"Oh, Niles, you look so handsome!" Fran said as I got ready to leave.

"Thank you, Miss Fine. I'm a bit nervous though… are you sure this woman isn't a freak?"

"Well… she's not that freaky…."

"What?!" I said, appalled.

"No, she's not a freak. Now, go!" She said, pushing me towards the door.

I reluctantly left. Fran insisted I took a taxi to this fancy restaurant I was having my date at.

I stared out the window of my taxi, nervous. Why was I so nervous?

The taxi finally got to the restaurant. I paid the driver and turned to look at the restaurant. This place looked like somewhere Maxwell would hopefully take Fran one day. I wondered why we couldn't have done something more casual.

And then I felt horrible guilt. This lady I was taking out to dinner wasn't C.C.! I couldn't enjoy myself with any other woman.

But why couldn't I? C.C. just wasn't destined to be mine. I couldn't love her. I don't love her! I'll give this woman the time of her life.

I entered the restaurant.

"I have reservations for two, sir." I told the waiter. The waiter looked at a list and nodded.

"Right this way." He said, and I surveyed the place. Fancy, elegant. Very nice.

He led me to a table that was in the far corner of the restaurant. Quiet and out of the way. I took my seat, and waited.

"Sir, your date is here." My waiter announced with a grin.

I nodded and watched in anticipation. Who in the world did Fran want me to go on a date with?

And then I saw her.

C.C. Babcock.

My date.

"WHAT?!" I yelled, outraged.

"Niles? You're my date?" She said, in shock.

"Leave it to Miss Fine to have us go on a date with each other."

"I hate that woman." C.C. said grumpily as she sat down across from me.

"Don't you love anything at all?" I said sarcastically.

"Not really."

"Chester?"

"Who? …Oh, my dog! Well, of course I love him!"

"You barely remember to feed him."

"I'm a very busy woman."

"Doubt that." I smirked.

"I love Maxwell, too." C.C. said.

"Babs, do you love him or do you love his money?"

"I love…." She paused, thinking. "Both! Yeah, I love both." She smiled her evil grin.

I shook my head in disappointment.

"Miss Babcock, we both know you're lying. You only love him for his money, his looks, and the satisfaction of you having him instead of Miss Fine." I felt like venting.

"Niles, how do you know what I love him for?" C.C. said, starting to get angry.

"I just know. It's quite obvious."

She rolled her eyes.

"Do you ever think I'll get married?" She said softly, sounding slightly upset. She wouldn't look at Niles.

Where did that come from?

"Miss Babcock, you have your moments. I'm pretty sure someone will marry you."

"Thanks, Niles. I'm just doubtful."

"Why are you so doubtful?"

"Well," She hesitated. "I can be a bit mean."

I had to bite my lip to keep myself from laughing. A bit mean?

"Explain." I said bluntly.

"I can be a bit uncaring at times. But when it comes to love, I don't want to be uncaring. I care for people, I just don't show it."

"I've seen you show care… maybe once or twice. It still shouldn't stop you from falling in love." I replied, trying my best to be kind.

"Thanks, Butler Boy. You're not that bad, I have to admit it."

"I guess I could say the same for you. Would you like me to walk you home?"

C.C. looked a bit surprised at my offer.

"I… I'd like that, Niles."

A/N: Is it wrong to squeal when writing about Niles and C.C.? Anyways... reviews are wanted.

Disclaimer: I do not own 'The Nanny'.