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The girl was up in her room, working on stuff for work, since last week was rather a busy week for the team, she did have some things to carry over and finish during the weekend, which she didn't like but didn't mind either. She wanted to finish everything to be able to enjoy the day tomorrow without the worry of needing to finish work last minute but also the fact that Pablo had texted her that he was going to take her out later on tonight.
According to Pablo, he wanted to take Nicolle out on a real and proper first date, he felt like the one for the dare didn't cut it and that she deserved to be taken out and treated to a nice meal with him properly now that they were officially dating.
Luckily the girl didn't have a lot to finish, but she found it sweet that Pablo wanted to amend his mistakes from the dare a month ago, plus they hadn't hung out as much since the the day Pablo stopped by her house the day after they made up, which in essence was just last week, but the team have been busy the whole week that she barely saw her brother as well, she only saw them in the morning and the afternoon or night when they would finish training, well for Pedri physio, but if anything he was happy to be out of the brace and back with the team again.
The supposed date for Pablo and Nicolle was within four hours, so Nicolle had enough time to get ready, although she was worried as Pablo didn't specify where exactly the date would be held so the girl didn't know what attire to dress into, and despite asking Pablo, he refused to say anything worried that it might give away the location, it did slightly annoy her as she wanted to look her best.
She was alone at home, her brothers were out in the city, Pedri wanted to get some new clothes and invited Fernando along, he did invite Nicolle but she turned down the offer, having to finish things before meeting Pablo later in the evening. Plus she felt like ever since the dare they haven't really hung out with each other so this was perfect. Anyway, the three of them did plan a busy day tomorrow all together which Nicolle was more than excited about.
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It's been a full hour of Nicolle working, she had just finished writing five minutes ago and was now working on just sending them over to Xavi, which she managed to do without any problems.
As of now, there were three hours until she had to get ready to meet Pablo for dinner and she was rather stressed out, she wanted to wear something nice it was obvious, but she didn't know what. She didn't know the setting of the date itself and she was worried about showing up too overdressed or too underdressed.
She would be able to find out based on location but that wasn't going to work this time as Pablo would come to pick her up. She sighed heavily, closing her laptop and making her way to her closet to see what could possibly work for any occasion. Nicolle browsed through her closet, contemplating her options for the evening. Despite the uncertainty of the location, she knew she wanted to strike a balance between looking put together and feeling comfortable. Dresses weren't her preferred choice, as she always felt a bit out of her element in them unless it was for an important reason or event.
As she sifted through her clothes, she got struck with an idea for an outfit, she decided to go with a pair of well-fitted black trousers, giving off a sophisticated vibe without being too formal. For the top, she settled on a stylish white crop top, knowing it would add a touch of casual elegance to her ensemble. Nicolle paired the outfit with a classic leather jacket, just in case the evening breeze made its presence, again who knew whether the atmosphere would be outside or inside, but Pablo so she just wanted to be prepared. She opted for ankle boots to complete the look, striking the perfect balance between stylish and comfortable footwear.
With her outfit chosen and after taking a quick look at the mirror hung on her wall, a smile played on her lips, happy with the outfit choice, Nicolle turned her attention to her hair and makeup, opting for a simple yet chic look. She left her wavy black hair down, framing her face naturally. A subtle touch of makeup enhanced her features, giving her a radiant and polished appearance, it wasn't too heavy but one could tell that she applied make-up on her.
She looked at the mirror in her bathroom and once again smiled upon her look, rather excited to be going on this date, she grabbed her small handbag and tossed in the essentials that she needed with her. As she finished getting ready, Nicolle glanced at the clock, realizing that Pablo would be arriving soon. She felt a mix of excitement and anticipation now, looking forward to a proper date with him not wanting to count any of the dates from a month ago as any actual dates.
She looked down at her phone in hopes of a message from him, but it was nothing but a notification from her mail, she took a breathe as she made her way down the stairs now worried that this was turning into what was happening a month ago, but once her feet touched the ground of the bottom floor there was a knock on the door.
Her attention turned to the door and went to open it, to her surprise it was Pablo standing by the door holding her favorite flowers, white tulips. There wasn't just one but a whole bouquet of them. She was rather shocked, she took the flowers from Pablo and smelled them, and took a few seconds to admire them.
"How do you know I love these flowers?" she asked, ignoring the greetings and watching the smirk just grow on his face.
"Don't you remember, I plan to learn everything about you amor" She felt her cheeks turn red and couldn't help the smile play on her face, as she looked at them again. She excused herself to go put them in a vase of water quickly before heading out, so they wouldn't be dead by the time she came back home. Seems like he was keeping his word and Nicolle was more than happy.
Once she finished she grabbed her keys and stepped out of the house, quickly locking the door and turning to Pablo who had his hand out for her to take, she hesitated for a moment before she took it, feeling his hand tightly on hers as they began their way down her driveway to his car.
He was quick to get to the door to open it for her, and before she entered the car she gave him a small kiss on the cheek, thanking him and stepping into the car, watching as he closed the door and made his way to his side of the car. She was able to fully admire what he was wearing now, he seemed to be wearing similar jeans to hers that were black but with a white buttoned shirt on top, it wasn't tucked in but now based on what he was wearing she felt like she was underdressed.
Once he entered the car, he saw the expression on her face, worried that he might have done something, he didn't want anything to go wrong really, he wanted tonight to be perfect, he only wanted to see her smile "Nic what's wrong?"
"Am I underdressed?" she mumbled her question looking at him as she picked at her fingers, nervous to even ask that question.
He immediately shook his head at her, rather shocked by the question"Of course not, if anything what you are wearing suits the place we are going to, you look really beautiful Nic, I love what you wearing"
He watched the smile grow back on her face, as he started the car and made his way out of her driveway and out of her community into the streets of Barcelona towards the designated location.
Nicolle looked at the route Pablo was taking feeling like she had been down such street before but in essence she had lived in this city for multiple years so any street would feel familiar to her, so she shrugged it off and went onto her phone to quickly text her brothers that she was headed out for her date, so they wouldn't be very worried, despite knowing that she would be leaving the house. But still Fernando wanted to make sure she was safe and that everything was alright.
Once she closed her phone, she felt the car halt to a stop, she looked up and her eyes widened upon seeing the place that Pablo took them to. It was the first restaurant they had their 'first date'. She turned to Pablo but he was already jogging to her side of the car to open the door for her, he helped her out and if anything was getting worried by her expression, hoping that he didn't make the wrong choice.
"Yes I know what you're thinking, but I felt like I needed to redo this 'first date' because you deserved a proper one from the start" He chuckled nervously hoping that the girl next to him understood his intentions, also vaguely hinting that if she didn't want to be here they could go to another restaurant.
Her initial surprise slowly transformed into a sweet understanding as Pablo's words sank in. A genuine warmth filled her heart, appreciating the effort he had put into recreating the first time they hung out together, wanting to make it better. Nicolle looked at him, a soft smile playing on her lips.
Pablo, sensing her reassurance, led her towards the entrance of the restaurant. The familiar ambiance welcomed them, and as they stepped inside, memories from that first date flooded back, as Nicolle took a heavy sigh, nothing wrong happened here but the date could only remind her of the dare itself. But the cozy atmosphere, the soft lighting, and the subtle hum of chatter brought a sense of calmness over her.
They reached the front, Pablo stating his name for the reservation watching as the hostess picked up two menus and guided the couple to a table that was in a more private location, strategically placed for a view of the city lights outside. As they settled into their table, Pablo pulled out her chair with a courteous smile. The air was charged with a mixture of excitement and familiarity. Nicolle knew this evening held the promise of something special, a chance to create new memories and deepen the connection they had already started building.
The evening was unfolding just like that first time, but this felt different, intentional, and thoughtful. Nicolle couldn't help but feel grateful for the unexpected gesture, cherishing the chance to relive their 'first date' in a more deliberate and meaningful way.
She took a moment to take in the view before them, the sun beginning its descent making the view of the city all that more beautiful, she could feel Pablo's eyes on her and she only smiled turning to face him.
"This is really beautiful Pablo, I love it" She spoke softly looking at the boy in front of her, feeling his hand rest on her thigh.
"Thank you for giving me a second chance mi amor" he spoke, copying her tone of voice. He smiled, letting his hand off and picking up the menu, upon seeing her smile.
"Let me guess, Paellas?" He chuckled softly watching as she giggled, butterflies growing strong in her stomach upon seeing that he still remembered what food she ordered her the first time and Paella bing her absolute favorite dish in Spain.
The waiter came over and Pablo told him their order. They would share some red wine while enjoying a shareable portion of Paellas and settling for dessert later. As the waiter retreated to tell the chef their order, the conversation between Nicolle and Pablo flowed effortlessly.
The evening sun painted the sky in hues of pink and orange, casting a warm glow over the city. The panoramic view from their table became even more enchanting as the city lights started to twinkle. A gentle breeze swept through the terrace, carrying with it the aroma of the delicious dishes being prepared in the kitchen.
The smile on Nicolle's face was not rubbing over, it was rather stuck, listening to Pablo talk while the sun cast a beautiful glow on his face, making his chocolate brown eyes shine, and when it was her turn to talk she could feel that Pablo gave her all his attention, the same smile plastered on his face as well as he also admired the girl in front of him, the joy he felt to be sitting on for a date with the girl he fell in love with was everything to him, and again he was sure to make sure to never lose her again over something stupid such as the dare.
With little wait, their shared paellas arrived as a vibrant and aromatic masterpiece. The waiter skillfully served the portions onto their plates, and the rich aroma of saffron and seafood filled the air. Nicolle couldn't help as she immediately took a bite once the plate was in front of her, the smell and the sight of her favorite food was too hard to resist. As they indulged in the flavorful paellas, their conversation deepened. They explored topics beyond the usual banter, sharing aspirations, dreams, and even some lighthearted jokes. The bond between them strengthened with each shared moment, and the restaurant, once a reminder of a dare, became a symbol of the genuine connection they were building, the thought of this place being connected to the dare only faded away as it was getting replaced by this moment shared between them.
The red wine complemented the meal perfectly, enhancing the flavors of the paellas and adding a touch of warmth to the evening. As they savored every bite and sip, the atmosphere around them became more intimate. They just enjoyed their time together, all smiles and laughter nothing less, it was all perfect.
With the main course finished, Pablo suggested they order dessert. But Ncioole found it weird that Pablo didn't specify what dessert to order nor did he tell the waiter which type of dessert they wanted to order, but to her surprise when the waiter came back with a red velvet cake that was shaped like a star and to top was her name. Nicolle was speechless if anything, she turned to Pablo with a smile on her face and couldn't help but lean in, giving him a small kiss on the lips. This gesture was beyond amazing having her favorite cake shaped like something she admires with her name on top.
"Pablito, this is so sweet of you but you shouldn't have" She spoke, the happiness fully evident in her tone of voice. Pablo lost focus for a few seconds after the kiss he had just received but came back to reality when he heard her speaking, glad that she was happy with the surprise of the cake.
"Yes I should have, you deserve to be treated better and I will make up for everything that I did" He spoke, with confidence looking at Nicolle, she wanted to roll her eyes but she felt like she just couldn't and instead held his hand, watching as he gave it a kiss. After a few moments, they let go and enjoyed the dessert before them, letting the night just progress before them.
They lingered over the last sips of red wine, savoring the sweetness of the moment. Pablo, sensing the serene atmosphere, reached across the table to gently hold Nicolle's hand again, his thumb tracing small circles on her skin setting electrical waves through her body and the butterflies in her stomach to fly around like crazy. The city lights below them mirrored the spark in their eyes, as they exchanged heartfelt smiles.
It was clear that this 'second first date' had exceeded all expectations,
marking the beginning of a beautiful chapter in their journey;
together.
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A/N
A sweet chapter between the two, I know a lot of you have been waiting for such a chapter!!
As always I hope you enjoyed the chapter and I will see you lovely people on Fridayyy
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