02.15.08
My Valentine…
He was hot!
He comes to the door of my office, and I give him the tour. He takes me to his car, parked right outside, with his hand on my lower back. Not holding me like we know each other well - just lightly, flirty, firm but restrained…
He opens the car door for me 
The car seat had red rose petals strewn on it! He hands me a heart shaped box of chocolates, and says in an exxageratedly low, firm voice with furrowed brows, “Not until you’ve had your dinner, young lady.” The boy’s got just the right touch.
We went to a restaurant I love on Pico Blvd at the beach. It’s in the Casa Del Mar hotel. We sat at the window, looking out over the Santa Monica Pier, all lit up.
We drank champagne and ordered seafood. He’s so interesting - he’s travelled around the world, and has an adventure from every place he’s been. And…
He’s such a good listener - not all guys are - he seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say and what I think about things…I don’t know why, but I find that irresistably sexy! He leaned forward every time I talked.
He’s a scuba instructor and he said he’d give me private lessons and certify me - I’ve always wanted to get certified. I said that is very kind of him, and he said, “Well I have to make sure you keep coming back.”
At the end of the evening when he dropped me off, he kissed me - okay, he is a good kisser, and I mean *great*. And he groaned softly, which I love.
So far we have hot, great smelling, funny, thoughtful, fascinating and good listener. I don’t want to get my hopes up too high, but it’s not a bad start…
It almost seems too good to be true…
Hope said,
February 15, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Rose petals on your seat? WOW!
Can’t wait to see what happens next!
Dora said,
February 16, 2008 at 7:47 am
Sounds wonderful. Now just take it slow and easy, and see how it goes.
Anna said,
February 16, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Yes, I agree: “Slow and easy” is key. Easier said than done, but still, it is key…
kristin said,
February 18, 2008 at 6:07 am
he sounds fantastic! and the date sounds fantastic! wow!!
cdp said,
February 18, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Umm, rose petals strewn anywhere are a surefire way to swoon le tortious. Every. time.
Also great smelling is always nice, no?
And I’m with Hope - can’t wait to hear the next installment. Make sure to keep us updated!
(ps I am back from my bloggy sabbatical and enjoyed catching up with you! sorry to go all MIA there for awhile.)
AmyD said,
February 19, 2008 at 9:28 am
Woo hoo…this guy is ON FIRE! Congrats on a great V-Date and even more on finding what sounds like a great guy. Can’t wait to see where this goes. As for taking a break, I think that should only apply to a-holes who don’t deserve you.