Chapter Eight

To surprise us, AJ and Howie both picked us up and went on different routes… to the same restaurant. Imagine my surprise when I saw Howie and Hazy laughing and walking towards the entrance.

"Hazel?!" I cried. They turned.

"Kryssie!" We rushed towards each other. "You guys brought us on a double date?"

Howie looked like of nervous. "Are we in trouble?"

"Oh no! We dreamed of having double dates, are you kidding me?" I cried.

"Whose idea was it really?"

"Mine," they both said at the same time, hoping to get some rewards for this deed.

Hazel and I looked at each other and smiled. "You’ll get your prize inside."

Inside was a nice French restaurant that wasn’t very formal, but not as casual as Mickey Dee’s or something. Since it was a Friday night, a dance floor was available.

"May I have this dance," AJ bowed gentleman-like. I giggled and accepted it. After a few exciting songs, a slow, romantic song came on. I felt AJ’s hand pull me close by the waist and I put my arms around his neck. To my surprise, AJ didn’t stop there. He wouldn’t rest until my head was leaning against his chest. My heart was beating like a Mexican jumping bean. To savor this moment, I closed my eyes and felt his warm voice softly singing to me ‘As Long As You Love Me’, my favorite song.

We stayed like that for the longest time until I lifted my head to face him. My eyes locked and for a miraculously moment, we were one. I’m not sure whose head leaned first, but all I know is that our lips locked. Luckily, AJ’s arms were holding me tight, or else I would have collapsed. His warm breath… his warm everything… I never wanted this night to end.

"Where’s my treat?" he whispered, making me shiver agreeably.

I kissed him again and replied, also whispering, "Didn’t you just get it?" After a few more kisses, I looked over at how Howie and Hazy was doing. Just like us, they were in each other arms, interlocked into a passionate kiss.

We sat down to just talk. "You know, I dreamed about this day ever since you guys came out. But my god, I didn’t know it’d be this good." AJ just smiled, and we chatted more.

When we got home, AJ pulled me towards him and said, "Krys, do you think… well, maybe you’d like… to do this again sometime?"

"AJ, I’d give my arms and legs to do this again," I replied and went into the house, leaving him jumping for joy.