Valentine's Day - pt. 2

And so the night came and I got all dolled up and headed to Plaid's. I didn't know who would be there as far as guys went, but I knew that no matter who was there they would have done everything they could to make it nice. And they did.
When I walked in Plaid answered the door and Jasper (our music dude/youth pastor) took my coat. I was directed to the table, which was resplendent with white tablecloth, candlelight, cloth napkins, and all that fanciness, (the dishes were black, which looked very sharp with the white linens), and of course there was a fire in the fireplace. Wendy, Ivy, and Melissa were already there, and as we ladies were to take the 'comfy chairs' (the gentlemen took the folding chairs), I sat by Melissa. Green, Plaid's roommate, whom I had seen at the church retreat but hadn't met, was just sitting down, and then there was a guy I had never seen before. Yowzah I saw him now. He offered me a drink; my choice of white, blush, or red wine, or white or red sparkling grape juice, all set out on a sideboard with a deep red tablecloth. (I took the blush. It was the prettiest.)
On the table there was fancy bread with tomatoes, black olives, and parsley flakes, as well as plain fancy bread and butter. We were told to go ahead while we waited both for Jeanie to arrive, and for the main meal. I was a little anxious for Jeanie to get there, since I was dressed fancier than the other girls (apparently they had decided against the bridesmaid dress idea), and thankfully she did not disappoint. She was in a fancy red dress, not quite a bridesmaids dress, but at least I wasn't the lone dressed-to-the-hilt girl. (And really, the guys were all in ties and vests [Jasper's was pin-striped even], so it wasn't too bad.)
Anyway...
So she got there and everyone sat down to eat. Green introduced himself, and I then introduced myself to Yowzah (aka Jack) (apparently a former roommate of Jasper's). Our first course was salad, which consisted of fancy greens (and purples), mandarin oranges, cranberries, and feta cheese, and our choice of basalmic or raspberry vinegarette. Granted I don't like the last three of those things, but that's okay. I thought it was very impressive.
Oh yes, and I was loving the seating arrangement.

I couldn't quite get to be next to all the boys, but my spot really did make the most of things. Plus also, this meant I was sitting across from both Jack, who is worth sitting across from, and Plaid's eyes, which are the most beautiful eyes ever. Just ask Chelleybutton. She couldn't handle looking into them when she met him.