Shawn Spencer smiled as he heard the head Detective walking around the Santa Barbra Police Department. He was yelling about something or other that he had done to annoy the Irish detective and it was going to be good to hear him try to figure it out. "Spencer!" Carlton yelled as he stormed towards Shawn. "Lassie! It's nice to see you. How's my favorite person doing today?" Shawn asked laughter lacing his voice. Carlton was going to ask but stopped when they both heard Gus talking to an unknown woman.
"Come on we are going to meet some of the people me and Shawn work with." Gus said to her. She smiled warmly at Gus and giggled. "Gus I have already seen Shawn why would I wish to be tortured by him further. Now this Lassiter person sounds like he would be a lot of fun to talk to from what you have told me." She said while walking down the stairs. She had long red hair which was odd because you could tell by her skin tone that she had some African decent in her genes. Her skin was the shade of mocha and her eyes were as brown as dark chocolate. She wore a black skirt that stopped just below her knees. She had on black heels making her long legs look longer. Her top was black as well but it had some patterns sewn into it. It looked like the design was a butterfly but you couldn't be sure.
"Who is this Gus?" Shawn asked with a smile on his face. "This is my friend from college. Her name is Nyssa Tepes. She moved back to Santa Barbra and wanted to see how I was doing." Gus said and offered to let her shake hands with Shawn. He stepped forward and was going to start hitting on her but she punched him in the face. "You Shawn Spencer have put my best male friend in danger one too many times. If I get another phone call about him being attacked by a mass murderer, almost eaten by a raving animal or anything else I will come here and beat you within an inch of your life." She growled then turned to Carlton Lassiter. "Hello Detective Lassiter it is a pleasure to meet you." She purred and shook his hand. "The pleasure is mine Ms. Tepes. And if I may say seeing you hit Spencer has made my day." He said with a smile.
(Switch pov to Nyssa)
I stared at this detectives smile. He was smiling but it didn't reach his ears. His eyes were sad and yet all she wanted to do was figure out how to make him smile wider. "Nyssa your last name sounds familiar where have I heard if from?" Asked Lassiter. I smiled sweetly and tried to find a way to make this fun. "Well my dear detective why don't you do some research about my family and see if you can figure it out by yourself. I will even give you a hint. My family has a very dark and evil past." I said sweetly and turned to Gus. "Well Gus I have to leave I have an appointment with a dog to keep so I will see you tomorrow ok?" I asked him. He smiled at me and nodded. "Be safe out there alright." He warned. I knew he would say that. Ever since we first met he has always been protective of me. Like some kind of big brother or boyfriend complex. "No worries Gus I still have the mace and the stun gun you bought me. I will be fine." I told him and walked out of the building. I got into my Topkick and drove home.
(Back to Shawn and the gang,)
Shawn recovered from the punch and just stared at the doorway. "What is wrong with that woman?" He growled and ran for a mirror to make sure he wasn't bleeding. "Guster who is that woman to you?" Lassiter asked as he continued to think about how soft her hand was and how fiery her eyes got when she punched him. "She is my best friend and is like a little sister to me why?" Gus replied tiring to figure out the detectives intentions. "I was wondering if it would be alright to ask her out for a cup of coffee. She seems sweet enough." Lassiter said while walking to his desk and grabbing his gun and badge. "Alright go for it but I will warn you here and now if you do anything to make her cry I will make sure you suffer." Gus warned anger lightly lacing his voice. Lassiter smiled warmly at him and nodded. She must be something if she has Guster protecting her.
Now here is a problem all of its own. How to ask her out without scaring her away?