Amory's POV
I have never been so anxious as I am right now, I don't even know why, I'm just getting ready for a date that I supposed to be in an hour time, it's not like I haven't been on a date before or anything, but this just feels different, like it's a new thing, a new feeling.
I have been on a couple of dates before, but it's always like the same thing, nothing different and of course ends with sex, I mean it's not like there's anything more to it.
But then from the beginning Kale has always been different, weird and always a complex mystery that I'm yet to figure out, he always does the most odd things and in a way that is least expected of him.
He can easily give off the vibe of a nerd just by looking at him with his glasses and his nose buried in his book all the time and putting absolutely no effort in associating with humans, but then that is just the vibe he gives off from afar.
When you manage to come close to him, it's another thing entirely, his baritone voice, his veiny but strong arms, the powerful muscles of his back and his steps tells of a story unknown, he's never cheeky, never seen him scared and with a silent attitude of 'I'm above you all and I know it'.
And did that make him even hotter?
I lay on my bed staring at the ceiling, once again I have zoned out thinking about Kale, that has been happening since I woke up today, my bed was filled with clothes, my wardroom was empty and everything dumped on bed or the floor, nothing seemed right on me or the date and not to mention I was zoning out every 30 seconds and forgetting what I'm supposed to do.
That was why I just gave up and called Carmen to come and help me out, so till she comes here, I plan on staying here on my bed and basking in the memory of kale that I can think of.
I wanted to see him again, even though nerves were making me giddy, I still wanted to see him.
" Amory what the hell!! "
Carmen exclaimed as she stood at the door, probably baffled at the mess in the room, I didn't even hear her come in.
" Hi Carmen"
" Amory what the hell happened here, I thought you had a date by 6, it's like in 30 minutes" she said, side stepping the clothes to meet me on the bed.
" I don't have clothes to wear for the date" I said and stood up
" What the hell does that even mean, you have like dozens of new and trending clothes, did you lose all of them ??"
" No, it's just that nothing really looks good now"
Carmen looked at me like I was saying something crazy before she looks around the room and said
" Alright Amory go and take a shower, I'll put something together for you to wear and look good for the date, be fast about it, I need to style your hair too"
I smiled at her and went to hug her
" Have I ever told you, I love you Carmen" I said
" Yeah, you say it when you need something from me, now go and shower "
I trusted her and went to shower, Carmen was a professional makeup artist and leave it for her to put together clothes and make it look like designer dresses, one thing I know she's passionate about is fashion, she's a fashionista, so I know I was in good hands, because leaving it my hands, I'll probably show up to the date in sweatpants.
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I looked at myself in the mirror and I was impressed beyond measure. I know I was a bad bitch that was beautiful but this makeover just brought out everything out in the open, like the short black gown but was not too short but not long either, the heels, the hair, jewelry.
My face was literally glowing, I could see my reflection in the mirror and it gave me the confidence I needed for the date. I turned to look at Carmen who was staring at me looking so proud of her artwork.
" Now run along, you don't want to be late for the date "
" Thank you so much, Carmen"
" No problem, you owe me 200 grand "
I ignored the ridiculous amount of money she mentioned and took my bag, before leaving the house and getting into my car.
I checked my phone to see the new message from kale
I'm waiting, the date starts when you arrive.
I smiled at the text, I touched my face that was already heating up, oh my God I can't be blushing like this in front of him.
I arrived at the address he texted me and the building was enchanting and definitely expensive.
Well the first impression was amazing for a start .
I walked inside and someone directed me to our dinner spot, it was a reserved room with an open window, secluded from the rest, everything about the room excluded majesty and classy, I walked inside and sat down and just on cue, Kale walked inside the room and smiled as he acknowledged me, before going to sit down.
He was without his glasses, and he was in contact.
And once again I cannot look away.
I watched him as he made powerful strides till he sat opposite me, his eyes was on me and I couldn't help but feast my eyes on him
His hair was not slicked back as usual but it was wavy and coming down to his face almost covering his eyes giving him an entire new look. I wanted to run my hand through those waves so badly, so I clenched my hands to stop myself.
His dressing entirely was not what I expected, it was modern but classy and his new hair style, everything added up and just made me squirm in my seat as I tried to tame the havoc he managed to cause inside of me just by sitting calmly in front of me for just a few seconds.
" Ugh.. Amory do you have something to say??" He asked me, and that was when I realized I have been feasting my eyes on him since without shame.
This guy will be the death of me one day.
I looked down at the table to hide the blush that was about to cover my face, my eyes darted around the table and the room in a bit to look anywhere else that is not the man in front of me, my face was hot and It can only mean I was blushing beyond measure.
What the hell Amory, what is wrong with you today??
" Amory look at me" he said and I did, I obeyed without question, regardless of the fact that I needed to look elsewhere till my face wasn't showing the wreckage I was feeling inside, but all he had to say was ' Amory look at me' and I did.
" You look really beautiful right now" he said and I bite my lips to stop the smile that was breaking out of my face
" Really, what about other times??" I asked still looking at him
" You still look beautiful Amory, you always look enchanting and everytime I look at you, I'm bewitched and just can't look away"
" And now I asked??"
"You're doing things to my head, I can't explain "
He said and once again my eyes are on those orbs that are still clear even in the dark room, it was light green with a black hue around it, I was getting sucked into the black hole that was his eyes, I was and couldn't look away, I didn't want to.
This man, what he was making me feel, will I survive it or will I be sucked into that depth that seems like it has no end.
Our food arrived and for the first time this evening my eyes were removed from the man in front of me and directed towards the food, and I was in awe.
This..
Different varieties of Japanese dishes just filled the table .
Sushi, Sashimi, yakitori, Okonomiyaki, Gyoza etc.
I was shaking in my seat, I couldn't hide the excitement in my eyes as it darted around the table, taking note of each dish and squirming in excitement.
How...
How did he know I'm a sucker for japanese dishes, and it's been so long I had one
" Carmen told me you enjoyed Japanese dishes" he said as if reading my thoughts.
I was elated, I haven't been able to have this in years, I remember when my mom banned me from tasting anything that looked like a Japanese dish after she claimed it was going to make me fat and out of shape and I couldn't do anything but agree.
I no longer listen to her but I guess she has influenced me so much that I didn't even go back to it even after I stopped listening to her, I forgot what I loved.
I would always sneak out with Atticus to a local japanese restaurant and have Udon quickly before my mom noticed, it was one of the best time in my life, the dishes before me just reminded of a time that wasn't so bleak in my life, it reminded me of a time with my brother.
" Do you like it, I wanted you to have a good time" I looked up at kale that was looking at me expectantly
" Yeah I do kale, it just reminded me of a time in my past" I said and gave him a small smile.
His hand moved to my face, brushing away the hair from my face and tucked it behind my ear
" I want you to have a good time Amory, this food is meant to be enjoyed while having a good time and I'm sitting before you, all I want to see in your face is a smile".
I nodded at him, before directing my gaze back to the food. He's right, I'm going to have a good time and enjoy these dishes I haven't been able to have in a long time.
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I was full, too full and let's just say I'm not proud of myself and the way I ate without thinking about the consequences of eating so much in a short period, I wanted to try everything at once, so I kind of had a bit of everything inside of me, I can't even begin to think of how ungraceful I looked while eating and after eating, and kale just gave me his occasional smiles buy not eating much.
I looked at my reflection in the mirror of the bathroom and sighed.
What hell is happening to you Amory, you can't even keep your cool in front of the guy you're fretting over, what is he going to think of me now.
I finished from the bathroom and stepped out but didn't find Kale in the room. I left the room to find him on the balcony, leaning on the railings and staring at the less busy city with few people trotting around.
The view was beautiful, it brought back a feeling that I haven't felt in a long time, it held memories and then it hit me...
I knew this place, precisely this street, it has changed over the years but it was still almost the same, some things never change, like the long way and few people walking on it, the view of the ocean at the other side and the beautiful orange magic that happens at dusk to portray sunset.
I was looking at everything and a feeling settled at the bottom of my belly and I turned kale suddenly
Did he bring me here on purpose??
" Amory, would you like to go on a drive with me ??"
" Ugh.. " I wasn't sure of what he meant as I was staring at his eyes that seem to change colour everything the evening sun reflected on it
"If you don't mind I'll like to take you on a bike ride, to end the date".
I was honestly surprised
" On a bike?? Can you drive one" I asked
" Why don't you come and find out? " he said and smiled at me before leaving the railings and going outside and followed dutifully, already excited at whatever it was we were going to do.