Back at the restaurant, Danny was having a marvelous time with his girlfriend Candy. They've only been dating for two months, but he already felt he's found his future wife. He watched her eat with delight. He loved everything about her – her blonde hair which sort of bubbles around her face so nicely and having a tendeny to lean on just her left shoulder, her bright blue eyes which shone like a clear day's sky, her laugh which sounded musical, and many other aspects. He felt really lucky to have her as a girlfriend.
"This reminds me of you…" Danny said, picking up a flower from the vase at the middle of their table. He held it in his hands, and looked up at Candy, smiling.
"Why?" Candy wondered.
"It's gorgeous, delicate, and sweet. Just like you."
Candy blushed, making Danny smile wider.
"Are you sure Sam's okay now? I mean, she told me that she was trying to get over her feelings for you…" She asked, suddenly.
"Yeah, I think so. She told me she met another 'hottie' and it sorta makes me feel bad. She's never called a hottie."
Candy laughed, covering her mouth with a hand.
"Why, do you like her?" She asked, frowning.
"No, no, I don't. I like you."
"Stop flattering me, Danny."
"It's the truth, sweetheart."
Danny and Candy locked eyes for a while until they were rudely interrupted by the waitress nearby. She looked grouchy.
"The place's closing in about ten minutes, so I suggest you to finish up." She eyed Danny. She was about their age. Her mother was the owner of the restaurant, and she had offered to help.
Danny frowned over at her, and then pulled out his wallet.
"Let me pay, Danny." Candy reached over and touched his hand.
"My mom gave me money for tonight. Besides, I'm the boyfriend. I'm paying." Danny hurriedly shoved the money into the girl's hands before Candy could resist. She felt so bad; why should he pay? He always paid for the last two months.
Candy watched the girl walk away. She looked back at Danny.
"I wanted to pay this time. You always paid." She said.
Danny sighed and held her hands in his own.
"I'm the boyfriend, and I should pay, okay?" He asked, smiling.
"I feel bad, though…"
"Don't."
The waitress came back, and watched as Danny signed.
"Thanks, sugar. Here's the receipt…and I hope you'll be coming here more often," She said, eyeing Danny.
"Sugar?" Candy asked, frowning. She looked over at the girl with an eyebrow raised.
"Just a pet name, darling."
Danny handed Candy her cardigan, and as they were going, he snaked an arm around Candy's waist and pulled her chose.
The girl stared after them, jealous.