Starting Over.

#20 Fancy Date.

Malia’s POV. 

I’m getting ready for mine and Damon’s first real date, and I’m so excited and I must say he sat the bar high when he asked me out officially.. he sent me a text saying ‘save the date... look outside your door. XO Yours.’ And when I opened my door a beautiful blue colored bouquet of flowers laid on my doormat with a card attached the card read ‘Will you be my first real date on Friday at 7? Say your answer out loud..’ of course a said ‘Yes’ and then he stepped out of the elevator, I hadn’t even noticed it was there and open, and walked over and kissed me.. it was so sweet and so cringe worthy but I loved it! I didn’t know he was so romantic and yes it was kind of silly too, but he made me all smiles all over again.. 

he said to dress up a bit so I’m wearing a tight, knee length, dark red colored dress with a small slip up my left thigh, it’s sexy yet sophisticated and I look damn good in it, if I have to say so my self, makes me feel confident.. I decided go light on the makeup, just enough to make my eyes pop with a little eyeliner and mascara, and a red lipstick to match my dress and black pumps as shoes.. the time is almost 7 just enough time to get my things in a purse and then I’m ready to go.. 

The buzzer goes telling me that my date is here.. 

“Hey, I’ll come down.” I said over the com. 

“Oh no, don’t you dare.. I’m picking my date up at the door.” He answered.. “now open the door.” He added I could hear the chuckle in his voice, so I did buzz him in, and waited on my side of my closed front door.. better wait for him to knock.. silly man.. 

It didn’t take long before he knocked on my door, just to tease him I waited a little while before answering the door.. 

“Hey there my beautiful lady.” He said as I did. I felt his eyes giving me a full once over, mine doing the same on him.. the boy cleans up good, he’s wearing black dress pants and a light blue buttoned shirt, tight in all the right places.. 

“Well hello there handsome.. missed me?” I said giving him a cheeky smile.. 

“Oh you have no idea.” He answered subtly licking his lower lip in appreciation, stepping forward pulling me in his embrace and giving me a gentle kiss.. 

“I’ve missed these lips..” he said.. 

“You saw me like 15 hours ago, you dork.” I giggled.. 

“I know, it’s been to long..” he chuckled kissing me once more this time more passionately.. He pulled away first offering his arm for me to take.. 

“Mi lady.” He said gesturing for me to come with him.

“You really is a dork.” I giggled and smiled. Following him in to the elevator.. 

We went to a fancy restaurant that I didn’t know, but I haven’t been in this town that long so that doesn’t mean anything.. it’s the kind of place where everyone is dressed up, and there’s a host at the door taking your name to check if you have reservations or you won’t get a table.. I’m more of a burger and beers type of woman.. but I know Damon is trying hard to do the best he can for our first date, so I’m just enjoying all his efforts.. 

We where led to our table and told that a waiter would be right with us.. 

“You like it?” Damon asked.. he seemed kind of nervous... I put my hand over his on the table hoping to reassure him.. 

“I do.” I said giving him my best smile. Which he returned.. 

“You look absolutely beautiful Malia..” he said.. 

“Thanks.. an I’m not the only one who cleans up good.” I said with a wink.. really hoping to lighten the atmosphere a little.. he seems way to tense and nervous.. Damon just smiled.. the waitress came over with our menus, and told us or should I say told Damon about the specials.. Jesus she might as well jump him right here.. but Damon doesn’t seemed to notice or maybe he just don’t care.. finally she walks away for us to decide on our order.. 

“Order anything you like..” he said looking hard on the menu, which I understood when I opened my own.. everything was written in French.. I don’t really understand what any of this is.. I saw the work ‘Homard’ somewhere I’m pretty sure that means lobster.. but I’m not sure.. I looked up at Damon, he looked just as frustrated as I felt.. 

“Uhm Damon.. are you alright??” I asked.. 

“Yeah, sure, of course..” he answered half heartedly.. then he let out I sigh.. 

“Ok no, I’m not totally alright.. Malia, this.. this place, this fancy menu that I can’t read to safe my own life.. that’s not me.. I’m not the fancy restaurant type.. I’d rather eat a good steak with some fries and drink beer.. I’m sorry.. I thought I could do this to give you the date of your life, I’m sorry I failed..” he said sadly.. 

“Oh thank god!” I let out in a breath, making Damon look at me puzzled at my reaction.. “Damon, I don’t need this.. not this fancy place and not this foreign menu.. I just want to spend time with you.. that’s all..” I added making Damon’s beautiful smile come back.. he got up from his chair, went over to my side pulled me up, kissing me while using his one hand to loosen the top button of his shirt.. 

“You are amazing Malia.. wanna get the hell out of here?” He asked as he pulled away.. 

“Lead the way.” I giggled.. he took my hand and led us out of the restaurant and hailed a cab.. he turned around to look at me.. 

“Still hungry? I now a place that serves great steaks and beers?” He asked.. 

“Do they have burgers too?” I asked excitedly. 

“I knew there was a reason I liked you..” he smiled kissed me “let’s go.” He added and pulled me in the cab.. Now this is the Damon I know and like.. relaxed almost carefree Damon.. this is gonna be much better..