The Perfect Day

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Ch. 12: My Perfect Date

The rest of the day passed uneventfully after Stanton and Jimena had left. It was twilight the next day, and Serena was listening to music in her room and reading Blood and Chocolate when she saw a shadow on the balcony.

She tried to enter Stanton's mind, but he blocked her. It's a surprise, he told her. She just smiled and stood up from her chair, walking over to where he had materialized next to the French doors.

"Go put on the prettiest dress you have, and then meet me outside, alright?" Stanton asked Serena. She grinned and nodded and headed towards his closet as he slipped outside again.

She pulled out a beautiful blue dress, with black swirls on it and went to her jewelry box. She brought out a necklace with a small, diamond pendant on it and a sapphire ring. She slipped into the bathroom, pulled on the dress, and brushed her hair, leaving it down.

She applied a minimal amount of make-up, put her jewelry on, and went out onto the front porch. Stanton was left almost speechless when he saw her. Yet again, she looked like a goddess. He grinned and walked her towards his car parked on the street.

Being a gentleman, he opened the door for her and helped her in before climbing into the car himself.

"Where are we going?" Serena asked him.

"Didn't I tell you it's a surprise?" Stanton asked, knowing he had and just annoying her. She smirked at him and closed her eyes, waiting for the car to stop. She didn't have to wait long.

Soon, the car was parked on the side of the street, and they were at a park that was beautifully lit by old-fashioned street lamps and the moon.

Stanton got something out of the backseat before helping Serena out of the car. In his hand, he held a picnic basket, and she saw a blanket laid out in front of a semi-circle of trees.

She looked at him and he grinned. This had been her idea of the most romantic, perfect date for most of her life. "It's my perfect date," she said quietly, looking at the park. She looked back at him, and he nodded. He had known, and had done this for her. She hugged him closely, wanting to cry. He put his arms around her and held her tight.

"Come on," Stanton said, "let's go on your dream date." Serena smiled up at him as they walked over to the blanket.

About half way through their meal, which consisted of hamburgers and French fries with cans of soda, Serena asked him a question. "Why are you so much into making me happy lately? Your always surprising me with these wonderful things. But why?"

Stanton looked at her for awhile before answering, "Because I love you. I love seeing your smile. I love making you happy."

Serena smiled and scooted closer to him. They were laying down and she rested her head on his chest. "That is the sweetest thing you've ever said. I love you too. And I love seeing your smile more. And I love making you happy more. And I love that you want to make me happy. But you do that by just being around, you know," Serena told him as she hugged him closely to her.

Stanton kissed the top of her head and they stayed there for a while before going back home.

Well? Sort of cliché and all, but ya know what? I don't care! And I have an idea for the next chapter…or maybe two. Who knows? Two would be nice. And I still can't believe the story is this long! I never write anything this long! Go me! Again…anyway, please review! And I know you will, dreamerandwriter, but anyone else is welcome too! Lol. C u ltr!