Only Temporary

Date Night

Stephen POV

"Stephen will you please stand still or I'm going to end up strangling you with this damn tie!" Angie gasps in frustration

Truth is I couldn't stand still I was nervous as hell, so nervous I  fact I could tie my own tie my fingers just wouldn't work, hence why I'm now stood in Drew and Angie's room having it done for me.

"Sorry I'm just so nervous" I say wringing my hands

"Just relax buddy, you'll be fine" Drew tries to reassure me from his seat on the bed "if you've done what I said you'll be quids in"

"Drew he's going on a date not a business meeting" Angie says shaking her head

"Well maybe not that kind of business meeting" Drew says "but he could have some business to attend to at the end of the night" he smirks wriggling his eyebrows

"DREW! for the love of God, if you're not going to help then leave" Angie shouts "he's nervous enough as it is and you are making it worse!"

"Wow what's got you panties in a bunch?" He asks eyesbrows raised

"You and you unhelpful comments" she snaps "please just go"

Drew stands and head towards the door, he opens the door but just before he leaves completely her turns back to look at us, as Angie walks over to the bed to grab something.

"You've got protection right?" He asks laughing and is promptly hit in the face with a pillow.

"OUT! NOW!" Angie shouts and I can't help but laugh

"You alright lass?" I ask

"Yeah, it's just the last couple of days everything about him is irritating the fuck out of me" she says rubbing her hand down her face "sorry for swearing"

"No worries" I smile "nice arm by the way"

"Thanks" she laughs "former netball player"

"Well remind me not to piss you off anytime soon" I say and she frowns

"I'm going to have to make it up to him later" she says "there tie is done, so you all set"

"I thinks so, I've got flowers in the room, table booked, I think I'm good to go" I say

"Well go, have fun, relax and be a gentleman" she smiles seeing me out of the room.

I head back to my room to collect the flowers before going to pick up Esmee from her room. Although I had laughed at Angie shouting at Drew I was worried about her, that was a little out of character for her.

Heading down the corridor I spot Drew in a chair by the lift and he looks as worried as I feel.

"Alright there buddy?" I ask

"Not sure" he sighs "that's the third time this week she's thrown me out of the room, it's like everything I do irritates her"

"I'm sure it's nothing" I say trying to reassure him

"I hope so because I'd hate to think she was falling out of love with me" he says rubbing his hand down his face

"Look, I can cancel tonight if you need to talk about it" I offer

"You'll do no such thing" he says "go show that lovely lass a good time I'll be fine, I'll give her a bit longer and then I'll go back"

Nodding I head off to Esmee's room, when I arrive I knock on wait clutching the flowers in my hand, I had asked around and found out that she Amyrilis so I made sure to get a couple of those in the bouquet.

The door opens and she is stood there looking incredible, she's wearing a beautiful dress, minimal makeup and her hair falls in loose curls passed her shoulders.

"You....you look beautiful" I stammer "these are for you"

"Thank you" she says "Amyrilis how did you know?"

"I um asked around" I say "wanted to get it right"

"They're beautiful" she smiles "wait here I'll just put them in some water"

It's only a moment before she returns and I offer her my arm and she links hers through it. As we walk to the lift Drew is still there and he gives us a nod and a wink as we get in the lift.

"Does he always hang around by lifts?" She asks

"Missus threw him out" I say "but it'll be fine"

"So where are you taking me?" She asks

"I've booked us a table at a nice restaurant" I smile "I hope you like Italian"

"I love Italian" she smiles

Heading out of the hotel we begin our walk to the restaurant, so far so good I think to myself, I'm still nervous as hell and I'm now also worried about Angie, taking in a deep breath I just hope the rest of the date goes well.