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"We fight for the things we love, but run as soon as we are fighting with love." - Unknown

Dinner was amazing, the food was so delicious but the company was even better. I had just finished my meal. I didn't want to leave. I wanted to stay here for another year. I wanted to spend as much time as I could with Andrew. He leaned forward in his chair, I watched the sleeve of his gray suit reveal a small tattoo on his wrist. I wanted to question it but wasn't sure if that was something I was actually allowed to do this early into meeting somebody.

"Did you enjoy your food?" His voice drew me in. I wanted him to tell me a million stories, but I'm pretty sure I've said that just as many times.

"Yes, It was actually really good! How did you find this place?" I hadn't ever been here, I felt my mother and I had seen every restaurant New York had to offer.

"My mother showed me this place when I was younger. I think it's one of New York's hidden gems." Our waiter rushed over to the table and set the check down. Andrew quickly reached across the table snatching it before I could even see. The waiter removed our empty plates and asked for a dessert order. I was stuffed but I hope Andrew said yes.

"Does that mean you bring all of your dates here?" I think I was trying to flirt. The atmosphere between us was dragging me closer to him.

"I haven't yet no, you are the first for sure. I honestly don't make time to go on many dates." He smiled another award winning smile. My knee were trembling below the table. I need to thank Clara for making me wear this dress.

"What made me special enough to bring somewhere so important to you?" The question caught myself off guard. I had no clue it was going to fall out of my mouth. I wanted to take it back, it wasn't something you asked somebody.

"You seemed... unique, special, and I really wanted to be a part of that." A small tiny bowl of ice cream with Oreos and sprinkles scattered across the top. My heart was beating so fast. I could feel my hands getting sweaty. "This is my favorite dessert? My mother used to ask for it when I was a younger boy, she is allergic to chocolate so we always had to special request this. Now they just know." I listened intently grabbing one of the spoons sticking out of the mound of ice cream.

"That's perfect because I hate chocolate." I spooned a little bit of ice cream before putting it in my mouth. The flavor was rich, the texture was creamy, and this was the best ice cream I have ever had. I was stuffed, but suddenly I felt I could eat a thousand bowls of this stuff.

We mingled a little longer, I learned he had a brother that moved to Texas to become a plastic surgeon. He had made the joke that everything was bigger there. I learned about his childhood home and that his father also passed away a few years back. I felt for him. Losing my father was one of the hardest things to go through. We finished our ice cream rather quickly.

"Are you busy the rest of this evening? Or at least free for a little while longer?" His eyes looked sincere. He reached across the table grabbing my hand like he had when we first got here.

"Actually I am." I couldn't help but focus on the fireworks. The way his hand was lying on top of mine. Gently squeezing so I knew he was there. His smile grew so wide I thought it was going to fall off the edges of his sculpted face.

"Would you be interested in taking a stroll in the park with me? I'd love to spend more time with you Erin." I just nodded my head, I wasn't sure I'd be able to speak if I had tried to answer verbally. He removed himself from the booth we were in. Quickly pulling out his wallet he left a rather large tip for the waiter. I watched carefully as he placed the wallet back in his suit pocket. Holding his hand out for me to take. I gracefully placed my hand in his as he helped me out of the booth. Once I was safely on my feet he switched the way he was holding my hand, slowly interlacing his fingers with mine. I was on fire. My entire body couldn't function. I hadn't felt like this for years. Dinner was probably the worst most boring dates but with Andrew it was the greatest thing i've ever done.

He led us outside onto the busy street after politely saying goodnight to many of the staff there. If you could fall in love after one date I think I would have fallen in love with Andrew. He was so polite and sincere to everybody we met. I watched his every little move just searching for any kind of flaw. I couldn't find one. We walked down the street for a few steps before he made me switch sides. Wrapping his arm around me he held me close to his body. I was burning up from all of the emotions flowing through me but the air outside was brisk. He held me closer to his body bending down to whisper in my ear. "Beautiful woman should never walk by the road, or unprotected." His words were like sex soaring through the air. I was craving more and more. Butterflies that kept my stomach company were moving to my throat. There was no way any of this was real. Andrew had to be an amazing actor, because I didn't deserve this kind of treatment.

It was a short walk to the park but Andrew made it quite entertaining. I felt so comfortable with this man I had only met a few hours ago.

"What's your favorite music to listen to?" I question him, his arm wrapped snuggly around me still. I nuzzled into him a little more. His hand rubbed tiny circles on the side of my arm. I felt chills washing over my body and I knew it wasn't from the cold air. The sky was growing darker by the second.

"Hmm, I'm not fully sure how to answer that question" he took a moment to ponder it. "I think music is a beautiful thing that really helps one work through emotions. I listen to country when I'm falling in love. I listen to heavy metal when I'm falling apart. I enjoy the radio even though I know the songs on there suck, but they are catchy. I don't think people should push themselves to one genre of music." His response was so well-put it made me want to crawl away. I had asked such a basic question. His response was so thoughtful and I was simply not that elegant.

We found a park bench taking a seat too look out over the harbor. There weren't any stars in the sky but the moon shone bright. I could feel him looking at me. The skin his eyes danced over lit with flames. I wanted to kiss him. I wanted to spend so many hours here with him. He looked at me like he agreed and wanted to spend that time with me too. Is this what it felt like to actually like someone? There was so much passion flowing through my body. He laced his hand around mine, pulling me into another frenzy of emotions.

"Do you like fishing?" His hazel eyes caught my attention, my breath hitched in my throat. I wasn't sure I could answer him. Finally the words battled hard enough, clawing their way out of my throat.

"I wouldnt know, ive never been." The expression on his face contorted to a cute look of confusion. He pulled away slightly and I felt my body craving his return. I felt so crazy, I had no clue who this guy was but I felt I could trust him.

"Alright, now that's weird." He teased leaning back on the bench. His hair fell slowly. His neck craned so he could look upwards to the sky. I watched every little reflection in his expression. He let out a breath, like removing smoke from your lungs. The cold air mixed with his hot breathe forming a cloud above him. He shot forward, grabbing my body pulling me with him. "Well let's go right now!" He jumped from the bench heading towards to waters edge.

I stumbled to my feet not fully sure how this was going to work. He dragged me down the grassy hill. Leading me onto the first boat in sight. My heart skipped. I've never been on a boat before. Adrenaline rushed through my veins.

"Whoa, is this even your boat," I panic. This could be him stealing a boat to take me out to sea and leave me there, my feet shook against the metal floor. He nodded his head before leading me into the cabin. It was warmer in there. I didn't have to hold my arms so closely to my body. It was like he had planned our boat trip, having everything prepared and set up previously. I took a seat on the white couch beside me. He plopped down next. He sat up though gazing into my eyes. Sparks were flying, my body aching for any amount of touch. Andrew raised his hand, the skin rough from working but gentle when it touched me skin. He grabbed my chin delicately, before pulling my head upwards slightly.

"I've never seen someone so beautiful."

I watched carefully, his eyes shutting. His hand slid to the side of my face pulling me in closer. My body was warm. My eyes fluttered shut as well as I waited for the impact. It felt like years before his lips finally brushed mine, but when they did time slowed down. His kiss was gentle but hungry. He leaned in closer pulling me deeper into the kiss. His hand traveled to my hip elegantly pulling my body onto his lap. My hands found his neck, slowly tussling the brown curls. I must have forgotten what it was like to kiss someone. Fireworks erupted inside of me pushing me deeper into kiss. Passion was building but as quickly as it had started, Andrew ended it. He shot across the room a few muffled sorry's on his way. My heart sank with negative emotions as soon as his lips left mine.

"I shouldn't have done that sorry." I shook my head. I wasn't really sure what to say. I definitely didn't think he needed to apologize. My heart was racing and I couldn't stop watching his every move. I followed him back up to the top of the boat, the stars shining brighter than I've ever seen them before. The motor was roaring in the background. Slowly the boat left the dock leading us into the water.

He knew what he was doing because within the hour we were floating in the middle of the harbour. Nets were in the water and the city was finally silenced. I relaxed on one of the seats. Leaning over the side of the boat I watched the water for any sign of movement.

"How long do we sit here and wait?" I questioned softly.

He looked off in the distance, his eyes catching the light of the city.

"We can pull the nets up whenever you want. Shrimp will began attaching to them fairly soon," The boat was trolling slowly. "Why are you board?"

I shook my head. I wasn't bored, I just never been fishing so I wasn't sure how everything worked. Andrew jumped up grabbing the strings for the nets. He began to pull them in.

Shrimp were lining the bottom of the net and I was truly amazed that it was pretty much that easy to catch something. He smiled at me, probably noticing my shocked expression. Before I knew it a few coolers covered the bottom of the boat. The nets were almost fully in.

"This is where it gets excited,"

Quickly throwing the net over his shoulder he dragged the shrimp to their new home. I watch quizzically as the whole event went down.

"That's insane that you can catch that many!"

With a simple shrug he pulled the nets to their resting spots. Soon he was driving the boat back to the shore.

"Erin, I've never been on a more amazing date," my breath hitched in my throat. His eyes dancing across my body. I was really glad Clara had talked me into this date tonight. For once I had actually hung out with someone who was normal.

He helped me off the boat, handing me his jacket as soon as I was back on solid ground. I thanked him holding the warm jacket closer to my body. We left the boat docked and we were off towards the city.

"Can I walk you home? Offer you a can? Anything..." I smiled.

"Company on my way home would be delightful,"

We walked a couple of blocks in silence just enjoying each others company. My mind raced around the world, there were so many things I was happy for in this moment and it honestly felt good to be out with someone. I was able to remember what it was like back in highschool, when I used to hang out with people. Before my father passed away.

I glanced over to the man next to me. "Thank you Andrew,"

He shot me a quizzical look.

"You're a good man, I appreciate this night." I said, I'm sure I sounded like a crazy lady.

"But you don't want to go on anymore dates..." he looked sad. I shook my head.

"That is the exact opposite of what I want,"

"Then I will be in contact,"

We entered the building my apartment was on. He led me to the private elevator and I turned to say goodnight.

"See you soon," I leaned forward kissing him on the cheek. Turning I grabbed my key and entered the elevator. Our eyes made contact as the door closed. My heart was fluttering, my body was exhausted, and my mind was racing. I had no clue how I was going to get any sleep tonight.