Charlie and Deanna hugged each other to wish a happy new year, a hug they both needed for that moment.
After that, they sat down and started talking animatedly, warmed by the whiskey.
- Were you going to the movies? - Charlie wanted to know a little more about her possible "terrible" date.
- Yes - she admitted - I would go with a guy from the hospital, but you needed my help and the change saved me from that "great" date.
Charlie read Deanna's surname in his surgical pajamas: Ridley. Deanna Ridley.
- I'm sorry ... or not - he said suggestively looking directly at her mouth, but he thought it best to wait and not kiss her at that moment - What do you like to do in your spare time?
- I like to sleep, take a nap, I also like to go to the movies alone and stay on the couch with Adam - Charlie looked confused, but she soon explained - He's my kitten! And you? What do you like to do Charlie?
- I always need to do something. But I like listening to music and sleeping too. I also like to watch documentaries ... I used to do this with my grandmother, but she passed away a few weeks ago - Charlie's expression looked sad for a moment, but soon he was looking at Deanna with his expressive eyes. She already loved Charlie's eyes.
- I'm sorry - she took his hand and gently squeezing - It's a feeling that never goes away. But then it becomes a beautiful memory, trust me.
- Have you ever lost someone Deanna? - Charlie was curious about her and why she said that.
- Yes, I lost my mother, she died in front of me in the hospital and we didn't survive in time - she said with a sad smile - But that was a long time ago! Lift my friend! This is our special New Year's Eve!
- Okay tell me something: when you helped me did I hear you right? Did you call me handsome?
Deanna smiled
- You heard perfectly - Her answer left Charlie a little shy at that moment - You are very handsome and you probably know that - Deanna did what no other girl had done: she wasn't afraid to look old-fashioned by admitting that he was a handsome man.
- Wow - she said - I think I left my "tattooed muse" speechless? - She had the expression of someone who made a great discovery: Charlie appreciated how honest she can be.
- "Tattoed muse"? - He was loving it - You are very funny Deanna Ridley!
"Thank you," she said proudly. Deanna was in her work uniform not bothering to impress him and had said in Charlie's face that he was handsome and even named him "tattooed muse" and when he said she was funny Deanna looked very happy. That was a compliment to her.
It wasn't Deanna's beauty that fascinated Charlie, there was something about the way she was honest, determined, and it made her a girl he would like to get to know better.
Are you hungry Deanna? - Charlie asked.
- I am starving! - She said - Where are we going to eat?
- There's a dinner nearby and we can go on foot, if you want, of course.
- So let's go because I could kill for some fries!- she closed her eyes when talking about the food - And a delicious hamburger, bigger than my hand!
- I like it! If you're hungry there's no need to be shy right? I like your honest Deanna - he stood up and held out his hand to her and Deanna took Charlie's hand he pulled her a little closer to him. Deanna's heart was beating fast and also Charlie's. There was a lot to be said during that brief silence and it was clear from the way they looked at each other - I'm loving this new year, thanks to you Deanna.
She laid her hand lightly on Charlie's chest, touching his leather jacket and she gently ran her finger over his tattoo, making him laugh.
- Me too "tattooed muse," she said - Let's have dinner near They left the bar holding hands.
They ent to a lovely nack bar that had the retro decor in light blue and yellow. They sat at a table nearby street The waitress soon went to take orders from Charlie and Deanna.
- Happy New Year! What will you want? She asked as she took the pen out of her pocket to take the order.
- Happy New Year! I'm would like to order a big portion of fries -Deanna put her elbows under the table. "No cheddar and no bacon, but with extra barbecue sauce," she said.
- The large portion serves two people! Are you guys share? - She asked Nina, who looked at Charlie and he let her decide what to do sharing whit him or eat all by herself.
"Then bring the big and the small," she said, leaving the waitress confused.
"But the big one serves two people ..." She looked at Deanna curiously.
"I'm really hungry, miss," she explained and Charlie started to laugh.
"I want your big chocolate milkshake too."
Do you serve Mozzarella sticks here? - She asked the waitress.
- Yes! You can choose: we have large, medium and small portions
- I'll take the Large! But this one I will share with my friend! - she pointed to Charlie.
-Very well! And you? What would you like to order? - The waitress turns to Charlie.
- I wanna have a strawberry milkshake and a cheeseburger, please.
- Okay, I'll be right back in a few minutes.
She left and went to the counter to pass the order.
Deanna stands up from where she was sitting and went over to Charlie and sat down next to him. She turned and looked at him without saying anything and he understood. Charlie wrapped his arms around her and they were so close that she could feel his breath on her face. Charlie stopped for a moment just to look at her. Deanna brushed his bottom lip with her thumb and the suggestive contact made him look right into her mouth and they kissed. He was careful and at the same time very tempting and that was the perfect kiss. They pulled away and looking at each other.
-Happy New Year Charlie Hawkins - she said caressing his face.
- Happy New Year Deanna Ridley - Then they kissed again. It was drizzling outside, but Phil and Deanna were warm.