She couldn't stop thinking about him for the rest of the week, but she was too embarrassed to actually ask him out again. She typed and untyped her messages many times, though never sent it across. Ah, why was she so weak?
It wasn't like they weren't talking to each other. He wished her a good morning every day, and they chatted about their day, both of them giggling away at the messages. They even started to sext a little, and Katie brushed scarlet at every time she saw messages like that, but she loved it just the same.
One evening, he finally asked her on a second date.
B: Hey, how's your day been going?
A: Exhausted. How about you?
B: Missing you all day :P
Then why aren't you asking me out?! She thought, sipping on some wine as she paused her favourite show.
A: Yeah, right. I bet you're too busy with your job to even think about anything.
B: I'm being honest, I really like you.
A: ...
B: Yes?
A: I really like you, too.
B: Then how about we go out again this weekend?
Finally.
A: I don't know, I think I have plans.
B: You think? You're messing with me, aren't you?
A: Haha.
B: C'mon... I need to see you.
A: What do you want to do?
B: You should be the one to decide! You know the city better than me.
A: I don't go on a lot of dates though... and I don't really know what you do for fun.
B: I like hiking, yoga, art galleries, fine dining, nice wine, music, and theatre.
A: That sounds like a pretty fancy list.
B: I'm a pretty fancy guy :)
A: Let's go to a nice restaurant then. I know a few in the area.
B: Sure, whatever you wish. I just want to see you.
A: That's really cute.
B: You're really cute. And like I said before, I need to kiss you harder. I totally missed out last time.
A: That makes me really nervous.
B: Why? Do I make you nervous?
A: I feel like I lost control last time.
B: I like it when you lose control. And I loved the sounds you were making.
A: I wasn't making any sounds!!
B: Don't try to deny it, baby ;)
A: I don't want to talk to you anymore.
B: Am I making you too wet?
A: Joe!!
B: I'll take that as a yes.
B: Can't wait to see you, Ari.
A: I just sighed really loudly.
A: See you.
She wished she could properly respond to all the flirting, but all she could do was bashfully laugh it off, she was just too goddamn shy to do anything else. Maybe this was why all her relationships failed before. It was hard for her to show affection, and most of the time all she did was tease back. Though it was okay for them at first, they wanted more and more as time went on, and she was never able to provide more.
She continued to think about him the rest of the week, and when the time finally came, her heart was pumping out of control again. She stood at her mirror, and tried on the dresses she laid out. Which would be the perfect occasion for a restaurant that was that fancy? She settled on a lacey black dress, which she thought showed off her body pretty well. She put on some simple makeup, though adorned her eyelids with golden flakes. This would be quite the shock for him, since she was only going casual for their Tim Hortons date last time.
She let him pick her up this time, she always did this when she felt comfortable enough with the guy, especially knowing they were probably not going to murder her. He exited the door when he saw her, his face in a wide grin. "You look gorgeous." He said.
"That's sweet of you." She smiled at him. "You don't look half bad yourself." He wore a navy suit on top of a black striped shirt, though he accented it with more casual pants to not be too overdressed.
"Aw, how sweet of you. Didn't think you were the type to give out compliments." He chuckled. She rolled her eyes, and entered the door he held open for her.
"What a gentleman, opening the car door for me." She commented, tucking her dress into the car.
"I've got to when I'm dating such a princess." He smirked in response.
"Dating, huh? We're already dating on a second date?" She grinned back at him. Let the teasing begin. She thought.
"Maybe. What do you think?" He said, his eyebrows raised. It seemed he was feeling a little nervous himself. He turned the car on, and started to drive to the restaurant.
"Hmm..." She said, letting him suffer a little. When she finally responded, she responded with a question. "Do you usually ask girls this quickly?"
He genuinely thought about it for a few minutes, and shook his head. "No. I just... really like you."
"So you've said." She commented. "I guess we're dating now, then." She laughed. He faked a huge sigh of relief, though she could tell by his expression he was really feeling it. As he drove, he put his hand on her lap, his fingers making little circles on her thighs. She didn't say anything, which made him feel even braver.
"I like how accessible your legs are this time." He commented like it wasn't vulgar at all.
She blushed, and looked out the window without a response. His needy hands moved slightly higher, and he circled her now with his long dark fingers, over and over again. Her breathing hitched slightly, though again, she said nothing. All she did was pretend the outside was the most interesting thing in the world, though she couldn't see anything in the dark.
She could feel herself get slightly wet, her core tightening, but it wasn't like she was going to admit anything. It's just been so long since she's been touched anywhere. And the way he touched her... it brought out something inside her she was still unfamiliar with.
She breathed out a huge sigh of relief when they finally got to the restaurant. "Looks good." He said, commenting on the large building with the words 'Manhattan's' in cursive on top.
"I've been here once before for my birthday, the food was really good." She said.
He nodded and got out of the car, then proceeded to open the door for her again. "M'lady."
She giggled. "You know you really don't have to do this for me, I have hands."
"I want to. Especially since I'll be closer to you... and can do things like this." He pressed her body against the car, and expertly placed his lips on hers, demanding that she opened them for him. She responded right away, and moaned into his mouth from the unexpected kiss. He brushed her hair, though tried not to ruin it from her hours of hard work trying to make it perfect. He bit her lip as he did, and she moaned again. They were interrupted by two other customers that walked by them, entering the restaurant. The woman had cleared her throat to remind them they were in public.
Joe chuckled and separated from her. "See, you do make little noises." He said.
"I have no idea what you're talking about. You must've heard the wind." They both looked around, it was a completely windless day.
"You were saying?" He said, his body still pressed against her.
"What about you, huh? What's with the bulge in your pants?" She giggled.
He pressed it harder against her, and she stopped giggling immediately. "This one?" He said, looking down at her with darkened eyes. "I'm glad you can feel it."
"We're going to be arrested for this." She said, changing the subject.
"It'll be worth it." He said, but before she could retort back, he put his hand around her's, and lifted her body back up against where she rested on his car. "Come, let's go eat. You must be famished from all the sweating I just made you do."
She rolled her eyes, but followed him. God, what had she gotten herself into? The waiter nodded when he found their reservation, and they followed him in. Joe looked around, mesmerized. "What a nice place." He whispered to her, his hand tightening slightly. There were chandeliers hanging from the roof, and little couch-based sitting areas for private dining. There was a live band playing in the corner, and a woman bellowed some Adele, showing off her skills.
They sat as the waiter left them, though Joe kept his hands wrapped around hers. "Nice choice." He winked.