**Special Valentine's Chapter**

"He's going to the doctor the base has." I tell Lexy as we eat our lunch. "They says he's one of the best in the country, and he's worked with Matt before." I explain after telling her about Matt and his PTSD.

"Are you okay though?" She asks, knowing how Matt almost hit me.

I nod, "he didn't mean to, and he didn't really know he was doing it. He couldn't help it. Derek knew exactly what he was doing." I spit out his name laced with venom. "The thing that doesn't make me scared is the look he had in is eyes after he found out he almost hit me. He was scared for me. And he was so ashamed, I knew that I shouldn't be afraid."

Lexy waves down the waitress for the bill and smiles wide at me. "He is a great guy Anna. The way he looks at you....he treats you like a fucking queen. I'm so jealous of you guys!" She says while laughing.

I laugh as my phone buzzes. It's Zane, telling me to get back to the shop ASAP due to the Valentine's Day rush/sale for those who are doing last minute shopping for their special someone.

"I gotta go, Lex." I stand up, laying down some money and she does the same.

"What are you doing tonight for Valentine's Day?" She asks.

Normally she wouldn't ask that, because I'm not usually the one to celebrate the holiday, given my past. I don't hate it, I just don't exactly enjoy it. But now that I have Matt, she thinks something might be different.

I shrug, "Go home, watch some movies, read a little. Take a bath maybe. I dunno. Matt's working late so he said that I shouldn't wait for him." Lexy gives me a sad look. "I'm used to it. I know what I was getting myself into when I started dating him."

"Maybe you'll do something later this week." She says.

"Yeah I guess. I kinda just want to sit on the couch and watch movies though. But I guess that's not Matt's idea of romantic." She raises her eyebrow and gives me a look.

"What?" I ask defensively.

"You and you ignorance when it comes to relationships. It stuns me sometimes." She says shaking her head.

"I'm going to take that as a compliment." I smile widely at her and she just laughs. "See ya, Lex." I wave as I walk in the shop through the back door.

"See ya later Anna. Have fun." And she drops her eye into a wink.

I don't get time to ask her what she means before Chia grabs my arm desperately and drags me inside.

**After work**

I groan as I walk up the last flight of stairs. Stupid elevator is broke and work killed me today. I cannot believe how people did last minute shopping for gifts for Valentine's Day. I chuckle, and sigh a breath of relief as I reach my apartment door. Those stairs were like Mt. Evetest my Lord.

I go to unlock the door only to realize that it's already cracked open. My heart starts breathing faster as the thought to why my door is like this runs through my head.

But I'm not greeted by and intruder or wild animal. I'm greeted by apartment being lit up with nothing but candles, the candle smell mingling with the smell of chicken alfredo. I gasp as I see Matt standing in my dining room holding a single rouse dressed in dress pants and a nice button down polo. As I near him, I the smell of his intoxicating cologne fills me nose.

"Matt..." I say, almost in disbelief. "What-"

"Happy Valentine's Day." he says, smiling widely.

I run to him, and I kiss Matt as he catches me, and kisses me back, just as hard and meaningful.

"Matt." I say his name again because I don't know what to say. "No one has ever done this for me before." I tell him, and he smiles almost like he won something.

"Good. I was worried for a second. I've never done this before." He says, almost blushing.

"Well, it definitely isn't showing right now." I kiss him again. "Thank you. I love it."

"And this is only the beginning of it all." He says, grinning like an idiot as he leads me to the table, where he has the food ready to be dished out and the wine cooled.

"Matthew..." I say suspiciously.

He shrugs, "Lexy and Chia helped me plan this out a bit. Lexy gave the key to the apartment. And they helped me set up. And Aaron kind of gave me some ideas" I begin laughing as we sit down. "Basically I couldn't have done this without them. You have some great friends Annalise."

"Obviously, otherwise this night would've become a disaster." I tease as he pours me a glass of wine, along with himself.

"I won't tell if you won't." He says, lifting up the glass. I nod, laughing as I raise my glass, bringing it to my lips.

**After Dinner and Dessert**

"That was amazing. I am still completely stunned by your cooking skills, Matt." I say, getting up to clear the dishes.

"Annalise. What are you doing?" He asks, raising an eyebrow with a smirk on his face.

"Clearing the dishes. Obviously." He shakes his head, and grabs the dishes from my hands, setting them back on the table.

"Oh no you don't. The night's not over yet." He grabs my hand and leads me away from the kitchen.

"Matt what are you-" I gasp as I look at the living room.

There are all kinds of gorgeous flowers all over, rose petals scattered on the carpet. The only thing that lights up the room is tons of candles flickering.

"I know it might seem a bit much since we've only been dating for two months, but I've never really celebrated Valentine's Day before and I wanted it to be something to remember and-" I cut off his rambling, and he wraps his arms around my waist.

"It's definitely something I won't ever forget." I tell him, smiling wide. He smiles just as big, and I notice a stack of movies sitting in the table next to the couch.

"Movie night?" I ask excitingly, and he laughs while nodding.

**Later that night**

"Annalise." I hear a whisper while my shoulders are being shook.

I open my eyes to see only a few candles are now lit, and the T.V is off. We had already watched three movies. I must've fallen asleep in the middle of the fourth one.

"Lets get you up to bed now." Matt says, picking me up bridal style with ease.

He lays me down, and he turns around.

"Wait." I say, grabbing his hand. "Stay." he chuckles.

"I wouldn't even think about leaving. I'm going to blow out the rest of the candles and I'll be right back out. I promise." He tells me, placing a quick kiss to my lips.

When he leaves, I groggily take that time to change into random, yet comfy clothes. I'm already drifting back to sleep when I feel Matt slide into bed in just his boxers.

"Thank you Matthew." I tell him, my voice barely coherent enough.

"I would gladly do it for you every day." I hear him whisper.

He presses a kiss to my cheek as he wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me closer.

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So that was short and sweet. I'm probably going to continue it tomorrow, so this is part one.

It would've been a today thing, but I got tied up, and my boyfriend surprised me with some nice things and we hung out like all day so this was the only chance I got.

I'm sorry. I like my boyfriend a big more than wattpad. Although that changes as well hahaha.

I'm sorry guys, it was kinda lame, but this is only part one. Part two will come tomorrow I promise, but right now it's 12:40 am and so far I still have school tomorrow.

I'm screwed.

~QuackingDuck~