sorry for the delay, but I tried to get this chapter just right Enjoy :)
Chapter 4:
"Adam Ross, don't tell me that you're trying to dress to impress someone," Christine smiled, as Adam entered her restaurant, wearing a suit, but no tie, because he wasn't very good at tying them.
"No need to tease me."
"I won't be the one teasing you, funny how Mac decided to come the same night you and Jo did."
"Mac's going to kill me, I called in sick to work."
"I don't think you need to worry, he's always in a good mood when I'm around him," she patted his shoulder. "So you nervous?"
"Um... more than I was before," Adam frowned.
"Don't worry about Mac, I'll keep him occupied, I promise," she winked.
"Thanks for doing all this for me Christine, you know I never expected to lose to Jo at pool."
"Must be a shame losing to a woman."
"At least none of the guys were there to see it," Adam shrugged, sitting down. "Why's this place so empty?"
"I had it closed early."
"Just for me and Jo?"
She nodded, "And don't blame me that Mac's coming, I just can't say no to that man," she grinned.
"Christine, no offense but I don't want to hear about what you and my boss do alone."
Christine laughed, "You're so subtle Adam. So is this the night that you're going to tell Jo how you feel about her?"
He shrugged, "I'm not so sure."
"There are a few ways you can tell her, without telling her."
"How exactly?"
"Well you can always reach across the table to grab her hand, or at the end of the date you could go in for a kiss or something."
"It's not really a date."
"If it's not really a date explain to me why you're dressed up so nice."
Adam grew silent, he didn't have an answer, "You're right."
"I am always right, just ask Mac," she laughed.
"Just ask Mac what?" Mac Taylor came into the restaurant overhearing what Christine just told Adam.
"Nothing Mac Taylor," she grinned giving him a kiss.
"Nice suit Adam," Mac looked at the nervous lab tech. "And next time don't lie about why you don't want to come to work."
"Okay Mac, no need to start interrogating him, he's quite nervous."
"I don't know if I approve of you and Jo dating Adam."
"I'm not... going to try and date her," he ran a hand through his hair.
"You could have fooled me, you are wearing a suit after all."
Christine smiled at Mac, "See that's what I told him too."
"I just hope you know what you're getting into Adam."
"Okay stop pestering Adam and go in the back, I'll be there in a second."
Mac groans, but nodded as he went into the back of the restaurant in the kitchen.
"I never knew Mac would be so whipped," Adam laughed.
"You should really be careful about what you say Adam, you know he can probably hear everything that you say."
"That's why he always makes me nervous."
"And let me guess, being around Jo calms you down?"
Before Adam could speak up Jo entered the restaurant.
"Hey Christine," Jo smiled. "I had a really long day. Adam," she nodded.
Christine looked from Adam to Jo a smirk appearing on her face, "Well you guys figure out what you want to eat and I'll be back," Christine disappeared into the kitchen.
Adam rubbed the back of his neck, "You look great Jo."
"You look pretty great as well, I see you opted not to wear a tie."
"Yeah, I'm not so good at tying them."
"Well, you honestly look good without the tie," her hand rested on his shoulder.
"Oh... well thanks," Adam noticed his cheeks starting to feel warm. "So... why'd you have a long day?"
"Well my computer started messing up, and now it won't even turn on. I couldn't get much work done on it today."
"Maybe, I can try and help you fix it, I'm cheaper than Geek Squad and other places."
"Would you? I'd really appreciate it Adam. That is something I really don't want to spend money on."
"You'll owe me Jo, but not much."
"And just what are you thinking about?" she asked with a small smile.
He shrugged, "I'll need to spend a little more time thinking about it."
"Okay," she laughed. "Now let's find something to eat, I'm starving."
"So, you're telling me you came here in a taxi?" Jo looked at Adam as they left Christine's restaurant.
"Well, everytime I park I always seem to get towed."
Jo laughed at that moment, resting a hand on his shoulder, "Sorry about that."
"No, it's alright, I just can't drive a company car for three months. I don't like driving much anyways."
"While we're on the topic, you want me to drive you home? Better than taking a taxi at night."
He nodded, "Okay, thanks," he got in the passenger's side of the vehicle.
Jo got in the driver's side, closing the door and putting the keys in the ignition, "Thanks for paying tonight for dinner Adam, I haven't enjoyed a free meal in months."
"Well... I did lose the bet, I don't think I'm going to bet with you anymore," he nervously laughed, she rested a hand on his.
"You say that now," she winked. "Now let's get you home, I hear Mac wants you at work like an hour earlier," she released his hand.
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"Thanks for driving me home Jo, I really appreciate it. You want to come up for a drink or anything?"
"I should actually get back home to Ellie."
Adam nodded, "Okay, well I'll see you at work tomorrow then," he goes to open the door.
"Not so fast Adam, I wanted to talk to you for a minute."
"Alright," he leaned back in the chair. "About what?"
"Well, I've noticed that you've been off these past few weeks, I'm just wanting to know if everything's okay."
"Yeah, everything is fine."
Jo nodded, "I'd like to tell you that you can tell me anything that's on your mind, I'm a good listener."
He shrugged, "I don't really know if I want to tell you this though. Not yet"
She frowned, "Alright, I won't pressure you into telling me, but whatever it is, I want you to know that it will be okay to tell me."
"That I'm not so sure about."
"Adam... I know how you feel. But if you don't want to talk about it, I'm fine with it."
He looked at her, 'Damn it she knows doesn't she?' he thought to himself. "I'll see you at work tomorrow Jo, okay?"
"Okay," she squeezed his shoulder, "Good night."
"Good night," he threw her a small smile, before leaving the car.
Jo watched until he was in the building, "Poor guy, I really hope he's not afraid of being rejected. I honestly don't think I'd reject him," she sighed, before driving home. 'One day Adam, I hope you can get the confidence to tell me how you feel.'
I REALLY hope you enjoyed it... tell me ur thoughts, Adam's nervous and Jo wants to hear Adam admit that he feels something for her, whats going to happen next and what would you like to see. Will Adam ever be confident to tell Jo how he feels?
