The Spark

Ciara.

After a long week of rehearsals, I finally finish the last dance number before we start dress rehearsals next week. Being the star, I have multiple outfit changes and have to make sure I can get on and off stage quickly. It’s tricky, but is so much fun and Teagan is amazing at timing. I’m beyond blessed to get to do what I love with my two best friends. Teagan meets me at the door, “Ready for your date tonight?” I start smiling, “Oh yeah! Jake’s been amazing all week. He sent me flowers this morning and has texted me every day this week.”

We head upstairs to get showers. Teagan helps me pick out the perfect outfit. A light blue dress that flares at the hip with a pair of strappy sandals. We talk about our teenage years of helping each other get ready for dates. They’ve always had to come here so we could make the “grand” entrance by coming down the stairs. Next, Teagan does my hair in a cute and easy updo with a few curls remaining loose while telling me about the latest on her mystery man. Seems they got a little hot and heavy today. FINALLY. I know I've been dying for someone to make a move there. I do worry about them not exchanging names though, but hopefully he’ll ask her out soon.

As soon as Teagan sprays my hair with a touch of hairspray to keep the wisps in place, the doorbell rings. We squeal like little girls and she leaves to go answer the door. I give her about two minutes, doing adjustments to my makeup and sandals, then follow. Coming down the stairs, Teagan looks a little shocked, but recovers quickly, I guess she was surprised at how hot Jake is. "Teagan, this is Jake, my date tonight. Jake, this is Teagan, one of my best friends." I lean over and whisper to Teagan, "Isn't he a hottie?" She smiles awkwardly and nods. Teagan speaks up. "Jake, it's nice to meet you. Now, if ya'll will excuse me, I have other plans. Good night Ci, Jake." Jake goes to speak but Teagan disappears before either of us can reply. Hmm. That’s strange. I’ll have to investigate later. I take Jake’s hand and we head to the car. He looks hot as hell in his dark blue jeans and black button down shirt. The sight of him has my panties wet already.

We go out to dinner at a cute little diner nearby. We talk about our work, hobbies and friends. "So tell me, how long have you and.. Teagan been friends?" "Middle school, I believe. Her and Michele are more like sisters than anything." I reply. "Oh wow. That's cool." He appears to get lost in thought for a minute. After our meals arrive, he continues, "Is Teagan seeing anyone? She mentioned having other plans tonight. Did she have a date to get ready for as well?" He seems more interested in learning about Teagan than Michele, but probably because he has some single friends, like the three I met at the club. After I admit that I didn't know what her other plans were, he then moves on talks about his friends and their adventures growing up and how they still get into trouble.

After dinner, we go to a drive-in theater where they are playing Casablanca in black and white. I love it! We get candy, popcorn and drinks. While watching the movie, we enjoy each other’s company and talk about scenes in the movie off and on. About half way through, I feel his arm come around the back of my seat. I smile and lean into him. He pulls me closer as he kisses me. A sweet little kiss. He randomly does it throughout the rest of the movie. Once the movie is over, we head back to my place. He walks me to the door and kisses me goodnight. Just like a perfect gentleman, before taking his leave. I go inside, close the door and swoon against it. After a few minutes of replaying the night in my head, I run upstairs to share my night with the girls. "Tea, Mitch?" I yell once I get upstairs. I'm so excited to tell them how the night went. Unfortunately, I can't find either one. I guess Michele is out with Dansby, but where did Teagan go? She never said anything about having plans tonight while I was getting ready earlier. Maybe she was going to meet her mystery man to continue what they started this morning, but I would have thought she would have mentioned that. Giving up on looking for her, I head to my room, change into PJs and shoot off a quick text to Jake.

{Thank you for a wonderful night. I had fun.}

{ You are very welcome. I did as well. Goodnight beautiful.}

{Goodnight Jake.}

I fall asleep with a smile on my face. I dream about our date in black and white, but instead of him leaving, I ask him in for a drink and we end up having s*x in the kitchen, my bedroom and everywhere in between. Great dream!