Two Sides; One Story
By: Lady-Evie
First Date
Note: Each time you see '********' the point of view changes, k? Evelyn starts out first cause of the ladies first rule.
Ending the Evening
Dinner was over with quickly. We ate in pure silence; aside from when Rick asked how good the food was. I replied by nodding as I smiled. I didn't really want to tell him my food was ice cold. Rick left the waiter a small sum of money, and the two of us left quietly. As we proceeded to get in his car he glanced at his watch.
"Well, according to your brother, we gotta half an hour before curfew." He said as the car started.
"What shall we do until then?" I asked.
********
I paused in thought when she asked what we were going to do until I had to bring her home. We've done pretty much everything a couple does on a first date, I think. So what's left? As I pulled the car out of the parking lot I was suddenly struck with an idea. My memory clicked as I remember a conversation I had with Jonathan. I had asked him what Evelyn considered a good time. Seeing is how my thought of a good time included things not suitable to talk about.
'You know my sister as well as I do, old boy. She loves anything and I mean anything, that's been written down in a book of some sort...'
I've only listened to Jonathan once. Unfortunately, it involved a fellow American's toolkit. Evelyn had lost the thing at Humenuptra, so it was never to be seen again. Luckily though, I never have to worry about returning it, the guy's life ended the next day.
"So, where are you taking me?" Evelyn asked.
"Surprise." It was a statement, though it sounded like a question.
This was my last chance.
********
The car came to a halt on the side of the street. There were no buildings around for a few miles. I guessed we were just outside London. I then realized we were all alone out here. I suddenly felt myself get very nervous. What were we doing here? After turning off the car, Rick glanced over at me and smiled. My heart was beating a mile a minute, so to calm myself I spoke,
"Rick, why have we pulled over? I-Is something wrong with the car?"
"Nope," he said simply. "This is as good a spot as any."
I gulped. Rick opened the car door and got out. He then shut it and walked around to my side. My stomach began twisting into painful knots as he opened my door.
"You coming?" he asked.
********
I got a good look at her as I offered her my hand to help her out of the car. She seemed very nervous about something. She looked stared at me cautiously, before grasping my offered hand.
Did I miss something?
"You... all right?" I asked worriedly. She never took her eyes off me as we began walking on a worn path leading into a small woods area. It was very dark and from where we were you had a perfect view of the stars. But that wasn't why we were here.
About five minutes later we arrived at a clearing. Still holding her had I guided her to the perfect spot.
********
My palms we like pools of sweat. I still had no idea of what we were doing here. In my freight, I decided to end this charade. As we continued walking I spoke to him.
"I still don't understand why you brought me here. What are you up to?" Rick's reply was a simple chuckle.
"Who said I was up to anything?" he asked smiling sweetly. "Are you sure you're alright? You're acting very strange." I narrowed my eyebrows.
"Well, maybe I wouldn't be acting strange if you had just told me why you've brought me here! I mean you would be acting strange too if-" I froze.
********
Heh... Jackpot. Evelyn had been rattling on about something until she realized just where we were. Her expression was priceless.
"Oh, my God..." she gasped. If possible her mouth got bigger than it already was, as did my smile. Letting go of her hand I wrapped my arms around her shoulders, placing my chin on her head. Evelyn, however, remained frozen in her tracks.
The cityscape had saved my date.
********
It was truly the most amazing thing I had ever laid eyes on. London had never looked more perfect. From where we stood you could see for miles. Big Ben was in the distance as well as the bridges. I also caught sight of the British Museum. The lights of the city didn't compare however, to the light reflecting off of the Moon. And the stars completed the picture.
It's beautiful..." I heard myself whisper.
"Your beautiful." He replied. That one comment of his, though it consisted of just two words, turned my evening around.
********
We stood there for a few moments in silence, just enjoying the company of each other. Evelyn slowly took hold of my arms.
"Rick, how did you know about this place?" she asked looking up at me; her voice told me she was still in shock. "I never knew you've been to London before."
"You think all I did in the Legion was fight? I traveled all over, met many people. Well, one night while out driving around here, I had a problem with my car, so naturally I pulled over. After wandering in the woods for a while, I came across this place. I've never forgotten it. I don't believe many people know about it either."
********
I bit my lip, as I looked into his eyes.
"Oh Rick, I sorry I've been so hot headed. What was I thinking?" Rick chuckled. "Don't answer that." I said quickly as I giggled.
"So, did you really have that bad of a time?" he asked.
"Absolutely not. er well, aside from crashing into that couple."
"Counted."
"...being forced from dancing at that place..."
"Could have been avoided."
"...you lying to me about what you said to the waiter, and the fact that my food tasted as if it had come from the Ice Age... have I forgotten anything?"
********
I rolled my eyes as she gave me a devious smile. She faced the city once more, and I noticed her eyes sparkled, reflecting off the light of the stars. I asked myself again what I was doing here, and I didn't bother to answer. Slowly, I let go of her shoulders. She replied to this gesture by turning her full body toward me.
"Thank you for showing me this place," she murmured. "It really makes one forget all of their problems... at least, for me."
"Glad to here it." I felt myself start to shake so I put my hands in my pockets. Regrettably, I wasn't cold. My fingers awkwardly touched the small object, and for the second time that night I'm sure I was more nervous than she was.
"Oh dear, we've got only a few minutes before ten. I think it's time we head home, don't you think?" She twisted toward the direction of my car.
She wanted to leave now?
********
It was getting rather late and I knew if I wanted to avoid twenty questions with my brother, I should get home. But Rick had other ideas.
He abruptly grabbed my arm and spun me back in the direction of himself. I gasped loudly for not only was I in startled, I was afraid of what he might do.
"Rick, what-" He pulled me close, and I was once again swallowed by his warmth as well as his touch. My heart began beating rapidly.
"Um... Evelyn, I uh... w-what I mean to say is." he trailed off, obviously at a lost for words. He was now starting to worry me.
"Rick, is something wrong?" I placed both my hands in his looking into his eyes. I had never seen him like this... not counting the time he gave me Mr. Burn's toolkit, during which I remember his repeating use of 'um's' and 'uh's'. In my pondering, I failed to notice he was no longer taller than I was. He had suddenly gotten shorter because
He was on one knee...
********
I got down on one knee. My hands came from my pockets, and in doing so I produced a small velvet box. Shaking like a madman, I did what no other guy probably did on his first date.
"Evelyn, I-I know a guy like me doesn't deserve a girl like you..." At this statement Evelyn covered her mouth with her trembling hands. "...and I also know that these past few weeks have been pure hell for you-"
"No, Rick, they haven't."
"P-Please let me finish." I said quickly. She nodded as I took a breath. "We haven't been together for very long... but since the first day I saw you... I can't get you outta my mind. You mean the world to me... and I can't imagine going through life without you..." I opened the small gift, and held it up to her.
"Oh, my God..." Evelyn breathed. Though she spoke through her hands I could tell she was just as nervous as I was. And that made me fell a little better.
"Evelyn Carnahan, will-will you marry me?"
********
...I felt as though I was going to faint. My knees were so weak I was surprised I could stand up. Tears blurred my vision, as I looked from the ring to him.
He whispered so calmly the words I've wanted to hear since that day we shared a kiss a Humenuptra.
"Evelyn Carnahan, will-will you marry me?"
I opened my mouth, but no words were spoken. I instead cried my eyes out. Rick worriedly asked,
"Oh, God Evelyn, did I make you cry?" He started to stand.
"Yes!" I bawled.
"I'm sorry, if-if you want to we can-" he paused.
********
She was in tears.
"God, Evelyn, did I make you cry?" I felt so stupid; maybe this wasn't the best idea...
"Yes," she whimpered. Oh God, I made her cry. This was terrible.
"I'm sorry, if-if you want to we can-"
Wait a minute. W-What did she say?!
"D-Did you say 'yes I made you cry' or 'yes you-"
"I want to marry you, Rick O'Connell!" she shouted. We were immediately in each other's arms, hugging and kissing. I pretty sure I died and went to heaven.
********
"D-Did you say 'yes I made you cry' or 'yes you-"
"I want to marry you, Rick O'Connell!" I cried out.
It took a few moments for it all to sink in. But when it did we were at once in an embrace. I kissed him, and he kissed me. We held each other and whispered things that had no meaning; the words we used were used only to comfort each other. I loved every minute of it. Unfortunately, we eventually pulled apart.
"Well... um that went well." Rick said.
"It was wonderful." I said dreamily.
We then began to walk back to his car; my mind was filled with thoughts of the future. I glanced over at Rick and smiled. When he returned it I realized that miracles can happen.
I knew this because Rick was my miracle.
********
After an extremely long period of embracing my new fiancée' I spoke to her in the calmest matter.
"Well... um that went well."
"It was wonderful..." she said absentmindedly. I smiled.
"So, uh what do we do now?"
"Well, we both know there is someone who is probably wondering of my whereabouts."
"True," I shook my head.
"So, I say we get home and give Jonathan a good well deserved surprise." My smile widened, greatly.
"I like the way you think." Placing my arm around her we began our trip back to my car. As I opened the car door for her I mentally asked myself a question.
'Could life get any better than this?'
It wasn't a question that would normally come from a guy like me. But it was the kind of question that would come from a guy like me...
with a girl like Evelyn.
**End**
****Author's Notes**** It over! Yay! I wanna apologize for the ending part there. I made it too sappy didn't I? Typical... Uh... I'm not sure but I think some of the dialogue is not originally mine, I think I've either read it or heard it from somewhere. If this is the case I apologize. Please don't sue me! Let's see... That you so much for reviewing this! I especially want to thank RickEvie4eva and Natters for reading and leavening a review to each chapter! I feel great knowing I did a good job on my stories. Thank you for your support! Until next time,
Lady-Evie
By: Lady-Evie
First Date
Note: Each time you see '********' the point of view changes, k? Evelyn starts out first cause of the ladies first rule.
Ending the Evening
Dinner was over with quickly. We ate in pure silence; aside from when Rick asked how good the food was. I replied by nodding as I smiled. I didn't really want to tell him my food was ice cold. Rick left the waiter a small sum of money, and the two of us left quietly. As we proceeded to get in his car he glanced at his watch.
"Well, according to your brother, we gotta half an hour before curfew." He said as the car started.
"What shall we do until then?" I asked.
********
I paused in thought when she asked what we were going to do until I had to bring her home. We've done pretty much everything a couple does on a first date, I think. So what's left? As I pulled the car out of the parking lot I was suddenly struck with an idea. My memory clicked as I remember a conversation I had with Jonathan. I had asked him what Evelyn considered a good time. Seeing is how my thought of a good time included things not suitable to talk about.
'You know my sister as well as I do, old boy. She loves anything and I mean anything, that's been written down in a book of some sort...'
I've only listened to Jonathan once. Unfortunately, it involved a fellow American's toolkit. Evelyn had lost the thing at Humenuptra, so it was never to be seen again. Luckily though, I never have to worry about returning it, the guy's life ended the next day.
"So, where are you taking me?" Evelyn asked.
"Surprise." It was a statement, though it sounded like a question.
This was my last chance.
********
The car came to a halt on the side of the street. There were no buildings around for a few miles. I guessed we were just outside London. I then realized we were all alone out here. I suddenly felt myself get very nervous. What were we doing here? After turning off the car, Rick glanced over at me and smiled. My heart was beating a mile a minute, so to calm myself I spoke,
"Rick, why have we pulled over? I-Is something wrong with the car?"
"Nope," he said simply. "This is as good a spot as any."
I gulped. Rick opened the car door and got out. He then shut it and walked around to my side. My stomach began twisting into painful knots as he opened my door.
"You coming?" he asked.
********
I got a good look at her as I offered her my hand to help her out of the car. She seemed very nervous about something. She looked stared at me cautiously, before grasping my offered hand.
Did I miss something?
"You... all right?" I asked worriedly. She never took her eyes off me as we began walking on a worn path leading into a small woods area. It was very dark and from where we were you had a perfect view of the stars. But that wasn't why we were here.
About five minutes later we arrived at a clearing. Still holding her had I guided her to the perfect spot.
********
My palms we like pools of sweat. I still had no idea of what we were doing here. In my freight, I decided to end this charade. As we continued walking I spoke to him.
"I still don't understand why you brought me here. What are you up to?" Rick's reply was a simple chuckle.
"Who said I was up to anything?" he asked smiling sweetly. "Are you sure you're alright? You're acting very strange." I narrowed my eyebrows.
"Well, maybe I wouldn't be acting strange if you had just told me why you've brought me here! I mean you would be acting strange too if-" I froze.
********
Heh... Jackpot. Evelyn had been rattling on about something until she realized just where we were. Her expression was priceless.
"Oh, my God..." she gasped. If possible her mouth got bigger than it already was, as did my smile. Letting go of her hand I wrapped my arms around her shoulders, placing my chin on her head. Evelyn, however, remained frozen in her tracks.
The cityscape had saved my date.
********
It was truly the most amazing thing I had ever laid eyes on. London had never looked more perfect. From where we stood you could see for miles. Big Ben was in the distance as well as the bridges. I also caught sight of the British Museum. The lights of the city didn't compare however, to the light reflecting off of the Moon. And the stars completed the picture.
It's beautiful..." I heard myself whisper.
"Your beautiful." He replied. That one comment of his, though it consisted of just two words, turned my evening around.
********
We stood there for a few moments in silence, just enjoying the company of each other. Evelyn slowly took hold of my arms.
"Rick, how did you know about this place?" she asked looking up at me; her voice told me she was still in shock. "I never knew you've been to London before."
"You think all I did in the Legion was fight? I traveled all over, met many people. Well, one night while out driving around here, I had a problem with my car, so naturally I pulled over. After wandering in the woods for a while, I came across this place. I've never forgotten it. I don't believe many people know about it either."
********
I bit my lip, as I looked into his eyes.
"Oh Rick, I sorry I've been so hot headed. What was I thinking?" Rick chuckled. "Don't answer that." I said quickly as I giggled.
"So, did you really have that bad of a time?" he asked.
"Absolutely not. er well, aside from crashing into that couple."
"Counted."
"...being forced from dancing at that place..."
"Could have been avoided."
"...you lying to me about what you said to the waiter, and the fact that my food tasted as if it had come from the Ice Age... have I forgotten anything?"
********
I rolled my eyes as she gave me a devious smile. She faced the city once more, and I noticed her eyes sparkled, reflecting off the light of the stars. I asked myself again what I was doing here, and I didn't bother to answer. Slowly, I let go of her shoulders. She replied to this gesture by turning her full body toward me.
"Thank you for showing me this place," she murmured. "It really makes one forget all of their problems... at least, for me."
"Glad to here it." I felt myself start to shake so I put my hands in my pockets. Regrettably, I wasn't cold. My fingers awkwardly touched the small object, and for the second time that night I'm sure I was more nervous than she was.
"Oh dear, we've got only a few minutes before ten. I think it's time we head home, don't you think?" She twisted toward the direction of my car.
She wanted to leave now?
********
It was getting rather late and I knew if I wanted to avoid twenty questions with my brother, I should get home. But Rick had other ideas.
He abruptly grabbed my arm and spun me back in the direction of himself. I gasped loudly for not only was I in startled, I was afraid of what he might do.
"Rick, what-" He pulled me close, and I was once again swallowed by his warmth as well as his touch. My heart began beating rapidly.
"Um... Evelyn, I uh... w-what I mean to say is." he trailed off, obviously at a lost for words. He was now starting to worry me.
"Rick, is something wrong?" I placed both my hands in his looking into his eyes. I had never seen him like this... not counting the time he gave me Mr. Burn's toolkit, during which I remember his repeating use of 'um's' and 'uh's'. In my pondering, I failed to notice he was no longer taller than I was. He had suddenly gotten shorter because
He was on one knee...
********
I got down on one knee. My hands came from my pockets, and in doing so I produced a small velvet box. Shaking like a madman, I did what no other guy probably did on his first date.
"Evelyn, I-I know a guy like me doesn't deserve a girl like you..." At this statement Evelyn covered her mouth with her trembling hands. "...and I also know that these past few weeks have been pure hell for you-"
"No, Rick, they haven't."
"P-Please let me finish." I said quickly. She nodded as I took a breath. "We haven't been together for very long... but since the first day I saw you... I can't get you outta my mind. You mean the world to me... and I can't imagine going through life without you..." I opened the small gift, and held it up to her.
"Oh, my God..." Evelyn breathed. Though she spoke through her hands I could tell she was just as nervous as I was. And that made me fell a little better.
"Evelyn Carnahan, will-will you marry me?"
********
...I felt as though I was going to faint. My knees were so weak I was surprised I could stand up. Tears blurred my vision, as I looked from the ring to him.
He whispered so calmly the words I've wanted to hear since that day we shared a kiss a Humenuptra.
"Evelyn Carnahan, will-will you marry me?"
I opened my mouth, but no words were spoken. I instead cried my eyes out. Rick worriedly asked,
"Oh, God Evelyn, did I make you cry?" He started to stand.
"Yes!" I bawled.
"I'm sorry, if-if you want to we can-" he paused.
********
She was in tears.
"God, Evelyn, did I make you cry?" I felt so stupid; maybe this wasn't the best idea...
"Yes," she whimpered. Oh God, I made her cry. This was terrible.
"I'm sorry, if-if you want to we can-"
Wait a minute. W-What did she say?!
"D-Did you say 'yes I made you cry' or 'yes you-"
"I want to marry you, Rick O'Connell!" she shouted. We were immediately in each other's arms, hugging and kissing. I pretty sure I died and went to heaven.
********
"D-Did you say 'yes I made you cry' or 'yes you-"
"I want to marry you, Rick O'Connell!" I cried out.
It took a few moments for it all to sink in. But when it did we were at once in an embrace. I kissed him, and he kissed me. We held each other and whispered things that had no meaning; the words we used were used only to comfort each other. I loved every minute of it. Unfortunately, we eventually pulled apart.
"Well... um that went well." Rick said.
"It was wonderful." I said dreamily.
We then began to walk back to his car; my mind was filled with thoughts of the future. I glanced over at Rick and smiled. When he returned it I realized that miracles can happen.
I knew this because Rick was my miracle.
********
After an extremely long period of embracing my new fiancée' I spoke to her in the calmest matter.
"Well... um that went well."
"It was wonderful..." she said absentmindedly. I smiled.
"So, uh what do we do now?"
"Well, we both know there is someone who is probably wondering of my whereabouts."
"True," I shook my head.
"So, I say we get home and give Jonathan a good well deserved surprise." My smile widened, greatly.
"I like the way you think." Placing my arm around her we began our trip back to my car. As I opened the car door for her I mentally asked myself a question.
'Could life get any better than this?'
It wasn't a question that would normally come from a guy like me. But it was the kind of question that would come from a guy like me...
with a girl like Evelyn.
**End**
****Author's Notes**** It over! Yay! I wanna apologize for the ending part there. I made it too sappy didn't I? Typical... Uh... I'm not sure but I think some of the dialogue is not originally mine, I think I've either read it or heard it from somewhere. If this is the case I apologize. Please don't sue me! Let's see... That you so much for reviewing this! I especially want to thank RickEvie4eva and Natters for reading and leavening a review to each chapter! I feel great knowing I did a good job on my stories. Thank you for your support! Until next time,
Lady-Evie