Emilia

Chapter Ten

| Emilia's date night outfit |

Emilia's POV 

Tonight was my first date night and it's with a man I just met 24 hours ago. This whole thing is weird but I think it's time I get to know new people, I've been wandering around alone long enough. Logan said he was going to pick me up at 7 and right now it's 6:30. I take this time to take a quick shower and to put on some makeup, which I usually never wear. I put on some foundation, mascara, blush and make my eyebrows look fuller and more defined with my eyebrow pencil. Going over to my dresser I search through to look for an outfit that could be worthy of a date. I'm guessing it'll be casual so I picked out a simple white sweater, black leggings and I'll wear booties. I look in the mirror and notice that the sweater clings to my curvy figure. My lips form a tight line as I feel my insecurities rise inside of me. All that vanishes from my mind when I hear a knock at my door. 

As I walk over to the door I grab my jacket and purse, opening it reveals a casually dressed but handsome looking Logan. He's wearing the same black leather jacket from earlier, a white shirt and jeans. 

"You look beautiful." he compliments. 

"Oh uh, thank you." I blush. 

I step out of my door closing it behind me, I peer up at Logan waiting to hear about his plans for tonight. He makes a gesture for me to walk forward and I do, once I round the brick wall of my apartment building I see a polished Range Rover parked by the curb. 

"Where we are going is a bit of a drive, but it's a nice place I hope you enjoy it." says Logan. 

As I approach the passenger side door, Logan rushes over and opens it for me allowing me to sit down. I thank him as he closes the door gently then walks over to the drivers side. The car is still slightly warm from his drive here, making me feel automatically comfortable. Logan starts his drive through the street lit city roads. We started playing 20 questions on our way to our destination and I got to know that he is 24, he lived in Pennsylvania all his life and that he was married. 

"What happened to your wife?" I ask him.

I could see Logan's demeanor change as I ask the question.

"She uh, she died. It was years ago in an accident."

Tears come to my eyes as I feel a connection, losing someone you love is heartbreaking. I place my hand on his bicep, I can feel him stiffen under my touch.

"I'm sorry for your loss. You can't replace the ones you love but I hope you do find someone."

"I already have." he mumbled under his breath.

The sight of one of Philadelphia's landmarks enters my eyesight. Looking over to Logan I give him a questioning glance.

"We are going to the penitentiary?"

He laughs then points to a brightly lit up building across from the historical prison.

"We are going there, Jack's Firehouse. It's one of my favorite places to go with my friends when I'm in the city so I thought I'd share it with you."

The building looked like an old firehouse, it was an old firehouse but it was renovated to be a restaurant. The large firehouse garage door was wide open letting everyone inside have a view of the city and the cobblestone prison across the street.

"This place looks amazing!" I smile.  

Logan grins as he parks the car in a parking lot near the prison. I make a note on how that's such a weird but interesting view for a restaurant.

Logan comes over to my door, taking my hand as he leads me across the street and into the firehouse. We approach a woman standing by a hostess desk in the garden. When she sees Logan she stands up straighter, letting her boobs pop out a bit more. I couldn't help but feel jealous, why would I though?

"Hi there reservations for, Graves."

The woman checks the computer in front of her then gathers two menus.

"If you would please follow me." she says.

We follow her through the tables of people, then through an antique steel door leading to a private garden area. There was only one table, meant for us, the garden was lit up by fairy lights and there were heaters set up around the patio. It looked amazing. 

"Do you like it?" asks Logan.

"Yeah, it's gorgeous. You really went all out." I laugh.

"I wanted your first date to be special, I hope I succeeded." he grins.

"You did, so far." I playfully smirk.

We sat down, both of our backs to a heater keeping us warm. Through the date we kept asking each other questions and telling jokes. I have to say I'm starting to like Logan, he's so sweet and charming. Also he was such a gentleman tonight, I can't say that there are many men like him left. 

Our date came to an end sooner than I would've liked. During the drive back to my apartment, the conversation we had kept us both laughing and it had me blushing at times. This is so unlike me, but Logan is starting to give me the feeling that Alpha did. I feel a sense a comfort around him. Logan pulls up to my apartment and once again helps me out of the car. We take our time walking to my door and I feel a sense of peace between us both. Getting to my door I look at Logan,

"Thank you for tonight. I don't think anyone could top what you did for me." 

"It was my pleasure, hopefully I can take you out again?" he questioned at the end. 

Without hesitation I reply,

"I'd love that." 

He smiles at me then starts to lean down. I panic as I say, 

"I-I haven't kissed anyone before." 

Logan stands back up, he doesn't look mad but rather happy. 

"That's no problem darling, I won't pressure you into anything you're not comfortable with." 

I bite my lip in as I smile. How can he be so kind to me? Taking a step forward I press myself against him, wrapping my arms around his waist. He wraps his arms around me as well and leans down to whisper in my ear, 

"I hope to see you again soon, darling." 

Stepping back I give him a nod, he gives me a smile as he starts to walk back towards his car. All I could think about that night were those sparkling green eyes and his smile, but lingering in my mind were those familiar blue eyes. 

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Emilia's starting to like Logan, how does that make everyone feel? Would you rather Emilia be with Alaric?

- KM