Austin and I walked into the restaurant hand-in-hand. It was hard to believe that I've only been In Michigan for a week and things have been going better than I've expected.
"I think I see our parents...c'mon." Austin said smiling and walking us to what seemed to be the back of the restaurant. The restaurant was very fancy, something that reminded me of being the Queen of England's dinning room.
"Hold on a second." I said, stopping Austin before he opened the door.
Austin looked concerned and confused as I pulled him aside and looked up into his eyes.
"Hey...don't look all upset. I promise, you'll be fine." He said kissing my forehead. "
As he began to look down at the floor, he began to speak again. "If anything I should be the nervous one...god only knows what your families gonna think of me after what happened."
I let go of his hand that I realized I was still holding and placed my hand on his cheek. "Austin, you'll be fine. Just think of the positive. I promise, if it gets weird..." I lifted up his face so we were nose to nose "...we can take my step-dads car and leave this place and go anywhere. OK?"
"OK." He said all poutful. I pulled his face into mine and gently kissed him on the lips. As Austin pulls me into a reassuring hug I whisper in his ear "Oh by the way, you have a nice forming hickie on your bottom lip."
"Oh my gosh, Im sooo getting you back for that." He says laughing as he releasing all of me but my hand and walks us towards the door.
As Austin turns the door handle we both take a deep breathe. The door opens and you hear all types of sounds. Glasses clinking, casual table converstions, mumbles, classical musical, and laughter. You cant help but just take it all on, but the scenory of the room was just beyond breathe taking. Roof to floor windows, tables with rose center pieces and the diamond chandlier. It was just so beautiful.
From the middle of room Chris calls out to me as he walks toward Austin and I "There she is!" Chris reaches us and pulls me into a hug and kisses my head. "Im so happy you made it Jay and you..." He says as he turns to Austin and pats him on the shoulder"...you must be Austin, the one my wife was telling me about. My name is Chris Florent its nice to finally meet you!"
Austin reaches out to shake Chris's hand "Nice to meet you to Mr.Florent"
"Please call me Chris. Say, why dont I show you to our table. Its almost time to eat!"
