Starlit Stroll
Disclaimer: I still don't own the Mighty Ducks especially Duke *sobs*.
Author's Note: I noticed some grammatical errors in my last story. I apologize. I'm an 8'th grade student with a lot of homework; be gentle will you. Anyway on with the story.
Chapter 2
Glorious Imperfections
Duke and Mallory soon arrived. Giovanni's was the name of the restaurant. It was the nicest and most expensive Italian restaurant in Anaheim. The atmosphere was perfect, but this didn't ease Duke's nerves any. The table was set with red roses and candles and the dark corner of the room was immensely romantic. The waiter came and brought them some white wine. Mallory reached across the table and took Duke's large hand in her own small one " You've been so agitated tonight, darling what's wrong?" she said while gently massaging his knuckles. He looked up into her azure blue and saw a heartbreaking amount of love and concern " Oh, it's nothin' sweetheart" he said with a genuine smile that stole Mallory's heart every time she laid eyes on it.
The waiter soon returned and took their orders. Duke had steak marsala with fettuccini alfredo, and Mallory a salad with shrimp chopped up in it. The two talked nonchalantly throughout the meal. They discussed anything and everything from last week's hockey game to the newest episode of the Soprano's (Duke's favorite show). In truth he was doing everything in his power to keep his mind off the impending question. For dessert they shared a piece of chocolate cake (who's name translated from Italian meant chocolate dream). After taking a bite of the heavenly concoction a small drop of chocolate still clung to Mallory's beak. Upon seeing this and smiling Duke reached over gently to wipe it off with his thumb. The fact that she wasn't perfect only served to make Mallory more beautiful and lovable in his eyes. Her cheeks blazed as brightly red as her hair now. " You're so beautiful when ya blush" he said " Ya remind me of fire; enchantin'ly beautiful and yet ya know if ya mess wit' it yer gonna get burned". She reached over and slapped his arm gently. " What it's true " he laughed. " I know, that's why I'm mad" she said smiling.
After dinner they climbed back in Duke's car and drove to the Anaheim Park. On the way they laughed and talked. They reminisced about their childhoods and working together in the Resistance. They discussed what they would do when they defeated Dragaunus and went home. They laughed at the fact that both of them had been in bands as teenagers. They both now saw all the things they had in common. They quietly pulled up outside the park. Duke walked briskly over to Mallory's door and helped her out "A hand m'lady" he said smiling and bending down to kiss her hand. " Why thank you, good sir," she said smiling, " rarely do I get the pleasure of meeting a gentleman such as yourself". The pair walked slowly down the dark, twisting, romantic pathways. The wind picked up causing Mallory to shiver; Duke put his coat around her shoulders and pulled her closer to him. Mallory sighed gently and snuggled into Duke. Together they sat down at the nearest bench.
Sorry it's so short; most of my chapters will be but I'll have a lot of these short stories.
Anyway on to chapter three. Vamoose!