Brianna ended up closing the diner that night. Sheryl had called and told her that she wasn't going to come back and let it slip out that she was at dinner with Brianna's family. Though she did say that John had stayed back at the house with Randy who she said was keeping a very close eye on him. Brianna couldn't help but smile at that, imagining the look on her brother's face as Randy's large frame stared holes through him. Even though she felt a little better about that, it still didn't take the bitter taste out of her mouth. She was happy before she'd seen his face. After all these years and yet he still had the same affect on her, although this time she had more of a backbone to stick up for herself.
"Bri." Dave called out.
Brianna broke out of her thoughts to look up at him. "Yeah?"
"I have to take my aunt's car back to the house. Do mind following me in my car?" He questioned trying to figure out her blank stare.
Brianna threw her apron over her shoulder and grabbed her purse. "Yeah. Sure." She managed to smile.
Dave just nodded his head as he followed her outside. He waited until she'd locked up before handing her the keys. He'd been there since his aunt had left, but really hadn't spoken one word to Brianna. He had caught himself many times just watching her and trying to figure out her thoughts. The other half was spent either on the phone, eating, or reading the newspaper. He knew Brianna was affected with her brother being in town but he could tell that she was more affected than she put on. "You do know how to drive right?" He joked when she grabbed the keys away from him.
Brianna just 'looked' up at him. "Funny."
Dave just shrugged his shoulders as he walked her to his car. "Just making sure. This girl is my baby and I don't want her getting hurt." He said rubbing his hand over the car's hood.
Gabriella opened the door to throw her things inside. "I'm sure you'll make your future wife happy when you love your car more than you love her."
Dave smirked. "Hey, well at least I know the car won't yell back if we happen to have a disagreement."
"Men." Gabriella just rolled her eyes as she climbed into the car. "Dave?" She called out rolling down the window.
Dave turned back around. "Yeah?"
"Brake is on the left and gas on the right, yeah?" She questioned seriously. The look on his face nearly made her brake out into a laugh.
Dave shook his head. "Not funny Bri." When the serious look didn't disappear from her face he almost felt himself panic. "You aren't serious are you?"
"Just hurry up." She indicated with her hand as she turned the car on.
Dave made sure to glare at her before he headed over to his aunt's car. He waited until he saw his car's lights before he pulled out. He looked back and made sure Brianna was behind him before he focused his eyes on the road.
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Dave arrived first at the house with Brianna closely behind. He lifted an eyebrow when she got out of the car. He had to admit even though he never really let anybody drive his car, Brianna looked quite hot behind the wheel. "How did she drive for you?" He questioned when Brianna reached him.
Brianna smiled. "Very nice. I might have to get myself one when I can afford it."
Dave just looked at her intuitively as an idea popped into his head. "I'll just go drop these inside and then I'll take you home."
Brianna nodded her head as she leaned herself against Sheryl's car. "Even though I'd like to see the sight of Randy intimidating my brother I just better not." She managed herself a smirk.
Dave just nodded his head as he turned heel and made his way inside his the house. Randy was in the kitchen while John vacated the couch. Dave kept his eyes on John as he set the keys down on the kitchen counter. Finally looking at Randy he nodded his head towards the male on the couch.
"He hasn't even said one word. Although every time I think he tries to I just look at him and he shuts his mouth. It's quite fun actually." Randy smirked his cocky smirk while downing a bottle of water.
Dave couldn't help but chuckle at his friend. The noise made John look over immediately putting a serious face on both men. "You watch him." Dave ordered as he and John just stared at each other.
"Got it." Randy assured making sure to have John hear him say so.
Dave made like he was walking towards him. John tried not to flinch but didn't catch himself trying to scurry off the couch. Dave just gave him a cocky smirk before he turned towards the front door. One final wave to Randy he was back outside and on his way over to his car. She wasn't where she was before he left. He turned left and right and nearly jumped out of his skin when her voice rang out through his car window.
"Looking for me?" She questioned cockily.
Dave took a breath before he turned towards her voice. "I'm not even going to say anything."
"Mind if I drive?" She questioned resting her head on the window seal.
Dave just shook his head in response as he went to open the door. "Get out." He ordered.
Brianna made a puppy face as she looked at him. "Please."
"Bri." He started.
Brianna cut him off by starting the car. "You either let me drive or I'll just have to leave you here." She warned with an all too sweet smile.
Dave growled as he made his way over to the passenger side. "You're lucky I like you." He spat as he slammed the door shut. Brianna smiled as she slipped her seatbelt on. She waited for him to do the same before she sped off.
Dave nearly had to grab on to the door handle as she continued to speed. "Can you take it a little more easy. I've been able to have this car without her braking down." Dave pleaded turning his head to look at the driver.
Brianna just turned and smirked at him while she turned up the stereo. She let her left hand wave out through the window as her right stayed on the steering wheel. It'd been a while since she'd driven and it felt good to do so right now. Taken the mood she was in. A smile crossed her face when the radio started to play 'Sexyback'. Ignoring the passenger she turned it up and let herself get into it.
Dave rubbed his temples at the loud music. This wasn't his kind of music. Not at all, but yet he found himself enjoying the show being put on by Brianna. He lifted an eyebrow when she turned to direct some of the words towards him. He absolutely detested this music and who sang it, but managed to sit back and enjoy the 'seductive' words being thrown at him.
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"Thankies for letting me drive." Brianna beamed tossing the keys at him.
Dave locked the car. "You seemed to enjoy it." He finished as he walked beside her.
Brianna nodded her head. "I did. I hope I didn't annoy you with my singing." She smirked.
"Not at all. Although I might like it a little more if those words were actually directed towards me." He said as he walked in behind her.
Brianna lifted an eyebrow as she turned to look at him. "I know you would."
Dave made sure to lock the door before he turned around. "You sure like to tease me Bri."
"Yes. You keep telling me that." Brianna backed up against the counter as she watched him trap her with his arms. Dave just looked into her eyes deeply. The two just stared at each other before Dave captured her lips with his. His hands fell to grab on to her waist as hers wrapped around his back. She let herself moan when he deepened the kiss. She didn't know why but she felt herself not wanting to let go. This was the first time they'd kissed since that day at his house. Not that she'd admit it but it was something she had missed.
"God, how I've been dying to do that." Dave said breathlessly against her lips.
Brianna swallowed. "Definitely felt good." She admitted as she let her hands fall to her side.
Dave sighed and backed away. "You'll be okay?" He questioned.
Brianna licked her lips. "Do you want to stay?" She asked flicking her eyes up at him.
He looked up at her. "But not in the way I want right?"
"Dave." She warned with her eyes. "Look if you really don't want to stay. Yeah. I'll be fine."
Dave sighed resting his hands on his hips. "I'll get you someday Bri. You're lucky I'm not a jerk."
Brianna smiled. "Yes. I know. That's why I tend to like you."
"Tend?" He lifted an eyebrow.
"You want to watch a movie or head to bed already?" She asked ignoring him and walking into the living room.
He followed suit. "What do you think?"
Brianna slumped her shoulders. "Can you get your mind out of the gutter for one quick minute?"
"No, but a movie sounds good." He smiled as he passed her to hop onto the couch. Brianna just rolled her eyes as she grabbed the remote. Whatever was between she and Dave, she'd noticed that he had managed to take her mind off of the whole situation that had taken place earlier that day. "You okay?" Dave asked spotting the same blank look on her face from earlier.
Brianna smiled as she changed the channels. "Yeah. Fine."
Dave reached out and grabbed her arm, pulling her to him. "You were too far away."
Brianna just 'looked' up at him as he wrapped his arm around her. "You just wanted to touch me."
Dave just shrugged. "The problem with would be?" He said giving her a smug look. Brianna just yawned and shook her head as she found a comfortable spot for her head on his chest.
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