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Amelia
“So, give me all the details.” Liz crossed her arms as I walked to the back to grab my apron before the diner opened for breakfast.
“It was nice.” I shrugged as I tied my apron around my waist.
“Nice? That’s it?”
“Liam was a perfect gentleman.” I sighed and walked to the front to prepare for the day.
Liz followed right behind. “Uh-oh. That doesn’t sound like a good thing.”
“It was fine, really. I enjoyed the dinner, and the company was great.”
“But...?”
“I thought it went well, but he didn’t even try to kiss me goodnight. Just a little peck on the cheek at my door.”
“Well, that’s... sweet.”
“Yeah...sweet.” I rested my chin on my hand and looked out the window.
“Maybe he was being thoughtful and didn’t want to rush you. Some girls don’t kiss on the first date.”
“Back in the forties, maybe.” I rolled my eyes.
“I’m not that old.” Liz threw a clean dish rag at me, and I laughed as I caught it.
“He did say he’d call me, though.”
“Well, maybe he will.”
“I hope so.”
“You really like him, huh?”
“I really do. Maybe it’s just that I haven’t dated in a while. I don’t know.”
“He’s a good-looking man, well off it seems by the fifty-dollar bill he paid to get you out of trouble yesterday, and he’s a gentleman. It sounds like you found yourself a winner.”
“Let’s not get carried away. I just met him yesterday.” I flipped the open sign on and prepared for the breakfast rush.
The day went by in a blur and after working a double, I had to practically crawl up my front porch and into my house. I took a shower to wash the diner smell off me and checked my phone. Nothing from Liam. It’s only been one day. Isn’t there some kind of three-day rule?
As exhausted as I was, I just couldn’t sleep. I logged into my computer to check the chat and see if DarkPrince had been on. Before I could fully load in, he pulled me to a private chat.
DarkPrince: *Bows* Hello again your majesty. I hope you had a good day.
SciFiQueen: LOL Hello Darkness, my old friend.
DarkPrince: Hey! 30 isn’t THAT old!
SciFiQueen: 30, huh?
DarkPrince: Yep. So, since I told you how old I am, does that mean you’ll tell me too?
SciFiQueen: I’ll tell you this... I’m younger than you
DarkPrince: Oh no. You aren’t 16 or something are you?
SciFiQueen: NO! Geez! I’m 25
DarkPrince: WHEW! Since we’re sharing. Any other tidbits you’d like to tell me about yourself?
SciFiQueen: Umm...what do you want to know?
DarkPrince: Would a name be too forward?
SciFiQueen: I think I like “your majesty” just fine LOL.
DarkPrince: Fair enough. This IS the internet. I could be a crazy psycho for all you know.
ScifiQueen: LOL Are you?
DarkPrince: Not today
SciFiQueen: Haha, well good. At least I’m safe for today. ;)
DarkPrince: I was surprised you weren’t online last night.
SciFiQueen: Yeah, I sort of had a date, so I didn’t get home until late.
Ugh. Why did I tell him that?
DarkPrince: A date, huh? Have a good time?
SciFiQueen: It was fun.
DarkPrince: That’s good. You work too hard and deserve some fun.
SciFiQueen: What about you? Do you date?
DarkPrince: On occasion. I’m not a monk or anything
SciFiQueen: Of course not.
DarkPrince: So, you gonna go back out with the guy?
SciFiQueen: IDK he’s supposed to call me some time, but he was pretty vague about when.
DarkPrince: I’m sure he’ll call. You’re amazing. He’d be a fool not to.
SciFiQueen: Thanks :)
DarkPrince: It’s true. You’re an amazing woman.
SciFiQueen: Aww you're sweet
DarkPrince: I’ve been known to be sweet every now and then. But don’t let that get out. You’ll ruin my rep.
SciFiQueen: Your secret’s safe with me.
DarkPrince: I knew it would be ;)
SciFiQueen: I’m pretty worn out from working a double shift today and I have to be up again in the morning for my shift.
DarkPrince: Better get some sleep then.
SciFiQueen: Goodnight.
DarkPrince: Night.
I logged offline and shut down my computer before climbing beneath the soft new covers I’d splurged on with one of my first paychecks from the diner. The old one was threadbare and scratchy, but this one was soft, fluffy, and so comfortable.
It only took a few minutes before I started to fall asleep. My eyes fluttered closed just as my phone rang, making me jump as it jolted me from my half sleep.
“Hello?” My throaty voice sounded deeper than usual, and I tried to shake the sleep away.
“Hey, did I wake you?” Liam.
“Not exactly.” I groaned as I tried to open my eyes.
“You sound like you were sleeping.”
“I was just getting ready to fall asleep.”
“I’m sorry. I won’t keep you. I just wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful time on our date. I know I’m supposed to wait whatever is considered the appropriate amount of time before calling, but I just couldn’t. I want to see you again.”
“You do?”
“Yes. You’re off Saturday, right?”
“Yeah, how’d you—?”
“I want to take you somewhere special. Pick you up at five? It’s semi-formal so a cocktail dress would look nice.”
“Okay. Where are we going?”
“You’ll have to wait and find out. Now, get some sleep.”
“Goodnight,” I said through a smile.
“Goodnight, beautiful.”