Might as Well Face it, You're Addicted to Love (Joe Perry/Nikki Sixx)

Chapter 187: Our First Date Part 2 (Josephine Nicole Perry)

Hunter's eyes only leave mine for the briefest of moments when we order our food, which of course goes without saying: Hamburgers, Onion Rings & Milk shakes. I mean you sure the hell can't go wrong. But he held fast to my hand & I checked quickly the text from my parents:

'The Rainbow bar & grill huh? So many amazing memories made there, and now you're making your own. We're so glad you're doing ok & safe. We love you too, so much...so much & we gave your siblings your love & oh they give it back whole heartedly and then some. We all miss you but know we're with you. Check in again, when you can......We can assure you that Tony isn't the only one that would drool over your boyfriend's car in this family. We all have an affinity for them. Love Mom & Dad'. ---Mom & Dad

And now Hunter & I talk while we wait for our food....and NATURALLY kiss in between....

"Well Darling I can say this is now one of my favorite places...." Hunter's dark eyes fairly sparkle, smile playing upon his very, and I do mean very kissable lips & then he smirks knowing exactly what I am thinking, "---I KNOW how irresistible my lips are darling, I could argue yours are much the same. Sadly, I cannot live off them if I wanted to, I DO need sustenance too."

I can feel myself smirking back, saying silkily, "---What is the saying? 'Why not have your cake & eat it too?"

"You my empress will be the death of me.... but what a way to go...." I steal a kiss, effectively shutting him up & the world disappears....

Our food comes & it is delicious.... even better than it usually is, maybe it's because I am in love...maybe because all this feels like nothing, I have ever known.... but I do know its cause of Hunter. In between bites & Kisses, Hunter & I talk about upcoming projects like him getting involved in or With Queen more, which things are becoming more definite for the Queen Tribute later this year. We talk about Aerosmith, about Mӧtley's tour & my playing with Uncle Alice & just anything & everything.

Time passes by quickly, there is love...laughter & tears.... really such a perfect, perfect night & then once again we're in Hunter's car....me holding tightly to one of his free hands & managing to check in with my parents & siblings & I ask....

"Am I allowed to ask where you're taking me next?" Teasing.

"Ah my dear Empress, all I will tell you is it's a place I've dreamed about." Hunter's tone matching mine. I Pout playfully & he lets out a groan siding eyeing me before his eyes shift back to the road. "—Damn I wish I wasn't driving right now, what those lips of yours are doing to me...." I smirk, and blush both.

Nothing more is said, we don't need the words.... both of us content just to be with one another, until just like my second home aka the Rainbow.... We get close to our destination & my boyfriend tells me to close my, eyes & so I do. Eventually we do come to a stop & I assume of course Hunter parks before I hear shuffling noises & the sound of my door opening before I feel my self-led by the hand till I at last am told to open my eyes & once I realize where we are.... they fill with tears.

I can't believe where I find myself: it's the place.... that holds such a beyond special memory or memories: It's the garden where my parents renewed their wedding vows at their wedding 7 years ago. I've told Hunter lots of stories about my parents with him doing in kind, but I've never told him WHICH garden or really told him the story.... This blows my MIND. And God, how is Hunter SO perfect? This means....so much.

Hunter looks at me understanding, a hint of concern mixed in because I couldn't find words right now if I tried, but I shyly find my voice in a way & reach out & gently caress his face, him holding tightly to my hands, resting his forehead against mine.

"Are you all right darling?" Softly.

I at last find my voice, "Look at me please...." Hunter's eyes find mine; I get lost in them. "---I am.... blown away. You've blown my mind. This is a special place to me, I never told you this story really...but this is the place my parents got married...well renewed their vows 10 years ago. See my dad wanted to give my mom a wedding...and so he did it here. Its special to me and now...." I pause a moment, "---Thanks to you, its even more special to me. I've got my OWN special, special memory now."

"My dream..." Hunter begins, "—I never THOUGHT would become a reality. And now? Now, it doesn't even come CLOSE to this moment my Josephine. I love you."

"I-I love you too...." He initiates our kiss, together our lips are in harmony with one another & I drift into my thoughts which are as always on him....

SO, THIS IS what its like, to be romances by a partner? All my fantasies never came CLOSE to this...US. Hunter's smell of pine & Mint, sweet & earthy ensnaring my senses.... I feel like ME, he SEES me.... sees me. And I am finding I never wanna let this feeling go, how I feel with him...which my heart tells me I won't. After so long in darkness, thinking my screams even the silent ones would never be heard....that someone would see me for more than my body, my looks....that they would UNDERSTAND the pain....the sheer trauma that I carry, nor would I have imagined finding someone whose been thru much the same as me.....And he surprises me in the best ways, I am proud of him....to be HIS....

We part for breath & by the look in his eyes he knows what I'm thinking, he reaches for my hand, twining our fingers together & we walk through the garden.... totally admiring each other, more than the flowers and really who could blame us? We share kisses, we talk about the tour my mother's band is going on some more & by extension I am going on, playing of course with Uncle Alice. Hunter & I talk about Fall & Wembley, our ideas.... we talk about anything & everything.... LISTENING to one another and I never want this night to end....

Sadly, before I realize it Hunter's walking me to the door of my house, the night at an end of sorts, my parents are waiting for me (of course they are still up & I bet money my brothers & sisters are too.) Hunter & I are lingering both of us hating part....

"Darling, god I wish I didn't have to go...."

"I know, me too." I sigh heavily before saying & remembering what my parents have always told me, "We're never truly 'apart', always are hearts are together. My heart is yours.... yours is mine."

"Josephine.... i love you & you are so right...so right...." Hunter gently brushes a lock of my hair behind my ear, while I reach up & run a hand through his luxurious curls, which I have never done before really & he and & both blushes heavily. "---Damn, woman what you do to me..."

"I could argue you have the same effect on me MY LOVE...now I would say you've more than earned a second date...." Playfully.

Hunter's eyes darken, "Oh I'd love that.... it's a date then." We kiss once more, trying VERY hard not to make out knowing my parents are watching and listening, before hugging and eventually I head inside....

"I'd say by the way your eyes are glowing, it was magical if I had to guess." Mom says, smiling softly, Dad's arms around him.

"It was one of the best nights of my life!" I exclaim.

"Your ma & I are glad honey.... we love seeing you happy, we love all of you...always remember that.... Now, why don't you go get some rest sweetheart ok?" Dad says.

"I love all parts of you guys too ya know. And I will, but first..." I hug them both before heading upstairs, telling them I love them & I check on Storm & naturally my other siblings are waiting up for me too....so I join them, feeling happy.... on top of the world & so very much in love with my boyfriend: Hunter Mercury.

A/N: Part 2 of Hunter & Josephine's first date. Next chapters will see a bit of a time skip, as I am wanting to move some things along maybe. More to come soon!