Author's Note: Thanks for reviewing, favoriting, following, and reading the story! It means so much to me. Sorry for no update yesterday. i had exams and was busy. Here is chapter 5. Enjoy!
I was nervous, to say the least. The way she made me feel was like nothing I had ever felt and I wanted to impress so badly. I prepared myself for the evening. I put on a black polo with a white shirt underneath and bark blue jeans. I styled my hair and was out the door.
Walking down the street, I spotted a flower cart. I stopped. I bought the variety bouquet, which was huge, and then made my way to the address.
I stepped onto the welcome mat in front of the front door and knocked. 'Don't screw this up' I thought.
A red-head, elderly woman opened the door with a big smile.
"Why hello there. Come in. I'm Martha Rogers, Alexis's grandmother. You must be the young man taking her out tonight." She said motioning for me to come in.
"Yes, ma'am. It's very nice to meet Miss Rogers…"
"Please, call me Martha."
"Ok, Martha. I'm Jasper. It's my pleasure to meet you."
"Alexis has told me so much about you."
"Really?"
"Yes. She'll be down in a minute. It's a shame that you couldn't meet Richard, my son, Alexis's father. He is out on a case."
"I would have loved to meet him."
"So, where are you guys going tonight?"
"The Paris theatre. They're showing Rear Window, one of my favorites."
"The Paris theatre, huh. Very nice choice. I remember when I went there when I was Alexis's age. I remember this one time I went in the back…
"Grams! Don't tell that story!" Alexis shouted while coming down the stairs. She was wearing a blue skirt with white skirt. Her hair curled and laying perfectly over her shoulders.
I couldn't take my eyes off her. She took my breath away and I forgot who and where I was. She smiled at her grandmother and then turned to look at me. She looked right at me and looked down quickly, blushing.
"You look…" My voice got caught in my throat. "Words cannot describe how stunning you look." I looked down noticing that I still had the huge bouquet of flowers in my hand. "Uh…these are for you. I didn't know what kind of flowers were your favorite…so I…"
"Bought the whole store."
I laughed handing her the flowers, our hands grazing each other's slightly.
"Only for you."
They stared at each other until Martha interrupted,"I'll put these in a vase. You two kids get going."
"Yea, we should get going. The movie will be starting soon."
"Have a good time, darling."
I walked out of the loft and held the door open for her. We hailed a cab and rode in a comfortable silence to the theatre. When we arrived, I bought the popcorn and candy.
"Where are the tickets?" She said getting into the elevator.
"I pre-ordered them. I always get a balcony, box seat. I think it's the best way to watch a movie and plus it's private." I said wiggling my eyebrows.
"Oh, I see."
I guided her to my normal seat and sat her down next to me, we waited till the movie started.
"You know, I have never been here before."
"Oh, first-timer. This place is the best. My dad and I came here every weekend when I was a kid. It was the best."
"Why don't you guys do it anymore?"
"Work is everything to him. He was the best dad but, something in him changed."
"When?"
"I don't know like ten years ago. We just stopped talking. I mean we talked but, it was never like it used to be."
The movie soon started and I watched her more than the movie. The way she took an interest in the movie and the way her jaw would drop a little when something crazy would happen. Or when her brow furrowed at new information. She looked over at me and saw that I was staring. She reached over hesitantly and threaded her fingers with mine. Smiling up at me, she turned back to the movie and so did I.
The movie finished and I walked Alexis out of the theatre. We began to walk through midtown going through Central Park.
"I hope you had fun."
"You worry to much."
"I just want to be able to give you what you deserve."
She grabbed my hand,"You have and more."
"So, have you seen that movie before?" 'Come on, Jasper, you're just holding hands with the girl. Calm down.' I thought.
"All of Hitchcock's movies are my favorites. Actually, for my dad's birthday, Kate, Grams, and I pulled a rear window joke on my dad. It was hilarious, he actually bought it."
"That would be the coolest birthday ever."
"That's what he said. You know you and my dad would get along so well. He loves Hitchcock."
"I'll have to meet him sometime."
We arrived in front of the loft and I walked her up to the front door. I stood there awkwardly while she waited for me to make a move. 'Grow a pair and kiss her already' I thought. I stepped forward, dropping her hand.
"I had a really great time tonight." I stated raising my hand, pushing a curl out of her face, cupping her cheek with my hand. I took another step forward, pushing her into the door.
"It doesn't have to end." She said gasping for air. The same effect she had on me was happening to her as well.
"I want to take this as slow as possible. You just got out of a relationship and I don't want to rush you. I'm not going anywhere." Raising my other hand, cradling her precious face in my hands.
I stepped closer. Leaning forward, I pressed a slow, languid kiss to her soft lips. She responded immediately, wrapping her arms around my neck, pulling me even closer. The kiss deepened as tongues battled for dominance, she elicited a slight moan.
I was on a high, I didn't want to come down from. But, I knew if this was going to work, I needed to take a step back before things got to out of control. I stepped back, immediately missing her closeness and taste.
"What is it?" She asked her breathing shallow.
"I don't want to start something that I can't finish."
"Why do you have to be such a gentleman?" She said grabbing the lapels of my polo pulling me closer.
"It's a curse." I said sarcastically, she rolled her eyes. I stared for an eternity into those cobalt blue eyes before I leaned forward and pressed a quick, chaste kiss to her lips. "Goodnight, Alexis."
"Goodnight, Jasper."