She clutched Spencer's arm and leaned against him, enjoying the music. He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her closer. He never cared about music so she was grateful that he stood by her and allowed her to be swept away by the notes. They held each other in silence, allowing the music to dance around them in the breeze. At this point there was a small crowd gathered around this man as he strummed his guitar. Spencer let go of her and approached the man, trying not to interrupt his singing, and placed a few bills in the mans hat. The man gave him a thankful nod as he walked back over to her. She thanked him for his generosity and they continued on their date.
The song stayed with her as they enjoyed their day. Spencer bought her a lemonade and himself some water as it was getting hotter. It was approaching two o'clock, and Spencer suggested they stop for some lunch. They stopped by a food truck and she graciously thanked him for buying her food. They found a bench and she took off her sun hat and placed it next to her. The breeze filtered through her hair, causing her to sigh in relief. It was definitely hot, but she was happy to be out and about. They ate their food, enjoying the sound of music and the sounds of the plaza.
When they finished, she had grown a bit tired all of a sudden so she asked Spencer if they could rest for a moment.
"You do look fatigued. Do we need to go home?"
He asked, eyeing her carefully.
"Maybe in just a bit, I'm having a great time"
She smiled.
Spencer threw their food away in a nearby trash can, and they leaned on each other on the bench, enjoying each other's company. She found herself humming the same song as the entertainer was a while back. It was stuck in her head, but she didn't mind because it was a beautiful song. Her love didn't seem to mind either, he quietly listened to her. As more time passed, the sun started beating down on her harder, forcing her to put her sun hat back on. The sweltering heat made her more tired, and even a little queasy.
"I think I'm ready to go home"
She said, fanning herself with her hand.
"I'll call a cab. I had an amazing day today, thank you"
He said graciously, pulling his phone out.
He called a cab. It didn't take one long to show up, and they headed home. The peace and serenity from their date stayed with her, burning into her heart forever. She would never forget her first date with Spencer.
He really was perfect.