We didn't go to the café the next week as it was getting renovated. Instead we walked about the park.
The weather was good at least.
We walked around, laughing at our high school embarrassments, and smiling at our celebrity crushes.
"Me, I sort of like the lost puppy look. Big eyes, messy hair…" I trailed off. I was describing him! I blushed with embarrassment, and then noticed Clive had made his eyes as big as they could be.
Was he flirting with me?
I couldn't tell. I never had many boyfriends when I was growing up.
I just laughed instead, and suggested we go and get ice-creams.
"At least the weather is fine for them!" He joked and we trailed off to get them.
"Ah, young love," The ice-cream man said, as he passed us the ice-creams.
"Oh, we aren't dating," I said. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed…was Clive upset? I pushed it to the back of my head, and decided to enjoy my day.
Later that night, Clive asked if he could walk me home.
Of course I said yes.
As we walked down, the night grew colder. Clive offered me his jacket.
"I'll be fine,"
But even so, he wrapped his coat around my shoulders. I felt him pause as his hand brushed against my shoulder.
I gulped.
We walked in silence for a bit.
"So, Clive, this is my house,"
His eyes widened.
"Amy…it's so big!"
I smiled.
"My dad built it. He is really into building things. He has a whole study full of blue print he never gets round to making."
"Could I see them?" Clive said. His voice wavered, as if he was struggling not to scream. He looked….excited? Why? It was just blue prints.
"Sure. But not tonight. It's late and I am tried." I said. He nodded.
"Of course."
"Would you like to see them tomorrow?" I asked. Clive shook his head.
"I have to work on my project…the day after?"
I nodded.
"Perfect,"
I paused before trailing up the path. I turned around to say goodbye when Clive blurted out.
"It's a date," He blushed so red I could see it in the moonlight.
"But Clive," I said, trying to tease him, "I thought we only knew each other for a few weeks,"
Clive smiled, sensing I was joking.
"But it is enough time to make your mind up about somebody,"
He nodded, and walked off.
When he was out of sight, I jumped up and whooped with joy.