A/N- Hey everyone I would have updated sooner but I had mid terms this week and I had to study, and didn't have much time to get on the computer between that and a bunch of other stuff.

Anyway here is chapter 7! Enjoy

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Last Time on One Last Rose: Erik takes Christine out on their first date after Christine won the special golden rose. They spend their first date at the Opera and Erik even pulled some strings to make this night even better. After the show Erik takes Christine to a beautiful restaurant where they talked and got to know one another more.

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Chapter 7

The End of a Lovely Evening

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After dessert, of chocolate covered strawberry's, Erik asked for the check. With tonight being filled with talk and laughter, Christine suddenly grew quiet. "I'm so happy, yet so sad at the same time, " she thought as she wiped a stray tear from her soft cheek. Erik happened to glance up at her and saw what appeared to be sadness and tears in her eyes. Erik bowed his head, he knew that their evening together was coming to an end and that he didn't want this night to be over so quickly. The waiter soon returned and Erik paid for their dinner. But just before leaving the restaurant, Erik stood to walk next to Christine. He bent down to gently cup Christines delicate porcelain face in his warm hands. She closed her eyes as she felt his breath on her face. Erik wiped her tears away by kissing her cheeks and then began to softly whisper into her ear, "Please don't cry my angel." Standing to his full height, he offered his hand to Christine. Looking up, she smiled, taking the perfered hand and was then escorted outside to where their limo awaited to take them home. Erik graciously opend the door for her and let her move in first. When he saw her safely inside the car, Erik took his rightful place next to her.

Christine loved the feeling of being protected by Erik. She felt that nothing could harm her when she was around this wonderful man. Everything just felt right with him by her side. This was meant to be.

Erik asked the driver to take them back to the mansion. While Christine rested her head on Erik's shoulder, she began to think back on tonight's first date. Their time spent at the Opera, to their time laughing at the restaurant, had to have been one of the most romantic experiance's, that she never wanted to forget. Christine hoped Erik felt the same way. They finally got to talk more about themselves and got a little closer to one another. As time passed, Christine was dreading going back to the mansion. She didn't want to walk through the front doors and be bombarded by all the girls, with questions of what happened on her date with Erik.

"Where did you go?"

"What did you guys talk about?"

"What does he like?"

"Did you have fun?"

"Did he surprise you with any gifts?"

"Did he kiss you?"

At that last thought, Christine began to wonder..."Will Erik kiss me goodnight?" She blushed, smiling to herself, as she thought of his warm soft lips, gently gliding over her perfect pink lips, in a earth shattering kiss.

"I would love for him to kiss me!" she thought, "but if he doesn't I understand, after all it is technically our first date."

Christine pushed all of those thoughts from her mind, only wanting this moment, here with Erik, to go on with no interruptions. She snuggled closer to him, now resting her head on his strong chest, taking in the wonderful scent of his cologne. Erik glanced down to see her eyes closed, just being content in his arms. Erik smiled to himself, realizing how comfortable she was around him. This beautiful woman, who could have any man that she wanted, really liked him for him. She saw what was true and who the man behind the mask was, instead of what people mostly saw. They grew very fond of each other rather quickly and Erik had no idea he could ever feel this way, but he knew Christine was the one girl for him.

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They remained silent for most of the drive home, rarely speaking. Not because they didn't want to or that they were uncomfartable, but because they were content with sitting in silence, warm in each others embrace. When you had a connection as they had, words were not nessacary. The looks on their faces said it all.

Before long, the limo pulled into the long winding driveway of the mansion, and a wave of disappointment washed over Christine. She didn't want to leave Erik's strong, protective arms, but as they say all good things must come to an end.

The car came to a complete stop followed by the driver opening the door for them. Erik got out of the car first and offered Christine his hand. She took it, smiling up at him. "Thank you Erik," she politely thanked him. "Your welcome Christine," he smiled.

Erik continued to hold her hand, entwining his fingers with hers, as the two made their way to the door.

Erik stopped and pulled Christine closer towards him, he smiled as he looked deep into her blue eyes and started to speak.

"Christine I had a wonderful time tonight. There are not enough words to describe what this evening meant to me."

Christine giggled and then smiled at him.

"As did I. Tonight was amazing, and I never could've asked for anything more. You make me feel like I'm the only one you see and that I'm beautiful, and --- "

Christine began rambaling as she got nervous, and she looked away, blushing. Erik gently placed his fingers under her chin and lifted her head to glance into his green eyes.

"Yes, tonight was amazing and I could never compare it to anything else, because nothing ever will...and you are the most beautiful woman I have ever layed eyes on." And with that, Erik slowly brought Christine's beautiful lips in for a romantic kiss.

The kiss started out gental, but Erik began to deepen the kiss adding more and more passion to it. He moved his tongue to her lips and she willingly opened her mouth to allow him entrance. The kiss was full of fire and continued to grow as their tongues moved together. Christine placed her hands on his chest, feeling how muscular he really was, and enjoying the feel of his heartbeat against the palms of her hands. She moved her delicate fingers, up behind his head, pulling him closer, as she weaved her hands into his dark black hair. Erik hesitated at first but relaxed more as they continued to kiss, and he slowly rubbed his hands up and down Christine's back. His sweet caress felt so good, and Christine wished she could stay like that forever, for she knew that she would be content. She slowly pulled back and smiled at Erik while he looked back into her eyes...

"This has been the best night of my life and I will never forget it!"

She gave him one more quick kiss on the lips and qently squeezed his hand before she went back into the house and closed the door behind her. Erik stood on the front porch and was left with a huge grin on his face. "The best night of my life too Christine." He finally turned and went back to the limo and closed the door. He motioned for his driver to take him home. Erik took one final look back at the mansion and thought more about the intoxicationg kiss that they had shared. Erik couldn't wait until the next rose ceremony, or when he would get a chance to see Christine again, but after tonight Christine would be the only thing on Erik's mind.

When the other girls in the house heard the door shut they rushed to the entrance and immediatly began with their questions, just as Christine predicted, but she wasn't sure if she would tell them anything. What happens between them stays between them. Besides a girl doesn't kiss and tell.

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Hope you liked it next chapter will be up soon. Please R&R.

Next chapter will be evil Kayla...ahhh!!!!

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