Friday after practice, I went to Herb's office. I wanted to clear a few things with him before I went to get ready for my date with Rizzo. Dad was in the locker room talking to a few of the boys. I had been particularly impressed the past few days with how well Bah, Buzz, and Pavelich were playing together. Herb had them run several plays together and they always seemed to do very well. We had actually started calling them "The Coneheads". Dad was even calling them that.

I walked into the office and saw Herb talking with Jimmy Craig. Jimmy had been struggling a bit in the net and Herb was discussing it with him. I handed Herb my notes and then stood in the corner. My dad walked in as Jimmy was walking out.

"So the Coneheads are coming in." dad said.

"Who?" Herb asked studying pictures of the team.

"That's what the guys have been calling them you know, cause their a little, you know…" dad made a whistling sound trying to explain this to Herb who had a blank look on his face. "You know like the Coneheads."

"What's that?" Herb asked still confused.

"Dan Akroyd, Jane Curtain." Dad explained. Herb just stared at him. "Guess it's a little off your radar."

There was a knock at the door. Bah, Buzz and Pavelich walked in.

"Come on in boys." Herb said to them.

"You wanted to see us coach?" Bah said.

"Yeah, I'm thinking of keeping the three of you together on the same line. Everybody okay with that?" Herb said.

The boys all three looked at each other and agreed.

"How about you Buzzy, you think this works with Bah and Pav here?" Herb asked.

"Yeah, it going good, moving the puck well. It's just a little different than playing with them that's all." Buzz said.

Bah chimed in, "I don't know how to explain it, we just always seem to find each other on the other end of the ice and make things happen."

"Yeah, Pass, shoot score." Pavelich said.

"Pass, Shoot…" Bah said.

"And score." Buzz finished.

Dad, Herb and I all three suppressed smiles at the boys coming together, bonding and playing well. Herb dismissed the boys. Dad told them to rest up. I knew they were all tired.

"Looks like we're taking a line of Coneheads to Europe." Herb said.

"Yeah, if they can keep their legs under them." Dad said. I slipped out the door, only catching parts of Herb and dad's conversation about how tired the boys were and how hard Herb was working them.

I hurried back to the apartment to get ready for my date with Rizzo. I had no idea what he had planned and whenever I would try to bring it up he would just tell me that it was a surprise. He said he would pick me up around six which gave me about an hour to get ready.

I was pulling on my high heels when I heard a knock at the door. I checked my reflection in the mirror. I had a white dress that came to my knees. I wondered why Rizzo wanted me to wear a dress. My hair was as Ferrah as ever. I heard the knock a second time and Rizzo called out my name. I hurried through the apartment and opened the front door to let him in.

"Hey Chev." Rizzo said when he walked in. He gave me a quick kiss. "You look beautiful."

"Thank you." I said eyeing Rizzo. He was wearing grey shirt and a pair of jeans. A simple look but still quite sexy. "What is this big surprise you have been hinting at all week?"

"You'll see. Do you have everything? Ready to go?" Rizzo asked. I nodded.

Rizzo took my hand and led me down the stairs to the street. I saw his car was parked at the curb. Very few of the boys had driven anywhere since practices began in June. Everything was close and if we went downtown we took the bus; with the transportation problems and gas in limited quantities and all it was just easier.

"We're driving tonight?" I asked.

Rizzo didn't answer just smiled at me. He squeezed my hand and urged me to follow him over to his car. He opened the door for me. On the passenger seat there was a bouquet of pink and white lilies. I looked up at Rizzo.

"You brought me lilies? They're my favorite…" I reached in and picked up the bouquet. I remembered back to the truth or dare game. "You remembered. Oh Rizzo, they are so beautiful."

"I am glad you like them." He said. I leaned up and kissed him. I climbed in the car and Rizzo shut the door. He walked around and climbed in the car himself. "I hope you're hungry."

"I am." I said as Rizzo pulled out into traffic. "I was so busy after practice that I didn't have time to eat."

"Good, because I know the perfect place to eat." Rizzo reached over and took my hand.

"Is it far away?" I asked.

"Outside of town a little bit. Janny was telling me about it." He told me. I scooted over closer to him so I could lean against him. "Chev, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I just have missed being close to you. Having to be apart around everyone isn't always easy."

"Hey, no worrying about that now. Tonight, you are to just sit back and have fun." Rizzo said and squeezed my hand.

After a twenty minute or so drive we arrived at a restaurant called C&B. Rizzo walked around the car and opened my door for me. He offered me his hand and helped me from the car. His smile was so cute that my heart melted all over again. He led me into the restaurant and we found a table at the back.

"Janny told you about this place? It's really nice." I said as I sat down.

"Yeah, I guess he has been here several times and really liked it." Rizzo said.

We ordered our drinks and looked through the menu. Knowing how much Rizzo would eat I had to smile a bit. Then again as hard as Herb was working the boys, I had noticed that all the boys' appetites had increased. Finally a waitress took our orders.

"I can't believe that Herb actually gave us the weekend off to rest up for our trip to Norway." Rizzo said.

"Yeah, I think that it was more Doc made him do it than by his own will." I said. I felt Rizzo's foot against mine under the table. I looked at him and he winked at me. I thought that I was going to cry. I couldn't believe that he remembered the details of what I said would be my dream date during that game of truth or dare way back in June.

"I am really excited to go to Norway. I have never been to Europe." Rizzo said still playing footsie with me. I smiled at him.

"Yeah, I am looking forward to it as well. I am also a little nervous. It's our first game and the pressure is on to see how well things will come together." I said.

"Jimmy seems to really be struggling." Rizzo said.

"He wants to succeed so much because it was his mother's dream for him to play in the Olympics." I told him.

We sat there talking until our food arrived. Rizzo had two plates of food. And I knew that he would clean off both of them. I smiled at him. I found that if I looked into his eyes I would stop breathing. I couldn't believe how mucky I was.

"Hello, Chev where is your mind?" Rizzo said breaking me from my thoughts.

"I was just thinking how lucky I am to have you." I said and Rizzo blushed a little bit.

As we ate our meal, our feet never stopped touching. We talked about our trip to Norway, our friends from home. Rizzo told me about his family. I gained weight watching Rizzo eat, but he was worth it.

"Are you ready to go?" Rizzo asked me after he finished.

"Sure. Where are we going?" I asked. Rizzo stood up and took my hand.

"You'll see." Rizzo said as he led me out of the restaurant.

He opened my car door for me. I realized that I couldn't stop smiling. Rizzo climbed in the car beside me, he went to start the car, but I put my hand on his arm and stopped him. He looked up at me; I leaned over and kissed him, trying to express how happy he made me.

When I pulled back Rizzo looked at me, "What was that for?"

"For being the most wonderful boyfriend in the world." I told him. He smiled at this answer and wrapped his arm around me as he pulled out onto the highway.

"You still haven't told me where we're going." I told him after we had been driving for ten minutes.

"It's a surprise you little impatient person you." He told me with a chuckle.

Another five minutes and he turned onto a more back road type road. "Rizzo, where are we going? Don't get us lost."

"I am not getting us lost, I know where I am going." He said.

"Right and when a strange family that has a house full of bones is chasing us, I'll remind you that you said that." I said.

"Texas Chainsaw Massacre, now that was a great movie." Rizzo said.

"It scared the hell out of me." I told him.

He tightened his arm around me. "I wouldn't let anyone hurt you."

A few minutes later we arrived at a pond. I saw a sign listing the hours that fishing was allowed. Rizzo parked the car and shut off the ignition. "Would you be too afraid to get out? I don't see Leatherface anywhere."

"I am not scared now, but if you keep talking about it I will be." I told him.

Rizzo opened his door and got out. He walked around the car and opened my door for me. He then walked to the trunk and opened it. I watched as he took out a blanket. He took my hand and we walked along the pond until he found a spot he liked. He spread the blanket out on the ground. Rizzo sat down and leaned against a tree. He pulled me down next to him and wrapped his arms around me.

"This place is so nice, how did you know it was here?" I asked.

"Mac was talking about it the other day. He said that he used to bring girls out here when he was in high school. I asked him where it was. He gave me a funny look but told me anyway." Rizzo told me.

"Rizzo, I can't believe that you remembered all the stuff I said about a perfect date. Thank you so much. Tonight has been so amazing." I told him and kissed him softly.

"Call me Mike." He told me. "Everyone calls me Rizzo and you can too. But I would like it if sometimes, when we're alone, if you'd call me Mike. Seems more intimate you know."

I laid my head down on his chest and could hear his heart beating. Rizzo began stroking my hair. I held him tight.

"Chev, do you miss Detroit?" he asked me.

"Not really. I mean, I have my dad here with me. And I have the team which is the greatest friends I could ever ask for. The only thing I miss is being able to visit where my mother is buried." I told him. "Do you miss Winthrop?"

"I miss my parents, sure. I don't miss my friends because I got OC, Silky and Jimmy Craig right here with me." He said.

I raised my head up, "Do you have a girl waiting for you in Massachusetts? Am I just your Olympic fling?"

Rizzo looked confused, "NO! What would make you think that? Chevon, I would never do something like that. You're not a fling, you're my girlfriend. My only girlfriend. There are no girls waiting for me in Massachusetts…except my mom and grandma."

We both started laughing. "I am sorry. I didn't mean it to sound that way. But I heard Herb talking about when he was on the team in 1960, that some of the guys had a girlfriend at home and a girlfriend where they were training. I trust you completely but this nagging voice made me ask."

"I understand. At least you're honest with me." Rizzo said with a smile. "You know what I just realized? We're at a make out spot and we're talking!"

"Well, let's fix that little problem." I said and pulled his head down to mine.

I pressed my lips to his and could feel him smile against me. He slid down the tree pulling me with him till we were both lying on the blanket. Rizzo deepened the kiss first and before I realized it, I had moaned into his mouth. I felt him smile again and he tangled his legs with mine. I ran my fingers through his hair; it was so soft and silky. (No pun intended.)

I waited patiently to see what Rizzo's next move would be but he just stayed kissing me and holding me tight. We stayed that way for ten minutes or so, but then I snuggled a little closer to him and felt something against my stomach. I didn't really want to get him all excited and then just leave him, so I pulled back. His breathing was a little uneven. I laid my head down on his chest. I could hear his heart beating rapidly. It was a mixed feeling of 'wow, I can make him do that?' and 'oh my god what do I do when he wants more?'

For the next hour Rizzo just held me, stroked my hair, occasionally kissed me gently and we talked a little bit too. I couldn't ever remember being so happy and content in my life. I lay in his arms until I started to drift off to sleep.

"Chev, are you tired?" he asked.

"I just feel so safe and happy." I said.

"What happened to being afraid of Leatherface?" Rizzo asked.

"I had forgotten about him." I said. "Hey Mike?"

"Yeah."

"I can't thank you enough for this date. I know I already said that but I mean it. I don't know how you remembered all that stuff I said but I am so glad you did. This has been the best date I ever had." I kissed him.

"I remembered because when you said that stuff, I wanted to be the one to take you on that date. I never thought in a million years I'd have the chance." Rizzo said. "It's been kinda like a dream date for me too."

We stayed there awhile longer, and then decided we should head back into the city. Rizzo helped me off the ground and held my hand as we walked around the pond and back to his car. I slid right over next to him and laid my head on his shoulder. After he started the car and was on the road, he put his arm around me. I didn't want to let go of him and he seemed to feel the same way.

The drive back to the apartment took about 30 minutes. When he pulled up in front of the building I could see that the apartment was dark. Either dad was still out or had already gone to bed. Rizzo opened my door and helped me out. I had my lilies in my arms. He walked with me up the stairs and even opened the apartment door for me.

"Where are you going to put your lilies so your dad doesn't notice?" Rizzo asked.

"I will put them in my bedroom. Dad doesn't venture in there very often. Thank you for them, they are so beautiful." I said.

Rizzo reached into the bouquet and took one of the flowers out. He broke off part of the stem and laced the flower through my hair and tucked it behind my ear. "But not as beautiful as you." He leaned down and kissed me. I kissed him back almost tearing up to think of all the wonderful things he had done for me that night.

He gently pulled back. "I'll see you tomorrow" he said.

"Goodnight Mike." I said. He kissed me quickly and turned and walked down the steps. I watched as he got in his car and drove away.

As I walked to my room, I felt like I was floating. I was falling in love. I looked in the mirror. The lily Rizzo had put in my hair looked lovely; he made me feel like a princess. I took that lily out of my hair and pressed it in a book for a keepsake. The others I placed in a vase and sat on my dresser. And that night as I drifted off to dream, I could still feel Mike's soft kiss on my lips.

Meadow567- Thanks for all your reviews. I hope the long message I sent you explained a few things. Hope you enjoy the new chapter.

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