Shannas Birthday Surpise

Jon escorted Shanna on to the ship. She looked around setting to the side was a gorgeous candlelit dinner near the windows. To the other side was a small band setting up. She had to smile slightly it was the band from the dance. She looked at Jon who just shrugged “I like giving local talent a break … and well...” he leaned down to kiss her lips. “ this was a way to do it. “ He slid her chair behind her and they started dinner. They had a special moment when Jon TRIED to reenact the scene from Lady and the tramp but the noodle broke sending them both laughing. 

 

After the lovely dinner Jon escorted Shanna out onto the deck of the ship where he put his arm around her waist and watched the stars. Her head rested against his chest . He leaned down and kissed her neck causing her to sigh in contentment and her eyes to flutter closed. “are you enjoying your birthday Shan ...” he whispered softly.

“Yes Jon more than I ever have in my life … you didn't need to do all this …. “ She turned to look at him. 

He reached up to brush his fingers down her cheek “I wanted to … I wanted to make it special for you … I care a great deal about you Shan … I want to see that smile ...” His broke across his face when she blushed and smiled softly. “I want to see the joy sparkling in those beautiful eyes of yours..... I want to make you happy.... are you happy?” He leaned down to kiss the side of her face. He smiled wider when she nodded and softly said yes. “good....” He lifted his head again the moon broke through the slight clouds illuminating her in a soft glow, “Happy Birthday Shan...” he leaned down his hand behind her head pressing firm lips to hers gaining entrance stealing her breath. Slowly he moved them to music that only he could hear or to the music made by the waves gently caressing the side of the boat. They only saw each other while the band inside slowly started to play a small slow dance. The world seemed to just drift away when it was just them.

It was a wonderful date between a slow dance under the stars and moon to the fine dinner that they shared. T. It was amazing night one that she would never forget. Richie picked them up later that night. Shanna was half way asleep in Jon's arms in the back of Richie's BMW. Her head snuggled into Jon's shoulder as his best friend drove them back to her apartment. 

 

“did she enjoy it Kidd?” He asked softly as to not to wake her.

Jon smile did all the talking but he nodded his head yes while he relaxed against the seat cuddling her closer to him. “she enjoyed it and the boys played great have to see what ways we can help them.” He remembered being the local band and working his way up. He rested his head against Shanna's kissing the top of her head. He fought the yawn trying to break through he had gone days without sleep before but then he was comfortable where he was he knew his friend would get them back to the apartment safely. He snuggled agianst the seat in the back holding Shanna close to him. 

 

Richie looked back at his friend a smile broke across his grin as he watched his best friend dose off. He watched Jon fight a few minutes but then succumb his head resting against Shanna's soon his deep breathing could be heard in the car as Richie headed back to the apartment. He had taken a nap during the day while waiting for Jon and Shanna to come back so he wasn't as tired add in he had slept at Shanna's moms house this morning before heading over to her apartment. SO he was well rested while his best friend had been running around all day getting ready for this whole celebration. He chuckled he would tease Jon about this later as he pulled in front of the building. He shut off the car which caused Jon's head to shoot up blinking owlishly. Together they got Shanna up to her apartment and to bed before crashing themselves.