Dates and rainy days

I do not own P.O.T.O

There was a knock on the door and Christine walked over to answer it.

''Hello, Ralph.''

''Hello, Christine.''

She invited him inside for a minute while she finished getting ready. After a few minutes, she came back out and walked over to him.

''Alright, I'm ready.''

He took her hand and they left. Ralph's car was a brownish color. It wasn't as great as Erik's car, but it was still nice. Christine got inside and Ralph turned the car on. They pulled out and Ralph started to talk with her.

''So, how have things been?''

''Not so great. I lost my job. But, this boy I met, who gives me my singing lessons, found a place where I can audition to be an opera singer!''

''That's great!''

When they reached the theater, Ralph opened Christine's door for her and she stepped out.

''Thank you, Ralph.''

They walked inside and Ralph got their tickets. When they walked into the theater, Ralph took Christine's hand again. She was thankful for the darkness, because she was blushing. They walked over to a pair of seats and sat down. During the movie, Christine's mind kept wandering. Should she be here with Ralph? He was nice, but she had gone out the previous night with Erik. But, that was just a fun night out, right? She focused her attention back to the movie and leaned against Ralph.

When the movie was over, Ralph took Christine home. He gave her a quick kiss and then left. Christine stood in front of the apartment building and watched him drive off. Then, she sighed and went inside and opened the door to her apartment. She checked her messages and found that she had one. She pressed the button and listned to it.

''Hi, Christine! It's me, Meg! I just wanted to invite you to a party I'm going to. The invitation said to bring someone. It's a formal party, so I would get a dress or a gown. Call me back. Bye.''

Christine smiled and walked over to her bed sleepily.

The next day, Christine called Meg back and told her that she could go with her. Then, she grabbed her keys and looked out the window. It was raining, so she set her keys back down and sat down on the sofa. The phone rang, but she decided to let it ring. The message machine picked it up. It was Erik.

''Christine, it's Erik. I'm really sorry about the other night and I wanted to apoligize for the way I acted. You don't have to call back, but you don't have my number anyway, so I'll see you around. Bye.''

Christine's smile at his kindness and caring suddenly faded. She hadn't given him her number! She got up from the sofa and looked around. He could be watching her. She grabbed her keys and and ran out the door, locking it behind her. She fled down the stairs and out the door to her car. She pulled out of the parking lot and drove off. She decided to go up to the lake. When she got there, she got out of her car and walked through the woods. She reached the other side and she looked out at the lake. It was getting colder now, so the water would be freezing. The leaves on the trees were turning different shades of red, orange, and yellow. Christine walked over to a tree and sat under it. She stayed there for a few minutes before seeing something. It was gliding across the lake. It was a boat! She looked harder and could make out a figure sitting in the boat, rowing. She stood up and the figure pulled the boat up to the edge of the lake and got out. They started to walk towards her. She couldn't move out of that spot. It was like she was glued there. The figure stopped a few feet away from her and she recognized who it was.

''Erik?''

He grinned and moved closer to her. Then, he started to sing.

''My life is brilliant.

My life is brilliant.
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I'm sure.
She smiled at me on the subway.
She was with another man.
But I won't lose no sleep on that,
'Cause I've got a plan.

You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.

Yeah, she caught my eye,
As we walked on by.
She could see from my face that I was,
Flying high-''

''Erik, how did you get my number?''

''I-I looked it up in the phone book.''

He looked hurt. Christine felt her heart sink. She moved towards him and wrapped her arms around him.

''I'm sorry, I just...I don't really know. I got your message.''

''It's alright, Christine. I know. I'm sorry about what happened.''

The rain started to come down harder, now. They both laughed and Christine ran out inot the rain. Erik chased her around and they both had fun. He caught her and picked her up. He started to swing her around and she laughed happily. He set her down and she kissed him. He wrapped his arms around her and she put her arms around him. He took her back out to the parking lot and they got into their cars. They had a race back to Erik's place and Christine won. She got out of the car and cheered for herself. Erik took her inside and they sat by the fireplace, laughing and talking.

''That was so much fun!'' Christine exclaimed. She hugged Erik and he kissed the top of her head. They both watched the flames in the fire as they danced around. They stayed inside all day until it was starting to get late.

''It's getting late.'' Christine broke the silence. Erik nodded and stayed in his place on the sofa.

''You don't have to leave.''

He nuzzled her neck and she let out a sigh. Her eyelids felt heavy and she tried to keep them open. Finally, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. Erik had fallen asleep too and they both lay on the sofa in eachother's arms.