NFL Imagines

Blind Date ~ Danny Amendola (MIA Dolphins)

Request for @Brookie2105 I hope you like this girly & sorry it took me so long to get it out!!!

I was having lunch with 2 of my closest friends, Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. I used to work for the Patriots so that's how I met them, and even though Danny plays for Miami now we're all still really close friends. Danny had his bye week this week, so he decided to come up to New England and hangout with me and Julian for a few days. 

After lunch I had to go home and take care of a few things, so Julian and Danny went off on their own to hangout. 

*Danny POV*

"Man that was good. That was my favorite restaurant when I lived up here, I definitely miss it." I said. "We miss you a lot, the teams not the same without you." Julian said. I miss the team and the city, and I especially miss Brooke. I've liked her for a long time, but never worked up the courage to tell her or ask her out. I had my opportunities and didn't take them, and now I play for a different team and never get to see her. Don't get me wrong, I love my new team and I love Miami, but I still like Brooke, and things obviously wouldn't work out now. 

"I miss you guys too, and I miss Brooke. A lot." I said. He patted me on the back. "I'm sorry man, I know you really liked her." "Like. I still like her. Even though I live 1,600 miles away, I still really, really like her." I admitted. "Why don't you just ask her out? I mean, while you're here, you guys can go on a date, see how things go. I know it'll be tough seeing as you have to go back to Miami soon and she lives here, but if it's really meant to be then long distance will work out." He said. He was right, but I was still too nervous to ask her out. 

"Yeah, you're right, but I still don't have the courage to ask her out." I said. "Why don't I set you guys up, but I wont tell her it's you she's going out with." He suggests. "Hmm, that might work." I said. "Awesome. I'll call her when I get home and let you know what she says." Julian said. 

We parted ways as I headed back to my hotel room and Julian went back to his house. Boy, I was nervous. 

*Brooke POV*

I was finishing up some house chores when I heard my phone ringing. I jogged over to where it was and saw Julian was calling me. 

B: "What's up Jul?" 

J: "Nothing much, you doing anything tonight?"

B: "Was gonna have a Netflix marathon, care to join?!"

J: "Tempting, but I have other plans for you."

B: "Oh? And what would that be?"

J: "A date."

I nearly choked on the water I was drinking when he said that. 

B: "Uhhh. Didn't know you felt that way about me?"

J: "OH GOD B NOT WITH ME!!! You're like a sister to me!"

B: "Who with then?"

J: "That, my friend, is a surprise. You'll find out when you get there, but dress nice, it's at a fancy restaurant."

B: "I don't know Jul, I haven't been on a date in 2 years!"

J: "Cmon B, it'll be fun, I promise."

B: "I don't do blind dates."

J: "Technically it wont be a blind date, you do know the person."

B: "How many times have I told you to stop trying to set me up with Gronk?"

J: "It's not Gronk, even better! You'll just have to wait and see!"

B: "Ughhh, do I have to do this?"

J: "YES YOU DO!! Cmon B you haven't been out on a date in too long, it's time. You're going to have fun I promise. Please? He's dying to go out with you."

I wondered so hard who this was that was DYING to go out with me. 

B: "Alright alright FINE! Text me when and where I need to be there, you owe me for this."

J: "I swear you wont be thinking that by the end of the night." 

After he said that he hung up. What is this man up to?

Julian texted me that I needed to be at the restaurant by 7, so I started getting ready at 5, seeing as it takes me awhile. I did my hair and makeup and slipped on a nice dress and heels.

I finished getting ready by 6:30 and left my house. 

*Danny POV*

(Danny's outfit is the one on the left)

I sat at the table I had reserved for Brooke and I. My hands were sweating and shaking, I was so damn nervous. I checked my phone and it read 7:05. Julian said he told Brooke to be here at 7. What if she doesn't show up? What if she found out it was me on the date and bailed? I began to get even more nervous when I saw her walk through the door. This was it. 

I stood up as she saw me and walked over to the table, looking surprised and confused as ever. "Wow. You take my breath away every time I see you." She smiled. "I'm guessing you're the one Julian set me up with?" She asked. "I am." I motioned for her to sit down and began to explain. "Look Brooke, I know this is probably really really weird for you, but I like you. A lot. I've liked you for a long time, but I never knew how to tell you. I waited too long and now we never get to see each other, but my feelings have never went away. I've always been too scared to ask you out, so while I was in town Julian suggested he set you up on a date with me. I'm sorry this is probably really weird for you, but I like you a lot, and I hope you'll just give me a chance." I finished off. 

She looked at me and smiled. She reached over and grabbed the bottle of wine and filled both of our glasses. "Let's have a great night." She said. I smiled so big. I've never been happier. 

We talked throughout dinner and had a great time. Afterwards we walked down to the Boston Harbor, walking peacefully hand in hand. "I had an amazing time tonight. Let's do it again next time I'm in town?" I asked. "Or I could make arrangements to come down to Miami every now and then. I had a lot of fun, and wanna keep this going." She said. I was so happy. So, so happy. My next move surprised me as I leaned in and kissed her. We pulled away and I said "Absolutely." 

A/N: I hope you liked it babe!!! Danny's so cute I love him :) Let me know if you want another request!! 

Merry Christmas everyone <3 I love you all with my whole ❤️.