"Emily, you look great." he says with a heart melting smile.
"Thanks. You look good too."
"Why don't we get going?"
"Sure. By mom. See you later Bethany."
"Bye sweetheart!!!"
"Mom!"
"Bye girl. Have a good time."
"Ok Bethany." I reply.
Bryan holds out his arm and I wrap my arm around his. My god is he romantic. He walks me out to his car and opens my door for me.
"Why thank you good sir." I say in a British accent.
"No problem, ma lady." he replies using a British accent and laughing at the end. I hop into the car and he closed my door. He hops into the car on his side and starts the car. He drives until we reach the diner. We walk in and the lady seats us.
"Table for two please."
She leads us to our table and gives us our menus. Bryan pulls out my chair and pushes me in then sits down himself. The lady comes by a little later.
"Hello, my name is Melanie and I'll be your waitress tonight. What would you like to drink?"
"Water for me and a coke for the lady."
"How did you know what I wanted?" I ask after she leaves.
He just smiles and looks at his menu. I decide on a double cheeseburger with extra pickles. The lady comes back and we order.
"I'll take a double cheeseburger with extra pickles and a large fry."
She writes it down and turns to Bryan.
"Greek chicken salad please."
I scrunch my face as the lady writes it down.
"I'll be right back with your food."
Bryan looks at me and laughs.
"What's wrong with a salad?"
"Nothing. I just hate Greek salads."
"What about you? Double cheeseburger and a large fry."
"What? I'm hungry."
"You're pretty petite for that."
"Why thank you."
He laughs and we chat some more. Melanie comes back with our food and I devour mine. Bryan is almost finished with his salad by the time I've finished everything plus two cokes.
"Jeez Em. How do you eat so much?"
"I hope you don't mind but I'm still hungry."
"Wow. Dessert?"
"Milkshake?"
"Chocolate?"
"How are we so alike?"
"Ha. Hey Melanie, one chocolate milkshake. Please."
"You got it hot stuff."
Bryan chuckles while I burst out laughing. Melanie brings our milkshake and two straws. We drink and finally finish it.
"That was so good!"
"Em, you make me laugh."
Melanie brings the bill and winks at me. I reach for the bill and grab my purse but Bryan gets it first.
"I got this Em."
"Bryan, you don't have to."
"Em..."
"Fine." I roll my eyes at him and he pays. We stand up and walk out of the restaurant. We walk to the park talking every now and then. After a while he reaches for my hand. I grab it and our fingers intertwine. I lean my head on his shoulder as we walk. We walk to the enter of the park where there is a gazebo. Tonight the lights were on like stars. A guy was playing guitar and singing with his case in front. In it were a few dollars and a bag of potato chips. The guy sees us and changes the song he was singing. He starts strumming to Wanted by Hunter Hayes. I turn to Bryan whose hand is extended.
"May I have this dance?"
"Of course."
I take his hand and he pulls me close until my head is resting against his chest. I hold onto his hands as we sway to the music. He lets go of one of my hands and spins me slowly. I smile and spin back into his chest until my back is against his chest. He wraps his arms around me in a type of hug and sways. Nearing the end of the song, he spins me again, slowly. As he spins me back he holds my waist tightly and dips me until my head almost touches the ground and my legs are in the air. Me never really dancing before, I'm terrified. I start to breath heavy but calm down as I look into his gorgeous, icy blue eyes. He smiles and I smile back. He plants my feet back on the ground and hugs me. People all around us clap and hand the guy playing the guitar money. Bryan smiles from his eyes and gets down on one knee. He holds my hands in his hands and starts to speak. People around us gasp.
"Emily, you re a beautiful girl. I knew this since you first showed me around school. I knew how amazing you were the minute you first smiles and but your lip because you were nervous and I found that adorable. I'm so glad and lucky that you agreed to go on a date with me. Will you be my girlfriend Em?"
Tears are in my eyes and the people around me, eager for me to say yes. I look him right in the eyes as I give him my answer.
"Yes. I will most certainly be your girlfriend."
He stands up and hugs me but I surprise him and kiss him. On the lips. He looks surprised but instantly flows with it and starts kissing me back. The people around us applaud and I smile back at them. I'm so happy nothing could ruin this moment.