Meant to be?

The Perfect Date

I sat at my kitchen table, enjoying the usual bowl of cereal.  My phone buzzed and hope leaped into my chest that it was James.  And it was.  I couldn't help but smile and get butterflies.

i think we should hang out tonight.  Meet me in the park around 8.

I laughed and replied.

Sounds good.  Are we breaking into any houses tonight? I might have to decline if we are...

I could just see him rolling his eyes and laughing to himself.

No.  Wear something.. comfortable.

I sighed and finished my cereal.  Putting the bowl away, I walked up stairs.  Zeus was laying on my bed and wagged his tail when I walked in.

"Hi bud! I'm seeing James tonight! What should I wear boy? What should I wear?"  I said and jumped on the bed with him. 

He barked at me and started nipping at my wrists.

45 Minutes later:

I walked up to the park and there was James, standing with a box in his hands.  He smiles and glided over toward me.  James embraced me in a big hug and I felt his muscles flex.  He was so cute...

"I got you a little something.. you know.. for no reason."  James winked at me and handed me the box.

I laughed and ripped open the paper and tore open the box.  Inside was a note and it said, You used to play here when you were a kid.  Come find me in the sand.

"Oh my gosh James. Is this like a scavenger hunt?"  I laughed and looked around, I couldn't find him at all, "James?"

I walked toward the play ground and started digging in the sand.   After a few minutes of searching the whole sandbox I eventually found another small box, the same as the one before.  Again ripping open the box I found another note. Row Row Row your boat.  Find me :)

I giggled at his clue and ran to the boat dock.  Sitting inside a canoe was the same box. Good job! You found me!  Row this canoe to the little island in the middle of the lake.

My jaw dropped at this clue and I looked toward the island.  I found some oars and rowed myself to the small island.  Sitting on the shore was another canoe.  James stood smiling at me and in front of him on the small beach, was a whole picnic.  Candles, wine, and an amazing looking Italian dinner.  James walked over to me and grabbed my hands.  He entangled his fingers with mine and we sat down to eat.

"This is way better than eating pizza on top of my car hood..."  I said through a mouthful of spaghetti.

James looked up at me and leaned in close, "Nothing can ever beat our first date..."

He trailed off and stared into my eyes.  James leaned in and kissed me softly on the lips.  It was sweet and innocent and utterly perfect.  I grinned and leaned into kiss him again.  James pulled away, leaving me wanting more.  I took a deep breath and reached for his hand.   We sat and looked at the stars under a big tall tree.  He pointed out all the different constellations, occasionally kissing me on the cheek.  This was probably the best date ever.

Sadly all good things have to come to an end and we started to head home.  I sighed when he walked me to my front door. I could hear Zeus barking madly inside the house.  James lightly brushed my lips with his and whispered, "Until next time my dear."

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Do we like James or what?  I think i'm falling for him myself....

xoxo