The next day has finally come and Peyton felt a lot more confident after she got tips from Billie all night long, settling on an outfit that would be stylish and comfortable at the same time.

She smiled as the two went over everything one more time before Peyton made her way to the park. The young woman wanted to make a good impression on Y/N when they meet and dressing well along with being on time was a crucial part. Thank goodness the weather was nice at this time of year, so the day would go well for the two. Peyton was really excited to get to know Y/N because he really seemed much more like a gentleman than her last partner.

Peyton:" You got this, Peyton. You're going out with your crush, but there's no need to freak out."

Talking to herself always kept the confidence up for a long while and made Peyton appreciate opportunities even more. She hasn't been out on a date for a good while, but she believed in herself every step of the way. They weren't going to any fancy restaurant or a theater or something, no. They were having a nice picnic for the start as a chance to talk about each other and get to know each other better. Billie had a tendency to be overdramatic about stuff like this and the preparations for this were no different at all. Reaching the park within just a few minutes though, Peyton discarded any doubts as she took out her phone and took a short clip of the area.

What she didn't realize was that Y/N was already there, waiting with a basket of goods for them to eat and drink. It was their day off after all and he thought it was only right to enjoy tge spare time in any way. When Peyton realized though, she blushed a bit and apologized while walking over to him.

Peyton:" My bad, Y/N. I didn't see you there."

Y/N:" Not to worry. I'm just glad you're here. Please, take a seat."

Peyton:" You picked a great spot. I think we're going to have a great time."

Y/N:" I'm glad you think so. After all, a lady like you should be treated well in any case."

That made Peyton blush again as she sat down and got comfortable while Y/N just smiled. He seemed really sincere about this whole thing and by the looks of things, his interest in Peyton was present with every passing minute. To officially great the young aussie woman, he requested her hand and softly kissed the back of it.

Y/N:" It's an honor having you here, Peyton. Thank you very much for actually showing up."

Peyton:" I-It's no problem, Y/N. When you asked me, I couldn't really say No."

Y/N:" Why is that, if you don't mind me asking?"

Peyton:"...I haven't been on a date in a while. Weird, huh?"

Y/N:" Indeed. You being such a pleasent person, I would've thought admirers would line up."

Peyton:" Thank you for the compliment, but it's not like that. I just took a break to get my life together."

Y/N:" That's relatable. I haven't been the same all the time either."

Peyton:" May I know why?"

Y/N:" Rehab...I was addicted to painkillers."

Peyton:" Oh...I'm sorry to hear that..."

This silenced the conversation for a bit because it was unexpected. Y/N was such a nice guy, well built, great personality. How could he ever have been addicted to something? Then again, it was always said to not judge a book by the cover. Soon though, Y/N opened the basket which was a sign of him being a little hungry.

Peyton:" Wooah. Did you prepare this?"

Y/N:" Yes. I woke up early today and thought of what to bring. Then I made this for us. Feel free to dig in."

Peyton smiled as she fixed herself up some crackers for the start while Y/N just admired her. He wasn't a creep by any means, he just knew how to keep the flow going most of the time. To him, it was adorable how Peyton tried to act 'proper' which amused him.

Y/N:" You don't have to try and impress me."

Peyton:" That obvious?"

Y/N:" A bit, but it's cute. You're pleasent company for sure."

Peyton:" Thank you. Before you got into wrestling though, what did you do?"

Y/N:" I was an architect in training actually. Mydream was to build homes for people and make the world more beautiful."

Peyton:" That's very ambitious. Why did you give that up?"

Y/N:" I didn't. I just use my financial gains to fund the project."

Peyton:" You're one hell of a surprise package."

Y/N chuckled to himself and ran a hand through his hair. It always sounded so special when he told others, but it was the usual business for him. Splitting the monthly paycheck 50/50 to keep himself stable and give the less fortunate a home really wasn't a big deal for the young man. Peyton saw a lot in Y/N and those important events he was part of, but those made her insecure. What if she wasn't good enough because of no big ambitions? Would people realize that she actually wasn't supportive? Y/N quickly got her attention again as he clapped.

Y/N:" Is everything okay, Peyton?"

Peyton:" Hmm? Oh yeah. Sorry, I got distracted."

Y/N:" It's fine. You don't have to worry about anything."

Peyton:" Are you sure?"

Y/N:" Hey, do I look like I would judge you? We're all equal and I appreciate you as who you are. You can be as busy or free as you like, I don't mind one bit."

Peyton:" Okay...thank you."

Y/N subconsciously put his hand on top of hers and gave it a soft squeeze. This seemed to be a sign of support from him which made Peyton feel much more comfortable right now. It was something like this that made her smile more often than not.

It was clear that both of them were having a fun day already and with it still being quite early, there was so much to do and to talk about, so every minute would be spent wisely one way or another.