Long Awaited Part One

 Gina was anxious. She had another date with Josh. This would be the third date they've been on and he'd yet to make a move. When Gina would have he expertly avoided it. They were having a great time, and he was being a total gentleman, paying for meals, getting her doors. She could still feel the chemistry there, but for some reason he wasn't trying to get physical.

Gina checked her hair and touched up her lip gloss when she heard Josh's door. She waited for the knock to go answer. He was so gorgeous. He'd gotten a haircut and she could smell his aftershave. He wore a black button down with jeans. She smiled and gave him a hug hello. He dropped a kiss on her forehead, both confusing and pleasing her at this point.

"You look gorgeous." He said with a smile. Gina grinned and shrugged.

"I do what I can." She teased. Locking up she followed him out to his car and he opened her door, making sure she didn't catch her coat in the door. Once he got behind the wheel and pulled out onto the road he smiled at her.

"I have a suprise." He teased. She smiled. He hadn't told her where they were going for dinner so she wondered what he'd come up with.

"You do?" She asked. He nodded and she laughed. "Well, what is it?" She asked.

"If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise." She laughed and rolled her eyes.

"Ok, just don't feed me caviar." They laughed and talked about their holiday plans while he took them about 45 minutes into the mountains. Gina was fighting the urge to ask again where he was taking them when they came out on a small town main street. There were a few christmas lights and a tree across from the stores and lone restaurant that lined the sidewalk.

"Where are we?" Gina asked. "This is so cute!"

Josh smiled and pulled along the sidewalk to park. "A friend told me about it. I thought it would be a fun change." Gina smiled and waited as Josh walked around to open her door and help her out of the car. They walked into a small restaurant with grapevines painted on the walls. There was a sign to seat yourself and Josh led them to a booth along the side wall.

They sat and Gina smiled at the quaint decorations. The waitress brought menus and Josh ordered a bottle of the house wine. She quirked an eyebrown at him. "A bottle?" She asked.

Yeah, we'll have plenty of time to sober up before I have to drive." Before she coud ask what he meant he'd already began disceting the menu, asking her what she thought she might want. They had a little bit of everything, but it was obvious that they concentrated on italian dishes.

Gina ordered pasta and Josh ordered a steak. they chatted and talked about their week and when they food came they were half-way through the bottle of red that Josh had ordered. The food was delicious and when the bottle was empty Gina was stuffed.

"This was really good," Gina said, "You'll have to tell your friend thank you for the suggestion." he nodded and checked his watch.

"You want dessert?" Josh asked, "We have time."

"Time?" Gina asked. "We're doing something else?" Josh just smiled.

"Dessert?" He asked again. Gina laughed and shook her head. He asked for the check and took care of it before excusing himself to the restroom. While he was gone Gina pulled out a mirror and her lipgloss to touch up.

"Ok," he said when he came back, "Bundle up!" Gina laughed and let him help her into her coat and slid her gloves on. They went back out into the cold and Josh wrapped an arm around her. They walked about a block and then rounded a corner. There was no flashing sign but Gina could see what it was as they got closer.

There was an old movie theater tucked in behind a furniture store. The small Easel out front boasted "It's a Wonderful Life". Gina gasped and squeezed Josh tighter.

"We're going to an old movie!" she squealed. Josh just laughed and held her closer as they got tickets and went into the small little foyer area.

"Want a drink?" He asked. Gina shook her head, unable to stop smiling. This had always been one of her favorite Christmas movies. They went into the little theater and fund a couple of seats in the center and settled in for the classic black and white movie.

Gina was entralled with the quaint theater and of course the movie. Josh kept an arm around her and held her hand but he didn't try to do anything more. Though she did catch him staring once and thought he might try something then.

When the movie was over they went back out into the cold and walked back to his car.

"Thank you so much, Josh. This was really great."

"Your welcome." He pulled her close and again kissed her forehead. They got back into the car and drove the 45 minutes back to her house. they listened to Christmas music and chatted about what they both had left to do to get ready for Christmas.

When they got back to her place Josh got out to walk her to her door. When she got the door unlocked Josh smiled.

"I had a great time." he gave her a hug and went to pull away. Gina wasn't going to have it though. THis had been the best date she'd probably ever been on. She pulled him back and angled her mouth over his for a quick kiss. Instantly afraid he wouldn't respond she kept it light. She didn't have to wrory though. Josh tightened his arms around her and deepened the kiss.

Gina moaned and pulled him closer. The wind kicked up and had them both gasping in shock. Gina laughed and pulled Josh though the open door and shut it behind him.

"I should probably go." He said, even with his arms still around her. Gina just smiled.

"I wish you wouldn't."

Josh sighed and dropped his forehead against hers. Rubbing his hands on her back.

"What's wrong?" Gina asked, "Do you not want this? Are you seeing someone else?"

"No!" Josh said, "I mean, yes I want this. No, I'm not seeing anyone else." He pulled her a little closer, smiling.

"So what's wrong then?" Gina asked.

Josh sighed. "In college we were all about sex, and while it was totally great. I mean, really great,' he laughed, "I want more this time. I really like you Gina." His expression was filled with apprhension and Gina smiled.

"I like you too, Josh." Then she laughed, "And while I appreciate your effort not to rush things, are you about done making a point?"