I was standing there ready on the street. Waiting to be picked up by the hottest girl of the state. It was easier for her to pick me up since she has a car and she said having no problem with being here.

"Reservation for McCullers." I said as the waitress lead us to a small table outside. Our table made us slightly isolated from the other guests. Our menus were already at the table we sat in silence while reading the menu.

"Okay, I think I will have the pasta with seafood and of course large pizza as the main dish." I said putting down the menu.

"Yeah I will take that too." Emily said smiling at me. "So how long did it take for you to get ready?" She asked in a teasing voice.

I laughed. "3 hours. And then I was lucky Hanna allowed me to leave early. First there was dress shopping followed by hair and makeup."

"I'm glad she didn't scare you away."

"Never." I said, reaching out to hold her hand.

"Hello, how are you tonight? Are you ready to order?" Said a pretty waitress, but as soon she started talking I wished she would shut up. I saw that Emily was even shocked as me when she heard the high pitched voice. We gave her our orders and then the waitress left.

I noticed Emily her hand was still resting on the table, I placed mine protectively on top of it. "I'm glad you allow people to see you in the way I have always seen you." She said.

"And what way's that?" I asked.

"I have always seen what's underneath the scared, confused woman. A beautiful caring person with a big heart."

"Thanks Em." I said, squeezing her hand.

"Here your drinks." I gladly accepted the drinks, but not letting go of Emily's hand. We stared at each other for a moment longer.

As we walked to her car, my heartbeat started to speed up. Soon I will be dropped off and we will have to end the night. Should I kiss her? Of course that sounded logic. We have a wonderful time, I'm sure she agrees. Emily complimented my restaurant choice twice, well I do know my girl loves pizza and Italian. Our knees touched under the table, small touches in the open. I wasn't being delusional this time, it was a successful first date. Then again, we knew it would be. There was a time not so long ago we were moving fast now we're at the same page.

"I'm sorry what did you say?"

"I asked if you want to go to your place now?" She said with a knowing smirk.

Automatically we walked inside my building my hand firmly wrapped in hers. We were sitting on my bed a few inches from each other, Emily immediately kicked of her shoes and tucked her feet under her body leaning towards me. "I'm really glad you took me out tonight."

"So am I." I said. I was feeling nervous, sensing this I got calmed down by her lips. Her lips were soft, demanding occasionally added tongue. I felt delighted that she seemed as eager as I felt. Maybe more eager as she grabbed the front of my shirt to pull me closer. I wrapped my arms around her waist pressing my body against hers. My thoughts were becoming less coherent. Her hands moved into my hair, I took her lower lip between my teeth. I let out a little sighing moan when her nails dragged along my neck.

All reasonable thoughts exited my head, I pulled her impossible close laying down in the process. We both started to moan and pant while our hands were running over each other's body. I thought I might explode when she climbed on top of me, straddling me. Her lips were on my neck, biting, I tried desperately not to buck my hips against her. Trying not to scare her. I couldn't help the moan that escaped me as she nibbled on my earlobe, feeling her hot breath on my neck. I never felt so happy or euphoric in my entire life. It felt crazy the insane path I had to take to end up here. Losing my parents, my brother who had to go to college, no family close, I had no choice to move away to some place it was possible for me to start over. From day one of school my Bluetooth connected with Emily's. Meant to be.

She was in my arms, pressed up against me and it felt so perfect. "Wait."

Emily pulled back clearly confused. "What's wrong?"

"I wasn't planning on doing this on our first date. I want to be respectful of you, doing things right this now."

She put her hands on my face, forcing me to look at her. "Paige. I love you. And you love me, we're in this together for a long time, we won't walk the same path as last time. Don't worry about that."

"You're right. I do love you."

"But yes we definitely can safe this for date number two." We both laughed then her face quickly became serious. "Can I stay the night?"

"Yes." I choked out.

When I came back out the bathroom I slipped behind Em in bed. I brushed her hair at the side making room to kiss her shoulder. I couldn't resist reading the text she was typing. I felt my cheeks blush as I realized she was sending a group text to her friends about me.

"Em." I said, seeking her attention. "I need you. Now." My heart sped up even more if that was possible. I leaned back and pulled her on top of me, tossing her shirt a side. Now this was really happening. Anticipation and terror rose within me. "Wait."

"I have never done this before."

"Me neither."

We smiled up at each other as crazy kids and went for it.

"Good morning love." We were still undressed lying side by side doing nothing just spending time stroking each other arms cuddling. "Did you sleep well?" I asked.

"Yes." She said not looking at me. This was another glimpse of Emily than the take-charge taking passionate woman of last night. She was blushing. I pulled her closer. Kissing her face. Last night had been the best night of my life.

When I first entered her, I was finally one. It started all careful until Em quickly became impatient. From that moment it was pure bliss.

"So what's next?" She asked me.

"Well I propose we spent as much time together as we possibly can and make this town hell this state incredibly jealous."

She had a goofy grin on her face. "Yeah I'd like that."

"And, I don't want to scare you, if you're uncomfortable with it just tell me but maybe we can go see my parents? I haven't been there in a while because I was ashamed but maybe I can introduce you?"

"Are you sure?"

I nodded. "Yes, I'm not afraid anymore to say it at loud. To say mom dad, I like women and I have the best one right here." I said kissing her hand. "And too apologize." Her lips wiped my tears away.

"Only on one condition." Any trace of tears or laughter or pure bliss left my face on those words. "I'd like us to be exclusive."

"We are." I said. She looked surprised by my quick answer. I saw the amazement in her eyes. "I'm yours."

"I'm yours too." She said above a whisper."

I had never felt this way before. It was practically from the moment I had met her that my mind had been in overdrive. With Emily it was always the extremes, now I felt calm, settled, content. I was warm beside her. I felt secure, no need to hold on her tight to keep her hear. I believe her when she says, she will be here.

I know that we will have bumps along the road but right now and in the near future, she was mine. I was hers, that's all I needed at this moment.