The Amethyst Ring (A Hunter Hayes Fanfiction)

Chapter 9

                               Isabelle's POV

Jinger's busy today with Hunter but that's fine because I have my date with Jordan! I wear my teal with white polka dots dress, white mary jane heels, white lace cardigan, and a little pearl drop necklace. I do my fiery red hair in a messy bun, coralish lipstick and a glittery aqua cat eye makeup. Feeling pretty I walk into my living room as I hear a knock at my door. I look through the peep hole and see that it's Jordan. I open up the door and say hey. "Hey uh you look great." He says then blushes. "Thanks." I say and blush as well. He looks pretty sharp too in a dark navy blazer, a white t-shirt, charcoal jeans and grey skater slip on shoes. "You're punctual aren't you?" I say.

"Well I said 5 o'clock. 5 o'clock it is."

"That it is! So ready to go?"

"Yeah, let's go." We head out the door and I decide to take his hand. I realize that I haven't held a guys hand in almost 2 uears. And man have I missed the feeling. As we get in to car and start to drive Jordan says "You're doing pretty well on a date so far, with your situation and all..." "Thank you. It's hard but I need to move on...Carson would want me too." He nods and we drive for about 20 minutes. He takes me to a place I've never been to before. "I've been here a few times. Don't worry. You'll love it." He says. We walk in and it smells great. Like grilling meat. We find a table, sit down, and then a waitress comes over and takes our orders. We both order steak."So being in Nashville do you miss your family a lot?" He asks. "Well yeah definitely. I only get to see them about 4 or 5 times a year. But I get to see them for a few weeks in the summer so...Yeah."

"Yeah..That would be tough. But it'll be worth it right?"

"Yup. Absolutely." We eat dinner chat about everything under the sun. After dinner we head to his car. By now it's 8 o'clock. I expect him to head back to my place but he heads south, out of the city. After about a half hour of driving he says we're there. We're up on a lookout. It looks beautiful. "Here. I brought a blanket for us to sit on." He says. "Thank you." Jordan sets the blanket down and we sit on it together. Not too close though. I think he's just considering my feelings. I don't know why but everything feels right with him. I decide to scoot closer to him and then I lay my head on his shoulder. He seems a little surprised. "Jordan, how long have you had a crush on me?"

"Umm honestly, from the moment I saw you and Jinger walk in for the first time."

"Really?"

"Yes. I did. But I found out you had a good boyfriend so I backed off."

"Why didn't you ask me out or something after Carson..You know...Any other guy would have."

"You were mourning. You probably still are at times. I wanted to give you all the time you needed and then some. I wasn't sure if you were ready when I asked you out. But I was willing to take my chances."

"Wow Jordan. You're not like any other guy I've ever met at all."

"You mean that?"

"Yes. I do." I look up at him and he looks down at me. He starts to lean his face close to mine. I close my eyes without thinking. "You know we don't have to this if you aren't ready."

"I'm ready." I say and close the space between us. My stomach flops all around inside. I've never felt this before. Wow. His lips pressed to mine feels like it was meant to be. He pulls away and everything feels different. Like the world has shifted. He stands up and helps me up and opens my door for me. He packs up the blanket and we drive home and he drops me off at my place. We tell each other goodnight and he heads back home. I walk in to my room, get in to my pajamas and lay down. I can't help it but I reach for my extra pillow and squeal in to it. I never thought it was possible but I think I can be happy again. I think I've found out that I can love again...

                                  Jordan's POV

I get home around 10:30. Mom was waiting up for me. She asks how it went and I tell her great. She smiles and heads to bed. I get a drink and head to bed as well. I lay in bed and awake for a while. Man that was one heck of a first kiss. Yeah I know. I'm 20 and have just had my first kiss now. I always wanted yo be slow with stuff. Like how I still live with my parents. But anyway it was everything I expected it to be and more. The feeling Isabelle may be happy again, especially if I'm the one she can be like with makes me joyful beyond belief. I sigh at my happiness and fall asleep...