Date night

The next day is a blur, focused as you are on the evening to come. Before you know it, you and Mazzy are climbing into the car and driving towards the address Dakota gives you, to pick her up from her apartment. Mazzy is clearly excited, bouncing in her seat, but still refuses to give you any hints towards the surprises they have planned.

Pulling up in front of the building, you look around, feeling a bit sorry for Dakota. It’s not a nice neighborhood, and the building has definitely seen better days. You suppose it’s all she can afford, but you already feel like she deserves better than this. However, as you get out of the car, all that flees from your mind, as Dakota walks out the front door.

If she’s nervous to be wearing a dress, she’s hiding it well. She has her hair braided, but you can’t stop staring at the dress. Black and tight, strapless and only going down to the top of her thighs, with lacing on the side leaving even more skin exposed. Thigh high stockings and black heeled boots complete the look, and she smiles as your eyes wander over her slim body.

Dakota laughs, and gives you a kiss on the cheek. “Like what you see?”

You nod. “You’re beautiful, Dakota. But I knew that already.”

Dakota blushes slightly, seemingly more nervous about the compliment than her skimpy dress. “Thanks…so, shall we?”

You smile, and open the back door for her. She climbs in and greets Mazzy cheerfully. You get in as well and begin to drive, heading towards the restaurant. Along the way, Dakota and Mazzy talk, mostly obliquely hinting at a surprise, clearly trying to tease you. However, when you pull into the parking lot, Dakota goes quiet.

You glance at her in the mirror. “Something wrong?”

She shakes her head. “Not at all. Just a little fancier than my usual, you know?”

You chuckle. “Well, you deserve a treat. If we’re going to date, you’d better get used to it.”

The smile she gets when you say that melts your heart immediately. You get the feeling that Dakota has had it rough, and you resolve to help change that for her. You lead the girls to the door, opening it for them as you head inside. Once you’re seated in the restaurant, you smile at Dakota.

“So, why don’t you tell me a little more about yourself? If you don’t mind.”

She looks a little surprised. “You sure? My story isn’t really pleasant conversation…”

You reach out and pat her hand. Her eyes go wide again, and you smile. “We have plenty of time. I want to get to know you.”

Dakota smiles back at you, seemingly a bit nervous again. “Okay, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

She begins talking about her youth, after taking a drink of water. Her parents were poor, and addicts, and Dakota was an accident. Largely ignored, she grew up running the streets, and dropped out of school at a young age. A brush with the law as a teen scared her enough to keep her out of a serious criminal life, but she bounced from job to job, and from bad relationship to bad relationship.

When the AWIO opened, she considered leaving everything behind, starting a new life, but her lack of skills and education would have made the process difficult. Not to mention giving up modern technology. Along the way, however, she got a job at the grocery store, and spotted a cute guy, although he seemed sad and quiet.

You smile, and she blushes. “Yeah, I saw you right away. Didn’t think you’d ever notice me though, because…”

She gestures at her petite body. You glance at Mazzy, and shake your head. “Dakota, you’re stunning. You caught me in a bad time is all.”

She smiles. “I know that now, Mazzy filled me in. She also promised me that you’re a gentleman, and again, she was right.”

Mazzy giggles. “You’ll learn, I’m always right!”

Dakota laughs. “I’m beginning to see that! But you have to understand, most of the guys I’ve been with just want to fuck. Normally I don’t mind, I love sex! But lately, it hasn’t been enough. It feels empty.”

You nod. “I get it. You deserve better, anyway.”

Once again, a hint of nervousness shines through, and it’s adorable. “See, that’s what I mean! You’re just so sweet…”

Mazzy nods excitedly. “I told you!”

Dakota grins. “You did. So, I guess I should say, I was holding back the surprise until I saw for sure what you were like. And now…here. Be gentle until we’re done eating…”

Dakota slides a small box across the table, and both she and Mazzy giggle. You look at them curiously, and open the box. Inside, is what appears to be a small remote control, with a slider and a few buttons. You stare for a moment, then look up to see Dakota grinning.

“Go on, give it a try!”

You chuckle, and press the button marked ‘power’. Dakota gasps slightly, and bites her lip. Raising an eyebrow at her, you raise the slider a bit, and she grips the table, her face flushing prettily. You lower the slider again, and she relaxes.

Mazzy giggles again. “It’s going to be a fun night!”