Ch. 24

Randy quietly moved around the bedroom after his shower not wanting to wake Katelyn up yet. He quickly got dressed checking his phone one more time to make sure he had the times right before he woke her up. He stepped out into the other room shutting the door over so she wouldn't hear anything.

"Is everything ready?" he asked the person that answered.

"Yes, the car will be waiting for you in a half hour and everything you requested the driver will have."

"Thank you," he hung up pushing the door open watching Katelyn sleeping peaceful. He sat down on the edge of the bed running his fingers slowly through her hair. "Good morning beautiful, time to wake up. We need to go somewhere," he leaned down whispering in her ear. She slowly stirred as he brushed his lips against hers.

"Good morning," she softly said kissing him lightly. She slowly broke the kiss noticing it was still dark outside. She glanced over at the clock then at him. "Where are we going at 5 in the morning?"

"It's a surprise. You have 20 minutes to get ready."

"No hints?" she asked.

"Hmmm I'll give you one after you change."

"I'll be right back," she jumped out of bed hurrying through the door back into her room to shower and dress. Randy smiled leaning back against the headboard going over everything in his mind a few more times making sure he didn't forget anything. It wasn't long before Katelyn returned changed into black jeans and a pink t-shirt. "Do I get my hint now?" she asked as he stood up going towards her.

"Sure we are going to be outside," he smiled taking her hand.

"I need a better hint than that."

"Too bad no more hints," he smirked leading her out of the room towards the elevator.

"Just one more please."

"Nope, you have to be patient you'll see soon," he said pushing the elevator button.

"Not soon enough," she pouted letting go of his hand crossing her arms making him laugh.

"Being a brat and having a temper tantrum won't get you anymore hints," he winked at her. Katelyn shook her head going towards him. She slowly ran her fingers through his hair along his neck pulling him into a deep kiss. Randy gave into her kiss wrapping her tightly in his arms.

"Will this get me another hint?" she whispered against his lips.

"Hmm it could," he widely smiled. She softly sighed caressing his face kissing him softly as the elevator opened up. He slowly let her go recapturing her hand guiding her into the elevator. As the doors closed, he looked into Katelyn's eyes curious if she was going to keep trying to seduce hints out of him. For a moment Katelyn thought about continuing to try get hints till something in his eyes made her want to wait and see what he was up to. He was surprised when she wrapped her arms around him resting her head against his chest. "Are you ok?" he asked caressing her back.

"Yes just decided to be patient."

Randy smiled even more holding her tight till the elevator stopped. He kissed her forehead as the doors opened. He led her through the lobby.

"Katy, I will tell you one more thing," he said as they headed out of the hotel. "I couldn't wait till tonight we are going on our first official date now."

"Sounds like a perfect way to start the day," she happily smiled.

"Good, this should be our limo," Randy pointed to the black limo slowly pulling up. The driver quickly parked coming around to open the door for them. Randy excused himself for a moment going to the trunk getting something out while Katelyn got into the limo. Randy joined Katelyn in the limo surprising her with two dozen mixed peach, white, red, yellow, orange, and pink roses.

"Thank you, they are beautiful," she softly kissed him.

"Anytime Katy," he wrapped his arm around her. "Do you have a favorite color rose?"

"Peach is my favorite."

"I'll make sure to remember that," he smiled kissing her. She nestled against him enjoying the amazing feelings he gave her. It wasn't long before the car stopped. Katelyn looked around seeing woods. "Come on," Randy took her hand as the driver opened the door. She got of the limo seeing a lighthouse and its keeper's quarters. "Welcome to North Point lighthouse the first stop on our date. I hope you're up for a little exercise," he smirked enjoying the curious look she gave him before she started looking around again.

"How did you know lighthouses are one of my favorite things?" she softly asked taking in the beauty of the lighthouse.

"I noticed your bookshelf was filled with books about lighthouses and I took a peek in a one of your photo albums," he lightly caressed her neck. "I hope you don't mind my prying just want to get to know you."

"I don't mind," she whispered feeling her heart skip a beat at how caring he was being.

"Why do you like them so much?" he asked.

"They are beacons of hope. They are reminders that no matter how dark or hopeless things may look there is always a ray of light shining through the darkness," she blushed hoping her explanation didn't sound silly.

"No reason to blush it's always good to hold onto to hope. Let's take a better look," he gently tugged her towards the lighthouse. A caretaker met them at the door giving them a brief history of the lighthouse before showing them to the spiral staircase leading to the top. They made the climb in silence. Katelyn was still stunned by Randy picking the lighthouse. When they reached the top, Randy wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her back against him as she looked out over Lake Michigan.

"You're about to see why I woke you up so early," he whispered pointing to where the night sky was giving way to the rising sun. Katelyn swallowed hard feeling tears coming to her eyes. He felt her lightly tremble. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," she softly mumbled. He gently turned her looking down into her tear filled eyes.

"You're lying. Why are you about to cry?" he tensed up the last thing he wanted to do was upset her on their first date. He thought he had planned a good romantic date.

"I never could put into words what you're making me feel right now. This is an amazing first date. Thank you for bringing me here," she looked up into his eyes.

"You're welcome, I just want to make you happy," he gently squeezed her. "No more tears just want to see your smile for rest of our date," he whispered kissing her deeply. She smiled kissing him back till he slowly broke their kiss. He held her close as they watched the sunrise in silence. Every time she smiled or looked at him with happiness in her eyes it made his heart melt. He rested his head against hers hoping he would always be able to make her smile.

After watching the sunrise, Randy took Katelyn for a tour of the rest of the park around the lighthouse. When they reached a picnic area, Randy surprised her again with a breakfast picnic. After breakfast, Randy continued the tour till the came to a waterfall. He sat down on the nearby rocks pulling Katelyn onto his lap.

"Are you happy?" he asked running his fingers through her hair.

"Yes Randy," she smiled. "I will remember this forever. You're very good at planning romantic dates."

"Would you like me to plan another one soon?" he asked as she turned on his lap to face him wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Yes very soon," she whispered making him smile widely.

"Hmmm when you say very soon do you mean like tonight?" he searched her eyes.

"Two dates in one day with you, I really like that idea."

"You do?" he smirked as nodded yes. "After the show, you and I have a date Katy," he whispered brushing his lips against hers. She melted against him kissing him passionately. They got lost in one another forgetting about the world around them till it was time to head back to the hotel so Randy could get ready to go to the arena.