Hey guys! Sorry for taking so long to update, but I really hope ya'll like the chapter. Enjoy!
LUCY POV
When I walked into my apartment I looked up at my wall clock, 5:30, I had been waiting for this date all day. I had just gotten back from a run, my attempt at clearing my head, which failed miserably because I just couldn't seem to get him out of my mind. As I shut the door behind me I threw off my socks and shoes and walked into my small bathroom. I turned the shower on and closed the door letting steam fill the room. I stared into the mirror, and said to myself, "Get him out of your head." But I just couldn't. When I was in the shower I let the hot water run down my body. I started to wonder what exactly would happen tonight. It seemed like a date, but maybe he really did just want to talk about the episode… I really hoped for the first one. I turned off the shower, dried off my body, and threw on my dark blue robe. I collapsed into my couch, why was I so tired? I decided to sit here for ten minutes, and then get ready. As I sat on my couch I grabbed my phone, 3 new messages. I opened each one.
Hey Lucy! Just got your message! I can't believe coffee shop guy is gonna be your pretend bf!
-Maggie
Really, you're not gonna reply, wait are you with him right now?
-Maggie
Hi Lucy, it's Ian. Are we still on for tonight? If so, can you text me your address?
-Ian
I replied to Maggie quickly and then I clicked back to Ian's message. I texted back with my address, and told him we were still on for tonight, and then threw my phone back on the couch. A few minutes later my phone buzzed.
Ok great, I'll see you at seven.
-Ian
Once I read the message my excitement immediately kicked in, and I jumped up to go get ready. I combed through my damp hair, blow dried it, and then got my curling iron out. I parted my hair to the side and lightly curled my hair, I always though it looked best like that. Then I grabbed my large SEPHORA make-up bag from under my sink and applied my make-up. I focused on my eyes as usual, but then I added some extra blush and light pink lipstick. I smirked at myself in the mirror, I looked pretty damn good. I walked over to my IHome and played some music to get ready.
About twenty minutes later I walked over to my full-length mirror and looked myself up and down, "perfect." I smiled to myself. I put on my black leather jacket over my loose, sleeveless floral top, and adjusted my short, figure hugging grey pencil skirt. Then I slipped on some black pumps and a few bracelets that complemented my outfit, switched purses, and sprayed my hair with hairspray one last time. I walked over to my IHome and grabbed my phone, and with that there was a knock at the door, I smiled, he was here!
IAN POV
I gripped the steering wheel tightly as I listened to my GPS tell me the directions to Lucy's apartment. My palms were getting so sweaty; she just made me so nervous, even just thinking about her. I turned up my Jessie Baylin CD and hummed along as I pulled onto Lucy's street. I parked my car and opened the message Lucy had sent me earlier, she was apartment 4C, I took a deep breathe and walked into the apartment complex. As I pushed the button on the elevator I starred at my reflection in the stainless steal door. I adjusted my thin black tie against my white dress shirt and ran my fingers through my wavy hair. When the elevator dinged signaling I had reached the 4th floor I stepped out and found apartment 4C. I just stood there for a moment, thinking things over, "Don't worry Ian, you've planned everything out, tonight's going to be perfect." I smiled to myself and knocked on the door. I waited there for a few minutes before suddenly, the door slowly opened and she smiled at me. "Wow, you look…" I didn't even know how to describe it, she looked perfect.
LUCY POV
"You don't look too bad yourself!" I teased as I shut and locked the door behind me. "Should we go?"
"Yeah, I guess we should." He said beaming at me. "So should we take my car?" he questioned as we walked towards the elevator together.
"That sounds great!" I said a bit too enthusiastically; I really hoped he hadn't noticed. It's just that with every step towards the elevator this was sounding more and more like a date. This, for some reason made me overwhelmingly happy.
By the time we were both settled in Ian's car my nerves has settled as well and I was focused on tonight. About twenty minutes into the ride I realized we had talked about almost everything, expect for where exactly he was taking me. "So, you never mentioned where we were going." I said as I leaned over and turned down the radio.
"Well, if I told you, it wouldn't be as fun for me to watch you wonder." He laughed as he slowed the car at a red light.
"Oh, c'mon Ian! Can I just have a teeny tiny hint?" I teased in a baby voice.
"Nope," he shot me his boyish smile. "You're just going to have to wait." He said never breaking eye contact with me.
Another ten minutes had passed and I was wracking my brain for ideas of where we were going. I picked up that he probably wasn't a cookie-cutter kind of date guy, but this was just a first date. At least I hoped it was a date. Ian's voice made me snap back to reality as I turned my head towards him. "We're almost there!" he said enthusiastically. I was glad I wasn't the only one excited for tonight.
As we pulled into our destination I shot Ian a confused look. "Are we…"
"Just come on." He said getting out of the car and walking over to the other side to open the door for me. As we walked into the building the confusion continued to grow.
"Close your eyes." Ian said as we walked through a long hallway. "Ok…" I said as I wrapped one arm around Ian's and closed my big almond eyes. I stumbled for a while before we finally stopped. "Ok, open your eyes." Ian sang. I could just hear the smile.
"Oh my…" It was beautiful. How could I have not noticed where we were? We must have come in through the back parking lot. He must have put so much work into this. I just stood there for a minute, staring. We were in an airport; somewhere off to the side with windows all around us. There were twinkling lights everywhere and a little table set up with plates and glasses. Ian walked over to me joining me by the window. "How did you…" I trailed off as I looked up at him. "When we were at that coffee shop, we both talked about how much we loved it here. I thought this would be the perfect place to go." He smiled as he stared out the window. "Do you like it?" He asked nervously. "Do I like it? Ian, I love it." I said with a sweet smile as I stared into his eyes. We both stared into each others eyes for a few minutes, my eyes roamed all over Ian's body. God I wanted to kiss him.
"uhmm." We both turned our head to the sound of the noise.
IAN POV
"Hardy!' I smiled as I walked over to him. "Lucy, this is my best friend Hardy, his uncle owns the airport and gave me permission to do this." I beamed as I motioned her to come over.
"Hey Hardy, its nice to meet you." Lucy said with that beautiful smile of hers.
"Nice to meet you Lucy, I've heard a lot about you." He said as he playfully hit me on the arm. Oh god, why had I told him all about her. "Oh, really. What exactly has he said?" Lucy teased as she gave me a wink. "Well, actually Hardy… could you.. um help me with the food?" I said pulling him towards the table.
"Hardy! What are you doing?" I whispered as we layed out the food. "Just having a little fun." He teased as he set out the wine glasses. I rubbed the back of my neck, "Listen, there's just something about this girl. Whenever I'm with her it's like for the first time in my life, I'm completely happy. I've never had that before; I've never felt anything like this." I said for the first time revealing to myself how I really felt. 'I think I should go… good luck, she seems great." Hardy smiled as he left. "Bye Lucy, hope to see you soon." He yelled as he walked down the hall.
As Hardy left Lucy walked over with a big smile on her face, "This smells delicious." "Why thank you. It's a new recipe, so I'm not exactly sure how it's going to turn out." I laughed as Lucy and I both sat sown at the small candle lit table.
LUCY POV
This was all so great. "Do I smell, Pumpkin?" I questioned as I raised my eyebrow. "Well it worked out so well last time!" Ian laughed as he poured me some wine. "It's a German recipe my mom picked up when we lived there; it's a Potato Pumpkin Skillet, you'll love it!" he smiled. I ended up eating my entire plate, as Ian and I debated books and movies and anything else we could think of. I kept glancing over to the window, "It's just so beautiful! I cooed. We both got up and walked over to the biggest window in the room. I kicked my heels off and stood on the window sill pressing my hands to the cool glass. All the lights twinkled through the night, it was like magic. We stayed there for a while, just watching the planes take off before Ian spoke up, "Do you want to see a better view?" I turned to him beaming, "What do you mean a better view?" And with that he grabbed my hand and led me down the hallway.
We stopped at a door that read ROOF ACCESS and he immediately opened the door and we both climbed the steps to the top of the airport. Ian was right, this view was… perfect. I looked up at him; he seemed mesmerized by what we were both taking in. I walked with him, still barefoot across the cool concrete until we were almost at the edge of the building. I took in a breath of the cool summer air, "It's beautiful!" He looked right at me, "Yes, yo- it is." So we stood there looking out onto the city my head wresting against him for what must have been hours, but only seemed like seconds, until I turned towards him. "Hey Ian?" I said quietly. "Yes." He said looking down at me. "I was just—"Before I could even finish that thought he grabbed my cheek and crushed his lips against mine. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pushed my petite body into his. This, right here was truly magic. He stopped for a moment just looking at me, "I wanted to kiss you as me, not some character on a show, but me." I gave him another passionate kiss, "I want nothing more."
So how was it? They kissed! (finally) I'll try to update by Friday! Some reviews would really hurry the process.
Thanks,
Gabi