They had been chatting online for a while now and it was going well. There was good alignment in their thoughts, wants, and feelings, both were ready to take it to the next level and meet up in real life. Chris picked the bar and Lee was there on time to meet him, dressed as he has asked in her black pleated skirt, deep crimson halter and small collar.
She had been waiting only a few seconds when Chris arrived. Taller than her, he was just as pale and his hair just as black, but shorter and slightly undercut. His pale blue eyes were lined with the perfect amount of liner, he looked even better in person than he had online.
"It's nice to finally meet you." Chris said and he took Lee by the hand.
"Likewise." She was smiling and together they entered the bar.
The dark colors of the bar gave the illusion of low lighting when it was in fact quite reasonably illuminated. Dark wood paneling covered the walls, the booth seats were upholstered in dark red, the chair seats in black. He helped her remove her jacket and hang it from her chair. He wore a shirt in a shade similar to hers under a black vest. He looked amazing and Lee had to work hard not to stare. A waitress in a short black dress brought them waters and menus, promising to be back soon to take their orders.
They flipped through the drink menus in comfortable silence. Chris put his down after a minute, Lee could see him watching her as she tried to choose between red sangria or espresso martini. She looked up at him and smiled.
"I'm having a hard time making up my mind. Red sangria or espresso martini?" He raised an eyebrow slightly at her, then smiled back.
"The martini." Lee put her menu down and the waitress was back within seconds. Chris ordered a wiskey sour, she ordered the espresso martini. The waitress was off in a click of heels on black stone floors, leaving them alone again. They chatted about light topics, small talk to test the waters. The water was good and they were moving into deeper conversation when they were briefly interrupted by the arrival of their drinks.
They clicked their glasses together and sipped from their respective beverages. Lee was impressed with the cold, slightly sweet beverage. This was the first time she had been to this bar, but they clearly knew how to make an excellent cocktail. Chris put his glass down on its coaster and openly looked her over. Lee put her glass down and looked at the small bean floating in the foam, suddenly self conscious and a little shy.
"You look lovely and followed my request perfectly." Lee could feel herself blush a little and peeked up through her eyelashes.
"Thanks." She wanted to squirm under his watchful eye, but kept still. He brought something up from under the table, a small, flat box. It was black with a small purple ribbon, he slid it across the table to Lee. She blinked in surprise and looked up at him.
"For me?" She immediately felt ridiculous, who else would it be for? He just smiled and nodded once in affirmative. She took the box and opened it, revealing fishnets. Lee looked back up at Chris.
"Thank you!"
"Go put them on." She hopped right off her chair and immediately went to the bathroom to do so. The fishnets were a lovely pair of stockings that had an attached garter and belt. Lee slipped off her shoes, started to pull them up then paused and took off her panties. She arranged the diamond patterns in a straight line up her legs, then layered the panties on top before getting her shoes on and returning to the table. It was fun and a little flattering to watch Chris admire her as she walked back to the table and resumed her interrupted beverage.
They talked a little more before the waitress returned to clear their glasses and offer a second round.
"Would you like another drink here or at my place?"
"I would love to go to your place." She said. Chris turned to the waitress to respond.
"I'll take the bill please." The waitress was off and prompt to return with the bill and machine. Lee was a little nervous, but comfortable. Chris helped her back into her coat and they headed out.
"Do you live near here?" She asked as they walked through the cool autumn air.
"Yes, I go there a lot because it is close and quality."
"I was impressed. They had a great selection and the decor is simple, but elegant." He looked over at Lee as she spoke with a smile.
"Clearly a woman of taste."