First Love

Chapter Ten

I slept so soundly that my alarm shook me awake the next morning. I got ready quickly and kept checking the time to see when James would show up. I decided to wear my black jeans and a colorful top that I had purchased from Macy's. I filled up my purse to make sure I didn't get in a bind. After I applied my mascara and lipstick, I spritzed on my perfume and checked myself out in my mirror.

My parents were already downstairs eating breakfast by the time I got down there. "Good morning, honey. How are you feeling? I'm really sorry if we hurt your feelings last night We're only doing for your own good," my dad said again.

"Don't worry, dad. James already explained it to me last night why you were worried. He totally understands you questioning him. He wanted you to know how he feels about me, and he is very serious regarding our relationship and will wait for my answer," I said. "I'm sorry for getting mad at you dad. I misunderstood because I thought James would get offended, but he's explained it to me last night. You know I love the both of you."

I hugged both of parents tightly and told them that I would see them later this evening. My dad followed me to the front door and looked outside. "Sam, James is waiting for you. He's here."

I hugged him again and wished him a good day. I heard the door close behind me as I walked outside to meet James.

"Good morning, my handsome prince!" I called out.

"Good morning, my beauty. I thought I would get a better welcome than that," he laughed.

He held the car door open for me and I gave him a big kiss on the lips. When he scurried around to the driver's side, he leaned over and handed me a large coffee and a blueberry muffin.

"Would you like some?" I asked.

"Yes, please. I have been waiting for you to kiss the cup, so I can enjoy it," he teased.

"All you have to do is ask," I declared.

"I think I need it every now and then to keep me energized. I think, since I've met you, I crave it more from you. You're my energy drink," he described.

"I love the way you say that. It sounds so romantic, my handsome prince," I smiled. "Where are we headed? Or should I just sip on my coffee and close my eyes?"

"Yes, close your eyes" he smirked.

A few minutes later, I felt the car slow down. "We're here, my sleeping beauty. You can open your beautiful eyes which mesmerized me the first time I looked into them," he breathed.

As I open my eyes, I see that he's parked in the exact spot we were parked in yesterday.

"It's too early to do what I had in mind, so let's just hang around here. We could have a picnic in the car," he suggested.

"A picnic with a coffee and a muffin? Or have you brought some more things with you?" I asked.

He hopped out of the car and opened the trunk to reveal a picnic basket. "Here is the picnic in the car. I have a fruit salad, a strawberry banana smoothie, and some strawberries."

I pulled out a strawberry from the basket and placed the strawberry in my mouth. I batted my eyes at him, daring him to move towards me. He pulls me closer by biting the strawberry and we start to kiss.

"So, this is what you had in mind?" I asked.

"Not really, But I like your way better. You have a unique way of changing everything around. I love the way your beautiful mind works," he grinned.

"I only do the things I do when I'm with you. It's you who's changing me. Your beautiful blue eyes that have me hypnotized," I admitted.

I took another strawberry and nit off half of it. I put the other half in his mouth and kissed his lips as he chewed the berry.