Juan of a kind

Part Twenty Two

Juan's POV

Everything is ready. I made paella since I know Karia likes spicy food. I am very nervous since this is our first date, it is also my first date in a very long time. When I hear a knock at the door I get butterflies. I go and fix myself in the mirror before opening the door to a smiling Karia. She looks incredible.
"You.. you me look beautiful.. I ... em please come in."
That was smooth Juan.
She comes in I take her coat and give her a little kiss, she smiles.
"Thanks for having me Juan, you look very handsome and something smells delicious."

I smile at her. "Paella just for you, my mammas recipe. She gave me special permission to cook it for you."

"You told your mom about me?"
"Of course I did, and my sister Paula. They helped me to pick out this."
I get the flowers and the bracket I bought for her.
"Juan you didn't have to buy me anything! But thank you so much... this is beautiful Juan and roses are my favourite!"
I help her put on the bracket and she smiles.
I see that she's happy and this makes me happy.
"The last time you were here there wasn't much here, I'd like to give you a tour if you like?"

"Of course I'd love a tour."

Karia's POV

Juan's apartment is beautiful.
"Well this is the living room". He laughs, he's humour is awkward cute and I love that.
We walk over to the table with all of Juan's trophies and medals.
"You have everything, except the premier league. You will eventually get a medal for that too".
I see his medal from the World Cup. I touch it and I'm amazed.
"You can put it on if you like".
"Really, I'd be honoured. It's unlikely I'll ever win one".
The Irish national team haven't been interested in me, at all.
I haven't been called up for training or anything. Its been all over the media.
"They don't know what they're missing Karia. They'd be lucky you have you on their side. Everyone wants you. I've heard the transfer rumours."

"I'm going nowhere Juan! I told the gaffer I'm here until he doesn't want me anymore."
Juan looks at his watch, "It's ready now if you'd join me in the kitchen."
I follow him and see that he set the table.
"Juan this is so nice, you went to so much trouble it's only me!"
He chuckles and walks towards me.
"It's not just you, you are very special to me." He places a gentle kiss to my lips. I feel his stubble that's starting to grow again and I smile.
He moves away and gets our food. He pulls out my chair for me.
The food is delicious.
We talk about football, our homes and just normal things. We laugh at each other's stories. When we finish I help Juan to clean up.

"Would you like to watch a movie?"
"Ya sounds good what you have in mind?"
Juan blushes.
"My sister said we should watch the notebook or the fault in our stars".
I laugh.
"Wow Paula wants you to jump in the deep end Juan! They are both very romantic, if you'd rather we could watch a comedy I really don't mind".

I see Juan sigh in relief.
"Phew I was worried. I love comedy's."
We decide to watch step brothers.
It's a very funny film but it's even funnier when I have to explain the slag to Juan as he doesn't understand the English.
"I don't get it." Juan says. I am in tears from laughter. Juan finds my expression funnier than my explanation. We laugh and I grab onto Juan so I don't fall. We eventually stop and look at each other for a minute. He smiles at me and looks at my lips. He leans in and kisses me. I throw my arms around his neck and he holds me at my waist. We continue to kiss for a while. I feel Juan's hand on my thigh as he attempts to pulls me closer. I give in and move closer.
He kisses my jaw and then my neck. He leaves a small mark just below my jaw. I sigh. He pulls me onto his lap I kiss his neck. We kiss again until Juan stops us.
"Sorry... em I... I want to stop I'm sorry."
I'm puzzled and I move away.
"Karia, we shouldn't rush things. I really really really like you and I don't want to ruin it."
"I agree Juan. This is a good thing we have and we should take things slow".
We both smile.
"I think I should go, we have training at 9 in the morning".
He nods. We stand up and Juan walks me to the door. He helps me with my jacket. We hug each other tight. It's like when I leave this is all forgotten. Unfortunately we have to pretend this never happened for the media.
We kiss. Juan's soft lips against mine are perfect. Out of nowhere Juan pushes me gently against the door and we have a passionate and intense kiss.
I have to push Juan away before I give in again. We look at each other and laugh.
"Looks likes we are as bad as each other". Juan laughs and shows his beautiful smile.
"Thank you so much for having me Juan, I hope we can go this again. I'll see you tomorrow." We kiss again and I go. What a night.