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THINGS I SHOULDN'T BE THINKING ABOUT

I don't know what made me turn and look toward the doorway that day at the exact moment she walked into the café. It was almost mystical, as if the universe were calling to me. Vince was telling me about his day, as usual, when suddenly something deep inside beckoned and I responded. What I saw took my breath away. The woman was unbelievably sexy with her long flowing blonde hair that framed her face and cascaded down her shoulders in waves. Her lean form rocked those skinny jeans that hugged her in all the right places. A low back sleeveless blouse showed off her toned back and arms. Who looks that hot in a coffee shop, seriously? I don't think Vince even noticed that my eyes followed the blonde stranger as she made her way to the counter. Walking through the café, it seemed as if she were gliding across the floor. She moved with such grace that I felt like I was watching the ballet as she went from the counter to her seat. Suddenly out of view, I was instantly irritated by the lady with the big hair that hid the blonde goddess from my sight.

"Bo?" Oh shit, Vince. I forgot about him. My body tensed up at the sound of his voice bringing me back from the spell I was under. "Yeah babe?" He looked at me quizically and a rush of panic passed through me thinking that I had been caught. "What are you looking at?" Whew! That was close. "Hmm? Oh um, just the crazy hair on that lady. Sorry, go on." Go on he did, about his partner and his boss and his job. Same thing every day. In fact, it's about the same thing every week that we come here. He reads the paper or catches up on work while I sit here and keep myself entertained. We hardly talk, but for a long time, we didn't need to. We just always knew what the other needed or was thinking. We were also good at other things and now it almost seems as that it the only thing we are still good at, almost like two separate lives who get together for some great sex on occasion. I love him, I do, but sometimes...

My heart leapt with anticipation when I saw the lady preparing to leave. I tried not to stare as the beautiful blonde came back into view, but she captivated me once again. I have never been so taken with anyone in my life and I felt drawn before I ever even laid eyes on her. She's reading a book. It was big and looked like one of those smart people books. I can't make out the title but it sounded sciencey. I'd gladly let her ramble on about science to me. My mind wandered. I wondered about her name, the work she did and whether or not she's single. As if on cue, she looked up from the book and caught me staring. I quickly looked away, my face red with embarrassment. "Shit," I thought to myself and shifted uncomfortably in my seat. Thank goodness Vince was too busy reading the paper to notice my infatuation with this stranger. I shouldn't look back. I didn't want to be creepy, but I just couldn't help myself. I tried to play it off by peaking up through my lashes, only to find that she was still staring at me. A knowing smile was on her lips and there was a gleam in her eyes. She waited for me to see her before she returned to her book. I quickly looked away once again. My heart was pounding hard in my chest and I began to feel sweaty. What the hell? Was she flirting with me? I could feel her gaze return and when I glanced back, it was as if she was undressing me with her eyes. I have never been so turned on in my life from just one look and I couldn't help but wonder what it would be like if we ever got passed eye sex. Just the thought of how those lips might taste was enough to make me shiver. I hadn't even realized that my eyes were closed and I was biting my lip until I jumped slightly when his hand touched my knee.

My reaction drew an intensely curious look from him. "Bo, what's going on?" From his tone I'd say he's upset, so I try my best to smooth it over once again. "Nothing. You just startled me. Glad I wasn't holding my coffee." I forced a light chuckle in hopes that he bought my story. I held my smile as he narrowed his eyes at me for a moment and then returned to his newspaper. Nearly busted again, I need to get myself together. I felt a little guilty that I was with him, but all I wanted right now was her. Would this be a fleeting moment or would she be burned on my brain. All I knew was that one look at her and she had me thinking things I shouldn't be thinking about. Out of the corner of my periphery, I saw her chuckling and when our eyes met again I'd swear she licked her lips before sipping her drink and picking up her book. It was like a jolt of electricity went right through me and if Vince wasn't here, I'm certain I'd go introduce myself. I mean, my boyfriend is sitting right next to me and he may as well have been a thousand miles away as he was completely gone from my mind.

Hoping to get her alone, I was just about to lean over and excuse myself to the ladies room when another blonde arrived at her table. My heart sank when I saw them hug and she was genuinely happy to see the other woman. The other blonde was also attractive and I instantly became jealous. I figured it was all a ruse and was about to shift my attention back to my boyfriend when I saw her look past the blonde and she smiled at me one more time. Much to my dismay, it was time to go. Vince had to get to work and I had an appointment with my best friend. I wondered how many times she had been here before and if I'd ever see her again as I smiled upon taking my leave. When I walked out that door I felt like I'd been punched in the stomach. Somehow the thought that I just missed out on the best thing that could ever happen to me crosses my mind. I wanted to run back in, but I could see she was enjoying her date. Vince reached his hand out for me and I took it, letting him lead me back to our apartment and farther away from her.

XXX

The following week we were back at the cafe, per our usual routine. The place was more crowded than usual and Vince and I were fortunate to grab our usual booth. My thoughts drifted back to the sexy blonde more than a few times since I had seen her, distrating me from daily activities work, even intimate time with Vince. I couldn't help but hope that by some miracle, she would return again this week. He was on his tablet working and I was reading the paper when she appeared. Seeing her for a second time in as many weeks made me wonder how many other times we had been here at the same time and I never noticed her. From the effect she has had on me it seemed odd that I wouldn't have seen her sooner. I sighed when I noticed that the other woman was with her right from the start this time. They seemed cozy. I couldn't tell if it was romantic, or something else between them like a sibling or best friend. She didn't seem to notice me right off, so I took the opportunity to watch her interact with her guest. I watched her scan the place on occasion as she sipped her drink and I smiled at the thought that maybe she was looking for me. She was wearing a casual, yet sexy black dress that came down to her mid thigh, revealing long, slender legs that I'd love to have wrapped around me. I hid behind the paper when her gaze headed my direction. It was too much fun to watch unseen. When I peaked back around the newspaper, I could see a hint of sadness in her expression even though she still carried on her conversation with a smile. Vince distracted me when he asked me the time and when I looked back, I had been busted. I felt bad for a moment for spying on her, but her smile lit up the room and I just melted inside. I returned a toothy grin and felt myself blush. I didn't understand the hold this woman had on me, but I know I didn't care to figure it out. I had to find a way to talk to her, but bad timing meant I had to leave now for work. If she didn't have her guest with her I might have been compelled to call in sick, but that wasn't the case this day. I grabbed my purse as Vince packed up his bag. When I passed by, I couldn't help but chance another look at her legs before I glanced up at her. I bit my lip when I caught her heated gaze and instantly felt something stir inside of me. I would have to do something about this and soon. My body literally ached as I left the café. It screamed for me to get back inside, but I fought it hard and kept walking home. My wonderful, attentive boyfriend was oblivious once again to my new obsession.

XXX

Everyday since the last time I saw her has been a trying one. Vince and I argued most of the time. He could tell something was up and even asked me point blank, but I denied there being any problem other than we just haven't been clicking lately, actually for quite a while. It feels more like we're friends instead of lover's. He gets wrapped up in his work and I have kept a busy schedule. When we have sex, it's still good, but lacks the passion I imagine it should have. Maybe I didn't realize it until I saw her. I have never burned for him the way I do for the woman I don't even know. The blonde has haunted my dreams, both day and night. Would it be as amazing if we met, or is the mystery what's so exciting? All I knew for sure was that I had found other people attractive over the years, yet none of them felt as if a nuclear bomb went off inside of me as I melted right into my chair at the sight of her. Think of any cheesy romantic comedy you've ever seen and it was all that and more when I laid eyes on her. The best part was that I could tell she felt the same way. Are we to be the story of star crossed lovers who are plagued by circumstances and poor timing? I have always been hesitant in relationships, careful about giving my heart away and signing up for the long haul, but this felt different somehow. We haven't even spoken yet and it's as if my soul had already chosen her without my consent.

As I made my way to the coffee shop another week later, I had nipped one of my problems in the bud by breaking things off with Vince. He was understandably upset. I have to admit that I felt a little bad, but not nearly like I thought I would. The fact that I walked away so easily just confirmed that I made the right choice. I stopped just outside and peered in the window. My stomach was tied in knots as I tried to think of what I'd say if I had the chance. I spotted her in the corner and she was alone. I couldn't help the smile that overwhelmed my face as I felt my heart begin to speed up. I kicked my shoulders back and walked in with confidence, avoiding her gaze until I had my coffee in hand. A deep breath helped calm my nerves and still my shaking hand as I lifted my cup and spun around. I was met with the softest brown eyes I'd ever seen and a sexy smile that made my knees weak. I was pretty sure that I was grinning like an idiot from the attention of the gorgeous woman. It took all of my strength to get my legs to move as I headed straight towards her. I'm thought I saw her breath catch when she realized I was headed for her. I swallowed hard, but the smile came easily when I stopped at her table. Our eyes locked and it almost felt like we were having a conversation without words. Well, at least my body was talking anyway, and it told me to quit messing around and make that woman mine. I didn't know what I'd do if she didn't feel the same. What if she just enjoyed playing games? It was now or never as I steadied myself and took aim for the stars. "Umm, hi. My name is Bo. May I join you?"

"Hello Bo, I'm Lauren and I thought you'd never ask." She extended her hand in greeting and when we touched for the first time, I knew I had found the one.

XXX

I had noticed the woman who was now boring holes in me as I sat at the counter, once or twice. She was always sitting in the same booth, at the same time with the scraggly, yet handsome man. It was him that actually caught my attention the first few times I glanced over at the table. I think it was his perfectly messy hair and that beard, something about it all irritated me mildly. I only took one quick look at the woman he was with before the girl would hand me my to go coffee and my mind would carry onto the current work project it carried. The woman, who had latched on to me the moment I walked in, was beautiful. I might have tried my best not to stare as she obviously soaked in my appearance with those big brown eyes. I tried my best to keep my blush and smile back as I took my seat in the booth, easily retreating into my brand new bio mechanics of genetics textbook. Even though I was now hidden in the booth, I could still feel her looking at me. I took a deep breath, my heart was beating a little faster as I continued to feel the not so innocent stares of the brunette. I paused mid-sentence about genetic recoding and glanced up at the clock. Instead of reading the time, I came eye to eye with big brown eyes, widening as they realized I had caught them mid-stare, mid-stare of me.

I smiled widely and chuckled as I watched the woman's face turn a bright red and return back to her boyfriend who was calling her out on her distracted behavior. I took my turn looking at my admirer. The woman was beyond beautiful. Her long, dark brown hair highlighted her soft skin, soft skin that I suddenly wanted to touch. I kept my eyes on her, absorbing her small movements as she tried her best to not turn back and stare at me. She smiled at one point, revealing a dimple that made me sigh to myself. Dimples were an unmitigated weakness of mine. Then there were her lips, soft looking, pink. I kept watching and observing, as was my nature. The woman was not at all my type, but something made me curious. She was dressed in all black and leather, sort of matching her boyfriend. I could also tell in her body language that she was probably far too confident in herself, but gave off the air of being quite the sexual creature. Before I knew it, the woman turned back around and caught me staring. I played it off better than she did, since I could not ignore the fact that I was staring at this woman in the exact same way she had been me. There was an intensity that passed between us that made my heart skip a little, but instead of blushing and turning away, I gave her a slight knowing smile and returned to my drink, idly thinking how her lips would feel against mine.

I tried to refocus on my book when I heard a soft voice behind me, "Can you never go anywhere without a book, Lauren?" I smiled wide and stood up to meet Betty with open arms. I held her tightly. "I think after two months of dating me, you already know the answer." I motioned Betty to take the seat across from me, stealing one more look at the brunette woman. Her stares had now changed from one of lust to one of envy. Something in her eyes told me that this would not be the last time I saw her. I let my eyes drift from her as my girlfriend began telling me about her day.

XXX

I had requested we go to the small cafe for our last breakfast together. Betty and I had decided it would be best if we were just friends from now on. She and I were good together and that was a fact, in and out of the bedroom. But she had ambitions of moving to New York City to carry on with her acting career and I was settled and established with my research projects and building practice. The girl was sweet and I probably could have fallen in love with her at some point. As we walked into the cafe, I could feel the brunette around me instantly. It was if her energy was a magnet to me, I felt my heart race slightly. She was sitting at her usual spot, with her usual boyfriend. The way my body and my being reacted towards this woman's gawking, I knew I would have to start a conversation with her soon. I found myself more and more distracted as Betty went on about her plans, the apartment she found down in the village and how I should come and visit her. My mind was dissecting the brunette and her situation with the attractive man she sat with. I could feel her looks and stares as I played with my coffee cup and listened to Betty. At one point I looked up and I could not help but smile wide as I caught the brunette once again in full blown stare. This time she didn't hide behind a paper or her cup. She heartily returned a beautiful smile with that dimple I knew would be a cause of many sleepless nights.

As Betty kept on about this and that in her adorable way, I began to drift into fantasizing about the woman across from us. Her body was something that begged to be stared at and she dressed in a way that invited one and all to take a look. The low cut top highlighted the swell of her breasts and made me swallow hard at the thoughts in my head. That alone jump started my libido, thinking what it would be like if I just stood up from the table, asked the brunette to assist me with something in the bathroom and what that top would look like as it laid on the bathroom floor. I paused, squeezing my eyes tight at the thoughts. I was normally very restrained with my sexual prowess, saving it for the bedroom. But when I opened my eyes and they fell once again on the busty brunette, I knew she would be one that could persuade me to entertain the idea of sex in public. I shift in my seat, making myself uncomfortable and silently wishing I had opted for jeans and not this black dress that I loved. I crossed my legs trying to relieve some of the ache I was creating in myself. I took a healthy sip of my coffee, hoping the heat would chase away the other heat that was building slowly. I smiled at Betty and asked her about the acting company she had been accepted into.

I was relieved and saddened as I watched the mysterious brunette stand up and collect her things. She was leaving my fantasies for the day and maybe I could regain my focus. That was all thrown out the window when she walked by my table and blatantly looked at my legs. I knew my skirt had edged up a little when I crossed my legs, and now this woman was taking full advantage of that. I could feel her eyes heat my skin and I imagined how her hands would feel as they slid up them. When I looked up in her eyes, it was as if a volcano erupted between us. The heat of desire and want was more than mutual. I saw a flicker in her brown eyes that sent a shiver straight through my body. When she bit her lip slightly, I knew I was in trouble. I tried my best not to stare as she moved past me and out the door. "What the hell was that Lauren?" I turned to look at Betty who was smiling and staring at me in a playful way. I sighed and took a sip of my coffee. "That, Betty, was nothing but trouble." I swallowed hard as Betty winked at me. "Trouble I think you need to get yourself into." I raised an eyebrow at Betty as she giggled and tried to tell me all of the reasons it was time for me to embrace passion. Passion walking wrapped in a leather jacket.

XXX

I had come back to the coffee shop a few more times since that intense moment with the brunette. Betty had left, on her way to the stars in the big city. I was alone and instead of my mind filling itself with work and knowledge, it became filled with the brunette and how if I saw her again, I would be determined to make her mine, or at least get a name. I would think about this woman at work, at home and at night when I wondered how she would feel in my arms as we laid together. I knew I was beyond smitten. I would rarely think of a woman in this manner, even one I was involved with. This one, this woman with chocolate brown eyes and a body that made me bite my lip at the sheer idea of it, she was an exception. I sighed as I walked to the cafe. I had taken the day off for myself. I wanted to spend it reading my long forgotten poetry books, drink coffee and maybe catch a glimpse of her.

I found a nice spot in the far corner. I could look out the window on the city as it passed by and I was shoved far enough away that I would not be easily spotted. I flipped through the pages of the poetry book, running my fingers absently over passages I craved to read aloud to someone who could have my whole heart. I lost myself in words and thoughts. It wasn't long until I could feel her in the cafe, I smiled to myself lightly. I was always firmly based in science, but this woman could push me past that and believe in all the things I scoffed at as a child and a student of science. Fate, destiny, energies mixing as if they were meant to be together. I looked up to see her standing at the counter doing her best to avoid looking my way, even though I could tell she had searched out my table the instant she walked in. The brunette appeared nervous as she chatted easily with the girl behind the counter. I smiled even wider when she spun around and our eyes met. The grin that came across her face lit a fire in my heart. I took a deep breath. If she didn't start walking my way, I was going to start walking her way. As I closed my book and prepared for lift off, she moved with such ease and sensuality that it pinned me to my seat. She was coming closer to me and before I knew it, she was standing at he edge of my table. My heart was now pounding at a rate that I had never experienced before. Our eyes were locked in a stare that was having its own conversation. I was building up the courage to force my voice out when she opened her mouth and the smooth, sexy voice spoke, "Umm Hi. My name is Bo. May I join you?"

I laughed lightly at the awkward politeness and I held out my hand to her. "Hello Bo, I'm Lauren, and I thought you would never ask." As her hand took mine, I knew I was in a world of trouble and would never want out of it. Bo sat down nervously, setting her cup down with a sharp clank she smiled. I laughed at how nervous this woman was now and yet, how bold her undressing of me with her eyes had been. I straightened up and looked deep into the brown eyes I knew I would never want to forget, "You know, staring could be considered impolite in some circles, but I am sure I can forgive you in time for it." I smiled wider as I watched Bo choke slightly on her sip of coffee and flush red.

TBC

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