~Renee's Point of View~

The night had been going really well so far, aside from Kris being bombarded by a bunch of girls before they entered the restaurant. I was impressed when he didn't ignore them and keep walking inside, but actually took the time to pose in pictures with them. He even showed genuine concern afterwards, thinking I would be upset about it. When in reality I adored him for it. Not many players took the time for fans, especially when they were on a date. But this wasn't a date, I had to keep reminding myself of that. This was just dinner, nothing more and nothing less, although I was beginning to wonder.

"Renee, there's something I have to tell you." he said looking me straight in the eyes.

"What's that?" I asked.

"I didn't ask you here tonight to talk about the wedding."

"Oh, you didn't?" I asked flirtatiously.

"No, I asked you here because I'm extremely attracted to you and every time I'm around you I get speechless and lose focus."

"You, get speechless around me?" I asked dumbfounded.

"Yeah, I do. Ask the guys on the team I've almost killed them a couple of times at practice with some of my wild shots," he said laughing at himself causing me to giggle.

"I'm flattered Kris, no one has ever said that to me before."

"It's true Renee, and if you'll let me, I would love to get to know you better and see where this goes."

That was the nicest thing anyone had ever said to me. I couldn't believe the words I had just heard him say. Had he really said them to me? Was I dreaming? No, he had said them and was awaiting my answer, his thumb slowly tracing over my fingertips.

"Well, I'm going to be up front with you," I started, "I'm sarcastic, rude, loud and annoying but I promise you'll never find another one like me. I would love to see where this leads," I said with a smile spreading across my face.

Laughing a little he said, "I'm glad you feel the same way. To be up front with you, I'm extremely shy. I have a nervous habit of touching my hair and I'm a hopeless romantic."

Together we laughed and joked, discussing anything and everything. I was having the time of my life and didn't even realize when the clock struck midnight and the restaurant was closing. We had been talking for hours when the hostess came over and informed us we needed to leave.

"I had a great time tonight," he said as he walked me to my front door.

"I did too, thank you for dinner."

"You're welcome. Thank you for giving me a chance," he said smiling at me, his eyes twinkling in the porch light as he looked at me running his fingers through his hair.

He was nervous. Sensing this, I decided to make the first move. I took a step forward and put my hand to his cheek as my lips met his. As soon as our lips met sparks flew. I felt a surge of electricity flow through my veins and I wanted more. I wanted to kiss him all night long. I wanted to have his hands run all over my body, and to show him how a real woman treated a man. Reluctantly I pulled myself away from him, to which he leaned forward for another kiss. This time he wrapped his arm around my waist pulling me against him. I could feel a bulge forming beneath his pants pressing against my hip as he kissed me passionately on the mouth. He wanted me just as bad as I wanted him and just as I was about to give in, he pulled away.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have gotten so carried away, but I have been wanting to do that for a long time."

"That's okay, I enjoyed it, but that's all you're getting for tonight," I said as I turned around and opened my front door. Standing in the doorway I looked back and said,"Thank you for a wonderful night, I had a great time."

"You're welcome beautiful," he said smiling, "I'll call you tomorrow."

"Okay," I said smiling as I watched him walk down her driveway, get in his vehicle and drive away.

Beautiful, he had called me beautiful. Tonight had been magical, better than I could have ever imagined the night going, and that kiss! That kiss had left me hot, horny and wanting more. I knew if I wanted more, he had to be dying, especially after what I felt pressing against my hip. I was happy that I hadn't given it up on the first date, but kicked myself in the ass for it at the same time.

I had never longed for someone to touch me and ravish me the way I had longed for Kris just moments ago. Come to think of it, I had never felt this way about anyone in my life. Lust was a crazy thing and left me feeling elated, a feeling I could definitely get used to.

Getting into bed I replayed the days events and slowly drifted off to sleep. Tomorrow was a new day, a day where I would no longer just work for the Penguins, but for my boyfriend as well.