Chapter 23

Promise

"Sail Away"- David Gray

Kyle (POV)

Things were beginning to slow down again. Stephen, Nicole and Josh had flown back to Seattle; Lori and Declan flew back to New York a few days after they left. And Foss was cleared by his doctor to live on his own, which he was happy about. I guess he just enjoys his solitude better than our company.

Since everything was calming down and getting back to normal I had to make due on my promise to Amanda. For the past week I had been talking to Lori and Hillary planning out the special night. Everything was set: Paul was going to watch Brice and Amanda and I were to enjoy a night to ourselves.

I hopped in the shower and shaved. I made a point to wear Amanda's favorite cologne on me. When I was done in the bathroom I poked my head in Brice's room to check on him. He was just happily playing with his trains and blocks. I went into my room to change into my "Lori and Hillary approved" outfit. It consisted of a white button up shirt, black slacks, dress shoes, a black leather belt and a black sports coat.

"How does Daddy look Brice?" I asked his opinion.

He just looked up from his toys and giggled. I scooped him up in my arms.

"You think Daddy's being silly, huh?" I tickled his stomach as I sat in the rocking chair with him on my lap.

"You know one day you'll be this crazy about a girl." He didn't say anything; instead he began playing with the buttons on my coat. "And you better not keep anything from her." I thought back to how much I'd hurt Amanda when I was trying to keep my secret.

I chuckled when Brice began to play with my nose.

"Dada," he giggled.

There was a quick knock on the front door followed by a "Honey, I'm home!"

"Only Paul." I sighed, carrying Brice with me to greet Paul.

"Hey, Paul," I was barely able to get out before Brice cheered.

"Pawl" Brice cooed happily. Every since Paul had babysat Brice the first time, they had grown quite fond of each other.

"Still can't say my name right, huh kid?" Paul said, taking Brice from me.

"All the stuff Brice will eat is right there on the counter," I pointed out. "He usually goes to bed around eight, and I'll send you a text when Amanda and I are on our way home. Are you sure you can handle this?" I checked slipping on my winter coat.

"Of course I can, Kyle. Have some faith."

"Right, okay. I have my phone; call if you need anything," I paused grabbing the note for Amanda out of my pocket, and the rose I had for her off the counter. "Before I forget, these are for Amanda."

"Aww, well aren't you cute," he teased.

"Yep."

"Okay Bry, you be good, mommy and daddy will be home soon." I kissed his forehead and left saying a quick goodbye to Paul.

Amanda (POV)

I couldn't wait to get home. I had been studying for my last final of the semester all day. When I strolled through the lobby Amber glared at me which was nothing new. As long as she didn't say anything to me I was fine.

I waited as the elevator doors dinged open and I stepped on hitting the fourth floor button.

"Kyle!" I called as I walked through the door and slipped off my coat. I waited a moment but there was no response. "Kyle?"

"Oh, hey there, Amanda. I didn't hear you come in." To my disappointment it was Paul who finally replied.

"Paul? Where's Kyle?" I asked a little worried.

"Oh, well hold on." He scurried over to the kitchen table with Brice in one arm, and snatched a note and a single red rose off the table. "These are from Kyle."

I took the note from him and read it immediately.

Amanda,

My promise to you begins Love, there is a limousine waiting for you down stairs. Get ready, and the limo will take you to me.

I love you always,
Kyle

A smile crept across my lips, but instantly my mind raced to what I should wear. I left Paul to search my closet until I found a red dress I had never seen before. It was a beautiful dress. I spotted a sticky note poking out, and it had to be from Kyle.

Lori picked it out.

I chuckled slightly and hurriedly changed and got ready.

"Moma!" Brice squealed when I entered the living room.

"Hey, honey," I smiled, lifting him away from Paul.

"So do you have any idea what Kyle is up to?" I thought it was worth a shot to ask.

"Yes, I do," Paul smirked, "but I'm not telling." He folded his arms across his chest.

"Of course not." I rolled my eyes. "Well than I'm off!"

I rode the elevator back to the first floor and stood outside for a moment. A man whom I assumed was the limo driver called, "Miss. Bloom?"

"Yes," I nodded.

"My name is Walter. A Mr. Kyle Trager would like me to take you to him," Walter informed me, opening my door politely.

"Alright, then," I smiled as I climbed into the limo.

I found another rose in the back of the limo. I just shook my head and giggled to myself. He was definitely gaining points for this.

We drove for almost an hour until we stopped. I peered out the window but it was too dark to see anything.

"Here we are Miss. Bloom," Walter announced, opening my door.

I stepped out and pulled my coat closer to me. I glanced around I was in a snow covered field with trees blanketed with the white powder as well. I spotted Kyle almost immediately; he was standing next to a sleigh that was pulled by horses looking absolutely amazing, like he always did. He began to advance toward me with a grin that grew with every step.

His strong arms folded around my waist and he gently pressed his lips to mine.

"Hello," he mumbled between kisses.

"Hello," I smiled when our lips parted and I laced my hands around his neck.

Kyle (POV)

Amanda looked absolutely beautiful she was a true angle. I laced my fingers with hers and lead her to the sleigh.

"Kyle, where are we going?" she questioned when I helped her onto the sleigh.

"You'll find out soon." I smiled and climbed on the sleigh.

"You look stunning, love." I wrapped my arm around her and pulled the blanket closer to her as we settled into our seat.

"Thank you." She blushed. "You look pretty handsome yourself."

Everything was falling into place, even things I hadn't planned on were happening. Like the snow that was gently falling as the sleigh driver drove us through the forest.

"Kyle, this is perfect," Amanda whispered as she snuggled closer to me.

We arrived at the log cabin restaurant that overlooked a frozen lake. I helped Amanda off the sleigh and led her inside.

"Hi I have reservations for two under Trager," I told the hostess.

She peered down at her list and saw where I had made the reservation.

"Right this way," She smiled.

She led us back to a secluded table that had been set up for Amanda and I which I had specially requested to have a view of the lake. It was absolutely stunning, almost half as beautiful as Amanda herself.

"Your waiter will be right with you," the hostess announced before leaving.

I pulled out Amanda's chair for her then took my seat across from her.

"Kyle this is all…" she trailed off a loss for words.

I reached across the table and clasped my hands around hers. "I made you a promise that I would take you out on a date… And I wanted to make it special because you deserve it, Amanda."

Before she could reply the waiter had arrived.

"Hello, my name is Wes," he paused, looking at Amanda with buckets of lust in his eyes. "Can I get you anything to drink?"

Amanda didn't seem to notice the way he looked at her. "I'll just have water."

"And you?" he glanced at me for a split second then his eyes were right back to Amanda.

"Water," I almost spat.

"Alright, I'll be right back with those," he said, winking at Amanda before he left

I sighed as I looked over the menu, trying not to let it got on my nerves too much.

"Kyle what's wrong?" Amanda asked, seeming to know that something was bothering me.

"Nothing," I muttered. I didn't want to ruin our perfect date.

"Kyle, something is obviously wrong. What is it?"

I sighed and avoided her gaze. "I just don't like the way the waiter was looking at you," I finally told her.

She laughed.

"Great. Now you're laughing at me," I shook my head in frustration.

"I'm sorry," she giggled. "It's just I forgot that you could be jealous, I haven't seen you like this since I was dating Nate."

"I'm not jealous," I huffed.

"Really? Than what are you?" she teased.

"Annoyed," I informed her.

"Well, don't be because we're here to enjoy ourselves, and besides you have no reason to be 'annoyed'." She reached back out for my hand.

I smiled I knew I was being petty. "I'm sorry. You're right."

Wes came back with our waters with terrible timing, interrupting mine and Amanda's moment.

"Here you go, sweetheart," he said, placing the water in front of Amanda.

I tightened my hand into a fist under the table.

"Here." He slammed the water down in front of me.

"Alright now what can I get you to eat?"

"I'll have the Cesar salad." Amanda ordered with out looking at him.

"And I'll have a stake, cooked medium well," I told him. He didn't even so much as glance in my direction, which made me even more annoyed.

"Okay I'll be back with those when they're ready," he smiled creepily at Amanda.

"If he does anything, I swear…" I started but Amanda cut me off.

"Kyle, don't worry about him," she assured me.

I smiled, wondering how she could be so truly amazing. "I love you."

She chuckled at my randomness. "I love you, too."

We talked for a while about everything then she asked, "Where do you see yourself ten years from now?"

"With you," I replied simply, even though I knew she wanted me to elaborate.

"Kyle, I'm serious."

"Okay," I chuckled "I see myself with you. Married, probably more kids. Hopefully I'll be working on my residency. Why?"

"Just curious," she shrugged.

Wes came back with our food before I could ask Amanda about her ten-year plan. Luckily this time he didn't make any passes at Amanda. We ate and continued our conversation until we were finished with our meals.

"Come on," I said standing up holding my hand out to her. "Lets dance."

"Kyle there's no…" she trailed off and the music started.

"Did you do that?" she asked taking my hand.

"Maybe," I shrugged pulling her closer to me.

"Thank you," she whispered.

"For what?"

"Everything, all this has been wonderful," she smiled

"It's all been worth it," I told her swaying us both to the beat of the music.

After a long while I paid for our meal and we left taking the sleigh back to the limo. It wasn't long after that we were walking into the lobby of our apartment building. Lucky for us Amber's shift was over.

The elevator doors opened and we walked on. When the doors closed I had sudden urge to kiss Amanda, so I bent my neck down to her and locked my lips to hers. She didn't resist so I pressed her up against the wall of the elevator. Again, she didn't resist and I remembered the advice Declan gave me: Take the next step.

I moved my lips along her jaw line and down her neck. I caused the elevator to stop but I didn't think she seemed to notice. My hands were resting on her hips and I gently slid one hand up as I moved my lips back along her neck and to her lips again. My hand slid closer and closer until I was unaware that it was resting on her breast. But again she didn't resist.

I was glad I subconsciously started the elevator again and the doors dinged open because if they hadn't I was afraid we would have taken it too far.

NA: All right you guys I hope you like this chapter. I'm trying to make the transition of the lovey-dovey ness of Kyle and Amanda's relationship to something more hands on I guess would be the word. But I also want to keep true to their characters and have them wait to have sex until their married. Okay let me know what you think and let me know what you want to see in future chapters!

*Pic of Amanda's Dress is on my profile!*