Midterms were finally over. Grell smiled checking her grades on her phone. Not perfect but, nothing less than a eighty-five percent. She felt a hand being placed onto her back.

"What are you looking at?" William stood above her taking a drink of his coffee.

She smiled closing the screen of her phone. "Just seeing how well I'm doing. What about you? I'm sure your classes are perfect?"

"I'm passing all of my classes with a minimum of ninety. I can't allow myself to make anything less."

She smiled getting out of her seat walking with him. "I'm really glad you decided to answer my call. I didn't expect you to want to go on a date with me today, Will." Her eyes ran over his form, noticing the muscles along his chest and shoulders.

"Think nothing of it. I'm just glad to see you out and about." He was honestly nervous. He had never been asked to go out on a date in a long time. At least, not one he was willing to go on.

They made their way to the Sea Life Aquarium moving so close together. William held him arm out to her letting her take it. His heart was beating rather quickly.

Grell was smiling from ear to ear. It was about the right time to trying at move on. This wasn't an official relationship. She still agreed to go on a mystery date her sister set her up with.

They walked into the building as Grell quickly paid for their tickets before William had the chance to. "I could've covered it you know." he said trying to not seem surprised.

"I got it. You know, it's alright to let a lady pay." She took his arm putting away her wallet. "You could by lunch?"

"I suppose I could."

They made their way through the aquarium going to the shark exhibition first. The way the water created light and shadows were stunning amongst the powerful creatures. They were completely alone.

William studied her. The reflection of the light making her eyes brighter. The way her lips looked in the shade of red she wore. She was more beautiful than he realised.

Her eyes met his turning to face him. "Do sharks not interest you? They're amazing animals." She moved a little closer feeling her own heart pounding.

"They certainly can be. Dominant, deadly, and strong." William was never one to deal with his emotional side. "Shall we continue to look at them?"

"Yes." she said with a small hint in her eye of something passionate there. "Let's keep going Will." She grabbed his hand dragging him through the large tanks.

The different breeds swam around each other with indifference passed the glass. The cool blue looking so enchanting with their elegant moves of their tails.

"Would you ever swim with them Will?"

"What?" He turned his attention to her looking back at the creatures. "I'm not so sure. Smaller ones like nursing sharks would be fine. Great whites, on the other hand, would be ones I don't think I would."

"Not one to really live on the dangerous side?" She giggled feeling the faint floating of his hand near her waist. "Somethimg wrong William?"

He froze having it hovering near her. "Nothing. I'm sorry if it seemed like it was." She grabbed his hand placing it on her waist. "I don't bite. Okay, maybe I do."

His palm felt like it was pulsating with her shirt being just tight enough to feel her form. "Is this appropriate for a first date?" A small shiver running along his back.

"It's just my waist. I'm not asking you to touch my hips or worse. You grab women but the waist when dancing."

"I suppose your right."

He looked up at the tanks watching them glide through the coral. "Would you live on the dangerous side? If not sharks, what else?"

"I've wanted a motorcycle for the longest time. Da- my father thinks theyre not lady like. I also wanted to travel abroad for a year or more."

"I think that would make you very cultured. Taking in a different way of life is interesting. I studied abroad before university."

"Oh?" His way of talking made her more attracted to him. Someone who was willing to travel and being involved with those around him. A check in her book.

"Let's keep moving."

He kept his arm on her waist noticing the small group of people moving throughout the exhibit. His own self confidence lowering, removing his arm away.

She didn't mind, letting him still keep a comfortable distance between them. "What do you plan to do once school's done? Do you plan to move away from England or stay?"

"I'll think I want to stay here. Germany would be nice but, I'd miss home a little too much. What about you?"

"I'm not sure. A lot has happened within this semester alone that has been on my mind. I would like to stay here but, I don't see anything keeping here besides family."

He nodded understanding her position. They were young, with their whole lives ahead of them. "Just make sure the decision was made by you to make yourself happy. "

Her focus was on him. He was the first person to make sure her happiness was her main concern. The thought of her hero professor made its way into her mind. He wouldn't want her to leave him. He had done so much for her, even saved her from sexual assault.

"Grell?"

She snapped out of it looking at the man before her. He wasn't anything like her saviour. "Sorry Will. I was thinking about what you said." She hooked their arms together walking passed the tanks. "I want to just be happy with my life..."

"I'm glad you're thinking about yourself. I want to try my best to see to my own happiness."

William walked with her feeling all eyes on them. He was one that looked cold and would get attention from those he found annoying. There was just something about the redhead that he couldn't quite place.

He stopped at one of the directories reading over their information. "We can get creative and actually pet the sea life. We could do that if you'd like?"

"Sounds like fun to me. I hope you don't mind getting wet."

They walked together to the area seeing the group of others stitching their hands into the shallow tanks. William wrinkled his nose thinking of the germs.

She dragged him to the shallow pools seeing the creatures being heckled by younger children. She frown holding onto him. "Those poor things don't deserve that. Where are their parents?"

"Probably leaving them here to be babysat by the handlers."

She looked up at him, surprised by his comment. "William."

"What?"

She laughed looking around for area to be at. "I like your since of humour. We can handle the larger animals they can't." William didn't seem to oppose, letting her drag him wherever she wanted.

They decided to wait for their own turn at the rock pool before going through the rest of the aquarium. They gazed the jellyfish in wonder, while having the same chill run along their body from the octopus.

They made their way through everything they could examine before William began to check his watch. "I think it's time we got something to eat, don't you think?"

"I think, that's a brilliant idea. I'm honestly ready for some lunch."

With that, they departed, going to the place William thought would be a great addition to their date.

They walked their way to small restaurant, giving the slick vibe of trendy youth. They were soon seated going over the menu.

"I never did ask why you got a sandwich filling with no meat while we were visiting the ocean the other day."

"Oh, me?" asked Grell scanning the page. "I'm trying a healthier diet option. I've been trying to be kinder to myself. I think I'll try one of these vegan dishes."

Wiliam wrinkled his nose hearing the words, "diet" and "vegan". "I think classic fish and chips and fine the way they are. You look fine too."

She blushed covering her face. "You're so blunt."

He raised his brow about to talk when the waitress arrived. He stopped himself from continuing his thought process. They placed their orders getting just some water.

William finally remembered what he was thinking sitting up. "I want to ask you something, Grell."

"Of course. Ask away. "

"What's your family like? I saw your sister at the beach but, I don't know much at all you."

She adjusted herself in her seat looking up at him. "Well, um...my family life isn't all glamour and glitter. My family is just my father, my sister and, myself."

"What about your mother?" he said feeling bad for bring up the subject.

"She left us when I was a still in primary. I guess I've just grown up with my sister looking out for me."

"I'm so sorry, I shou-"

"It's fine. Its only fair to learn about it. I think that's what dates are all about." She reached over caressing his hand. "Tell me about your family?"

"Oh, well, I'm an only child. It's just been my parents and myself as long as I can remember. I'm their main focus and they want me to be successful after University."

"You said you were going to be a doctor of sorts?"

"Oh, yes. My mother wants me to be chief of medicine one day. As for my father, he wants me to be a surgeon for cardiology."

"Yes, but what do you want?"

He stayed quiet thinking of how to answer. Their water was almost gone before he came up with a response. "Neither of them."

"Really?" she said with interest. "Tell me what you want to be?"

"It's stupid." He was rather embarrassed with his real thoughts. "I wanted to be in pediatrics or do something in veterinary practice."

As they received their food they stopped talking. Refilling the water, the waitress slipped William her number under his plate. Grell hadn't seen it smiling at him.

"I think they're both great ideas. You like animals and children?"

"I kind of do."

She giggled brushing her finger with his gently. "That's adorable." she cooed. "I think you should go for what you want. As you told me."

He cleared his throat putting up his utensils. "I guess you could say I'm a hypocritical man. I don't want to let them down."

"Do they say the same sort of things as they'll be disappointed with you for not being a human doctor? Or, a doctor that isn't for children?"

"I guess I could try and become a pediatric surgeon. I'll be able to work with children and cut them open like my parents want." His tone was slightly surprised by his gain of knowledge.

"Sounds like a plan. Maybe, if you tire of that, you can become a veterinarian. You'll have done what was expected with hope of what you wanted to do."

William just stared at her. He pulled his plate forward knocking the girl's number onto the floor. "You're the first person to compromise with all this."

"Really? I'm honestly surprised." She smiled feeling his hand brush against hers. The beating of her heart becoming louder.

William's hand moved under hers, keeping it for the rest of the meal. Grell felt a kindness she hadn't felt through most of her relationship with Aleistor. Their chemistry felt so organic.

They walked hand in hand out of the restaurant in silence. Smiles plastered onto their faces. The noises of the street and those around them seemed so muffled. A blur with their own emotions projected onto the contact of their hands.

William didn't know how to feel. This girl he met a few times was becoming more charming. More memorable. Her attitude, to her bright hair were all new to him.

She giggled walking next to him trying to act normal. 'This date is going great!' she thought moving closer. 'Maybe I should cancel my sister's date plans?'

"Are you in need of a ride home?"

"Yeah. I'll just texted my sister so she won't worry."

William parked the car as the loud clap of thunder surrounded them. "When did it get this bad?" He looked out making an estimate of the distance between his car and her home.

"The weather is a fickle thing." She grabbed her things ready to make a run for it. She felt him grab her hand stopping her.

"I'll walk you. A gentleman has to walk a lady to her front door."

He ran out of the car removing his jacket. He opened the door covering her as best he could. They took off to the porch keep close to each other.

She giggled still having gotten wet. Their eyes meeting within pants of each other. She pushed herself onto her toes kissing his cheek. "I had a great time, William. You really are a gentleman."

He stared down feeling the rise of the heat to his cheeks. "No, thank you. I had a pleasant time. Maybe we can do this again?" He placed his jacket back on to keep the cold at a minimum. "How about next week? I'm free on the weekend?"

"Saturday would be best." She moved his away from his face. "Maybe I can pick the next spot, if you don't mind?"

"That would be nice. I'd love to see what you choose."

The door opened behind them. Angelina smiled seeing the two together. "Get inside before you get this poor boy sick. He needs to get warmer at home." She gave a wink leaving them alone again.

He broke into a nervous laugh leaning over her. "Have a good night, Grell. I'll see you on Saturday. I'll pick you up at five." He kissed her hand with a small peck before running back to his car.

She giggled getting inside. Her sister looked over at her with her arms crossed. "Are you planning on telling me who that handsome man was?"

"His name's William. He's a good guy with an amazing body, and personality, and...and I really feel a connection with him."

"What about the date I set up for you? Are you really going leave me to deal with his disappointment?" Angelina pouted making Grell feel guilty for her earlier thoughts.

"Fine. But, you should be prepared to hear about no secondary date."

She moved passed her when her phone went off. She pulled it out running up the steps. She grabbed a fresh set of oversized pajamas and underwear entering the bathroom. As the water began to run, she read the text message.

"Ms. Sutcliffe, would you care to have dinner with me tomorrow evening? I have been thinking of you lately and hope you're still well after all that's happen?"

It was Sebastian. She stared the phone hearing the nagging in the back of her head again. 'This should stop but, he's making sure I'm fine. He cares about me.'

"What time would I need to be ready?"

It was just dinner, right?.

"I'll pick you up by six. I can't wait to see you again."

"I'll be ready."

Sebastian watched from inside his car as William drove away. His nails digging into the steering wheel. The image of her kissing his cheek and her eyes of adoration made his blood boil.

"If I see him near here again, I'll kill him too."

His phone went off with a bit of relief spread across his face. She agreed for a romantic night together. He had been tracking down everything about her. She would be ready this time for their child.