A/N I really enjoyed writing this chapter especially the end. Nevertheless I still feel like this chapter wasn't up to scratch so don't be too harsh. Please R/R

Lori was nervous to say the least. She was running around her bedroom in the Huntzberger house making sure she looked perfect. She stopped in her tracks and took a deep breath in and out. She looked at herself in the mirror. Her straight blonde hair looked perfect. The knee length light blue dress hugged her curves tightly and the white Jimmy Choo shoes fit perfectly. Hey eye liner and mascara made her eyes stand out even more. With all the excitement she had forgotten it was Christmas Eve.

The door clicked open and a maid entered.

"Miss Huntzberger, Mr Stanton is here" she informed her

"Thank you Maria" Maria nodded and then left the room.

With one last look in the mirror she left too left the room.

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She made her way down the grand staircase and smiled when she saw Ben standing at the bottom.

"You look gorgeous." He said in awe. It was true.

"Thanks you look great too" She blushed

"Shall we go?"

"Yeah" She walked towards him and grabbed her bag off the stand. He held out his arm for her and she put hers through his. She was just glad no-one was home to see this.

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They arrived at the restaurant without gaining any attention from the paparazzi.

"Name?" asked the rather snobby waiter, not looking up from his reservation book.

"Stanton" Ben stated simply. Immediately the waiters head shot up and he plastered a fake smile all over his fake face.

"Mr Stanton, Miss Huntzberger welcome, please follow me" he apologised

They did as they were told. When they walked past everyone's heads turned. Lori noticed most of them were working class and had probably saved all year to be able to afford this restaurant. Luckily she was in a position when she didn't have to do that. The waiter lead them into a private room at the back of the restaurant, he put down some menus on the table then left them to it.

Ever the gentlemen Ben pulled out the chair for Lori then proceeded to take his seat opposite.

"I'm surprised you said yes to this date" Ben admitted

"Why?" Lori asked slightly surprised

"I don't know just that maybe you weren't ready to start dating yet." He said as he ran a hand through his purposefully messy hair

"First of all I'll decide when I'm ready to start dating again and secondly it was your trust fund that finally swayed it" she said before they both burst into laughter.

"Now let's get back to enjoying ourselves shall we?" Lori pleaded

"We shall" Ben answered before they both raised their glasses and clinked them together and then ordered.

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As they exited the restaurant they were blinded by flashes from cameras.

"How did they know we were here?" Lori shouted above the noise to Ben

"I have no idea" Ben shouted back before grabbing her and pulling her into the underground car park. Ben pulled out his phone and dialled a number. A few minutes later he turned to Lori.

"The paparazzi have this place surrounded. My driver says there is a huge traffic jam because they have parked all their cars along the street so he can't get to us"

"Shit, how did this happen?" Lori asked as she shivered slightly. Ben picked up on this and put his jacket around her shoulders to which she smiled in thanks.

"I'll see if there is anyone near by who can pick us up" Ben said before pulling out his phone again. Lori placed a hand over his and looked him straight in the eyes.

"I have a better idea, come on!" She suggested, this time it was her who grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the car park exit. The media were under the impression that the couple had gone back into the restaurant and were all crowded around the main doors. Lori and Ben , their hands still intertwined, quietly snuck past them and were almost completely past them when the inevitable happened.

"THERE THEY ARE" shouted one of the camera men. Everyone swivelled and saw them trying to make a brake for it.

"Run!" Ben shouted as they ran as fast as they could away from the paparazzi and towards the park.

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20 minutes later, and still laughing, Lori and Ben had lost the paparazzi. Slowing to a stop they sat down on a park bench and continued laughing until the laughter died off and was replaced by an awkward silence.

Lori tucked her long legs under and turned towards Ben. Neither of them could deny the chemistry and sexual tension between them.

Ben smirked "So what is your policy on first date kisses?"

"Oh I don't kiss on first dates" Ben looked disappointed and Lori tried to hide her smile.

"But on this occasion I'll make an exception" She said before leaning towards him and crushing her lips onto his. Ben turned towards her to get a better angle and reached up to cup her face. Their tongues danced together in perfect harmony it was like they had each found their other half. In the distance they could hear a clock striking midnight and for a second they broke apart.

"Merry Christmas" Lori uttered before they continued kissing as fireworks exploded behind them.

A/N Please, Please, Please, Please, Please R/R