Today was the day that Erica and Jaime were going on their date. Erica woke up and went for a shower and decided to wear something nice today. She picked out a leather skater skirt and a white blouse, which she wore a bow tie with. She wore a denim jacket and a bowler hat and put on her black converse. When she was dressed, she made herself some pop tarts and waited for Jaime. He said he was picking her up at 10am and it was now 9:50am so she didn’t have long to wait.

The doorbell rang, even though Jaime has a spare key, and Erica suddenly grew nervous. She had only ever been on dates with Mike and they were after they were an official couple. So in a sense this was her first ever date and it was with her best friend. She still didn’t know what they were doing or where they were going.

She stood up, straightened herself out and walked over to the door. When she opened it she saw a very smiley Jaime stood on the other side, he was dressed fairly smart also.

“Morning” They both said at the same time which caused them both to giggle.

“So before we go you need an overnight bag and your passport” Jaime informed Erica.

“Why, where are we going?”

“You’ll see” Jaime said with a sly smile.

“Fine, just give me a minute” Luckily Erica’s wardrobe was super neat so she could walk in and pick up a pair of pyjamas and a fresh set of clothes with ease. Her passport was in the drawer that she keeps it so all she had to get was her toothbrush and she was ready.

“Done” She announced and Jaime stood up and walked over to the front door. He opened it for Erica, like a gentlemen. When they were outside Jaime took Erica’s bag while she locked her door. When she was done they walked arm in arm down to a taxi that was waiting for them.

“Jaime, why a taxi, both of us can drive” Erica said sounding puzzled.

“Yeah but I don’t want to leave my car at the airport” He replied bluntly, as if it was super obvious.

“Airport? Jaime, where are we going?” Erica begged for an answer.

“New York” Again said as if it was obvious.

“I’m not even going to ask any more questions because there are far too many” Erica said and let out a sigh before getting comfortable in the backseat of the taxi.

“I wouldn’t answer them anyway” Jaime joked.

The pair of them did indeed go to the airport and board a plane to New York. Erica was excited because she loves New York but she was still so out of the loop. She wanted to know why they were going to the Big Apple and not just having lunch on the beach or something.

When they arrived, Jaime got them a cab and gave the taxi driver an address. When they pulled up they were at a fancy hotel and Jaime paid for their journey then proceeded to collect the bags from the trunk.

“Jaime, this place is like super insane, what are we doing here?” Erica begged for answers once more.

“This is where we’re staying tonight. Don’t worry I got us a double room so it’s not weird” Erica and Jaime had shared a bed on many occasions but now that this is a date he thought it might be a bit inappropriate.

“Okay, but why New York? Why didn’t we just do something at home?”

“Because your surprise is here and I couldn’t have it delivered” Jaime said being as vague as possible. “Come on, we’ll check in and then do some sight-seeing, I know how much you love being a tourist” He held out his hand and Erica took it.

Once they checked in and put their luggage in their room, a rather beautiful room with an amazing view, they went out into the bustling streets on New York City. They did all the typical tourist activities. They watched a man busking in the streets, he was actually quite good and they both gave him some change. They visited the Disney store and bought some soft toys and Monster Inc. water bottles. Jaime got something for Jacob and Amanda too.
By the time they were done being tourists it was about 5pm and Jaime said that they had dinner reservations and hailed a taxi to take them to the restaurant. It was a posh restaurant that looked like really rich, snotty, business people dined there and tonight they were joining them.

“This has been so fun” Erica claimed.

“The nights not over just yet” Jaime declared.

“What more is there?” Erica asked.

“You’ll see after dinner”

“I can’t wait”

Dinner went well, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. Conversation never dried up once and the best friends had a brilliant time; as brilliant as a dinner date could go. They shared a few stories that neither of them had yet heard, which wasn’t many due to the fact that these two know each other better than most people know themselves.

“That was hands down the best cheesecake I have ever eaten” Erica challenged as she pushed her desert plate away from her.

“I don’t get how you can like cheesecake, it’s disgusting” Jaime said slightly grossed out.

“You’re disgusting for not liking cheesecake” Erica jested.

“That’s just mean” Jaime wiped away a fake tear and acted really hurt.

“I can’t help it dude, you hurt my cheesecake’s feelings, it’s only right that I hurt yours in return”

“Well in that case I deserved it” They both laughed and then Jaime asked for the bill.
When they paid and left the restaurant, Erica’s smile grew so wide. In the hour and a half that they spent inside it had got fairly dark outside so the city was lit up with all the lights and it was as if they stepped into a completely different city. Erica loved the affect New York had on her. It wasn’t quite like how she felt in Chicago or even in San Diego but it was an amazing city and gave an amazing feeling to the singer.

“I love this place” Erica whispered as the pair walked arm in arm down the street. They walked like that for a few blocks and Jaime decided he wanted to hold Erica’s hand, it was more intimate, more personal, more romantic, so he un looped their arms and took her right hand in his left one. Erica’s mouth curled up into a small smile when Jaime did this and he noticed. He stopped under a street light and faced Erica, leant in and placed a single, sweet kiss on her lips before resuming their walk.

“Where are we going, we just keep walking. Do you know what direction we’re supposed to be walking?” Erica asked, hoping they aren’t lost but not minding if they are because that could cause for a great adventure.

“We just have to go around the corner and we’re there” Jaime informed.

“And we’re where?” Erica asked, she felt a bit annoying because all she’s done all day is ask questions.

Jaime didn’t say anything until they took the turning they needed and ended up on Broadway

“Here” He let go of Erica’s hand and held his arms out to reveal where they were. Erica felt like she needed a picture of that.

“Pose like that again, I want to get a picture of it” Jaime did as he was told and Erica snapped a photo, Jaime took one of her doing the same pose before putting her phone away.

“So what do you think?” Jaime asked.

“I love it, are we going to see something?” Erica was really hoping they were because she’s always loved going to the theatre.

“We’re going to see Wicked” Jaime was awaiting the squeal of happiness to come from Erica. She loves Wicked.

“OHMYGOD, Jaime you’re amazing” She gave him a hug and took his hand in hers once more. He walked them over to building they needed to go to. They passed over their tickets to the attendant and went in. Erica was in awe the entire time.

They got a drink and, even though they had just eaten, some snacks before taking their seats. Jaime must have been planning this for a while because these seats were really good.

“How did you get such good seats?” Erica questioned.

“I got our tickets a while ago, this wasn’t originally going to be a date but just a day out but then with everything I thought it would make an amazing first date” Jaime said shyly.

“Well you thought right, this is definitely going to be a day to remember” They both smiled and made a joke linked to the band ADTR. They had about 15 minutes before the show started and Erica took a photo of her view. She ‘stitched’ it together with the one of her on Broadway and two other that she took during the day and posted it to Instagram

This has been the best day I’ve had in ages :D

She didn’t tag anyone or say anything more than that. She didn’t want to give anything away but she felt the need to share her day with everyone.

The show was amazing; Erica loved every single minute of it. Jaime really had done an amazing job with this date. After the show they walked back to their hotel. It was getting late but they wanted to enjoy every minute they had in this city.

The lights were beautiful, the culture was amazing, and the ambience of New York was unmatchable.

When they eventually got back to their hotel Erica went for a shower and changed into her pyjamas. Jaime did the same. Once they were both in something comfortable they ordered some hot chocolate to their room and cuddled up to each other and talked for a couple of hours. No matter how long they talk with one another they always find something to say.

Erica fell asleep on Jaime but he stayed chivalrous and tucked her in the bed they were currently on and kissed her on the forehead, before getting into the other bed in the room. They would have to leave for the airport just after breakfast so it was a good thing they were getting some sleep.

Notes

Yet another update for you.
I really liked writing this chapter so I hope you enjoy reading it :)