Notes: So... I've been a mess... In a funny sense. I was supposed to be posting other stuff, but I got all messed up with the fanfics and haven't managed to write in most of the others. Since this one is already ready it was easier to post here.

I also got caught up with Supernatural. 11 years not watching that show and now I can't stop. *sighs* My friends are on high alert, they have orders to not let me write about it. lol

So, more Susan for you guys. Hope you enjoy it!

Chapter 1

"Hey, Sue."

"Hi, Roxy!" Susan smiled warmly at the other girl and put her gun away. "Did you just come back from a mission?"

"Yeah, I did," Roxy was smiling too, but hers was a bit hesitant. "So," She cleared her throat. "I wanted to invite you to something."

"Oh. Of course. What is it?"

Roxy looked around the firing range like she was expecting –and maybe even hoping –for some kind of attack or invasion. Her face was slightly red, like she as embarrassed about what she wanted to ask. "Well… I'm going out with this girl…"

"Roxy, that is so nice! What's her name?"

"Jill," A smile softened Roxy's tense face. "We went out a couple of times, but now she wants to go out again and invite some friends. Which is great, of course, but the friends she's bringing are couples and I thought it would be nice if I could have you and Eggsy in my corner."

"Of course I'll go!" Susan excitedly replied. "Eggsy will love the chance to say he got me out on a date with him."

"He's an idiot like that," Roxy rolled her eyes, but her smile was genuine. "Thank you for doing this."

"It's a pleasure."

XxX

Susan didn't wear informal clothes all that often –mostly just to blend in on missions. Only recently she had started seeing the beauty in a good pair of jeans. She still felt a bit self-conscious wearing them, though.

She heard the doorbell ring and grabbed her purse. Eggsy was going to pick her up so they could go to the pub where they would meet Roxy.

When she decided she wanted to move to a place of her own, everybody wanted to help. In the end, she met this very nice lady who lived in the same neighborhood as Harry who was going to live with her son. Mrs. Jameson wanted to rent her house and was immediately charmed by Susan. Now the agent lived two blocks from Harry in a lovely house.

Reep had adapted to their new place very easily, and chosen his favorite spot by one of the windows. And she had kittens now!

She found a box with those three poor souls abandoned in it. Initially, she was going to take care of them and then keep just one, but when the time came, she couldn't choose between the three! Reep adored them! How could she separate them?

Anyway, she was a cat person.

Therefore she now had Athos the tuxedo, Porthos the ginger tabby, and Aramis the grey tabby. Actually, at the moment, her four musketeers were together, sleeping soundly by the unlit fireplace.

She opened the door to reveal Eggsy waiting for her. He had retired his old style and now went with something a bit more stylish. Susan couldn't say she missed the colors of his jackets.

"Wow. All that for me, Sue?" He asked, looking her up and down.

Susan rolled her eyes, but she was smiling. "Let's go?"

"Yeah! I wanna meet Roxy's girl." He offered her his arm and they started walking.

"I'm happy that she finally decided to date again. She didn't see anyone for awhile after Meg."

"Yeah. She did a number on Roxy," Eggsy sighed. "I think she's got balls to try again. Relationships suck."

"Hey!" She nudged him playfully. "It's not always bad. You should try it for yourself at least once."

"Nah, I'm good," He smirked at her. "Maybe you should."

"I promise that if I ever find Prince Charming, I'll let him put me on his white horse so we can ride together towards the sunset." She sarcastically remarked.

"Or…" Eggsy started carefully. "You could always forget about Prince Charming and go for the wizard."

"Eggsy…"

"I'm just saying you guys would look nice together. I mean, as nice as Merlin can look. You look nice enough for both of you."

"Eggsy…"

"Come on, Sue!" He whined. "Seriously. What's missin' for the two of you to get together?"

She didn't know. Honestly.

She wouldn't admit it out loud –because it made her feel very vulnerable –but she found Merlin very attractive. Like… Really attractive. She knew he wasn't what most people would call handsome. He wasn't pretty like the male models of this generation. He was… A man. Those eyes of his were two of the most amazing things she had ever seen. Adding to that was a sharp mind, a dry sense of humor and a good and loyal person.

So yes, she was more than a bit attracted to Merlin. And for a good while, she thought it might be reciprocated, now she wasn't so sure.

Three months ago, after she woke up from almost dying, they had a moment so charged with promise, so intense. She felt as if things could happen, as if they could…

Whatever. Nothing really happened. It was like Merlin was this older more experienced guy that let her flirt with him to humor her. God, if that was the case, she was going to slap him.

If he wasn't interested, he sure as hell should stop flirting back. That was just mean.

"I don't know what to tell you, Eggsy," Susan sighed. "Merlin is a great man and I admire him a lot. I guess it's just not a good time."

Eggsy opened his mouth as if he wanted to pursue the matter, but seemed to change his mind. "If you need me to kick his ass, let me know." He finally offered.

"He could probably kick your ass, but it's very sweet of you to offer." Susan patted his hand kindly.

"Hey!" They both laughed. "Come on, let's grab a cab. Those shoes of yours seem mighty uncomfortable."

XxX

Roxy obviously had a type. Susan had never met Meg, but Eggsy told her the girl had a lot of tattoos and piercings. Jill had facial features that showed at least a bit of Indian ancestry. She had quite a bit of facial piercings and her hair had bright blue streaks in it.

Roxy was unable to tear her eyes from the girl. She smiled at her and held her hand and was downright adorable. Jill's friends were very nice, as well. They were a bit younger than Susan, and way more alternative, as there were many piercings and tattoos around the table. But they all treated her, Eggsy and Roxy very well.

"May I have two pints, please?" Susan asked the bartender.

"I hope one of them isn't for your boyfriend."

She turned to the man that had just talked to her and arched a brow. "He isn't my boyfriend."

"And you just made me a very hopeful man," He said with a small smile. "I'm George."

"I'm Susan." She accepted the hand he offered and shook it.

He was a tall guy with short curly blonde hair and blue eyes. He had dimples and his smile was adorable, but Susan had lived for quite a few years. There was something about him that smelled like trouble. Perhaps not the bad kind of trouble, but trouble nonetheless.

"I see you're with your friends." He commented, throwing a glance at the table she had come from.

"So are you." She gestured to a table with five other people, who were looking their way. There were two blond women that were looking at her with suspicion.

"Mostly family," He shrugged. "They'll understand if I take a minute to ask for your number."

"What makes you think I'm going to give you my number?" He was way too confident.

"A man can dream," He replied with a huge smile that made her smile in response. "If it helps in your decision, please know it will make me very happy."

She rolled her eyes, but she was still smiling. "Well, how can I say no after that?"

"You can't." He seriously replied, but his eyes were full of mischief.

"You're trouble." She accused.

"Yes, but you look like you don't mind a bit of trouble."

Notes: So, there you have it!

It isn't really relevant, but I picture George like Klaus from "The Originals". Not like the actor (Joseph Morgan), like Klaus. The kind of guy that looks like trouble and then he smiles and you want to jump in anyway... hahahaha

Next chapter...
"Time off?" Harry put his newspaper down, his face showing his complete surprise.