My Only Love

Chapter 31

Nate felt his hands cold as he prepared for his Saturday date with Amanda. He was nervous as hell he could not understand himself. It was not his first time with Amanda. He had been with her a few times counting the times in the country club and their last chance encounter at Tony's. But this was their first official date. He knew some part of him was caught into asking her out but maybe deep inside he also wanted to. She was a very pretty girl even downright sexy in all aspects. One he knew he could be easily attracted to if not for hopelessly being in love with Kate. He was quite apprehensive though aboutAmanda's flirty ways. She could be pretty forward at times but what the heck this he could very well handle. He would try to enjoy himself with her. It was nice to be with someone for a change not to spend Saturday's being lonely with the television as company while falling asleep on the couch.

He had dressed himself casually in a white slim fit long sleeves shirt and khaki slacks. His navy blue sports jacket complimented his attire. Casual and yet sharp. He had even gelled up his hair giving it a suave and very clean cut look. Maybe it was time to make upto Amanda for all the past hurts he had given her.

His gaze accidentally fell on Kate's picture on the wall of his bedroom. It was her last year's birthday and it was a candid shot taken by her mother with his arms lazily on her shoulder looking at her with love in his eyes and she was laughing her green eyes filled with happiness. Her face so vivid and relaxed. They look so right together he thought feeling a tightness inside him of what might have been. It all seemed so different now. She was Ryan's girl now. He still felt that ache in his heart.Wishing that things were still the same.

But things were better now with Kate. More relaxed. Gone was the barrier in their friendship. Although he had stop trying to steal kisses from her knowing how she felt about it. He knew Katefeeling that guilt inside of her and being disloyal to Ryan. Even if it saddened him he respected that in her.He was just happy being with her. Making the most of seeing her once a week. Enjoying their Sunday's together catching up on things that happened between them. Still being naughty and playful with each other. But deep inside Nate missed the intimacy of holding Kate close, feeling her warmth and softness against him. Kissing her especially. Remembering their time in the garage where they almost lost themselves. That incident he will never forget. But some things he had to be content just as long as he could be with Kate.

The drive to Harvard eased the uptight feeling he felt. He just had to relax and enjoy himself for a change. It was not hard to do that with Amanda. He felt he could talk to her freely and be himself.

The walk to Amanda's dorm rejuvenated him feeling the rush of the cold wind gently hitting his face. He felt lighter somehow looking forward to sharing things with her. The Harvard campus was alive as fellowstudents were hanging around lazily talking to each other. Some people he knew as he waved at them.

Finally reaching her room knocking. Amanda answered her door on the 3rd knock looking really sexy in a light bronze haltered mini dress which showed off her long tanned legs and slim arms. She had a white snugged leather jacket to go with it. Her auburn hair was away from her face only a slight wisp that fell on her forehead as light waves cascaded beautifully on her shoulders. She was really beautiful with very little makeup just a glow on her cheekswhich Nate liked. Her deep hazel brown eyes bright against long lashes.

She looked knock out sexy Nate thought temporarily at a loss for words as he looked at her appreciatively loving her shapely long legs.

Wow you look really great. I can't even speak. Got tongue tied. He grinned boyishly.

Amanda laughed but practically beamed in delight. I'm glad you approve.

And you look pretty handsome and sharp yourself. Even the hair. Likewise looking at him eyeing him playfully and liking what she saw.