Pink and White Dress Sneakers

First Date Shoes

Although they had been friends for quite some time, this transition into romance was both scary and exciting. She spent hours trying to figure out what to wear, more specifically on her feet. For once she wanted fashion without sacrificing her comfort. Denim skirt, funny t-shirt she made herself, and the pink and white dress sneakers. She knew she had to wear her long, brown, curly hair down...he liked her best when her hair was wild and free.

Callum insisted on doing this old school. When he showed up at her house he presented her with a bouquet of yellow lilies and a bottle of Maalox. This appealed to both her romantic side and digestive track issues. Callum immediately told her how beautiful she looked. She blushed and looked down at the floor while whispering "thank you." He walked her out to his car, opened the door, and even let her choose the radio station. This is how it had always been between the two of them except tonight love was in the air.

They walked around Saratoga holding hands on the beautiful Spring day as they weaved in and out of shops. Of course they made a pit stop at Bailey's to roast some S'mores. They took silly pictures of one another throughout town. Callum took her to Virgil's to listen to some live jazz music while they played card games in the back room.

There was no awkwardness because Callum was the guy that had been there all along right in front of her and she had previously been too blind to notice. He comforted her through all her dating drama. He patiently listened about all the guys she was interested in that he knew could never be good enough for her. And then one day he realized if he didn't step up and make things happen they probably never would.

Their first date ended with them in the park on a set of swings. He insisted on pushing her until she begged him to join her. Like children they raced to see who could go higher although he had the clear advantage with much longer and stronger legs. Then they stopped, watched the sun go down behind the trees, and enjoyed the sounds of a Saratoga night around them. She leaned in to kiss him gently on his soft lips. Not only was this their first kiss, but this was also the first time she had initiated a kiss with any guy. Then again Callum wasn't just any guy, he could even be the guy.