Tethered (Book Two of The Invisible String Series)

Valentine's Day

"Uh, can we get a couple of glasses of water, please?"

The waiter nods, pouring us each a glass of champagne into some fancy flutes that have roses etched into the glass before leaving to get our waters. I take a sip of my drink, humming appreciatively at its taste. That's definitely an expensive bottle, and I think it's freaking cool that it's on the house, but I'm only going to drink this one glass if I'm the driver tonight. If the food is as good as everyone says it is, I'll definitely be recommending this place.

When it comes time to order our food, I go with something simple and light, and when my pasta dish comes to the table I let out a low moan at how good it tastes. "Holy shit, this is good!"

I glance up, pausing halfway between bringing another forkful of pasta up to my mouth when I see the look Lizzie is giving me. "What?"

The brunette raises an eyebrow before returning her attention to her own food, her cheeks slightly red and eyes slightly dilated. "I- you can't make those kinds of noises when we're in public, Y/N."

I laugh a little at my girlfriend's flushed features, chewing through my bite of food before responding. "My bad. I'll try to restrain myself, but you are forgetting that I'm eating some really good food with the most beautiful woman here, so it's a little obvious that I'm enjoying myself."

Lizzie's blush deepens, and I take a sip of my drink and decide that I've teased her enough for the moment. "Is there anywhere else you want to go after we're finished here?"

"No, not really. Unless you have something else planned?"

I can't help but smirk over the top of my glass, earning me a raised eyebrow from my girlfriend. "What is that look for?"

Shrugging, I steer the conversation away towards something else, and before I know it we've managed to finish our dinner and desert. Which consisted of a piece of super rich chocolate cake that Lizzie and I shared. We spend a few minutes arguing over who's going to cover the bill, and I eventually win by telling Lizzie that since I planned tonight I should get to pay for it. I also make sure to leave our waiter a nice tip, and extend my hand out to help Lizzie out of her seat. "Milady, if you would kindly join me on the next portion of our date."

Lizzie giggles, but takes my hand nonetheless and I lead her back through the busy restaurant until we reach the valet station. I notice the brunette curling in on herself and notice the slight chill in the air, and automatically wrap an arm around her shoulder to offer my own warmth. She sinks into me, a small smile appearing on her beautiful features. "We should really do this more often."

I hum, watching as the same valet dude from before pulls Lizzie's car up before bending down to place a soft kiss to the brunette's forehead. "Definitely. I think I might like going out on dates with you, Olsen."

Lizzie lets out a light laugh as I open her door for her, and I give the valet a tip for his service, which he thanks me for before I hop into the driver's seat and head off to our next destination. It's a bit of a drive, but will totally be worth it.

Halfway there, Lizzie shifts in her seat and reaches over to settle her hand on my upper thigh. "Where are we going?"

I remove one hand from the wheel to reach down and grab Lizzie's hand, bringing it up to my lips to place a kiss against her knuckles, never once taking my eyes off the road. "To the second part of our date."

"What is it with you being so cryptic about where you take me on dates?"

I shrug, glancing away from the road for just a split second to give my favorite person a small smile. "I just like surprising you with them. You get this really cute look on your face."