Sweet Beginnings (Damien Haas)

Chapter Five:

Sunday came around bright and sunny. Pretty much a perfect day for checking out the city. I had spent most of the morning just spot cleaning my apartment and getting ready for the day. Knowing that I was possibly spending the afternoon with Damien, I subconsciously spent a little bit more time on getting ready than I had planned. Not going to overboard as far as makeup went, but enough that made my eyes pop, and my lips painted a soft coral pink. 

I was standing in front of my closet in a pair of dark denim skinny jeans and a bra as I searched though my closet for a top when my phone pinged. Looking around my room, frowning slightly when i didn't noticed my phone right away before remembering I had put it in my back pocket. Reaching behind me, pulling it out before reading the text notification. I couldn't help but smile when I saw the text from Damien. Even seeing his name made my heart skip a beat. 

**Good Afternoon Miss. This is your Tour guide speaking... Well texting... If you'll provide an address for pickup we shall arrive shortly after noon. I look forward to your response. **

I could practically hear him speaking in some strange accent he does from time to time. grinning before sending him my address. Tossing my phone on to my bed as I turned back to the closet. Pushing through the shirts that were hanging, deciding on a grey chiffon camisole with black flowers painted over it. Looking up at the mirror that hung on my closet door, smoothing my shirt out. Finally i grabbed a pair of black flats and slid my feet into them. Grabbing my phone from my bed and my purse that sat on my desk as I walked out of my room. Humming softly under my breath, walking into the kitchen and setting my purse down on the counter top. 

I was scrolling through my phone when there was a knock on my door. Pushing myself away from the counter, sliding my phone into my pocket as I approached the door. Twisting the door knob before pulling the door open. Damien stood in the doorway, a wide smile on his face. I noticed he did a quick double take when he saw me but quickly composed himself. Clearing his throat before standing straighter, one arm behind his back while the other was held out to me. 

"Good afternoon miss, I am Damien Haas of Hass city tours. I am here to make sure you get the best out of this darling city." He spoke with a British accent, bowing down before standing upright away. I could see him struggling to keep a straight face. My own lips were pursed together trying to refrain from laughing. It didn't take long for the two of us to break. 

"Just let me grab my purse." I stated once we both managed to calm down a bit. Turning around and walking into the kitchen that was right off from the hallway leading to the front door. Grabbing my bag from the counter top and patting my pocket to make sure my phone was still there. Damien had followed after me, looking around my pretty much bare apartment. 

"You know, when I pictured your place I thought there'd be more stuff around." He said as he leaned against the door frame facing me. Shrugging my shoulders and grabbing my keys from the bowl on top of my microwave. 

"No time to go shopping for stuff yet. I'm either working, sleeping, or playing something." I explained as I walked towards the front door. He took one last look around my apartment before following after me. 

"I'll take you shopping if you want. " he offered as we walked down towards the parking lot. 

"Are you just trying to be nice or do you have some ulterior motives?" I teased him. His cheeks quickly turned red as he stumbled over his choice of words. 

"Well, uh... Nice, yeah trying to be nice. Heck we can have Shayne and Courtney join us. That's always a fun time." Damien quickly stated as he opened the passenger door for me. Smiling my thanks as I climbed in, setting my purse down at me feet. 

We talked a bit as he drove through the city, pointing out a few places as we passed them. I made a mental note to check out one of the cafes that he pointed out. Still on a quest to find a a decent iced coffee as i was starting to get tired of the cafe down the street from me and Starbucks. 

I caught myself watching Damien a few times, quickly turning away when I noticed him turn to look at me. Mentally  telling myself to stop acting like a schoolgirl with a crush. Damien pulled into a parking lot of what looks to be a Japanese restaurant. Grabbing my purse from the floor and going to open my door, only for Damien to already be there and opening it for me. Smiling as I stepped out. Damien flashed me a smile as we walked towards the entrance. When he opened the door I tried to let him go in first. He shook his head and held his hand out for me to go in. It wasn't that I didn't like someone doing the simple things for me, I just wasn't used to a guy actually acting like a gentleman. Once we hand sit down and ordered, Damien leaned forward his arms on the table as he looked at me. 

"Sorry, I didn't even ask if you like this kind of food. " he started. "This is one of my favorite places to eat here. The Sushi is awesome."

"Don't worry about it. It looks pretty good. I don't mind sushi, just haven't really experimented with it before." My eyes widened as I noticed his reaction. Damien's jaw dropped slightly as he gasped. His eyes blinked quickly as he sat up straighter. 

"Ok, you're trying some of my stuff then. " He said as he removed his arms from the table once the food appeared. 

For the most part, I enjoyed most of what Damien had me try. A few made me make a weird face which he laughed at. When the check came around, I quickly grabbed it before Damien could even react. He raised his eyebrows as he looked at me before holding his hand out for me to give him the check. I shook my head as i grabbed my wallet and pulled out a card. After putting it in and handing it to the waitress I turned my attention back to Damien who was watching me with an unamused expression. 

"You didn't have to do that. I picked the place." He said, a small pout forming on his face. All i did was shrug and smiled at the waitress when she brought the receipt back. Putting my card back into my wallet and signing the check.

"You offered to show me around. It's the least I can do to thank you." I said. "Besides, I'm enjoying spending time with you." 

"Likewise. It's nice hanging out with someone else. Don't get me wrong, I love my friends. But sometimes you just need a change of scenery." Damien replied with a smile. 

I flashed him a smile back, slowly growing more and more happy that I took him up on this. I was never one to fall for someone so quickly, but the feelings I had for Damien... Oh they were starting to hit me like a fright train. Now to see if I can actually keep them hidden, or if he has any feelings for me.