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Post by fallingn2ct on Jan 3, 2013 15:51:17 GMT -5
Onyx <3, thank you
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jan 3, 2013 16:16:32 GMT -5
The house came into view, like something out of a Wintery postcard. A small white fence lined the front, blue shutters framed the windows, and porch swing that was currently covered in snow. Meredith pulled the car into the garage in the back,"Home sweet home", she said putting the car into park.
"Very nice", Colm said as he followed her through the kitchen. It was done in delicate blue and white tiled patterns,"So, you live alone?"
"Yeah, it's weird to get used too after being with someone for so long. But I have a new sense of independence, it's hard on the wallet sometimes, but I love it."
"Was your split with your ex bad? I mean I know about the cheating and everything."
She gave a half smile and shook her head,"I don't want to talk about that tonight, okay?"
He nodded in understanding,"So go, get changed. I'll wait here and rummage through your kitchen for something to drink."
"There's wine, beer, soda, water. What ever you feel like", she headed towards the back where her room was. She had meant what she said, she didn't want to talk about Kelly, she had spent too much time worrying and being upset over him. Now it was her time with this new person, for new beginnings on a new year's eve. She tossed her things on her bed and began going through her closet.
Colm popped the top on a can of soda as he waited. He looked at the photos on the refrigerator of Meredith with her family. A few were actually ones that he had sent her during their texting sessions, he was making a goofy face in one and pouting in another. He felt something surge through him that she had thought enough about him to print the photos and keep them where she would see them every day. He sat at the small round table under the window and sipped on the drink. He jumped as he heard her clear her throat.
"Will this work for what ever it is we are doing?"
He took him a moment to find his voice as he took in the black dress stopped a few inches above her knee, she held a small purse in her hand and a jacket hung over her arm,"Yeah.......you look........beautiful."
"Thanks", she felt herself blush as he stood up.
"May I?", he took the jacket from her.
"You may", she smiled as her slid the jacket over her arms and onto her shoulders. She could smell the cologne he wore and feel the warmth of his hands.
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Post by laurenne on Jan 3, 2013 18:45:06 GMT -5
Aww, That's so sweet, getting reservations and everything.
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Jan 3, 2013 19:13:03 GMT -5
Love, love, love!
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Post by celticbear on Jan 3, 2013 21:57:38 GMT -5
Love both updates! And when Meredith returned to the kitchen in that black dress, something tells me the temperature in that kitchen went up quite a few degrees! Making dinner reservations was a nice touch! Love Meredith's house!
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Jan 4, 2013 18:09:07 GMT -5
Aw. That was so cute. <3 I love this so much.
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Post by celticsweetheart on Jan 6, 2013 15:10:35 GMT -5
Wow awesome story. I wish I had gotten a chance to meet Colm. He seems like a sweet guy and well I think he definitely marches to his own drummer. I wish I could write like you. I guess every fangirl has her own way of writing about each lad. I know I do when it comes to Neill. Another update soon, I have no life.
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jan 8, 2013 16:04:57 GMT -5
The restaurant was warm with candlelight twinkling from the small vases on the tables. Conversation buzzed softly with the mingling sounds of plates and silver ware. Colm and Meredith checked their jackets with the hostess and were led to a small round table near the back.
"I'll take it from here", Colm told the hostess as he pulled Meredith's chair out.
"Enjoy your meal", she smiled placing the menus on the table.
"Aren't you a gentleman", Meredith smiled sliding into the seat.
"It's our first date, it should be nice", he took his own seat, smoothing his shirt.
"A date? Is that what this is?", she said picking up her menu.
He cast her a slow smile,"Let's see, dinner reservations, new year's eve and I pulled your chair out. Sounds like a date to me."
"Okay then", she laughed,"I'll let you get away with that one."
"Because you know I'm right and this is a date."
"I already conceded", she met his gaze,"Take it when you can, you know I tend to fight over things."
"Fair enough", he said with a nod of his head. They made small talk as they decided on their meals and gave their order to the waiter. Colm watched her as she sipped on a glass of wine, the light from the candle reflecting in the green pools of her eyes. He was sure he had never seen a more beautiful woman, than at that moment.
Meredith noticed Colm watching her and felt an all too familiar heat creep into her face. She averted her eyes to an invisble spot on the table cloth,"What are we doing after dinner?"
"What do you feel like doing?"
"If this is a date, you should have that already planned", she teased.
"Touche", he laughed,"Sadly, I am a terrible planner and I don't really have much else planned. The hotel is having a bit of a party for all the guests in one of the ballrooms or we could just hang out in my room and watch the ball drop. Whatever you feel like."
"Choices, choices", she said as the waiter came back with their food.
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The candlelight had burned down and the bottle of wine sat empty between them. The resturant had started to empty out as people made their way to the party or to continue their evening elsewhere.
"You expect me to eat any of that?", Meredith laughed as the waiter sat a piece of dark chocolate cheesecake between them.
"At least a bite", Colm said moving his chair closer to hers,"Come on, you have to have one", he held up a fork full.
"I hate you", she shook her head as she took the bite he offered.
"And?"
"Wow!", she closed her eyes as the silky, smooth, cream cheese and chocolate mixture hit her taste buds,"You have to try some. It's amazing!"
"Don't mind if I do", he took a healthy mouthful. She wasn't kidding,it was one of the best things he had ever tasted.
"Told you it was awesome", she laughed," You have chocolate on your cheek."
"Where?", he swiped at his face.
"Right", she leaned closer to him"Here", she slid her thumb across the smudge,"Got it", she handed him a napkin and moved back. The air hung thick for a moment befoe he laughed.
"Can't take me any where, I guess. So, we'll box this up and then figure out what to do next."
"Okay", she agreed,"I'll be right back"
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Jan 8, 2013 16:27:07 GMT -5
Wonderful as always.
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Post by celticsweetheart on Jan 8, 2013 20:54:49 GMT -5
Loved it can't wait for more, I love Colm he's such a sweetie pie. I wish I had met him but I didn't and really couldn't afford it. Great story can I have some more please.
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Post by celticbear on Jan 8, 2013 21:47:02 GMT -5
This was a great first Date. Love how Meredith got the chocolate off of Colm's cheek! Can't wait to find out what happens next!
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Jan 9, 2013 23:13:16 GMT -5
That was cute. Loved it! Update soon, please.
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Post by meg_cahill21 on Jan 11, 2013 9:58:49 GMT -5
this is so cute! update this and all out of love soon!
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Post by fallingn2ct on Jan 18, 2013 14:25:12 GMT -5
Meredith looked at her reflection in the mirror; cheeks flush with color, sweaty palms, and a racing heart. All the tell tale signs of nerves on a first date. Those nerves that were wound in a tight bundle until the night ended. The nerves that wondered about a kiss or if one would even be right. She had been on dates before, why was this different? Because he was different, she realized. Colm was nothing like Kelly. The way he looked at her, pulling out a chair, holding a door open. Actually asking her opinion and what she liked. Small things she hadn't realized that she had even missed. She washed her hands and gave herself and internal pep talk before making her way back out to the table.
"Everything okay?", Colm asked slipping the signed receipt into the black binder.
"Fine", she smiled.
"Check's paid and cheesecake to go", he pointed to the box,"What do you feel like doing?"
"Have you ever walked around D.C. at night?"
"Considering this is my second time here, that would be a no."
"Then I have a lot to show you", she said as they made their way to pick up their coats.
"Allow me", Colm said holding out her jacket.
"Thank you", she said moving her hair out of the way.
"You get to lead the way," he said holding the door open as they stepped out into the frosty night. White flecks of snow trickled slowly from the darkened sky above.
***short I know, but I have to fold newsletters at work*****
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Post by onyxfyrefly on Jan 18, 2013 19:52:52 GMT -5
Yay for updates! Boo for newsletters!
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