Eternal Blitz

22. The Date

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I wasn't prepared, I never realized how much effort was put into getting ready for a date until now. I'm exhausted and the only thing I've done for the last fifteen minutes is watch Isabel and Rhea rummage through my closet trying to find the perfect outfit.

I fall back onto my bed with a loud grunt.

This is why I hate relationships, the effort it takes to maintain oneself is unrealistic to me. Deep down there is a small part of me that does care how Blaze sees me, but the other part isn't capable of changing who I am because of a guy. It's a constant battle between the two sides and I can't say which one is going to win.

It's not long before Isabel and Rhea decide on the perfect outfit for me, they grin widely tossing me the clothes. I'm surprised they found a date appropriate dress for me. Most of the dresses were worn when I was trying to find a quick fuck and right now that would be nice, at least then it would rid myself of the stress but I know it's not what I really want.

"This is it." Rhea sings as she hands me the olive-green dress. The V-neck is low enough to see the tops of my breast but still concealed and leave a little to the imagination. It hugs my breasts and flows at the hips stopping mid-thigh.

"It complements your eyes and doesn't require heels." Her mention of no heels is the selling point of the dress as I look at myself in the mirror.

I move from it as I hear Gale on the other side of the door. "Can I come in?"

I motion for Rhea to let him in and walk to the bed sitting down and pulling my white vans on. I click the toes together before rising and smoothing out the dress.

"You look beautiful." Gale smiles at me and I thank him. "Nervous?

"A little." I say truthfully.

"Well," He pulls me to the doorway squeezing my shoulders. "He's waiting for you downstairs."

My mouth drops and I pull away from the door only to be pushed back as Isabel catches me stilling my face in her hands. "Why are you freaking out?"

"What if I mess up? Or he thinks I'm not good enough or-"

Isabel cuts me off, putting her pointer finger over my lips. "Tell me something. When you look at Blaze what do you see?"

"I...I see a guy who could care less about my past, who despite his avoidance of society opened up to me. He likes me, for me."

"Now, does that sound like someone who doesn't think you are good enough?" I shake my head giving her a small smile before trudging to the door.

I turn back and hug her tightly. "Thank you."

Gale winks at me as I pass kissing my head. In a way, he makes up for my father not being here for my first date. It comforts me and calms my nerves, but the anxiousness is still here.

I step into the living room and spot Blaze on the couch with his head between his hands. Even from here, I can see how handsome he looks, even more than that, he's just as nervous as I am.

"You okay?" His head shoots up as I walk into the room and he nods sauntering over to me. His mouth falls open as he breathes me in.

"You look-" He pauses cracking a smirk. "I have no words."

A chuckle escapes me and I eye him equally as lustful as he does me. His light washed blue jeans and white button-down that squeezes his muscles leaves me a gawking mess. My eyes float down to his shoes and I wiggle my feet as I see us matching.

"You look hot." Blaze blushes and I lean up kissing his cheek. "So, where are you taking me?"

"It's a surprise." He holds out his hand and I grab it picking my purse up as he walks me out the door and to his car. Like the gentleman he is, he holds the door for me until I'm in and buckled before heading over to his side.

The car ride is silent, only the low hum of music playing. I glide my hand into his as it lies on the gearshift. He holds it firmly as I lay back into the seat as he drives.

An hour later we were pulling into a dirt lot and I squeal internally at the sight. "What the fuck is that?"

I stare wide-eyed at the sight before me in awe of just how much time and effort he put into this. It's almost as if he picked his way through my brain and pulled out exactly what I would describe as the perfect first date, perfection to its greatest degree at least.

"I wanted something you-you would love yet still incorporate first date aspects."

I grin at Blaze jumping out of the car and standing in front of the huge amusement park. I'm like a kid with how excited I am for this. I can't stand still as I wait for Blaze to join me and as soon as he does, I jump in his arms and kiss his lips. "This is Perfect." I mutter pulling him through the parking lot and into the theme park.

I'm just able to contain myself as I wait for Blaze to get our bracelets, I can hear him chuckle as I stand behind him, my arms coiled snugly around his torso and my chin rested on his shoulder as far up as it can go. He pulls my hand from him and slips on the bracelet before turning around.

"So, what do you want to do first?" Blaze questions and I turn back to the ride I spotted as soon as we came in.

"That one." I point to the huge letters written across the top that spell out The Tornado. There is no way I could miss taking a ride on that huge drop-off.

"Alright, you are the boss."

We walk to the ride and I'm happy to see the next batch waiting to load as the previous come down the drop. I hold onto Blaze's arm as I follow the cart and relish in the passenger's screams. The ride comes to an end and our group begins loading in.

I tug Blaze to the front and claim our seats giggling as we buckle in and the bar is set. The operators come around and after everyone is secured the ride beings to move.

Blaze grips my hand as our bodies fall back, and we inch up the incline gradually until we hit the stop.

"Scared?" We still and I turn to Blaze shaking my head.

"No, you?"

"Down." He whispers and my eyes widen as we fall.

My lungs burst as I scream bloody murder. The coaster drops and with it goes my stomach. The wind whips against my face with such force it glues my eyes shut, my heart falls with every drop, curve, and jerk but never once do I feel Blaze release my hand. On the last roundabout, my blood courses through my veins, and I feel free as the last dip greets us, and my eyes open. We jerk forward and I let out a loud belt throwing my eyes back not being able to contain the excitement.

The ride jerks still as we arrive at our starting point again. "That was-" I lose my breath and look to Blaze who grins broadly kissing my hand. "A rush."

We push the bar up and unbuckle stepping out of the ride. My heart thumps rapidly against my chest as we exit the gate. I hold onto Blaze as we walk through the park coming down from the adrenaline rush. Our breaths match as I gasp pointing out a stand filled with teddy bears and other furry animals.

I look up to Blaze and nudge him to the stand. "You up for a game?"

"Always." He whispers scooping me up and carrying me over to the stand. I squeal as we reach the stand, and he sets me down kissing my cheek.

At this moment there is nothing I want more than to stay here forever. His bright eyes shining with happiness and not a stutter in sight. For the first time in a long time I'm truly enjoying myself, I can see myself with someone worth more than just a quick fuck.

"Which do you want?" Blaze points to the row of stuffed animals.

I immediately spot a pink bunny lonely in the corner. "The bunny, I want the bunny."

"The bunny you shall get."

The older man in charge of the booth hands Blaze the rings. I look on as he lines up the rings with each bottle and tosses it gently. All three rings go on easy landing perfectly around the tops of their respective bottle.

I run over to the bunny as the man tells me to pick my prize. Blaze laughs at my excitement and kisses my cheek as we walk away from the stand.

"Happy?" He inquires and I nod brushing the bunny ears. "How about we get food?"

I hum happily. "Funnel cake?"

"Whatever you want. Now, go find a table and I will get a funnel cake."

Blaze pushes me over to an empty table and I stroll over taking a seat. My nose catches the scent of mixed foods as people brush past me. Kids jumping up and down from too much caffeine and candy. I smile as my eyes fall to Blaze as he waits in line.

One thought is all it takes for him to take over my mind. Is this what being in a relationship feels like? I'm happy and it feels so good, yet I keep worrying that at any moment it's all going to come crashing down and I'll be back to square one again.

It's times like these I wonder to myself why I can't just be happy for the sake of being happy instead of always worrying.

Why do I always have to question everything? Like I did something so bad that I'm not deserving of anything that could possibly make a positive change in my life. I'm pessimistic, so I don't expect much but some days it's completely draining when there is so much doubt and confusion weighing me down.

"Your funnel cake."

I smile as he sets the plate in front of me inhaling deeply as the sweet smell of sugar courses through me. "Thank you." I whisper digging into the powdered food with a large bite. Ignoring the slight burn from the fresh food I pull it apart moaning with each taste. My moans become muffled the more I eat but pause as I hear Blaze clear his throat.

I swallow what I had left in my mouth, and he reaches across cleaning the left-over sugar from my lips. My tongue whips out sucking his thumb into my mouth as I offer a piece of the funnel cake to him. He hesitates, gasping a sharp breath but opens his mouth as I remove his finger kissing the top of his hand.

Our roles are reversed, and I smile at how much he seems to be enjoying licking the powder from my fingers. "Not so innocent."

Blaze chuckles removing my fingers and cleaning them with a napkin. "And you are secretly sweet." He taps my nose playfully.

The sun finally begins to set, and I stare out at it ready to go on another ride. My eyes fall to the Ferris wheel and I grin watching it stop as the passengers overlook the entire park.

"What is that look for?"

I hum silently turning back to Blaze and grab his hand dragging him away from the table. "What are you doing?" He questions but follows me with no objections as we make our way to the line.

"I don't know what you are talking about." I smirk trailing my fingers up his arms and pull him into me as I see the wheel start moving again.

His hands wrap around my waist settling just above my ass as he holds me to him. I nip his ear feeling his body shudder against mine and kiss down his jaw the stronger his grip becomes.

I release his ear as we begin loading into our capsule. The door shuts behind us and I walk around noting the lightly tinted windows, the dim light is barely noticeable from the outside leaving us in the perfect conditions for what I have planned next.

Turning away from the window I walk over to Blaze standing in front of him as he sits against the seat of the capsule. I bend down running my fingers up my legs until they reach the straps of my thong.

"What...what are you doing?" Blaze whispers pushing himself into the seat as my thong drops to the floor. I bite my lip bending down to pick it up and fall to my knees crawling into Blaze's lap.

I grip his chin pulling open his mouth as I run my soaked thong over his lips. He hums lightly letting his eyes fall closed and I watch, admiring his features. His tongue flicks out licking the silk material and groaning in satisfaction as he tastes me. There is nothing more attractive to me than him at this moment.

There are no barriers, no distractions and for the first time, I allow myself to fully enjoy being in the moment. I bite my lip running kisses over his face and to his ear slightly pressing my hips into his body.

"Haven't you always wanted to have sex in public?"