Hate at First Sight

Chapter 24

Lea's P.O.V.:

Ed took me to my favourite restaurant, Idas Restaurant. We went inside and the ambiance was amazing, as always. A waiter led us to our table and Ed pulled back my chair for me to sit down. I blushed and thanked him before sitting down.
He sat down opposite me and ordered a bottle of champagne.

"Lea, I have to be honest with you," Ed started, "I like you. A lot. I've had a crush on you for a really long time now. When my friends told me you had a crush on David," at this point I was looking down, "I was, well, shattered, because I always had a feeling that you wouldn't like me," he finished.

I bit my lip, it was my turn to talk now. "Why would you think that, Ed? You're an amazing guy and any girl would be lucky to have you. And just so we're clear: David is History," I smiled at him. I saw that his hands were on the table and he let out a sigh of relief. I raised my hand and reached for his across the table. He took my hand and I felt some sort of electricity. Well. That's new.

"So, does this mean I have a chance with you?" He blushed. I giggled, "of course you do, Ed. Never doubt yourself," I said. He smiled and squeezed my hand.

We ordered food and Ed poured champagne in the glasses. "To you, to us, and to this lovely evening," he raised his glass. I smiled and raised mine. We clinked glasses and I took a sip. "Mm, this is really nice champagne," I giggled, "you have a great taste," I complimented. "Why, thank you," he said.

Our food came and it was absolutely delicious! We talked about everything and nothing, we have the same sense of humour and that made me like him even more. I think I was even falling for this guy.

We ordered our dessert and I sat back in my chair to give my stomach a little space to breath. "I'm full, but there's always room for dessert," I said. "True, you might even say that I'm a dessert addict. I could even eat dessert for dinner," he laughed. "That makes two of us," I chuckled. "Well maybe we should do that some time?" He suggested. I smiled at him, "I'd love that," I answered.

Our dessert came and we really enjoyed that as well. Fifteen minutes later we were out of the restaurant and walking home in a slow pace, enjoying each other's company.

Suddenly Ed grabbed my hand and I felt electricity again. "You look really beautiful tonight, Lea," he complimented, which made me blush. "Thank you, curtosy of Alice, to be honest," I giggled shyly.

We walked through the park and there were people playing the violin in a little chapel. Ed wrapped his arm around my waist and held my hand with his free one and we started to slow dance. Oh sweet lord, I have two left feet. I put my free hand on Ed's shoulder and we danced. I blushed and kept looking down at my feet to make sure I wasn't stepping on his. He chuckled and lifted chin up so I was looking into his eyes, which, of course, made me blush even more, because he was totally beautiful and I was, well, meh. "Let the music lead you, don't worry," he whispered and we danced a little while more. Finally, he dipped me down and his eyes flickered from my eyes to my lips and he leaned in. He softly pressed his lips against mine and our lips moved insync. It was the perfect kiss.

Later he walked me home and he kissed me goodnight again. I smiled, thanked him and went inside. I headed upstairs and dropped myself on the bed, totally knackered. I fell asleep and thought about this wonderful day.