"MUFFY?! Are you sure??" Mark said, shocked who his date was.

"Positive, I mean look around. How many chicks do you see wearing a red sweater and a black skirt?" Roger said

"One." Mark said.

"Exactly." Mimi said.

"What if she's late? What if Muffy's not my real date?" Mark said.

"Mark, It's 7:30. I think she's your date." Joanne said.

"That's what I was afraid of." Mark said.

"So, what are you waiting for Mark?" Collins said.

"Nothing- I'm going to eat dinner with her right now." Mark said.

"Just don't tell her I killed her dog!" Angel said.

Everybody laughed.

"Ummm… Roger come here I gotta ask you something." Mark said.

"What's the matter Mark?" Roger said.

"How do I know when to kiss her?" Mark asked Roger.

Roger laughed.

"When did you know it was right to kiss Maureen?" Roger asked.

Mark blushed. "I didn't… SHE pressured me." Mark said.

"You didn't wear the pants with Maureen? HA!" Roger said.

"Roger, shut up." Mark said.

"Go do it lover boy!" Collins said.

Mark slowly made his way to Alison's table.

The gang moved to a table together, all 3 couples holding hands.

Don't screw this up. Don't screw this up. Mark thought to himself.

When Mark made it to Alison's table all he could do was stare.

Her black long hair was in her face. Big black eyes, and perfectly manicured nails. Four inch stilettos, and a black mini skirt. Red sweater that hugged her curves. Tapping her foot nervously, looking at her watch and her menu.

Damn. She's hot! Mark thought to himself.

Mark was checking Alison out and just then Alison looked up from her menu.

"Mark? I'm so glad you're here!" Alison said.

"Of course I'm here." Mark said.

Mark picked up his menu and tried to hide his nervousness.

Luckily, Alison broke the ice

"I loved your video of the protest!" Alison said.

"Really? My ex girlfriend was protesting against your dad- you know that right?" Mark asked.

"Of course I knew. I mean, I went to Harvard." Alison said.

"Really? What did you major in?" Mark asked.

"Photography. I like people, nature and animals most." Alison said.

The nervousness was gone, and they both felt comfortable with eachother, talking about screenplays and phographs.

"Can I take your order?" The waiter asked.

"I'll have a Diet Coke." Alison said.

"I'll have a Dr. Pepper." Mark said.

"And for dinner?" The waiter asked.

"Huevos Rancheros." Alison said.

"Pasta. Hold the balls." Mark said.

The waiter smirked, and walked away. Alison started laughing.

"You're so funny! And really cute!" Alison said.

Mark started to blush.

"Thank you." Mark said.

"If you don't mind me asking, how long have you liked me?" Mark asked.

"Since Christmas Eve. I was doing some last minute Christmas shopping, and I saw you walk towards this big lot- I think it's called the space. I felt like I had knew you from somewhere but I wasn't sure. Then I remembered I met you many times with Benny. Why?" Alison said.

"Just because you're beautiful." Mark said.

"Awwwwwe. You're sweet!" Alison said giving Mark a kiss on the cheek.

The sodas came and so did their meals. The dinner was filled laughter and stories from years before. Alison reached for Mark's hand and Mark took it in his.

"I'm SO full." Alison said.

"Me too." Mark answered.

"Want anything else?" The waiter asked.

"I'll kind of full, but would you like to share something?" Mark asked.

"Sure!" Alison answered.

Alison got a small cappuccino and Mark got a small coffee along with a bowl of strawberry ice cream to share.

He's so cute. Alison thought to herself.

"Mark, you got some ice cream on your face." Alison said.

"Where? Here?" Mark said trying to wipe it off his face.

"Here, let me get it for you." Alison said.

Alison got out of her seat, and Mark did the same. Slowly, Alison leaned into Mark.

Closer. Closer. Closer.

When she got to his face, she put her lips up against his.

Eyes closed, and they began kissing. Tongues touched and both kissed with passion and not knowing that Mark's friends were watching them, cheering and clapping.

Alison and Mark were in their own little world

The kiss ended but their before either of them could say anything, they were interrupted by someone.

"What was that?!" A voice yelled

Alison looked towards the back and so did Mark. They were both shocked when they saw who was sitting in the back.

Benny.

He had also seen the kiss…

Benny stormed out of the life café and ran into the snow.

A/N- Bad? Good? Okay? I decieded to give this story another chance... here's a new chapter, I have more to add. I had a bad weekend... Let me know what YOU think. READ AND REVIEW!