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It had been four weeks since Ian was shot, and life had been relatively calm. Everyone was sticking to the routine, and life seemed almost normal. Amy was happy with the way the fight was shaping up. Everyone was getting stronger, faster, and they were all gaining stamina. Things were definitely looking up.

On Friday afternoon, Ian approached Amy while she was on the bike.

"Hey, love," Ian said casually.

"Hey, Ian, what's up?"

"Well, I was wondering if you would care to accompany me to dinner tonight." Ian asked, very formally. "Think of it as a first date, since the first one didn't go so well."

"Sure Ian, that would be great. Let's say seven?" Amy said, thinking that if she finished training by five-thirty, she would still have time to shower and get ready.

"Sounds good, see you then love," Ian planted a quick kiss on her cheek before leaving.

At seven o'clock sharp, Amy descended the staircase, wearing a teal dress with an uneven hem, and shimmer on the skirt. The top was a simple strapless, with beautiful beading around the waist. She wore a white lace shrug sweater over top.

"You look beautiful," Ian complimented, taking her hand and leading her outside.

"Thanks, you don't look too bad yourself." Amy smiled.

Ian was dressed in simple black dress pants and a white button down, with a black suit jacket.

"Why thank you, now, are you ready to know where we are going?" Ian said, helping Amy into his car, before walking around and climbing into the driver's side himself. Contrary to popular belief, Ian had bothered to get his license when he was 16.

"Yes, where are we going?" Amy was curious.

"Benolli's, your favorite," Ian smirked quite pleased with himself for remembering her favorite Italian restaurant when he was planning tonight.

"Oh, perfect!" Amy smiled.

It was only a short drive to the restaurant, and they were seated quickly. After ordering their pasta, they began to discuss life in general.

"How has school been going?" Ian asked.

"Pretty good, although I was glad to have the break," Amy said. They were in the middle of spring break at the moment, which was why she could fit so much training in.

"I got straight A's this past quarter though!" Amy exclaimed excitedly.

"That's amazing love! I'm proud of you," Ian smiled. Amy couldn't help but blush just a little bit. It wasn't very often someone complimented her like that, and told her she had made them proud.

"Thanks, how about you? How's school?"

"Pretty good actually, I like how laid back this school is, compared to my old private school in London. That place was so strict it was more like a prison then a school."

Amy laughed; she could definitely see Dan saying that. Maybe her boyfriend and her little brother were around each other a little too much.

Their food arrived just then, and all conversation ceased for a moment while they both dug into the delicious meal. It slowly began again, as the eating slowed to a normal pace again.

After they finished their dinner and Ian paid the check, they decided to go for a walk in the park across the street. The street lights were on and it was just dusk, with the sky all different colors, fading from a pink on the horizon, to a deep purple overhead, to a dark black. The flowers were in bloom, and the cobblestone path was bathed in evening light.

They walked together, hand in hand, just enjoying the serenity of it all. They didn't talk, but they didn't need to, they were contempt just being together.

Ian led Amy over to a park bench, where they sat and watched other couples walking through the park.

"You really to look absolutely stunning love," Ian said, looking straight into her deep green eyes. Amy looked at those brown eyes that once again made her melt inside.

"Thank you," she whispered.

Ian leaned in closer, as did Amy.

Their lips met in the center, and Amy closed her eyes, just enjoying her moment.

'This must be what love is,' Amy thought, 'pure, honest, true, love.'