A/N: Sorry this is late. I've been so busy lately!

Chapter 13: Warm but Casual

I looked at myself in the mirror. My blonde hair fell in it's usual curls just past my shoulders and I was wearing a long-sleeved black top over jeans. "Dress warm but casual. Something that's easy to move in." he had told me. What kind of clue was that?

I shut my eyes. This could all still be a dream right?

Deep breath. I can do this. I can do this. I can't do this!Our first actual date. I don't know why I am so nervous, I just am. Something about the going out part makes me that way.

I glanced at the clock. Seven pm. Seth would be here any minute. Grabbing my jacket I walked out of the house and sat on the wall in front of it. I drummed my fingers to an imaginary beat in my head.

Right on time, he pulled up, the jeep screeching to a halt right in front of me. I opened the door and climbed in.

"Hi." I said, buckling my seat belt.

"Hey." I kept my eyes on the road, trying my hardest not to look at him. Believe me, it's a good idea. I laugh when I get nervous.

"Why are you so nervous Bron?"

My eyes widened. "How did you know I was nervous?" I demanded, staring at him.

"You get a certain look on your face. It's quite funny actually."

I folded my arms. "I hate you."

"And I love you too Bronte." he crooned at me. I smacked him across the back of his head. "Hey!"

"You haven't told me where we're going or what we're doing! I have every right to be nervous!"

"Relax Bronte. We're going to Port Angeles."

"To do what?"

"Does it matter?"

"With you? Yes."

"Can you trust me this once Bronte?"

"Why can't you just tell me?"

"Because I want it to be a surprise! I wouldn't be the first boyfriend who did this before you know."

"But I like to know my surprises before they happen!"

"But then it's not a surprise."

"Exactly!!!"

"Well you can wait and see 'cause guess what? I'm not telling you!"

I pouted. "Meanie."

*****

"Okay, we're here." Seth said, holding my door open.

"We're were exactly?" I hopped out of the car.

"Look behind you." He whispered in my ear. I turned around.

"Olympic Skate Centre" was wrote in gigantic letters over a huge building.

"Skate centre?"

"Yeah, like ice-skating. You ever been before?"

"Rollerblading but never ice-skating."

"First time for everything. Come on. Lets go in."

Holding his hand, he led me inside. The place was deserted.

"Where is everybody Seth?"

"The rink is closed for everybody but us today." He picked up a pair of skates from a bench and held them out to me. "Madam?"

I took them off him. "This must have cost you a fortune." I said, sitting down.

He shrugged. "It doesn't matter. When was the last time you went out and actually had a good time?"

"I can't remember.""And I'm not surprised." I slid out of my shoes and put the first skate on. It felt heavy and awkward and was very loose. I bent down to tighten it and saw Seth already standing in his.

"How do you do that?"

"Do what?"

"Get them on so fast!"

He grinned. "Loads of practise."

I finally got the other shoe on and tightened. Forgetting I was wearing them, I stood up quickly to join Seth. Bad idea.

"Whoah, slow down. We haven't even got on the ice yet and you nearly fall."

"But that's what you're here for isn't it? To catch me."

He shook his head. "Come on princess. Lets get on the ice already."

*****

"How the hell did you get so good at this?!" I asked, sitting on my ass for about the millionth time. Seth refused to stop me from falling, something about I'd never learn if he helped.

"Practice!" he sang, skating in circles around me.

I crossed my arms. "That's it."

"What's it?"

"I had enough. I am not going to move from this spot. I refuse to get up."

Seth laughed at me. "Come on Bron. Do you want me to help you up silly?"

"No! It's not fair! I can't do this! This place just hates me! While you go and bloody twirl around like a flippin' penguin!"

"Penguin? Cool. Do I waddle?"

"Shut up!"

He skated closer. "Awh, poor Bronnie-Wonnies. Is Seth being big and bad to you?"

I stuck my leg out and tripped him up. He fell flat on his face. "Ha. Ha. HA!"

"Ow! What was that for?"

"I can't believe you have to ask."

"Well guess what B." he said, getting to his feet. "I can skate."

"Stop it." I whined, watching him.

"Stop what?"

"Showing off! There's no one even here to show off too!"

"I'm not showing off. I'm just good. You okay down there?"

"It's cold." I called, shivering.

"I did tell you to dress warm."

"And I did but not ice-skating warm! I'm allergic to the cold."

"Awh, poor Bronte. Come on I'll help you." He swirled over and helped me up. He took my hand.

"You're so nice and warm." I said, gripping onto his arm.

"I know. Skating lessons start now. Okay. Leave your legs shoulder length apart and bend them."

"Bend them? I can barely stand as it is!"

"Just bend them. It makes it easier."

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