The Competition Winner

An Evening with Greyson

(Avery's POV)

This restaurant is completely out of my budget I would never have imagined being here in my wildest of dreams, yet here I am with Greyson.

We walked over to the table together, and Greyson pulled the seat out for me to sit down before rounding the table to sit down himself. There aren't many gentlemen left in this world these days so I really appreciated the gesture, so I thanked him and smiled.

We were seated in the corner of the restaurant, it was secluded, but not private. We could hear each other talk without having to raise our voices as the restaurant was full. The waiter passed out the menus and I started to look through to see what I fancied to eat, I noticed Greyson wasn't looking at the menu. "Do you recommend anything on here?" I asked Greyson, it seems like he's been here before. "The salt and pepper squid is to die for as a starter, but the main of fettuccine alfredo is out of the world" Greyson suggested. "I'm allergic to fish, so I best not try the squid, but the alfredo that sounds mouthwatering" was my response. He looked at me quizzically, "you're allergic to fish?" he exclaimed, I nodded my head in response "Oh gosh, I couldn't live without fish especially from this place. Is it a severe reaction am I best not ordering it for myself?" he asked. That made me smile, not a lot of people are that considerate about allergies it's nice to see that some people understand how severe they can be. "You can still order fish, it's only if I eat it myself so go ahead on my account".

The waiter came over to take our orders, Greysons being the gentleman that he is let me order first. I went with the Arinchini to start and the Fettuccine Alfredon as the main recommended by Greyson, he ordered his usual and the wait slightly bowed and walked away. Greyson took a sip of his wine and started looking at me with admiration over the rim of his glass. "Why are you looking at me like that?" I asked. "You've surprised me Avery, I was expecting you to fan girl over me. I've been preparing for an awful evening, but I'm rather enjoying myself so far." I was shocked "don't get me wrong I am fan girling on the inside, trying to play it cool as long as I get a picture before the evening ends I'll be over the moon" he smiled at that "I'm sure we can arrange for a photograph or two tonight".

"So, what's your favourite place on earth then Avery?" Greyson asked. "hmm, I have a few really. We went on a family holiday to Malta once that was an amazing week away. I love remembering all the times I've been away with my family they really mean the world to me. However, I'd say my happiest is probably Austria." I responded, Greyson looked at me quizzically and tilted his head to the side "Which part of Austria and why?" he asked.

"Speilberg" was my response his eyes gleamed and the smile he gave me made my stomach flutter. "Speilberg you say. Anything to do with the Redbull Ring F1 track?" he queried. I started laughing "of course it has everything to do with that track being there its my favourite. Me and dad saved up for a few years to go and it was phenomenal and the food there is just mouth watering. Please tell me you've tried the Viennese Apfelstrudle?" he was now laughing at me "of course I've tried it the flakey pastry and apple it's like an apple pie but 10 times better I can see why you like the place the views there are picturesque and the mountains are unspoiled especially first thing in the morning before the skiers go down the slopes." I looked at him with admiration, "so what's your favourite place on earth then?" I responded. "I love Sanotrini, in Greece. The views are just I don't have any words to describe. Have you ever been?" he questioned. "No, I've never been, but I would love to go. All the picture I see of the restaurants looking over the ocean and the infinity pools at the hotels, it would be a dream to see in person." I responded.

The waiter came over with the starters and they looked divine. We sat and ate our food and the conversation carried on flowing like we had known each other our whole lives. It felt like we had been there for 30 minutes but we'd been sat for nearly 3 hours talking non stop one conversation flowed into another it was an incredible experience.

Greyson stood and offered me his hand, "I can either take you home, or we can extend this evening?" he questioned with a smirk on his face. "I am more than happy to continue this evening if you are happy too?" I responded. The joyous look on his face said it all, we walked through the restaurant and back to the car outside, Greyson opened the door for me and let me slide into the car before he followed and sat next to me. The driver asked where to next and Greyson said the pier, as we were driving I just looked out the window it was amazing watching the city fly by as we drove. In the reflection of the window I could see Greyson staring at me with a smile on his face, he really is the most beautiful human I have met.

(Greyson's POV)

We have had the most amazing time in the restaurant I just didn't want to the night to end, we had so much in common and so much that was different. I don't think I've enjoyed an evening this much since all the traveling of the season. I asked if she wanted to extend the evening and the shine in her eyes was breath taking, I really didn't want this night to end so I decided to take her to the pier and see if the fun fair was still there.

In the car I couldn't keep my eyes off her, she is the most beautiful woman I have ever laid my eyes upon. I didn't want to restart the conversation I was content just watching her. We finally arrived at the fun fair and the smile on her face showing her dimples was the most adorable thing I've seen in a long time.

"So, I don't know what time you need to be home tonight but I'm hoping we have time to do everything here" I spoke to her. "I've got all the time in the world for this place I haven't been since I was a child!" she responded. It looked like she was ready to run to all the rides she was that excited. "Can we start on the dodgems?" she slightly squealed, how can I say no to that. "one car or two?" I asked. "Definitely two, I want to be able to say I beat THE Greyson Russel in a car" I started laughing "these are a little different that what I drive, but I'll let you have your moment!" I responded. She grabbed my hand and starting dragging me to the line for the dodgems. The feeling I got with her being comfortable enough to grab my hand and run made my heart flutter, nobody has been this comfortable around me in a long time.

We spent the rest of the evening at the fun fair and ended the evening on the ferris wheel, she sat with her hands on the seat leaning forward she was so excited to see the skyline of the city from the top. I decided to be brave, if she was comfortable to grab my hand and run I could hold her hand on this ride and make it an intimate moment. As I placed my hand on the seat I saw her hand slowly move closer to mine until our little fingers touched. I decided to place my hand in top of hers and intertwine our fingers, she looked up at my through her thick lashes. "screw it" I said and kissed her.