Reaching for Happiness

Chapter 7

The days slowly passed, and it was Friday. I'd swapped my hours at work to the morning instead of the afternoon for that day, so I'd have more time to get ready for my date with Aston. Work seemed to drag on, probably because I was so excited for my date, but at last, work had finished.

I got home and got straight in the shower. I washed and conditioned my hair thoroughly and washed my body. I got out and left my hair natural and curly, but straightened my fringe. I hair sprayed so it wouldn't go flat, and then moisturized. I decided on wearing a leopard print maxi dress with black peep toe heels and a black clutch. I sprayed myself with perfume, applied my makeup, and I was ready. I went and sat in my living room, waiting for Aston to arrive.

After 5 minutes, there was a knock at my door. I jumped up and opened it. Aston was stood there smiling at me. He was wearing a white shirt with the top few buttons undone and dark jeans. He had a single red rose in his hand, which he handed to me.

'Hello beautiful. You look stunning' he told me. I couldn't stop a huge grin spreading across my face.

'You don't look so back yourself' I replied. I took the rose from him, and kissed him on the cheek.

'I'll just put this in some water. Come in' I smiled. He followed me in and closed the door behind him. I walked through into the kitchen and put my rose in some water. As I was about to turn around, I felt two strong arms snake around my waist. I smiled, and turned around. Aston was grinning down at me. I giggled and pecked him on the nose. He giggled with me. 

'Come on then, we better be off' he smiled. 

'Okay' We walked out my door hand in hand, and got into his car.

After a while, we pulled in a car park. He opened my door for me, and we once again held hands walking down the street. We got to a little restaurant. Once we were inside, Aston spoke to a waiter, who lead us upstairs. When we got upstairs, we were in some sort of office. The waiter left us, and I looked around, a little confused. Then Aston lead me through another door. It lead out onto a balcony, overlooking the river Thames. There was a little table set for two with a candle in the middle. There was a red and white checkered table cloth, and red rose petals all over the floor. It was beautiful.

'Ast, you didn't have to do this' I said, breaking the silence and turning to face him.

'I'd do anything for you Chloe' he smiled, although his eyes looked deadly serious. I leaned closer to him and gave him a long passionate kiss. Then we took a seat, and looked through the menu. Aston insisted I had a starter, main and desert, although I told him a main was perfectly fine. After a short while, the waiter came back to take our order. We ordered our starter and main and then sat talking waiting for our starter to arrive. It didn't take long, and we both ate up pretty quickly. It was delicious. The main came soon after, and that too tasted amazing. 

'Wow, that was delicious Ast, thank you' I smiled.

'No problem babe. What do you want for desert?' he asked.

'Ast, I honestly don't think I could squeeze in a desert, I'm stuffed!'

'At least share one with me then? They're really yummy!' he smiled.

'Okay then' I giggled. We ordered, and then waited again. It had started to rain a little bit by the time it arrived, but we had a shelter, so we weren't getting wet. Me and Aston ate the desert, and then the waiter came back to take away our plate. Just as he left, the rain started to get heavier and blow into the balcony. 

'Come on, we better get inside, you'll freeze if you get all wet' he said.

'Okay' I smiled.

We went inside and sat downstairs and had a few drinks. Aston was sticking with orange juice, since he was driving, but I was drinking wine. When it was time for us to leave, I felt a little light headed. It was still raining when we got outside, so we ran back to the car. We raced, and I kept trying to overtake him, but I wasn't doing a very good job. Just as we were turning a corner, I slipped.

'OUCH!' I screamed. Aston stopped immediately and ran back to me. 

'Babe, are you alright?!' he asked.

'No, I twisted my ankle, and broke the heel off my shoe!'

'Awh, I'll carry you back then'

'No, Ast, I'm fine, honestly!' I tried to assure him. But he didn't listen. He swept me up into his arms and walked back. I wrapped my arms around his neck and laid my head against his chest. I could hear his heart beat again.

We got back to the car, and he somehow managed to open the door with me in his arms. He sat me inside the car and closed the door. He got in behind me, and we set off home. My dress was clinging to me because it was so wet, but I didn't care. When we got back to my apartment, Aston walked me to my door.

'Do you want to come in Ast?' I asked.

'Sure' he smiled. He followed me in, and locked my door for me.

'I just need a shower, I'm freezing' I giggled. 

'Me too, I'm gonna get one when I get home'

'Why don't you just have one here? I have 2 showers, and plenty of spare towels..'

'Okay then' he smiled. I showed him to my bathroom, and gave him some clean towels. I showered in my en suite. I did the usual; washed and conditioned my hair, washed my body, moisturized. I dried my hair and tied it up in a messy bun. I put my pyjamas on, and then my dressing gown and slippers. I walked back to my living room to find Aston sat there with a towel wrapped around his waist, with his hair still damp. 

'Why haven't you got any clothes on?' I giggled. 

'My clothes are all wet' he smiled. 

'Oh, right. Do you want a drink?'

'Sure. Do you have any hot drinks?'

'Yup.. Coffee, Tea or hot Chocolate?'

'Hot Chocolate please' he smiled.

'Okay'

I made two mugs of hot chocolate and brought them through to the living room. I turned on the TV, and I put on The Hangover. I snuggled up to Aston, just like I did a few days ago when I went to visit Marvin. We laughed at the funny bits, and were in silence for the rest of the time. When it finished, I noticed Aston was asleep. He looked adorable when he slept. I took his mug and put it in the kitchen. When I came back, he was awake again, and yawning.

'Tired?' I giggled.

'No, I'm okay' he smiled. I sat down next to him, and he wrapped his arms around me. He kissed the top of my head. I turned to face him, and I kissed his lips passionately. 

'Your beautiful you know' he said as we pulled apart.

'No I'm not' I said.

'You really are' he said, looking into my eyes again and kissing me.

'Chloe, can I ask you something?' he said nervously.

'Sure' I smiled.

'Do you wanna.. Um.. Do you wanna be my girlfriend?' he managed.

'Aston, I would love to' I grinned. 

'Good' We kissed again. I opened my mouth, and he slipped his tongue in. He explored every inch of my mouth, as our tongues battled. Fireworks went off inside me; it was like bonfire night in my stomach. I could see he was turned on through his towel. It made me giggle a little. I ran my fingers down his abs. His muscles tensed under my fingers. I smiled into our kiss. I did it again, and he giggled.

'That tickles!' he said. I laughed.

'Sorry'

'Its okay' he smiled. We kissed again, hard and urgently. I laid back on the sofa, and he leaned over me. I ran my fingers through his hair. He ran his hand down my side, and then down my thigh. I turned my head, and he began to kiss down my neck. There were soon clothes flying everywhere, along with Aston's towel. Things soon got more heated.