Chapter 5

“Would you like to go to one of my favourite restaurants? It is a small Italian, one of Pittsburghs little secrets.”

“That sounds great, I love Italian food.”

We headed to the restaurant which was hidden away, it was small and looked like it actually belonged in Italia - it was perfect. The staff was actually Italian and the atmosphere was amazing.

Tyler was greeted by name and we were escorted to a table in the back which was lit only by candles and a bottle of rosé wine was placed on the table in a silver wine chiller. There were no other tables near us and it was very romantic.

The conversation started up immediately and we were getting along very well. There was no nervousness or expectations between us, it was very relaxed. The food soon arrived and it tasted amazing, when we were eating was the only time we were quiet.

For dessert I had ordered hot chocolate fudge cake and TK ordered vanilla cheese cake with fresh cream.

We were both quietly eating our desserts when TK mischievously asked:

“Gill, can I have a taste of your dessert?”

I stuck my fork into the soft sponge making sure to get a big amount of pudding and lots of chocolate sauce. I lifted the fork to his mouth and as he took it the look of hunger appeared in his eyes and I am not talking about hunger for the food.

‘Wow, he has no idea how much he is turning me on right now, Gill calm down, just look and act normal.’

Once he took the sponge from my fork I dug it into his cheesecake and ate it while smiling a cheeky smile at him.

“Hey Missy that’s cheating and by the way that chocolate cake is amazing.”

He paid the bill not allowing me to give him any money and we left the restaurant. We had left my car at the office and TK had promised he would pick me up in the morning and take me to get it before he went to training.

“Would you like to come in for a drink?” I asked TK as we approached my house.

“Erm, yeah that would be nice thanks.” He answered nervously, again his fingers fiddling with the closest thing possible. ‘Looks like I found his nervous habit.’

He parked his car in my driveway and we went into my house. I lead him into the living room and he stood with his mouth open at the door way as I took my jacket and shoes off.

“Why are you looking at my room like that TK?” I asked rather confused.

“Gill wow just look at it. It is gorgeous I would love a room like this.”

The room is large with marble floors, a large cosy rug in the middle, cream leather sofas, a large fireplace and beautiful furniture.

“Thanks sit down and make yourself comfortable, what would you like to drink?”

“Just whatever you’re having thanks.”

He took his shoes off and made himself comfortable on one of the larger sofas, once again he sat with one of his legs underneath him.

I went to the kitchen and boiled the kettle, put some hot chocolate and a little milk in the cups and then filled them with boiling water and carried them back to the living room where I sat beside TK and handed him his drink.

“Can you play the piano?” TK asked looking at me with those gorgeous eyes.

I have a grand piano set up in the room which is always kept in pristine condition and tuned to perfection.

“Yes, I can play, I can also play acoustic guitar and I like to sing a little too but not normally when people can hear me.”

“Would you sing and play your piano for me?” He asks with a large cheeky grin on his face.

“Normally I would say no because as I said normally I only sing for myself, I use it to relax but since you have given me such an enjoyable night I will sing for you. I have not sung in front of anyone since I left Scotland so you may need to bear with me. What would you like me to sing?”

“You can choose.”

TK looks on with anticipation as I opened the lid that covers the keys and warm my fingers up by playing cords.

I decide on playing a reasonably new song, the accompanying music would normally be done with the guitar but I think it sounds just as good, if not better with the piano.

“The song is called ‘Home’ by Daughtry.”

‘I hope I don’t mess this up… I really want to make a good impression on him.’

The lyrics are as follows:

I'm staring out into the night
Trying to hide the pain
I'm going to the place where love
And feeling good don't ever cost a thing
And the pain you feel's a different kind of pain

Well I'm going home
Back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from
No, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old
So I'm going home
Well I'm going home

The miles are getting longer, it seems
The closer I get to you
I've not always been the best man or friend for you
But your love, remains true
And I don't know why
You always seem to give me another try

So I'm going home
Back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from
No, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old

Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it all
You just might get it all
And then some you don't want
Be careful what you wish for
'Cause you just might get it all
You just might get it all, yeah

Oh, well I'm going home
Back to the place where I belong
And where your love has always been enough for me
I'm not running from
No, I think you got me all wrong
I don't regret this life I chose for me
But these places and these faces are getting old
I said these places and these faces are getting old
So I'm going home
I'm going home

I finish off the song and close the piano lid. I remain seated where I am with my eyes closed feeling such a wash of emotion come over me.

‘I don’t know what is happening to me, why do I like TK so much. I am independent and don’t need a man in my life but for some reason I want TK to continue to be around me, I am just not sure if I should continue to pursue things or not. I can’t handle having my heart broken, it has happened to me before and I never want to feel that pain again.’

I opened my eyes when I felt TK come up behind me and put his hands on my shoulders.

“Are you ok Gill? I wouldn’t have asked you to sing if I thought it would upset you. You have a beautiful voice and you made the song sound perfect, you sang with so much emotion.”

TK sat down beside me on the stool and put his arm around me, I rested my head on his shoulder.

“I am not upset, sorry. Thank you for the compliment, I am glad you liked it.”

TK sits round on the stool, putting a leg on either side of it and placing his hands on my face.

“From the minute I saw you in the bar last night I knew I had an attraction to you. I like you and want to get to know you better. I don’t normally let myself like girls but with you it is different. We both have busy schedules and have our own lives but I really think that we can make this work, that we can be together and make each other happy…

“Gill will you please be my girlfriend?” He asks sounding very hopeful, the light in his eye sparkling.

I stared into his eyes and I could see him searching for some sort of reaction in my eyes.

“Yes, Tyler I would love to be your girlfriend.”

We both sighed with relief hugging one and other both happy that we had taken the chance with each other the previous night in the bar.

I gave TK a tour of the house and we sat curled up on the sofa for a while talking as the rest of the Daughtry album played quietly in the background.

“I guess I better get going home since I have a game tomorrow and I need to come and pick you up to get your car before hand.”

“Well… I was thinking that you could stay here, I know this may sound very cheesy but I would like to fall asleep in your arms and wake up with you still there but if you don’t want too I will understand.” I ask looking deep into his eyes, hopeful that I had not just made a fool of myself.

“I would like that, let me go and get my bag out of the car and we can go and get ready for bed.” He replies sounding very excited.

He went and got his things and then we headed up to my room.

I looked out a pair of Pyjamas, I chose short fitted light pink hot pants and a light pink vest, something that would look revealing and show off that I was reasonably fit without looking desperate. I don’t want to give the wrong impression but I want to look good. I am not one of these skinny girls, I am curvy but still in good shape. I went into the bathroom to change and when I came back into the room once again TKs jaw hit the floor.

“Wow, you look amazing!” He says as he comes over to me putting his hands on my waist and kisses me passionately, his tongue hot against my own as it fights for possession.

‘I really don’t want him to stop but I have just met him and he has a game tomorrow, I have to behave.’

“TK, remember that you have a game tomorrow?” I say to him as his kisses travel down my neck and his hands wonder down my thighs leaving a trail of tingles.

“Hmmm…” Is all I hear as he continues to kiss me, his breath warm, his hands gripping hard but gentle enough so not to hurt.

His kisses travel back up to my mouth before he pulls away and looks at me.

“I know but I don’t want to stop even though I know I have too, I am so attracted to you.”

He kisses me again before turning away and taking off his clothes.

As I curl up in bed and he stand in front of me only wearing a pair of black fitted boxer shorts.

‘WOW, look at that body, he is hot!!!’

By the way the pre-mentioned tattoo is a tiger.

“Looking good Mr Kennedy” I tell him as my eyes take their time looking at him from head to toe causing his face to turn a darker shade of pink.

“What are you waiting for? Are you not coming to bed?” I ask looking mischievously at him.

He pulls the covers back and curls up beside me our bodies fitting perfectly together like jigsaw pieces.

Soon we fall fast asleep still holding each other close, both of us completely content and comfortable in each others company.