Chapter 12

***Just a note***
I thought that now would be a good time to bring in the other guys…hope you enjoy.

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The last night of camp a lot of the guys decided to all go out and have a guys night out before they went back to Pittsburgh for the beginning of season following the cup year.
Sidney knew that he wanted to make the date at the incline something special since she never had been up there before but he didn’t know what to do. He and Marc-Andre were following behind the rest of the guys on the way to the restaurant.

“Hey Flower I need some help”

“Yea I know you do…”Marc-Andre answered back but stopped when he saw how serious Sidney was being.

“OK man whats up?” he continued

“I promised Hadley a date at the incline when we got back and since I asked her to be my girlfriend over the phone I want to do something a little more special than just going up the incline and going to a restaurant.” Sidney said.

He had never really had a relationship long enough to make a special date or had the urge in those short relationships to do something special and romantic.

“Wow you really like this girl don’t you.” Flower asked

“Yea man I do and I want to prove to her that I am not going to drag her along and hurt her to” Sidney said

“Well Sid you can’t prove that to her overnight but I see what you mean about doing something a little special…you really asked her that over the phone?” he asked not really able to hold back a little chuckle. “WOW that was smooth buddy what are you 10…wait she did say yes right?”

“Of course she said yes Flower why else would I want to do something special..” Sidney said

“You’ll learn that most guys do something special when they screw up…I know I have done it before” Flower said getting a chuckle out of Sidney.

“Well I guess I did kind of screw up by asking her over the phone but o well I’m lucky she said yes. Come on man I need something”

“How about a picnic or something like that, because that will take some effort out of you. Just don’t kill her.” Flower said.

“That is perfect Flower…Thanks man” Sidney said to him as they caught up with the rest of the guys.

The rest of the night Sidney was hanging with the guys but writing down notes as ideas popped into his head…

At the same time Hadley was working late on a new campaign for a new big client. She couldn’t believe lucky she was. She never dreamed she would be getting campaigns like this so early in her career but here she was with her dream job. On top of that she was happy with her personal life to she had friends and a boyfriend something she had shut herself off of not so long ago. As she was jotting ideas down for her campaign her phone beeped signaling she had a message.

You’re not allergic to anything are you? Sidney had texted her

No why?

It’s a surprise for when I get back tomorrow. Hope you are free.

Yes I am free tomorrow.

Good Ill pick you up at 7

She couldn’t help but wonder what he was up to. They were supposed to go to the incline. She had wanted to do some research but she stopped herself because she just wanted to enjoy the moment. Something else that was new for her but she kind of liked it.

----The next night----

Hadley had made sure to get off of work exactly at 5 so she could get home and get ready for her date with Sidney, their first official date as boyfriend and girlfriend. She hadn’t been this excited since she got her first campaign in college. Before she knew it, 7 rolled around and again he showed up right on time.

“Hey beautiful” he greeted her at the door and kissed her cheek.

“Hey there, how was the drive back from camp.” Hadley asked

“Great because it meant I was going to get to take my beautiful girlfriend out on our first official date as a couple.” Sidney said and all Hadley could do was smile.

Sidney had timed it perfectly when they arrived at the bottom of the incline the sun was setting just in the right place. Hadley’s mouth just dropped open.

“This is amazing”

“Yea it is great to come up here at sunset but just wait for the ride back down”

They got into a car to head up to their destination. Hadley was amazed at the view she saw as they took the ride up.

“So do I get to know what my surprise is yet?” she asked hoping she would get him to spill

Sidney put his arm around her and whispered into her ear “Nope not yet” having him talk that close to her sent shivers down her spine. She just looked at him smile and gave him a small kiss on the lips and then continued to watch the sunset. When they got up to the top Hadley could see the restaurant in the distance and was starting to walk that way.

“Nope we are going this way” he told her and grabbed her hand to lead her in the other direction.

Not too far off in the distance she saw the flicker of light. When they got closer she saw a picnic all set up with some tiki torches around it.

“Oh my gosh this is so cute” Hadley said

Sidney tried to hide a little bit of disappointment because he was shooting for romantic but when he saw how happy she looked he couldn’t be too disappointed.

“You like it. I wanted to do something special.”

Hadley just turned around and looked at him.

“This is special I love it Sidney. I didn’t know you could cook” she said.

“Well I had some help with that part but I am glad you like it.”

They sat down on the picnic and enjoyed the food that Natalie had helped make Sidney make for the night. The conversation picked exactly where it had left off before he left. They got to know each other a little bit better. They talked about Hadley’s new campaign at work and lots of other things.

“When the season starts are you going to be able to come to the games” he wanted to ask because she had just finished talking about how her new campaign had been making her really busy.

“Yes I can’t wait to see my first hockey game live” she said making Sidney smile widely

“Maybe you will be my good luck charm” he said.

“Well talk about pressure gosh…” she said laughing with him.

They had a great dinner but instead of going back down they decided to walk a little bit and enjoy each other’s company. As they were walking around they heard music in the background.

As they got closer they noticed a group of people playing some slow jazz music.

Sidney just couldn’t help himself “Dance with me”

Hadley just looked up at him and smiled. She really couldn’t tell him no. As they danced she couldn’t help but think about how much she had opened up since that night on the dock. She was happy for the first time in a long time..they danced as the moon rose up.

After the music had stopped they decided to make their way back down because they both had early days the next morning.

“Remember what I told you about on the ride down.” He told her as they got into the car.

As the ride started Hadley’s mouth dropped open “I have never seen Pittsburgh like this, this is the most beautiful thing that I have ever seen.”

While she was saying this Sidney was thinking the same thing about her. He knew he was lucky and he couldn’t screw this up…When she turned to say thank you for the night he just couldn’t stop himself and leaned in and began to kiss her. He deepened the kiss by brushing his tongue against her lips asking for entrance, she obliged and slightly parted her lips for him. Their tongues didn’t really fight for dominance but it was still a hungry kiss that lasted the rest of the ride down. When they reached the bottom the man working had to cough to get their attention.

Both Sidney and Hadley blushed furiously as they exited the cart to his range rover. The whole way home he held her hand, after that kiss he just had to touch her somehow even though he could only think about getting her into bed and having his way with her. Before too long they pulled up to her building and they had to say goodnight. Sidney kept the kiss light because if he didn’t he was never going to leave but he didn’t have any luck because this time it was her turn to deepen the kiss. After a while passed her apartment door flew open.

“Jesus Darryl get a damn room.” Jordan said on his way out.

The blushing returned from both Sidney and Hadley.

“Goodnight Hadley” he said breathlessly.

“Goodnight Sid” she returned and kissed him one more time.




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