Though Renee was against it at first, when she saw how much it meant to Astrid she finally gave in. Now ten years later with hard work, she had advanced to Kenjutsu.
Astrid was so focused on her training that when she finally looked at the clock on the wall, it was almost five. She put her sword away and went upstairs to get ready for her date. She decided to wear a silver metallic shirt with black leather pants and black heels. For some odd reason, she had an affinity for silver, red and blue.
By the time she was ready, it was 7:00. She was just finishing up her makeup when the doorbell rang. Astrid calmly walks downstairs and answers the door, Emmett's eyes widen at the sight of her.
"Wow, you look amazing."
"Thank you look pretty good too."
Emmett smirked, "You think so?"
"Don't let that go to your head, Emmett. Let's just go."
"Alright, let's go."
Emmett opens the door to his Jeep and was about to help Astrid get in when she easily jumps in. She gives him a smirk and buckles the safety harness. He smiles at her and goes around to the driver's side and gets in.
"So where are we going," She asks as they drive off.
"I guess I can tell you now. We're going to an MMA fight in Port Angeles."
Astrid's eyes widen, "You're shitting me?"
"No, it isn't professional, we'd have to go to Seattle for that, I hope you don't mind?"
"Mind, are you kidding? This is great!"
Emmett chuckles, he loves the way her blue eyes sparkle with excitement.
They get to the warehouse where the fight is being held and Emmett buys the tickets. They go and sit in the front row, Astrid is so excited she can't sit still. In Phoenix, she normally went by herself to MMA fights. Bella couldn't stand how violent it was and her friends weren't into it as much as she was.
When the fighters' music started to play, Astrid and Emmett stood up with everyone else to watch them make their entrance. The got in the ring and the ref gave them the instructions. Then the match got underway. Astrid was screaming and yelling along with everyone else. She would yell at the fighters what moves to use and sometime they would actually listen.
Emmett watched the match and Astrid at the same time, he was fascinated by how the fighters fought and how into it Astrid was. Her body practically hummed with excitement. He had never seen her look more beautiful. She turned to look at him and gave Emmett the biggest smile, his dead heart swelled. It was at that moment he realized that she meant more to him than he realized.
When the fight was over, one of the trainers comes up to Astrid to talk to her.
"Hey, you know a lot about MMA, ever think about becoming a fighter?"
"Thanks, and yeah I have, but I'm only 16."
"Too bad, Kid, come back when you're 18 maybe we can work something out then."
Astrid thought for a moment, "What if I get permission from my dad?
"That could work, but still you're 16 that's pretty young."
"I'll be 17 in a month."
Okay, if you get permission, I'll be your trainer."
"Great!" Astrid said with a smile.
With that, Astrid shook the trainer's hand when she and Emmett left.
"Do you think your dad will give you permission?"
"Probably not, but there's no harm in asking. He knows how much I like to fight."
"You're a little spitfire aren't you?"
"Damn right," Astrid said as she smiles up at Emmett.
"Tell you what, if your dad says yes, I'll take you to Port Angeles myself."
"You don't have to do that, Emmett."
"I want to, Astrid, besides it would be fun to watch you train."
"We'll see."
They left the warehouse and Emmett took Astrid out to eat at an Italian restaurant. The waiter came over to take their order but kept flirting with Astrid, making Emmett mad. When the waiter finally looked at Emmett, he saw that Emmett was glaring at him.
The waiter gulped and stuttered, "An-and for y-you sir?"
Emmett narrowed his eyes, "Nothing for me thanks."
Astrid raised an eyebrow, "You're not eating?"
"No, I'm on a special diet."
"Oh, a low carb, high protein diet."
Emmett smirked, "Something like that."
"Yeah, that makes sense, with your build and all."
Emmett raised an eyebrow, "You like my build?"
"Yeah, I have to admit you're quite impressive. I still think you're annoying though."
"And I think you're beautiful," Emmett said as he took her hand and intertwined his fingers with hers.
It wasn't very often that Astrid blushed, hardly anything phased her, but this time she did blush. A soft pink colored her cheeks.
Emmett smiled, "Blushing suits you."
They sat there and stared at each other for a few minutes until Astrid's food arrived. Astrid let go of Emmett's hand when the plate was set in front of her. She places the napkin in her lap and took a bite of her pasta.
"You sure you don't want any?"
"No thanks I stick to my diet."
Astrid shrugged, "Okay suit yourself."
After dinner, Emmett drove Astrid home, it was already 11:30 when they got back to her house. She didn't have to be home until midnight so they sat in Emmett's Jeep for another half hour.
"I really had fun tonight, Emmett, thanks for taking me."
"My pleasure, Astrid, maybe we can go out again sometime."
"Maybe."
Emmett turns in his seat more so he can face Astrid, He stares at Astrid then his eyes flash to her lips, he looks at her eyes again and slowly starts to lean forward. Astrid doesn't realize at first, but she's doing the same thing. Finally, Emmett captures her lips in a searing kiss. Astrid wraps her arms around his neck and pulls him in closer. Emmett wraps his arms around her and pulls her flush against his chest.
Astrid suddenly climbs into his lap and starts running her fingers through his hair. She pulls away for air and Emmett starts kissing down her neck, sending a shiver down her spine.
She pushes him away, "We have to stop."
"You're right, we have to stop," Emmett said as he kisses her neck again.
"Emmett."
"Right, right, need to stop."
Astrid moves back to the passenger seat and sighs.
"Well, that was an interesting turn of events."
"Yeah, it was." Emmett says as he looks at her and smiles, "So does that mean you'll go out with me again?"
"Are you asking?"
"Yes, I am."
"No."
"Oh, come on, Astrid!"
"I'm just messing with you, Emmett. Yeah, I'll go out with you."
"Tomorrow?"
"Easy there, Tiger, I have homework to do."
"I'll come over and help you with it."
"You don't give up, do you?"
"When it comes to you, no."
Astrid rolls her eyes, "Fine, you can come over."
"Great, at what time?"
"Noon will work."
"Okay, then."
Astrid looked at her watch, "I have to go now, Emmett."
He pouted but got out of the Jeep. He went over and opened the door and helped Astrid out then walked her to the door.
"I'll see you tomorrow, Emmett."
"Yes you will, Can I have another kiss?"
"Haven't you been kissed enough?"
"No."
"Tough shit, that's all you're getting."
Emmett took her in his arms, "Are you sure?"
"Goodnight, Emmett."
He chuckled, "Goodnight, Astrid."
He was about to let her go when she quickly kissed him on the lips before he could realize what she had done.
"There, that should tide you over."
"No it won't but I'll take it."
"Go home, Emmett."
"Alright, alright, I'm going."
Astrid watched as Emmett walked to his Jeep and got in. He waved to her and drove off. She sighed and went into the house.
"What have I gotten myself into?"