He knocked on my door promptly at 8pm. I opened the door, and his eyes slid quickly down my body.
"Very nice, but aren't you going to be cold? It's only 50 degrees out there."
I smiled, "I'll be okay."
He was right - the little black dress and sexy high heels were no match for the breezy spring chill, my coat doing nothing to protect me. However, I kept quiet, hoping he didn't notice the goosebumps covering my arms.
It was a pleasant date; we talked and laughed easily through dinner, sharing a slice of pie for dessert. After dinner, we walked hand-in-hand through a nearby park, the crisp air and stillness soothing after the stuffy heat of the restaurant.
He walked me to my door, and gave me a gentle kiss goodnight. When he turned to leave, I grabbed his arm. "Please. Stay."
He kissed me again, harder this time, pressing me against the cold wood of my door. I broke the kiss, fumbling to unlock the door to let him into my apartment, heart pounding with nerves. My little studio apartment seemed very small with the two of us, standing quietly, apart from each other.
He looked at me quizzically. "You're shaking. Are you nervous?"
I smiled, shaking my head. "Just cold. Should have dressed warmer."
He opened his arms. "Come here." I walked into his arms, relishing in the heat of his body.