Dedication: This is as always for the one person who makes my life better every day and who makes me happier than I have ever been!

"Mr Schue!" Finn called after him, exiting the classroom and chasing him down the narrow hallway after the Glee rehersal. Will turned around, stopping in his tracks and waited until Finn had caught up with him. The tall boys frame shadowing his own, with a friendly smile on his face. "…We are having a game night at Rachel's house tonight and we want you to come!" Will was surprised that the kids wanted their teacher to join them but agreed nonetheless as he had nothing better planned for the evening.

"Sure, I'll come" he nodded, his own smile . Thank you for inviting me! When do you want me to be there?" Will asked patting Finn on the shoulder.

"Eight is fine!"

"Ok, sure thing. I'll be there. You want me to bring anything?"

With this Finn grinned, "I'm glad you asked. Actually there is something… or rather someone we'd like you to bring! Miss Pillsbury! She is as much a member of this club as we all are. Without her we wouldn't even have been able to go to Sectionals!" With that Finn waved his goodbye and walked away.

"How am I gonna get Emma to come with me?" Will thought out loud while walking to her office. Sticking his head through her door he asked, "Em, you busy right now?" Emma waved him in and Will plopped down in the chair opposite Emma's. "The kids invited us to Rachel's place tonight for a game night, you up for it?"

"Game night? Gosh, isn't that like … well … not really clean with everybody touching all those games?" Will had to grin at that. Only Emma would come up with such thoughts.

"Finn said to tell you that they would clean thoroughly before we arrive there, if that makes you feel any better? So what do you say, I'll pick you up at 7.30?" Emma knew that she couldn't say no to Will and more especially wouldn't miss out on a chance to be with him outside of school, so she nodded reluctantly. Will smiled at her and got up to leave. He waved at Emma and went home thinking about what to wear to impress her.

"She likes periwinkle, so I guess my periwinkle sweater it is" he smiled to himself while getting into his car. "Great, now I'm turning into a woman, talking to myself about what to wear. Maybe Emma will like the feminine side of me? … Oh my god, what is wrong with me? I don't think like that! Emma is making me all crazy!"

When Will finally was home he made himself a quick dinner and rushed to the bathroom afterwards. Once under the hot spray of his showerhead he scrubbed himself as clean as he could. Even washing his hair three times. His hands felt his cheeks and he decided that he might even shave again. That done he put on his nicest pair of jeans, a shirt and the periwinkle sweater. Looking at the clock he decided that he could arrive a little early at Emma's house so he could spend more alone time with her. Giving himself a last once over in the hallway mirror he nodded approvingly and grabbed his keys.

The drive to Emma's house was nerve wrecking for Will. "Should I have brought her flowers or anything? … No, no, no, this isn't a date, Will!" he berated himself. Arriving at Emma's house he took a big breath and got out of his car. Emma opened the door at his first knock as if she had been waiting directly behind it. She smiled sweetly at him "You are early! Do you want to come in for a glass of wine before we have to leave?" Will nodded enthusiastically, automatically getting out of his shoes and leaving them in front of the door. As Will had never been at Emma's before he looked around curiously his eyes scanning over each and every spotlessly clean surface.

Everything was so Emma that he instantly was afraid of making a mess by just looking at it. He directed his eyes to Emma's back, watching as she poured them both a glass of red wine. Taking both filled glasses Emma gestured him to follow her to the living room where they both took a seat on the couch.

Conversation flowed easily; like always with these two, but on some level they both knew the other one was nervous. "Will … I have to confess something to you. Please don't get mad!" Emma confessed looked shyly at Will, he raised his eyebrows silently pleading with her to continue. "I'm afraid!" Will wasn't entirely sure what Emma was talking about but decided to do anything he could do to help her. He took her hand lightly into his unconsciously caressing her fingers with his thumb "Whatever it is, I'm here to help you through it, Emma!" "It's stupid, but I'm afraid of later. All the kids crammed into one tiny room, the board games, who knows who has touched them before and then there is the food… I can't eat food out of bowls where everybody gets their germs in!" Her eyes widening and her breathing hitching while she was talking.

Will took both her hands into his and made her look at him. "Calm down, Emma! I'll take good care of you. I won't let anything happen to you, you understand me?" This made Emma calm down considerably and she smiled thankfully at Will. "Bring your Purell and the disinfectant wipes and we'll take care of the rest as we get there, ok?" Nodding Emma got up and they went to Will's car. Like the gentleman he was Will opened the car door for Emma and waited until she had settled in ok and was buckled up safely before going to the drivers side getting in himself.

Will turned on the radio and sang softly along the music. About ten minutes into the drive Emma was starring out of the window blankly having turned a lot paler than normal. "Emma? Are you ok?" Will asked her slowing down so he could concentrate on Emma. Receiving no answer he parked the car and reached over to her shaking her shoulder lightly. "Emma …" She slowly turned her head looking at him with new panic in her eyes. "I … I … can't do …. this! Please … can we … not go?" Making his descision immediately Will grabbed his cell and called Finn explaining to him that they had a flat on their car and couldn't make it! He felt bad lying to the kids but Emma was more important right now.

"Emma, I have an idea. Do you trust me?" Bewildered Emma looked at him. This random question having made her forget all about her panic attack. "Will, of course I trust you" Will smiled at her and started the car. He had the perfect idea.

"Where are you taking me?" Emma wanted to know as Will was stopping the car again and getting out of the car. He opened Emma's door and helped her out. She looked around and saw the cutest little cafe she had ever seen. "They make the best PB&J in there. You have to try it! I have loved this place since I was a kid!" Will confessed to her. Emma smiled at him and took his hand into hers and led him inside. Will was surprised about Emma being so forward with taking his hand but he would be a fool if he complained.

Once seated they both ordered a PB&J and an orange juice. "Mmmmh! This is some good PB&J!" Oh my God, She is making the cutest noises! Will thought to himself and smiled at her, far happier with watching her eat that eating himself. Chuckling to himself he drank from his juice and kept watching Emma who had her eyes closed while chewing. Will decided then and there that he had to do something about his attraction to Emma. She obviously liked him back. Will excused himself and went to pay the check and let them wrap up his half of the sandwich.

Back at the table Emma was finished with her meal and thanked Will for bringing her there. "Come with me!" He took Emma's hand again and pulled her up and out of the café. "There is a little creek right around the corner, do you want to … like … you know … walk a little there?" he stuttered. Emma nodded not letting go of his hand.

After about five minutes of quiet strolling along the creek Will finally had gathered enough courage and stopped walking. Emma turned questioningly to him. Will leaned closer to her and looked deeply into her eyes trying to tell Emma everything he was feeling with his eyes. Emma nodded as if giving him permission and Will lowered his lips to hers brushing them lightly. Emma grabbed his jacket her knees seemingly turning into jelly. Will broke the kiss and guided Emma to the bench that was not far from them and sat her down. "Thank you!" Emma whispered and Will was unsure if it was for the kiss or the sitting down. "For everything!" she added quietly before leaning in again and claiming his mouth once more.