A/N: Here is where the storyline gets a little tricky as far as making it into a DOOL story. But it still works. I've read stranger plot-lines.
Disclaimer: I don't own the Characters. NBC or somebody like that does. I just like playing with them. Don't sue me, I'm broke.
Belle and Chloe turned into the restaurant parking lot just as "Redneck Woman" was going off. Hair tousled from riding with the windows down they rushed inside hoping to make it to the ladies room before they were joined. They opened the door to the ladies room and were surprised to see four girls standing there jumping up and down, tears streaming down their faces.
"We just got Phillip Kiriakis and Shawn Brady's autographs," one girl squeaked waving a receipt in their faces. Instantly the two girls looked at each other, knowing they both were thinking the same thing. They brushed their hair, fixed their makeup and rushed back to the car for the emergency notepad they carried in case they ever ran into anyone famous.
The girls had just gotten out the front door when they heard Ryan yell down the sidewalk, "I'm going to get us a table, meet me inside when you're done." The girls nodded, hardly hearing a word he said.
Upon returning from the car, Chloe informed the hostess that they were with someone who had already been seated. Seeing as the restaurant was so busy, the girls were not surprised when the hostess informed them that their party would have to come get them; she couldn't just let them walk by. Chloe stepped around the hostess and searched for Ryan so she could wave him over. There was no sight of him, but there was a huge circle of people around one of the back booths.
"What's going on back there?" she asked, knowing the answer.
"A couple of country stars are in here for dinner and the crowd is going crazy."
"Oh, wow! Are we allowed to go get autographs?" The hostess paused and then nodded, the two girls walked to the back corner, anxious to meet two of the most gorgeous and talented men in country music.
The two girls approached the booth nervous and excited. As the crowd parted they saw something very surprising…Ryan was sitting with none other than Phillip Kiriakis and Shawn Brady!
"Hey, come sit down!" He was smiling hugely. The two girls nervously pushed through the crowd and sat down with them at the table. Twenty-five autographs later, the crowd dwindled and they were left to themselves. Chloe found herself seated beside Phillip Kiriakis and Belle was on the other side of the booth right beside Ryan.
Phillip stuck out his hand, "Hi Chloe, it's nice to meet you, I heard all about you both on the way here." Chloe smiled and assured him the pleasure was hers. She silently regarded how wonderful he smelled.
He smiled at Belle, "it's great to meet you too."
She smiled, "likewise."
Shawn elbowed Ryan, "man how come you always get to sit next to the chick?"
Belle blushed and extended her hand, "Hi, this is a dream come true."
Shawn smiled, and said, "Thanks for enjoying us," He blushed madly, "I mean, joining us." Belle giggled a bit at how cute he was, especially flustered.
The three guys all agreed that they were excited to be joined for dinner by two lovely ladies. They each ordered entrees and sat nibbling and talking. Two hours passed, and at it's conclusion they thought they knew just about everything you could ever want to know about someone. The restaurant was closing so everyone decided they had better leave. The waitress brought five separate bills.
Phillip grabbed the bill out of Chloe's hand and smiled, "the woman never pays."
"Oh, no that's not necessary."
"Oh but it is", he smiled.
"Well thank you, thank you very much." She smiled largely and he paused for a moment.
"You have a lovely smile."
She blushed, "thank you, you have lovely everything." They all laughed. Meanwhile Shawn and Belle had already begun a tug-o-war over her check. Ryan broke it up, two against one and Belle lost. She too received a free dinner. The guys excused themselves to the restroom and Chloe and Belle sat in silence, shocked at the recently passed events. The guys returned so they stood and walked toward the parking lot.
The parking lot was empty; they hadn't noticed they were the only ones remaining in the restaurant. The guys had parked out back while the girl's car was parked out front. Phillip offered to escort them to their car, and not wanting to end the evening or walk alone they accepted. They had forgotten to get autographs, but they had just spent the evening with these guys talking like they were old friends. Was it too weird to ask for an autograph now? Chloe set her pride aside first and asked for their signatures; Belle silently thanked Chloe and also got an autograph.
Shawn stepped forward first, "can I hug you?" Belle was stunned.
"Absolutely." He stepped up to her and folded her into a large warm hug. She smiled, thinking that he smelled like Heaven.
He stepped back and stepped over to Chloe, hugged her and whispered, "I really like your friend."
Chloe whispered back, "I think she's in love." He laughed and glanced over at Belle who was hugging Ryan and Phillip goodbye. Phillip came up to Chloe next and embraced her, holding her for a long time. He stepped back and whispered what must have been a line about phone numbers because he pulled out a cell phone and began pushing buttons. He promised he'd be in touch, they were going to be in town all week. Next Chloe hugged Ryan, and thanked him for the introductions. Chloe and Belle thanked the guys again for a wonderful evening and stepped into the car praying that this wasn't a dream and that unlike most men they'd met, these guys would know how to use a telephone.
Belle and Chloe rode home in silence, not sure what to say and afraid that if they did speak, the other would question her friend's sanity. They both silently prayed they weren't daydreaming.
About five minutes into the ride Belle spoke first, "did that really happen?"
Chloe replied, "thank God, I thought I was dreaming." They laughed, and cranked up the radio singing all the way home. They got a couple honks and waves on the way but they couldn't have cared less. They pulled into the driveway and walked around to their front door. It was standing open.
A/N: Questions? Comments? I'd love to hear from you :-)