Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (c)

[Tag Along]

"Wait just a second!" Lillian rushed to the kitchen and added this lily to the one from earlier in the day. She was back to Ryan in less than a minute.

"Okay, now I'm ready." She took his arm, beaming up at him. "You look very handsome tonight."

[Specs]

"Aw, why thank you," he smiled as he led her down the path. "How was the rest of your day?"

[Tag Along]

Lillian watched their shoes stepping on the path, in sync with each other.

"Perfectly boring. No major injuries, no illness, no complaints." She had spent most of her afternoon daydreaming about Ryan, actually.

[Specs]

"Good," he said, smiling down at her. "Then, you'll have a nice and fun night. Only this time, no rum and coke for you."

When he informed the boys that Lillian was coming along, he received his fair share of teasing. Then again, he was proud to show her off among the boys. He wanted them to get to know her and see how great she was. That, and for them to remember that he was dating her.

[Tag Along]

"Was I really that bad?" She asked with a laugh. She was actually quite embarrassed that she'd made such a big impression on him whilst she was tipsy from her two rum and cokes.

[Specs]

"You were very brave that night," he laughed. "And cute to watch, of course." He felt as if he wouldn't have gotten that kiss if she wasn't a bit tipsy. Then again, he didn't mind.

[Tag Along]

"Hey, you might not have gotten to kiss me if I hadn't been so 'brave' as you call it." Lillian pointed out, her voice going a bit quiet as a blush crept over her cheeks.

[Specs]

Ryan felt his cheeks flush a bit, a bit embarrassed. "What're you doing, reading my mind?" he laughed, leading her out towards the base and into the city. He told the guys he'd meet them at the bar later on in the evening. He wanted to spend as much time with Lillian as he could before they were interrogated by the group.

[Tag Along]

Lillian had no idea where they were going, but she didn't really care. She was just following Ryan's lead.

"Beautiful night, isn't it?" She asked as she looked up at the night sky. Most of the stars were hidden by the city lights, but a few were still visible.

[Specs]

"Even better with you," he said softly, nudging her shoulder playfully. He led her towards an outdoor eating area, figuring she'd wanted to stay outside.

"Dinner, first?"

[Tag Along]

"I am quite starving." Lillian replied with a nod.

Once they were seated at a wrought iron table underneath the soft glow of a gas lamp, Lillian couldn't help but think about how much she liked Ryan and how her heart skipped a beat every time he looked at her.

[Specs]

"Me too," said Ryan, taking the menu that the waitress handed to them.

He was glad to finally spend time with her, amazed at how beautiful she looked underneath the stars. "So, uh, how long are you working at the base for?"

[Tag Along]

Lillian shrugged as her eyes searched the menu for something delicious.

"Until the war's over, I guess."

[Specs]

Ryan couldn't help but smile, glad that she'll be around the base for much longer. He was going insane spending time with the boys and she was the breath of fresh air that he needed.

"Can you be my personal nurse, then?" he teased, smiling at her.

[Tag Along]

"Oh, of course." Lillian replied in the same teasing tone. "I'll be at your beck and call, ready to patch up whatever wounds you receive. Even the ones to your ego."

She winked at him, a sly smile on her lips.