David had been on dates before mainly because his friends set him up but nothing ever came of it still he was slightly nervous.
To him Amy was different and genuine and he secretly hoped she was the one.
He was still going through clothes in his closet and becoming frustrated and didn't hear Matt sneaking up behind him.
"What are you doing?"
David nearly jumped and spun around. "Don't do that."
"Well, what were you doing?" He asked.
"Hiding a dead body, satisfied?" David grumbled.
"Yeah but why does our room look like a clothing tornado hit it?" Matt replied.
David shrugged. "It's a free country and it's my closet."
He folded his arms. "Seriously, that's the best sarcastic remark you've got?"
David sighed. "There's no point in trying to leave because you'll just follow me till I tell you, right?"
Matt grinned. "Just like when we were kids."
David gave a half smile. "Okay, tonight I'm going on a date."
Matt smiled. "Really, that's great!"
He rolled his eyes. "You make it sound like an achievement."
"Actually, it's more like a rarity. So who's the lucky girl?"
"Amy." He replied trying not to smile.
Matt smirked. "Was that a smile?"
"No."
"Yes, it was!" He grinned.
David groaned. "Are we going to discuss my facial expressions or are you going to help find an outfit?"
Matt smiled. "Sure, let's see what you've got." He replied and helped him go through his closet.
After searching for fifteen minutes David settled on a pair of blue jeans, dark green buttoned down shirt and Converse sneakers.
He took one last look in the mirror before the door knocked. "I've got it!" Matt yelled.
He opened it and smiled at Amy. "Hi, is David here?" She asked.
Matt smiled. "Yeah, he's here. You must be Amy."
She nodded.
"Pleased to meet you, I'm Matt, David's roommate." He replied.
"Nice to meet you."
She then realized this was the same guy Clara had mentioned and was about to say something when she saw David approaching.
"Hi." He smiled.
"Hi, are you ready?" Amy asked.
David nodded.
Matt playfully slapped David on his back. "Well, you two kids have fun and don't do anything I wouldn't." He teased.
David rolled his eyes. "Thank you for that wonderful piece of advice Matt."
After closing the door David sighed and shook his head.
"Is he always like that?" Amy chuckled.
"Yes." He simply replied as they started walking.
"Have you known him long? She asked.
David nodded. "Ever since we were kids how about you and Clara?"
"Same, since we were little. So what are we doing?" She asked.
He paused. "I thought we do some rollerblading."
"Rollerblading, okay." She smiled.
"Ah but this isn't average rollerblading." He replied.
"Oh, why's that?" Amy asked.
"Not going to tell you, yet." David grinned.
She pouted. "Not even a hint?"
He shook his head.
"Okay, I'll wait but I must warn you I've never rollerbladed before." Amy admitted.
"Seriously, not ever?" David replied.
"Please, my parents? Their too strict; I wasn't even allowed to have a tricycle." She scoffed.
"Well, don't worry I'll help you. With the rollerblading of course; I donated my tricycle so I can't help you there." He teased.
Amy gave a dramatic sigh. "Oh, don't worry about me; I'll make it somehow!"
David smiled and for once felt his guard coming down.
When they got to the rink Amy was surprised it was a dome building.
"Wow." She said amazed.
"Yeah, it used to a stadium but when it closed they converted into a rink." David explained.
"So they do more than just rollerblading?"
"Yep, they also have roller skating and ice skating." He replied.
Her eyes brighten. "Ice skating?"
"Oh, no!" David groaned.
"Come on, I'm trying this." She pouted.
"Okay, when they bring back ice skating I'll try it but you've got to catch me if I fall." He said.
"We'll see how this date goes first." Amy smirked.
He extended his arm. "Deal. Ready?"
Amy smiled and put her arm through his.
Inside it was cool and roomy. It was slightly crowded but not too bad and music could be heard throughout.
After David paid for their passes and skates; he helped Amy put hers' on.
As he laced them she tried to keep her eyes straight ahead and not wander down inside his shirt but it wasn't easy.
He stood and smiled. "You sure you're ready?"
She nodded. "Yeah but if I fall you'd better catch me."
He crossed his heart and they stepped into the rink with the other skaters.
David put his arm around her and guided Amy along.
"Just move your feet like mine." He said.
She nearly tripped a few times but he held on. "I got you." He assured her.
Amy smiled at him; she loved the way he was treating her, the way his arms felt, everything about him was perfect.
After a few minutes her rollerblading was getting better.
"Okay, I think you can let go." She said. There was no answer and she looked around.
"David?"
"Yes?" He replied skating beside her.
She gave him a look.
David put his hands up. "What? You told me to let go." He replied.
She playfully slapped his stomach and smiled.
"You're doing great." He said.
Amy blushed. "I have an amazing teacher."
"So are you enjoying this?"
She grinned. "Definitely!"
"Good cause' it gets better." He replied moving behind her.
"Huh?"
"Look up, this is why this is place is special." He pointed.
Amy looked up and the roof opened revealing the night sky but flickers of different colors flashed making the stars appear to be dancing and changing colors.
She gasped. "Whoa!"
"Keep watching." He said.
Suddenly the flickering colors turned to fireworks of gold and blue lights.
Amy was speechless at the sight.
"You like it?" David asked.
"It's beautiful." She replied.
"It's a special glass and lights gives the sky a nice effect." He explained.
"It's amazing." She said.
He smiled and put his arms around her waist and they watched a few more minutes before leaving to get something to eat.
Once outside she nudged his shoulder. "That was so much fun!"
David grinned. "Glad you liked it. So what would you like to eat?"
She thought about it for a minute. "Do you know anywhere we can some chips?"
"I know an awesome food truck up the street that makes incredible chips." He replied.
"Sounds good, then."
They started to walk but David paused. "Hold on." He said rushing off.
Amy stood there confused as he ran down the corner; a minute later he was back.
"Where were you?" She asked.
He smiled and handed her a long stem rose.
"David, you shouldn't have." She blushed.
"Well, I didn't have flowers for you earlier so I went to the corner stand and got you a rose." He replied.
She grinned. "Quite the charmer, huh?"
David sniffed. "Yeah, that's me Mr. Charmer."
She smirked and he took her hand and they walked to the food truck. Once they got their chips they found a bench to sit on.
"Night air feels good." Amy said taking a bite of her food.
He nodded in agreement and glanced at her. "So do you have any siblings?"
She shook her head. "No, it's just me and my stuck up parents."
David shoved a chip in his mouth. "Not a huge fan of your folks, huh?"
"No, their snobby, selfish and keep telling me what to write." She grumbled.
"Why don't you write what you want?"
"My publicist works very close with my parents, it's not possible." She replied.
"Hold this a second." He said handing her his carton of chips.
He then took out a pen and a torn piece of paper and quickly wrote something down.
"Here." He said handing her the paper.
"What is it?" Amy asked.
"It's a phone number for a publishing company." He replied.
"This a major publishing company, how did you get this?"
"A friend of mine is a publisher there and he should be able to help you; just ask for Peter." David explained.
"How did you end up knowing a publisher?" She asked.
He leaned closer. "I'm a journalist major. I know people." David winked.
"Thanks." She smiled. "What about you do you have any family?"
David thought about it. "Let's see I have an absent mother and a father that hates my guts."
"Sounds better than what I've got." Amy scoffed.
David smirked.
"Do you have any siblings?" She asked.
Popped a chip in his mouth and nodded. "My older sister Addie."
"Is she nice?"
A sad smile formed across his face. "Yeah, she was but she passed away when I was young."
"What happened?" Amy replied.
"I don't really talk about it." He replied.
"Fair enough." She squeezed his hand.
He smiled slightly. "I'll tell you one day but right now I just like being with you."
Amy blushed she couldn't believe the effect he was having on her.
After they finished they sat together and Amy rested her head on his shoulder and they watched the stars.
Later they walked back to David's place talking about school, music and the latest movies.
They finally reached his apartment and lingered a bit at the door.
"You sure you'll be okay getting back?" He asked.
"Yeah, I'll just take a cab." She replied.
David nodded and rubbed the back of his neck nervously. "Um, Amy I was wondering if I could….possibly"
"See me again?" She finished for him.
"Yeah." He replied.
Amy bit her lower lip and came closer. "I would love that."
She took his glasses and gently pressed her lips against his. He responded by wrapping his arms around her, deepening the kiss and their lips to move in sync.
After the kiss he took his glassed back and cleared his throat. "Well, that, that was very nice." David squeaked.
Amy smirked and kissed his nose. "Call me, okay?"
He just nodded as she walked away but she paused and waved.
David gave a small wave and watched her go into her cab. He smiled before going inside where he was greeted by a grinning Matt.
'What?" David said.
"How did it go?" Matt asked.
He shrugged. "It was a date, a regular date not much else to tell. I'm going to get ready for bed, goodnight." David said quickly.
"Okay, I'm going study a bit longer then turn in for the night." Matt replied.
Relieved he didn't ask for more details David nodded and walked to the bedroom.
"By the way don't forget to wipe that lipstick off your mouth!" Matt called.
David poked his head out and smirked. "Shut up!" He replied sticking his tongue out before going back to their room.
Matt just laughed when their was a knock on the door.
"I'll get it!" He said.
He opened the door and was stunned to see Clara standing there.