Night Club

On a Friday night, at 3am Dani Santino would be considered the type of girl to be sleeping. However, this week Janette, her best friend, is in town. Tonight at 10pm Janette had burst through her bedroom doors and had told Dani to dress up, they were going dancing. Never in a million years did Dani think at her age she would still be dancing into the wee hours of the morning. Yet, its 3am and she is dressed in her skimpiest black dress, black stilettos, dark shadowed makeup, hair braided into an elegant twist, and small purse. She slumped onto a bar stool and ordered another mojito. She hadn't done this much dancing since prom, but she was buzzed enough with an added mix of adrenaline, she didn't care. Janette was still being flocked in the middle of the dance floor, having always had the bigger party personality than Dani. But, Dani had always been the better dancer.

Sipping on her mojito, she thought over her dance partners. All handsome, some taller, others the same height, most with muscles, but all lacking one thing. They weren't who Dani truly desired. At that moment her phone beeped, pulling it out of her small purse she looked at the caller id and smiled while a blush spread across her face. Opening the text she wandered what Nico could want at 3am. But, as she read the text, she realized 3am was exactly Nico's time for things to be taken care of. As her text indicated he was on her porch and worried because she wasn't answering. So finishing her mojito and walking outside she dialed his number, only after making sure she had cleared the noise of the club did she hit send. As he picked up she noted he was breathing heavily.

"Nico?"

"Dani?! Where are you?"

"Im out and about Nico, whats up?"

"I've been at your house since 2:30, and you never answered your door. Are you okay? Do you need a ride? Where are you?"

She let a sigh escape, thinking how much she would love a ride but for different purposes than Nico had in mind. Damn, she thought, maybe I've had a little more alcohol than I realized.

"I'm fine Nico, I'm at a club in Manhattan, Janette wanted to go dancing."

"Danielle, that didn't answer my question. Where are you?"

"At a club, Nico."

"Where?"

"Manhattan."

"Damnit! Dani what is the name of the club?"

"Oh, right. It's Night fantasies right next to the Hampton on 2nd street. But, really Nico I'm ok, I should be home soon."

"Dani we have a situation, I'll be there in 10 to pick you up."

"But..Nico…Hello?" The phone line went dead. If she was being honest with herself she was a little excited for Nico to come pick her up. She could have fun with this situation. So with a small smile she went back into the club to find Janette still dancing, thinking of breaking the news to Janette, she was caught by surprise when she was grabbed and shoved into the mosh pit.

With her brain being slightly distracted with alcohol and the prospect of Nico coming, she started to join in on the dancing while waiting for Nico. A pair of large hands wrapped around her waist and pulled her to the front of the body as she started to sway to the upbeat rap song. Getting lost in the song she lost track of time. When she realized she was sweaty and turned on again, she turned and started to leave when she felt a stare from across the room. Looking over she noticed Nico's dark figure in the corner of the club watching. Deciding to put a plan in action, which she didn't even know she had, she went back to her previous partner and became a little more seductive and aggressive with her body's movements. For a couple of more minutes she kept the game up when she realized nothing had happened. She didn't even feel his eyes on her anymore. Starting to falter a little she heard some movement behind her, the hands on her waist were replaced by a pair of very strong arms that tugged her to his front. She took in his scent and recognized it immediately. Continuing to sway to the music she got lost in the fact that she was being held by her fantasy man. After a couple of moments on the dance floor he began to lead her away. When they walked out of the club she finally looked up and confirmed Nico's presence.

"Hey Nico. Told you I was just fine."

"You were a little close to some stranger don't you think?"

"What? Now you are going to go all caveman on me because I happen to enjoy letting lose and dancing? All because you get paid to protect the assets of the Hawk's? Really?" Stepping out of his reach she started back into the club, "Well go away, I'm tired of being just a part of your career and would like to dance away my stress for a little longer. Go handle the situation on your own."

Just about to reach the door, she put her hand up to the handle only to have it captured in a stronger, warmer hand that belonged to Nico. He used the captured hand to pull her to him. Being wrapped in his arms like that she couldn't help but look into his eyes. Seeing the stormy reaction happening in his eyes with her body so close, she began to react throughout her body.

"Just a part of my career? Are you dense Doctor? For someone who is trained to recognize the obvious, you fail to see what is right in front of you."

"Yeah? What's that Mr. Careles?"

"Me." He bent so quick she didn't have time to react when his lips captured hers in a passionate kiss that screamed possessiveness. Pulling away when air became essential, he paused before returning to kiss her again, this time starting slow and giving Dani a taste of what it really felt to be cherished and loved. She returned his kiss with everything she had, moaning loudly and moving her hands into his hair. He moaned as he felt her nails scrap down his scalp. She whimpered when he pulled her even closer and dug one of his hands in her hair as a response.

"Hmmm…Didn't know I could possibly interrupt anything like this Dani. Hi Nico! Having fun yet?!"

Breaking apart, both breathing harshly, both annoyed with the interruption, they just glared at Janette.

"Okay, okay. Can I have the keys at least Danielle? I don't have enough money for a cab."

Handing her the keys and continuing to stare into Nico's eyes, she never noticed Janette smirk and shake her head as she climbed into Dani's vehicle and drove home.

"Danielle, you can never be part of the job to me. You honestly never have been. You are so much more than that. My heart, my soul, my everything."

Dani just dropped her forehead to Nico's chest, right on his heart and took a shuddering breath.

"Nico, can we go home now?"

He pulled her close and gave her another toe curling kiss. When he pulled away he hit the remote start for his Lincoln and opened her door. When she took a seat, he leaned close and whispered with his lips brushing her ear. "You will come home with me, and spend the night. But first I have to tell you, I look forward to peeling your clothes off while telling you how beautiful you are."

He snuck away as she gasped, slithering quietly into his seat he put the car in drive and sped off.