This was written for someone - I care not if you like it !
It was the second time he was going to Paris but this trip promised to be much more interesting. He had been chatting with her on and off for a year or more when a comment bout how she needed to get laid to cheer here up seemed to create an opening. He ha admired her for ages, her beauty, intelligence and he also felt slightly protective of her, as she always seemed sad. Maybe it was one of his faults but he hated to see people sad.
He had packed a variety of things in his bag, some naughty and some nice, as he still wasn't really sure what she would be like in person. He slowly locked the door behind him and set off to the airport, arriving quickly and checking in he left his luggage and went to the bar, getting a quick drink in before the flight to calm his nerves. Catching a glimpse of himself in the mirror he wondered what she would think of him when she saw him. Not in the best physical shape, 5ft11, green eyes and hair that would never do what it was told. He smiled; at least he had been told he had a nice smile. If the worst came to the worst e could always just enjoy a few days wandering round Paris.
He boarded the plane and set off for the "city of romance", looking down at the clouds as he soared higher. The flight was short and uneventful much to his relief. He collected his baggage and flagged a taxi to take him to his hotel near where she lived. It was a clean and pleasant hotel that didn't mind what time you got in at night, which suited him perfectly. He was meeting her tonight at a restaurant she had selected. He quickly made his way to the shower and washed the sweat of the journey off, refreshing himself, shaving and trimming his beard and trying to make himself worthy of her. Heading back into his room he picked a simple black shirt and jeans with his shoes, casual but smart, he looked at his case and realised that he had done it again and brought nearly all black clothes, something he needed to work on.
He flipped the case shut and picked up his phone texting her to check she still wanted to do this. E received a reply quickly saying yes and that she was looking forward to it. He felt the butterflies in his stomach doing somersaults as he grabbed his jacket and made his way downstairs, the restaurant was not far away it was a cool autumn evening and a nice walk down to there.
Rounding the corner he saw the restaurant and walking in spotted her at the table looking round. He smiled and waved as he walked over to her, trying not to trip over his own feet or something equally foolish. She stood up and greeted him with a hug, which he returned, enjoying the momentary warmth of her body against his; she looked even more beautiful in person. Her slim body wearing a sleek black dress, almost evening wear.
"Hello Vie, its nice to meet you in person finally." He smiled at her ad brought her hand to his lips kissing the knuckles just gently.
"And it's nice to meet you as well Nik." She smiled and he felt the butterflies in his stomach again. He didn't want to get this wrong; her accent was delicious and sent a tingle of anticipation down his spine.
"Well I don't know about you but I am starving, would you like to order?" Nik sat down on his chair, opposite but close to her.
She quietly passed him a menu and he briefly looked through it before ordering one of the specials, Vie then ordered the same and the waiter left. They slowly started talking, hesitantly at first but then more animated as they discussed everything from the weather, to films, to language, music and art.
Nik flagged down a passing waiter and ordered some wine for them to share, checking that it was one she liked before he ordered it. As it arrived and was poured he lifted his glass to her in a toast;
"To the most beautiful lady in Paris!"
Sipping his drink he watched her slowly smile, loving the way it made her face light up. Watching her slowly drink, as the food arrived. The next few minute were a comfortable silence as they both ate, punctuated by the occasional comment about the food as they ate, he watched her, noting the curve of her cheeks as well as her other attributes, smiling at her. They finished their meal and decided to share a dessert, picking something with chocolate and ice cream, having fun as it came, sharing it.
"Well Vie, that was fantastic and the best company I have had in a long time, so what would you like to do now?"
"We could go somewhere for a drink or we could go for a walk in a park?"
"The walk sounds nice..."
Nik walked over and picked up his coat and collected her coat holding it out for her to put it on. They walked out into the night and wandered round to a nearby park, walking in the last rays of the setting sun just as night began to take its hold, the darkness spreading as they strolled under the trees talking quietly. Discussing their past lives, what they had done, things that had made them happy and the things that had made them sad. Nik paused under a large leafy tree, its leave just beginning to turn a rich shade of gold and took her hand.
"I am really glad to meet you Vie, and I don't know what you think of me except that you liked my stories, I am not sure how the real me compares to what you imagined but I think you are amazing." The wine making him slightly braver he slowly wrapped his arms around her body, his hands sliding down to the small of her back as he pulled her gently towards him, tilting his head down, lips level with hers as she slowly tilted her head back, lips slightly parted as they met, kissing gently to begin with then stronger with more passion as his grip around her tightened pulling her close, feeling her warmth.
Finally they broke the kiss and his eyes twinkled with mirth;
