Disclaimer: I own NOTHING!!!! Everything BtVS belongs to Joss Whedon and the Hardys and Co. belong to themselves. Seriously, do u think I'd be writing if I owned Spike or the "Hottie" Boyz?

Summary: Challenge response. Dawn gets transported back in time to North Carolina where she meets the Hardys and Co. Will be Dawn/Matt Hardy, Amy/Jeff Hardy

A/N: This story is a challenge response, I can't remember who posted the challenge, but as soon as I find it I'll be sure to let you know.

A/N2: Okay apparently everyone hated the last chapter since no one left a review so I hope this makes up for the apparent suckiness of the last chapter.

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Dawn Goes Omega

Chapter 8: The Date

Dawn and Amy returned to the Hardy house around five o'clock that night. They had spent the whole day shopping and getting to know each other better. "We should probably try and pick out something for me to wear for tonight," Dawn said as Amy unlocked the door and the two girls made their way into the kitchen with their bags.

Amy nodded as she turned into the kitchen. She opened her mouth to reply but forgot what she was going to say as she spotted a beautiful bouquet of white roses sitting in a vase on the kitchen table next to two boxes wrapped in dark green wrapping paper. There was also a card sitting on the table in front of the flowers.

"Oh my, those are beautiful." Amy said, looking at the roses which had a bit of red on the tips of the petals. "Here, read the card," She added, handing the card to Dawn.

Dawn blinked a couple of times as she pulled her gaze away from the gorgeous flowers on the table. She took the card from Amy, gently opened the envelope and pulled the card out. Softly she read out what was written inside,

"The Red Rose whispers of passion,
And the White Rose breathes of love;
O, the Red Rose is a flacon,
And the White Rose is a dove.
But I send to you a cream-white rosebud,
With a flush on its petal tips;
For the love that is purest and sweetest
Has a kiss of desire on the lips.

- John Boyle O'Reilly

Dawn,

I hope you like the flowers, I saw them at the florists and they were so beautiful I couldn't help but think of you.

Also, since I know you have no idea what we're doing tonight, I got you a dress and shoes to match for our date. I hope it fits, and that you like it. I thought that the color would bring out your eyes.

I have a few other things I need to do before tonight but I'll be back to pick you up at 7.

Yours Truly,

Matt

P.S. I hope you and Amy had fun shopping today. See you tonight, Beautiful."

Dawn looked up with a bright smile as she finished reading.

"Wow, that was so sweet!" Amy exclaimed. "Well, what are you waiting for? Open your presents!"

Dawn laughed but reached out for the dark green packages on the table. She opened the larger box first, the one she figured the dress was in. Her breath caught in her throat as she pulled the dress out. It was midnight blue halter-style dress that dipped low in the front, but not low enough to be indecent. She held it up to see that it would fall to about mid-calf once she put it on. "Wow, it's so beautiful!" She whispered, slightly in awe of the dress. She gently refolded the dress and put it back in the box before grabbing the other box off the table, the one with the shoes. She pulled the wrapping paper off and opened the box. Inside was a pair of midnight blue strappy sandals with one inch heels. Dawn simply stared at the outfit Matt had bought for her.

Amy grinned as she picked up the two boxes and grabbed Dawn's hand, pulling her down the hall to Matt's room. "Come on, we only have about an hour and a half before Matt comes to pick you up! You need to get dressed and then we need to do your hair and make-up. Go take a shower and I'll start putting away your clothes that we bought today." The redhead said.

Dawn nodded and quickly made her way to the bathroom for a quick shower. After she was done she wrapped her hair in a towel and wrapped another towel around her body before heading back to Matt's room. 'You know,' She thought, 'I wonder where Amy put all my clothes, I mean it's not like that's actually my bedroom.'

As Dawn entered the room she looked over at Amy and asked her where she had put the clothes from their shopping trip.

"Oh, I actually remembered that we didn't have anywhere to put them when you left, so I just sorted everything out and put it all back in the bags. But at least now it's somewhat organized." She replied. "Actually, I was thinking. We're not exactly sure how long you're going to be here and well, Matt'll probably want his room back at some point and the guys don't exactly have a guest room that you can stay in, so I was thinking that maybe, if you wanted to, you could come live with me. I've already moved out of my mom's house so I live on my own and I have a spare room you could use if you want." Amy trailed off a bit waiting for Dawn's reaction.

Dawn blinked a couple times, "Wow, that was almost worthy of being a Willow-Babble." She said. Then she realized just what it was that Amy had said, "You want me to move in with you? Goddess, that would be so cool! I'd love to!!!" She exclaimed with a grin.

Amy grinned back at her. "Cool, now hurry up and get dressed," She said tossing the dress and some underwear towards the brunette.

Dawn rolled her eyes as Amy walked out of the room to give her some privacy while she dressed. She quickly dried off and dressed before opening the door and letting Amy back in the room to help her with her hair and makeup.

Jeff got back to the house around 6:30, just as the girls finished getting Dawn ready for her date with Matt.

"Wow, you look amazing, Dawn!" Jeff exclaimed when he saw her.

"Thank you, your brother picked it out actually. And Amy did my hair and make-up." Dawn replied with a smile.

"Well, my brother definitely chose well. The dress looks great. And so does your hair and make-up."

"Ooo, you should see the flowers Matt got her," Amy said before pulling Jeff into the kitchen and showing him the roses and the note that came with them.

"I never knew Matt could be so romantic. I'm impressed." Jeff said.

At exactly 7 o'clock, the doorbell rang. Jeff quickly jumped up to get it. He smiled at his brother as he let him in. "You did good, Big Brother. I'm very impressed." He said before heading back towards the kitchen, Matt following close behind.

As the two entered the room, Dawn stood up, nervously smoothing out non-existent wrinkles from her dress. As her gaze locked with Matt's she smiled shyly, "Hi."

Matt smiled back. "Hey. You look beautiful." He said as he handed her a single rose, white with red-tipped petals.

Dawn blushed as she took the rose and thanked Matt. She quickly placed the new rose in another vase on the table next to the ones she received earlier.

"Are you ready to go, My Lady?" Matt questioned as he offered his arm to her.

Smiling and with a light blush Dawn took Matt's arm, "Of course, kind Sir." She replied.

Matt grinned as he led Dawn out of the house to his truck. He opened the truck door and helped Dawn in before making his way around to the driver's side and getting in himself.

As the left the house Dawn looked over at Matt, just taking in the sight of him. He was wearing a pair of nice light blue jeans and a black button down shirt. His hair was pulled back to keep it out of his face, giving Dawn a clear view of his gorgeous chocolate brown eyes.

Matt noticed Dawn looking at him and glanced over at her, "What?" He asked.

Dawn jumped slightly at being caught staring, "You look really nice," She said, giving Matt a smile.

He grinned back at her, "Thank you. Like I said earlier, though, you look beautiful."

"So where are we going?" Dawn asked.

"You'll see. We're almost there." Matt replied.

Moments later they pulled in to the parking lot of a large park. Matt got out and went around to open Dawn's door for her.

"Come on, this way." With that Matt took Dawn's hand and led her towards the center of the park. After a few minutes of walking the two reached the lake that was near the middle of the park. Next to the edge of the lake a picnic blanket was spread out with a picnic basket sitting on top of it in the center.

The two sat down and Matt pulled out a couple of candles and lit them before getting plates and glasses out and serving Dawn and then himself. Dinner consisted of fettuccini alfredo, rolls, and sparkling cider.

"Wow, Matt, you really went through a lot of trouble for tonight didn't you? I mean, the dress, the shoes, the flowers, and now a candlelit picnic…This is just…Wow! No one's ever done anything like this for me before." Dawn said.

"Well, you're worth it. I may have just met you a couple of days ago but I can already tell that you're special. I don't know what it is, but there's something about you that just pulls me toward you. I just want to know everything about you." Matt told her.

Dawn smiled, "Aww, that's so sweet. I don't think I'll be letting you go any time soon, Mister Hardy; not if you keep saying things like that."

"Well, then, I guess I'd better keep saying things like that, huh? Cause I really don't want you to let me go." The raven-haired man stated with a grin, "So tell me about yourself. When's your birthday? What's your favorite color? You said that you have a sister, do you two get along? Tell me anything, I want to know it all."

"Well, let's see, my birthday is August 13, I'll be turning 20. My favorite color is ice blue, it's the color of my best friend, Spike's eyes. I have one older sister. Her name is Buffy. We get along okay, I guess. Actually, I think the only time we really don't get along is when she tries to baby me. My mom died when I was 14, so my sister and her friends pretty much raised me after that." She told him.

"Your birthday's in August? That's next month! That means we only have a few weeks to prepare. What do you want for your birthday?"

"Oh, I don't know. I haven't really thought about it. Surprise me."

"Okay, a surprise it is. Well, Jeff and I were planning on having a joint celebration for our birthdays since his is August 31st and mine is September 23rd. We can add yours in too if you want. We were going to go to Myrtle Beach about halfway between our birthdays, but if we add your birthday in we can go right around Jeff's birthday. What do you say?" Matt suggested.

"That sounds great. I'd love to." Dawn replied. "Oh, before I forget. Amy offered to let me move in with her since she has a spare room. We're going to move me in here in the next couple days. You can have your room back. Thanks for letting me use it by the way."

"That sounds good. I'm kinda afraid of what the two of you will do to pass the time, though."

"Oh, not much; probably just plot ways to embarrass you and Jeff." Dawn laughed.

Matt laughed with her, "That's what I'm afraid of."

The two spent the rest of the night talking and just getting to know each other. At some point Matt had pulled a portable CD player and speakers out of the picnic basket and the two danced under the stars.

When it was nearing midnight Matt finally packed up everything from their picnic dinner and they headed back to the truck to go home.

Back at the house Matt unlocked the front door but paused before opening it. He turned to Dawn and gently pulled her close to him, wrapped his arms around her and slowly leaned down slightly and placed his lips over hers in a tender kiss. Dawn let her eyes flutter closed as she wrapped her arms around Matt's neck and leaned in to the kiss. She opened her mouth slightly as she felt Matt's tongue brush her lower lip and granted him entrance. Matt moaned lightly as he deepened the kiss, exploring Dawn's mouth, letting his tongue dance with hers, eliciting a matching moan from Dawn. After a short while Matt gently pulled back from the kiss. He gently touched his forehead to Dawn's and let out a short sigh.

"Wow," He breathed.

Dawn smiled softly, "Mmm, ditto." She replied.

"We should probably go in," Matt said.

"Probably," Dawn reluctantly agreed. "But I really don't want tonight to end."

"Me neither."

Matt sighed once more before placing a quick kiss against Dawn's lips and turning to open the door. They walked inside together, hand in hand.

Matt and Dawn stopped short as they walked through the living room when the light flipped on.

"Do you two realize just how late it is?" A voice questioned.

They turned to look at the couch to see both Jeff and Amy sitting there, amused smirks on both their faces.

"No, Dad, just how late is it?" Matt sarcastically replied to his brother.

"Way past your curfew, young man, that's for sure," Jeff returned mock-seriously as the girls fought to contain their giggles.

Matt widened his eyes in mock-innocence, "Really? I had no idea." He said.

Jeff nodded, "Yes, far past curfew. And what's this?" He said, looking at Dawn, "You've brought a girl home with you? For shame, Matthew Hardy!" He shook his head and made a light 'tsk'ing noise. "Well, I guess it's better than you bringing a boy home…"

Matt glared lightly at Jeff. "You may be my brother," He said, "But that will only protect you for so long."

At that the two girls burst out laughing.

"Y-you two are s-so w-weird!" Dawn managed to get out through her laughter.

"Oh, you haven't seen anything!" Amy assured her.

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Ok, what do you think? I really like the way that this one turned out. The poem Matt used in the card is called "A White Rose" and is by John Boyle O'Reilly.

I really hope you all like this chapter. Especially since it seems that nobody like the last one. Or at least that's what I'm assuming since 61 people have read that chapter and no one left a review. On that note, could you let me know if you think I should take that chapter out or leave it or re-write it. Thanks.

Please, Please, Please, PLEASE leave a review and let me know what you think. Whether you love it or you hate it, I want to know. Just as long as you let me know why you hate it.

Thanks!

Laterz & Happy New Year,

Kyra