You did your best to not stare into Dan's store for the rest of the day, which was much harder than you expected as your mind was trapped on the thought of how handsome he was. It was almost as if hearing his voice had sent you into a trance and completely fixed what had started as a bad day.
From the moment Dan had walked away, the day went past in a quick blur and finally it was closing time. You locked up store, setting up the alarms before heading out the back door. You rushed to the bus stop, begging that you hadn't missed the bus. You ended up arriving 10 minutes early, so you took a seat and pulled out your phone.
The sound of a car pulling up caught your attention, so naturally you looked up. The window was down and Dan was sat in the drivers seat. He smiled and waved you over to the car.
"Hop in" He says, reaching over to open the door for you.
You sit in the passengers seat of the clean and fresh smelling car.
"Where's your car?" Dan questions, confused as to why you were at a bus stop.
"It broke down this morning, which is why I was so stressed this morning" You reply. You couldn't get the redness to leave your cheeks, something about this boy just made you so nervous.
"You should have told me, I can drive you home" Dan says as he pulls away from the curb and drives along the busy road.
"I don't want to be a bother"
"You're not a bother at all. Would you maybe uh, like to go out for dinner now or?"
"If its not too much trouble, I would like to get changed first..." you say, hoping you weren't annoying him.
"Of course" Dan says with a smile.
With your directions, Dan drives you home. He organises to pick you up the next hour, leaving you enough time to shower and change. You finish just in time, heading to the front door quickly after you hear a few knocks.
You straighten out your clothes before pulling the door open, beaming as Dan stands there dressed in all black.
"You look beautiful" Dan compliments as he passes you a rose that he had been holding behind his back. You take it from him, smelling it quickly.
"Thank-you" you blush once again.
"Are you ready to go?"
"I am"
You both walk to Dans car and he drives you to a beautiful restaurant. You walk in together with Dans large hand rested on the centre of your back.
"I made a reservation for Howell" Dan says to the man at the front desk who then leads you both to your table.
At first you were quite worried about the night becoming awkward, but that stress soon washed over as you both eased into conversation. You had spoken about your interests and hobbies, family and work meanwhile you devoured the delicious meal you had ordered.
"God, I can't believe it took me 7 months to do this" Dan says as he looks up at you with his chocolate brown eyes.
"I can't believe today was the first day we've ever spoken to each other"
"I've always wanted to talk to you, but I was too scared" Dan says
"Scared?" you question with eyebrows raised.
"Yeah, you're so beautiful and I was scared I would say something stupid and ruin any chance I had" Dan's words surprised you and you began to blush once again. Dan smiled as he saw the redness rise to your cheeks. Reaching over the table, Dan took your hand in his own and rubbed small circles on top. Your skin burnt anywhere he touched.
"Well, I was very surprised when the cute game store boy asked me out"
"Thank-you for coming tonight" He says
"Thank-you for bringing me" You reply with a small smile.
Eventually you both end up leaving, Dan paying for the meals and drinks. The drive back to your apartment is filled with laughter as Dan tells you a few stories of previous jobs he's had.
Once he has parked the car he quickly climbs out and jogs to the passenger side, opening up the door for you.
"Thank-you"
"My pleasure" Dan says with a bow.
As you begin to walk side by side to your door, Dan takes hold of your hand, intertwining your fingers together. Once at the door, you slide the key in and unlock it before turning back to Dan.
"Thank-you again for tonight Dan. I had an amazing time, and dinner was beautiful" You thank Dan as you look up into his eyes.
"Any time" He replies with a smile, taking a deep breath before continuing
" I know you're not meant to kiss on the first date, but is there any chance I could break that rule?" He asks as he leans in closer.
"Please do" You reply.
As soon as your permission is given, Dan leans down and connects his lips to yours in a gentle kiss. He pulls away slightly with a smile, only to kiss you again seconds later. Your arms wrap around his neck as his do around your waist. The kiss deepens and he pulls you in tighter, soon enough his tongue is finding its way to your lips.
"I know you're no meant to invite him in on the first date, but is there any chance I could break that rule?" you whisper.
"Please do"
