The big day came, the time seemed to go so slowly, Arnold woke at six and breakfast wasn't till eight. The hours in between meal times went at snail's pace. Finally it was 4.00pm. Time to start getting ready. It took Arnold a whole hour, he put on his red shirt that he knew Kriss liked and some nice black trousers and shining shoes and made his way towards her quarters. When he saw her he was amazed, she had a small red cocktail dress on with high black sandals and a tiny jacket that just about covered her back. Arnold had never seen her looking so gorgeous.
"Wow" he managed to get out "you look… wow" Kriss giggled
"You look lovely too" she complimented "very handsome" Arnold felt really good about himself he had never been called handsome before and he loved the feeling.
As a whole the evening went very well, Arnold didn't make any silly comments or make a fool of himself and Kristine enjoyed herself. When the evening came to an end Arnold asked Kriss to his quarters for 'coffee'.
"I don't think so, Arnold" she said "not on the first date" he walked her to her quarters, gave her a kiss on the cheek then left. He really wanted more from her, but he'd already made that promise to himself, that he'd take it slow and let it flow.