AN: Disclaimer…I Own Nothing! Also Noticed That The Restaurant Has The Same Name As Mika's Fiancée But They Are In No Way Related! Please Review...Open To Suggestions!

Chapter 4

How did I get myself into this? The raven haired beauty thought as she stood outside of Ryan's Bistro and Grill with Mika. Rei was dressed beautifully in a black knee-length dress which flared out at the bottom. Her long, flowing hair was piled on top of her head in a gorgeous bun. Despite Mika's begging Rei had refused heavy make-up, yielding only to red lipstick to match her red heels. Mika herself had opted for a form fitting forest green dress which offset her brown hair which curled all around her face.

"Are you ready?" she asked starring at her stunning friend. "I think the guys are already inside."

"I'm not so sure this is a good idea," Rei replied feeling a bit self-confident about the blind date.

"You'll never know unless you try hon", Mika said smiling reassuringly and led her friend inside the restaurant.

The two girls headed into the restaurant and were surprised by how nice it was. Neither of them had ever been there and each took a moment to take in the scenery. The restaurant was very spacious and had many customers but was not overly crowded. The hardwood floors seem to shine under the dim lights giving the place a very romantic feel. Waiters and waitresses bustled around attending to the needs of the customers.

As Rei glanced around the restaurant she couldn't help but notice the lovely couples all around her. In particular she noticed a stunningly beautiful couple at bar. The man was tall with creamy skin and long, platinum blond hair dressed in all white. His date was just as radiant in an orange dress her which set off her sun kissed skin and long blond hair. The raven hair beauty could barely take her eyes off them and felt a strange tug in her chest. She attempted to focus her attention on her own date. Maybe it wouldn't be such a bad thing

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Jason Edwards was growing impatient, his date was supposed to be her over fifteen minutes ago. He had spent most of the day wondering what she would be like. Would she even like him? Well, I did dress up he thought. The blonde man was dressed handsomely in black dress pants and a designer red silk shirt.

Frustrated, Jason looked down at his watch for the 100th time. Ryan and Malcolm along with his date Veronica stood near him chatting idly at the bar. The blonde didn't pay much attention but he hoped his date was as beautiful as Malcolm's friend.

"The girls are here", Ryan announced looking down at his phone. "Mika just texted me."

Jason felt his chest tighten, he barely heard his friend invite Malcolm and his date to join them. Malcolm declined, stating that he and his date were preparing to leave.

The two men headed to their table where the two girls awaited them. The blonde felt his hand growing damp with anticipation. Finally Ryan and Jason reached their table and the blonde felt his jaw drop as he stared at his date. It was her! Firecracker Hino from the bus stop! And she is absolutely gorgeous, he thought as he slid into the seat across from her. Jason loved the fact that she wasn't overly made up, just wearing simple lipstick. He thought that her long dark hair being pulled up highlighted her dark eyes and high cheek bones. To put it simply, she took his breath away.

"My apologies", Ryan interjected breaking the awkward silence. "My friend here usually isn't this rude."

Rei raised an eyebrow and frowned.

"I have to disagree with you on that", she said quietly.

Mika and Ryan exchanged glances.

"You two know each other?" the couple said in shocked unison.

Finally gathering his wits, Jason laughed and began telling the story of how he met Rei. The waitress came around and brought rolls and drinks for everyone. As he exaggerated the story earning laughs from Mika and Ryan, Rei study him suspiciously. It was quite the coincidence that he turned out to be her blind date. But was that all it was? I'll have to watch out for this guy, the ravenette thought. As Jason laughed engrossed in his story telling, Rei noticed how beautifully his eyes sparkled when he laughed. She caught herself starring and blushed. I'll just keep an eye on him. Nothing else, she thought. But the tugging in her chest begged to differ.