He looked around the store, while I gawked at him. He was holding the exact bouquet he had described in his answer to my question on eHarmony. I pulled my jaw up off the ground, right as his eyes rested on me and a crooked grin broke out across his face. I practically melted to the floor. He started to walk over to me and I searched my mind, trying to remember my name, let alone think of anything coherent to say to this beautiful man.

“Hello,” he said in a velvety voice that made me want to melt into the floor, and handed me the beautiful bouquet (pictures of flowers in fanfiction profile). “H-Hi. I'm B-Bella.” I said nervously, trying to make sure that was actually my name. “How very pleasant to meet you, finally. So shall we get on with this date, then?” He asked expectantly. “Of course,” I said, regaining some of my composure and waving goodbye to Martha, who had a look of desire on her face, and Jim, looking daunted by Edward's mere presence, as we walked out of the small bookstore.

“Will it be okay if we take my car from here? We aren't going far, but it would be easier than you trying to follow me in your car.” He asked casually. I nodded my head and followed him to a beautiful, silver, Volvo C70. (picture in fanfiction profile). “Wow. What a beautiful car.” I said, as he walked me to the passenger door and held it open for me. This act of chivalry threw me off, but I whispered a “Thanks.” as I slid into the seat. I heard him get in the driver side, and then I heard the low purr of the car starting. Then, we were off.

We drove for about 3 blocks, at about 70 miles per hour, and suddenly slowed to a stop outside of Agua Verde Paddle Club. (link in fanfiction profile). I had been too frightened to say anything to him about the speed, although I did feel a strange feeling of safety in his presence. He quickly got out and before I could even get myself unbuckled, he was at my side, holding the door open with one hand, the other outstretched to me for help getting out. Lucky he did this, since I almost fell to my face just trying to get out of his car. He caught me just in time. I could see all the little breaks and rocks in the asphalt, as he straightened me back up.