Money, Fast Cars and Fancy Food[Kali]

[Jocelyn[Spirit]]

Ryan nodded and let his mind drift to all the things he knew about the war, the things he has heard, and the things he has seen. His thoughts began to cloud over but then he shook them away and thought about Kali. For the first time, he purposely thought about being very intimate with her, just to get his mind away from other depressing matters. So of course when she asked him what he was thinking about he had to laugh a little.
I was thinking about doing things to you, things I shouldn't have been thinking about. But I only allowed myself to do that to get my mind off death and war.

He gave her a slightly sheepish grin and shrugged his shoulders.
Sorry. Sometimes I can't help it. But now it was on purpose, which I guess is worse.
And looked around and thought maybe they should keep moving. He glance at his watch and saw it was almost 10pm now.
Do you want to keep walking, or do something else, or go home..?
He asked and put his hand on her back.

[Kali]

Kali blushed a bit. "I don't mind if you think about those things, Ryan." she told him. He was a guy. How could she deny him his thoughts? The only thing she had objection to was actually doing those things before marriage. If she every got married, who was to say she wouldn't? As old-fashioned as she was, she was still a woman. She could have her fantasies if she wanted.

"I don't mind what we do." she said, taking his hand again as they walked. Kali had chosen the gardens. It was his turn to pick what he liked. She wondered about kissing him again, but didn't want to press him if it might make him want to do other things that she would have to stop him from. After all he had done for her, and all he had respected her, she felt bad denying him. But she had to.

[Jocelyn[Spirit]]

Ryan gave her a smile and flicked an eyebrow at her.
You know..
He said as they walked hand in hand around the gardens, enjoying the cool night air.
We can still do a lot more things besides kiss thats not sex. Of course I wouldn't do something you didn't want to.
He felt the need to cover up. But they cold still really make out, the hands could wander a bit...or as much as she wanted. And other things could be done...but he had a feeling she would think those things were too far. Ryan clenched his jaw together. He had to stop egging himself on, only to know it can't happen. He bit the inside of his cheek to stop the thoughts.

Hey we could go get ice cream somewhere if you wanted to.
Ryan needed something cold to decrease his now raised body temperature. Or maybe he should take a quick jump into the pond before they left.

[Kali]

Kali looked up at him, wanting a bit more of an explanation. If it didn't go against God, or her own personal ideas, she might be open to it. She stood on her tip-toes and kissed his clenched jaw. She wanted him to tell her.

"Ice cream sounds good to me." she said. And they walked, hand in hand. She rested her head against him, looking at the pretty park all around them. The moonlight rested on the flowers, giving them a white illumination. And the trees cast shadows all around, when the woods weren't so thick. It was beautiful here. Kali was glad that they had come.

[Jocelyn[Spirit]]

Ryan wasn't sure that he wanted to go into detail now. He didnt want to ruin the night. So he didn't say anything. But when she stepped on her tippy-toes just to reach his jaw he had to smile. He bent down and pulled her closer to him, kissing her on the lips. It started slow and gentle but worked its way into an almost hard, passionate kiss. His hands moved to her hips and squeezed the side of them, and then they moved to her butt. But he only gently placed his hand on it, not squeezing or doing anything.

He pulled away and took her hand, leading her towards an ice cream parlor that he new tended to stay out late for later comers such as themselves.

[Kali]

She kissed him, noting his hands. She didn't mind him touching her, actually. And she smiled as she got more passionate, kissing him. She got an idea, but not for just yet. Her arms wrapped around his neck sweetly before their kiss ended. She knew she would never tire of kissing him.

Kali followed him to the ice cream parlor, thinking about what she might get. Maybe chocolate. Or strawberry. She hadn't decided. Swinging their hands a little bit to and fro, she thought. Chocolate.

[Jocelyn[Spirit]]

Ryan walked next to her, let his fingers glide over hers as the cool night air gently touched their skin. He saw the ice cream stand and was happy to see it was still open. He walked up and looked at the board with the options.
Umm...I think I'll go with the mint chocolate chip. What will you have?
Ryan reached in and pulled his wallet out as the guy began getting their ice cream. He gave the man the money and put the change in his pocket. He took his cone and smiled at Kali.
I feel like a little kid.
He said laughing as he licked the side of the cone. It had been a while since he had had ice cream and it made him feel totally content.

[Kali]

"Chocolate, please." she told the man at the counter, licking her cone happily as it was handed to her. She loved chocolate.

"Me too." she said quietly in agreement. She felt like a little kid. Innocent, but in love. She walked close to him, her tongue sweeping around the edges of the sugary cone to keep the ice cream from dripping over her fingers. Kali smiled at him, chocolate ice cream lining the corners of her lips. "Thank you." she said, referring to the treat.

She would have given anything to make this night last forever. But she knew that there would be another night like this one, and she would treat him to whatever he wanted. So she would pay close attention to conversation in hope of getting ideas. "If you could have one wish for anything in the world, what would it be?" she asked him.

[Jocelyn[Spirit]]

Ryan took the cone and smiled at Kali, licking his ice cream and watching her lick hers. He was glad that she was having a good time and that he hadnt messed anything up yet. Ryan held the cone in one hand and slipped his other hand around her waist, resting lightly on her hip. They walked slowly down the path and the fresh air blowing across the park. But what Kali asked next caught him off guard.

He turned to her, a little confusion registering on his face.
Well, to be honest I hadnt really thought about it. I always believed the one thing you really want, need or wish for would never come true. For they never did with me. But i hadnt needed to wish for anything since i met you.
He looked at her and hoped it was a good enough answer for her. Guys were simple, they never really thought about things like that, the what if type factor.

If I had to pick, i would say just be happy, and I am, with you.
He walked in silence for a minute longer before taking the last of his ice cream in his mouth. He licked his finger once, stopped and turned to look at Kali.
What about you?

[Kali]

She finished her ice cream, licking the chocolate off her lips and crunching the sugary cone between her teeth. Leaning against the warmth of his body, Kali pondered the answer to her own question. "I think," she began, "That I would wish for nothing. I already have the best man in the world." She smiled up at him, a little twinkle in her eye as she winked. Her arm fell around his waist as his did on her, and she began to slowly but surely lead him back to the truck.

"Ryan," Kali said, thinking up another question. "What if you could do or go anywhere you wanted for a night, what would you choose?" she asked him.

The night wind played with her hair and the hem of her dress as they walked, making her shiver slightly. But she closed her eyes, enjoying its caress on her face. She wouldn't ever forget this night.

[Jocelyn[Spirit]]

Ryan hugged her close to him as a breeze kicked up, he was sure in a dress she would be cold. He let her lead him to his big pick up and he unlocked the door, opening it for her to get in. But she paused. He looked down at her and smile. And of course, another deep thought question.
Hmmm, well, I always thought Egypt would be cool to visit. But on your couch is just as good, as long as your with me.

He slid his arm down to her and helped her in the truck, gently closing the door behind her. He walked around to the other side and hopped in, turning the key and enjoying the throaty sound of his big V8 engine. He let the engine idle as he turned to look at Kali.
Hun, has something be on your mind?
He didn't know if it was the right question to ask, but he gave it a shot. But with his experience he knew questions like this usually meant something else. What it was he could never guess. What woman wanted to settle down with him, the other was just honest and curious. He let the question hang in the air and looked at her, giving her a soft comforting smile.

[Kali]

She tapped his nose softly with her finger, letting her hand fall onto his arm. But try as she might, she couldn't hide the twinkle in her eye that meant she was hiding something. "Oh nothing." she smiled with a little wink, buckling up her seat belt.

Kali watched the park slowly disappear from her view, the lights of the street becoming their new surrounding, as well as a car here and there. Not many people were on the roads tonight, and for most of the ride back, they were the only ones on the street. Kali liked it that way.

After a while, she asked yet another casually spoken question. Or more so, returned his. "Anything been on your mind?" she asked him.