Disclaimer: I don't own Blink or any of the other newsies that might be in here. I also don't own the song The Nearness of You. That belongs to Norah Jones. I also don't own my friend Liz.
AN: This is the sequel to The One. I hope you all enjoy this one. Please review and tell me what you think. I hope you like it Liz.
The Nearness of You
Liz was definitely glad that she had decided to give Blink a chance. It had been wonderful and Blink had done everything he said he would. He had let her shine in the relationship and now her heart was certain that she loved him. And I'm going to tell him tonight. Liz thought as she walked quickly down the street toward the lodging house. She had to get ready for their date.
"Liz, are ya ready yet?" Blink called from downstairs. He couldn't wait to take her on their date. He had a special evening planned. He was going to take her to dinner than a romantic walk through Central Park. The weather had been perfect the last couple of days and Blink wanted to take advantage of it.
"I'm coming." Liz called back.
"Ya look a little nervous Blink." Jack said from his seat at the poker table. Blink stopped his pacing and looked at Jack.
"I'm not nervous. Why would I be nervous? Do I look nervous?"
"Yeah, ya look nervous and if ya keep pacin' like that, you'll ware a hole in the floor."
"I'm sorry. I don't know why I get like this. I just want everything to be perfect."
"Don't worry Blink. Everything'll go fine."
"I'm ready." Liz said coming down the stairs. Blink turned around and looked at Liz. She looked beautiful as always.
"You look beautiful." said Blink.
"Thank you." Liz said with a smile coming to her lips.
"Well, we'd better go. Don't wanna miss dinner." Blink said taking Liz's hand.
It's not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
It isn't your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
It's just the nearness of you
The dinner had been wonderful. Liz didn't know how Blink could afford such a place but he had insisted on going there. Now they were walking through the moonlit Central Park. The moon was full and a pale color but that wasn't what delighted Liz. They had talked all through dinner and though Liz loved to hear his voice, the sensations were not from hearing it. It wasn't either of those things. Just having Blink near her was what brought on the sensations and what thrilled her the most. During the day, Liz longed to be near him. She felt like part of her was missing when he was away.
They kept walking until they got to the pond. There they laid down in the grass beside the pond and looked up at the stars. Blink wrapped his arms around her. Liz snuggled closer to Blink and rested her hand on his chest as she smiled and closed her eyes. She had all she had ever dreamed she could have. She needed nothing else. All her dreams were coming true.
When you're in my arms and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams came true
Once they were back at the lodging house, they curled up on the couch in front of the fireplace. The firelight gave the room a soft glow, but that didn't matter to Liz. She didn't need soft lighting; she just needed Blink.
"Blink?" Liz asked breaking the silence.
"Yeah?"
"Would you promise me something?"
"Of course. You know I'd do anything for you. What is it?"
"Promise me that I'm the only one you'll let hold you for the rest of your life." Liz said looking into his eyes.
"I can definitely promise you that. I wouldn't want it any other way."
I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you will only grant me
The right to hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night
"I love you."
"I love you too Liz and I will forever." Blink said pulling Liz into a kiss.
The nearness of you