Title: Expect The Unexpected
Disclaimer: I do not own Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Dick Wolf and NBC-USA networks do.
Author's Note: Character thoughts from the previous chapter are in bold italics.
Chapter 2: The Beginning of a Relationship
Previously
When the duo got back to their apartment Alex went to her room to do some serious thinking.
Should I give him a call? I mean he is cute and Trina's right he is a generous tipper, but isn't he at least a six years older than me? What would my family think? But then again age is just a state of mind, so what the heck I am going to go for it.
After thinking about it for a bit Alex decided that she could give a shot and see where it took her.
The next day after a rare and relative easy day of classes at NYU, as soon as Alex got back to her and Trina's apartment and she went straight to her room and made the call.
As the phone rang she was getting a little anxious again and had a million thoughts going through her head like what if I am not the one he likes and the number was intended for someone else?
She was so wrapped up in her thoughts that she didn't hear the voice on the end speak.
"Hello?"
Wow his voice sounds velvety smooth over the phone.
Suddenly Alex snapped out of her daze and asked, "May I speak to Bobby Goren?"
"Yeah this is him speaking."
"Uh this is Alexandra calling; I took your order last night."
When Bobby heard the beautiful bartender's voice he mentally did the victory dance.
Sweet! She called…now to ask her out.
"Um I am calling to see if you would like to meet up sometime for a drink or something," Alex asked in a nervous voice.
"Sure when do you want to meet up?"
"Are you free in an hour?" Alex asked.
"Well I have my last cooking class later. How about I will come pick you up at 7:30pm and we can go and get a grab a bite to eat," said Bobby.
"Okay," said Alex suddenly feeling really giddy.
"Sounds like a plan; I just need your address."
"Oh yeah, opps," Alex said sheepishly so was so happy so almost forgot about that detail and gave him the directions.
"Sure I will see you at 7:30," replied Bobby with a smile.
When Alex hung up the phone she was screaming with joy at the top of lungs and jumping on her bed.
Right as Trina walked in the door, she heard her roommate gleefully screaming and shouting.
She went and knocked on her door and asked, "Alex is everything okay?"
Within a few seconds Alex opened the door to room grinning and her hair slightly messed up.
"Yeah Trina it is, I couldn't be happier right now!" exclaimed Alex as she gave her roommate a big hug.
"Let me guess, you have a date with Bobby."
"Yeah he asked me out!"
"You go girl I knew you could do it, you will tell me later how it went right?"
"Of course Trina, name one time I didn't."
"True," replied Trina.
The few hours leading up the date was a torture. Alex tried to fill the time by studying for an upcoming midterm in one of her Psych class but was semi-successful.
By 6:30pm she was already starting to get ready for her date and after the prep work, she knew exactly which dress to put on, her favorite navy cocktail dress adorned with a light pink ribbon matched with a white cropped blouse and medium heeled boots.
In the meantime Bobby who was getting ready himself was feeling a teensy bit nervous.
What if she doesn't like me? Then again from her tone of voice earlier she sounded super excited.
Bobby managed to push the nerves out of the way as he dabbed on some aftershave on his clean shaven face and cologne on his pulse points.
After putting on a starched white shirt with a sport shirt with a black leather jacket he made one final check and he was on his way to pick his lovely date and en route buy a dozen flowers.
As it approached 7:30 approached Alex was so nervous that she had been pacing in circles to a point that Trina had to stop her roommate from wearing a hole in the carpet.
"Alex girl, calm down. Everything will be fine. Just take a deep breath."
Right then the doorbell and Alex froze and Trina asked just to be on the safe side, "Do you want me to open the door?"
"No, no I will open the door."
Alex composed herself and went to open the door and when she saw him she just about fainted.
He is so handsome in that outfit and that smile…whoa calm down Alex.
"Hey there beautiful ready to go?" asked Bobby when he saw her
When she heard his voice her hearted fluttered as she managed to get out, "Hey handsome, yes I am."
Alex then as she grabbed her purse turned to Trina and said, "Okay girl I will be back later so don't wait up if it is past 11:30 pm."
"Okay sees you, have fun."
When they got downstairs and Bobby had helped into the car and he had gotten into the car himself he said as reached for the roses and gave them to her, "Here gorgeous this are for you."
Alex put her hand to heart and thought to herself as she accepted the bouquet, He called me beautiful and gorgeous and it is only ten minutes into our date.
Ten minutes later they were seated at the one the secluded booths at the Talon Bar and Grill.
Their date had passed by all too quickly but both enjoyed the date to the fullest as each go to know the other better and Alex enjoyed being lavished with compliments every so often.
Before either of them realized they were back at her place and Bobby made a split second decision that led to something else.
"I had a great time tonight," said Alex still in blushing mode.
"I did too Alex," Bobby paused and then added, "I would like to see you again soon."
Alex's eyes widened when she heard Bobby say that. She wasn't expecting another date after this especially with a stunning guy like him.
"Um okay. I will give you my number."
Alex looked in the purse and found a small scrap of paper and wrote down her number.
Just as she handing him the piece of paper her fingers brushed his hand causing Alex's breath to be caught in her throat.
"Thank you," said Bobby in a suave voice and then thought to himself, it's now or never.
After he accepted the scrap of paper, he placed his hands her delicate face ran his thumb down her smooth cheek leaned in gave her a gentle kiss on the lips catching her off guard.
Even though she was in shock, came out of it quickly and wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss.
When they came up for air they looked into each other's eyes and then Bobby said, "I will call you."
"Okay," said Alex distractedly smiling and thinking about the kiss that she wished would continue.
As soon as Bobby had gotten in the elevator Alex went in let out a yippee out of system.
Wait till Trina hears about the date and not to mention the kiss!
A/N 2: Sorry if this chapter seems a bit off, and rushed, my muse wondered off and I was not able to think properly. Your reviews are appreciated!