Brianna bid goodnight to her boss before finding herself back out into the winter's night. Sticking her hands in her jacket pockets she started on her way back home. The thought of taking a hot bath, and reading by the fire ran through her mind practically making her want to run home.

"What are you doing walking in this cold?" Brianna jumped and put a hand to her heart hearing the voice. She turned around to see the handsome man from earlier.

"Aren't you supposed to be long gone by now?" She asked as she gave him an impatient look.

"I asked a question first." He pointed out getting a grim look from the lady.

"I'm walking home, so if you don't mind I'd like to be on my way." She answered rudely before she began to walk again.

"In the car, I'll give you a ride." He stated practically barking the order.

Brianna turned at his tone of voice. "Excuse me, I didn't recall asking you for a ride." She said crossing her arms over her chest.

Dave noticed her cheeks flush as her voice raised. How cute. "I didn't say you did but being the gentleman I am I'm not going to let you walk out in this cold." Before Brianna could respond they were joined with another presence.

"Dave, what are you doing back here?" Sheryl then noticed Brianna. "And Brianna what are you doing standing out here in the freezing cold?" She asked with a mix of concern and sternness.

"I dropped Randy off at the house but came back to see if you needed a ride." He answered as he placed a kiss on his aunt's cheek.

"Well, aren't you sweet Dave, but I have my car." She smiled as she placed her hand gently on her nephew's face.

Brianna stared on. What the hell was she doing still standing there? She could've been home by now. "Well, good night then. I'll be heading home now." Brianna announced as she held up her hand to wave good-bye.

"I can give you a ride." Dave stated again as a smirk crept up on his face.

"Really, it's fine I..." Brianna started but was cut off.

"What a nice thing to do Dave." Sheryl spoke as she cupped his hand in hers. "Plus It'd be better knowing you're safe in a car instead of walking the streets by yourself."

How was she supposed to say no to that? She sent Dave a look. He knew all along what he was going to do. But why? Putting a smile back on her face she walked over to the twosome. "Okay then, if it makes you feel better."

Once Sheryl was gone she sent Dave a killer glare. "You know I could've been home by now." She spat out as he opened the car door for her.

Dave wore an amused smile. "Stubborn are we?" He said as he slid into the car.

Brianna just looked at him with a cocked eyebrow. "At least I'm not a liar."

Dave gasped pretending not know what she was talking about. "Now, why would you even say such a thing?" A smirk spread across his face making his good looks come out even more. Not that she was looking or anything.

"You knew your aunt had a car, so why did you even waste your time on coming back here?" She folded her arms as she waited for an answer, to see if he could charm his way out of this one.

Dave temporarily ignored her question as he put the car in drive. "What does that matter now? You should just be thankful I came back when I did." He answered with ease.

"Which way am I headed?" Changing the subject smoothly.

"Make a left at the next stop light." Oh, how smooth changing the subject. "And as I told you before I don't live very far from here, I was very capable of walking." She slightly smiled at how she was able to change the subject back as smoothly as he had changed it.

Dave, didn't blame the woman for wanting to know, but he'd leave that for later. He could see her out of the corner of his eye staring at him as if waiting for him to respond. Instead he just ignored it as he continued to drive.

The only time he spoke was to ask for directions with her giving him mumbled answers. This woman was surely different then to what he was used to. By now, he would've already been in their apartments using his oh so good charm as he lead them to the bedroom. If it took a little bit longer with this one, he could wait. He wasn't going to let this one slip through his fingers.

"Stop here." She announced as he slammed on the breaks causing Brianna to spill forward. She turned and gave him another killer glare. "Trying to kill me. Very charming." She said sarcastically.

He just shrugged his shoulders as he stepped around to her side. He put his hand out for her to take but was rejected as Brianna brushed it aside. "I don't need your help."

Okay, a very stubborn one. His hand fell back at his side as he watched her climb out. "Well, aren't you going to say thank you?"

Brianna turned to look at him, boy did he not know when to quit. "No, because I didn't ask for a ride in the first place." She saw the frown appear on his face but just rolled her eyes as she turned in the direction of her apartment. An irritated sigh escaped her mouth hearing his footsteps behind her. "What are you doing?" She asked not even turning around.

"Just walking a lady to her door, never know who could be walking the streets at this time of night." He answered as he admired her from the back.

Brianna could feel his eyes staring a hole through her. She didn't know if she should be excited or creeped out having a man stare at her. It was definitely something she wasn't use or even paid attention to. "Look, I don't know if you are just trying to charm the pants off of me or actually being nice but whatever it is I don't want or need it." She snapped as she turned back to face him.

He slowly walked towards her, but she just took a step back. "What's with the hostility Bri?" He was all that more interested in her now. He could definitely tell there was more to her and she was doing a pretty good job of hiding whatever it was.

So now he had a nickname for her already? "Don't call me that...only people who are close to me can call me that." She stated sternly as she took another step back from him.

"You didn't answer my question." He pointed out as he kept taking small steps towards her.

Brianna kept backing up only to have a car stop her attempt at escaping, which only allowed him to get closer. "And I'm not going to…" She swallowed as he stood in front of her now. Big mistake of hers to look up, his brown orbs met with her own and a small breath escaped her mouth.

"Those eyes tell so much but yet you hide it so well. Why is that Bri?" He questioned with a whisper into her ear.

Brianna did everything she could to avoid him but his arms trapped her. "I said don't call me that." Was the only response she could come back with.

Dave sighed as he backed away from her. "I will figure you out Bri. Have a good night now." And just like that Brianna was watching his car disappear into the night. It took her some time to catch her breath before she was even able to move.

Who was this man? And what in the hell did he want with her?

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