A day out with Alex

The day passes in a blur. The sun shines down on you as, hand in hand, you and Alex stroll through the zoo. You smile and laugh, chatting away and watching the animals. You share a lunch together. You feel relaxed. For the first time, you're spending time with someone without every thought being about them ravaging you somehow. Instead you're content; no, happy, simply spending time with Alex. And Alex seems to enjoy your company just as much.

That's not to say you don't think about Alex ravaging you. Just not always. Throughout the day, between the jokes and conversation, you both let your hands wander, playing little games. A grope here, a stroke there. Little pinches and light squeezes. Always followed by a giggle.

As the sun sinks behind a cloudbank you leave the zoo, the cries of animals at dusk falling behind you. You feel the first pangs of hunger. Turning to Alex, you ask "Do you know of anywhere good to eat?"
"I know a few places. What did you have in mind?"
"I don't know. Something simple but still nice,"
"There's a gourmet pizzeria nearby. Is that what you had in mind?"
"Sounds perfect. Let's go,"

A quick cab ride and a short wait in a queue and you're seated. An alfresco restaurant, the scent of flowering trees fills the air. The strumming of Latin guitars quietly wafts from hidden speakers as you and Alex gaze at each other in the soft outdoor lighting. You've never done anything so romantic. Your evening is perfect. You rub your feet against Alex's legs as you share a pizza fresh from a wood fired oven, washed down by a few glasses of the family wine. You feel like your glowing.

The plates cleared away, Alex leans forward. "I hope you enjoyed your day. What do you want to do now?"
You think for a moment. You know what you want. "Can we go back to your place?"
"At once,"

Once more, a cab ride takes you to your destination. Before long you are back in front of the door of Alex's apartment. He unlocks it and you step through, kicking off your shoes as you go. You turn to him as the key clicks in the lock.