Hi everyone!

Thanks for all the reviews! After a pretty cold week summer is finally back (the weather here has been really strange here, cold - warm - cold - warm...) but nonetheless here's a new chapter for you! It's slightly shorter than most others but hey, I needed to enjoy the sun today and I'm already working on the next one. ;-)

xoxo

ReidsGirl

Chapter 35

Walking into the cafe, Spencer took a look around, a smile on his face. The place was bustling with patrons but Annie was nowhere to be seen. Walking up to the coffee counter, he greeted the blonde girl behind it.

"Hi, it's Holly right? I don't think we've been properly introduced yet. I'm Spencer, Annie's... um boyfriend."

He still had to get used that he was now actually in a relationship.

"Oh, yeah hi! Annie's told me about you! She said you'd be coming over. She's in the kitchen, I'm sure she won't mind if you go in." Holly smiled back at him.

"Thanks!" he replied, turning around and making his way to the swing doors.

Walking inside a grin spread over his face at the sight of Annie. Apparently she had gone back to her place to change after dropping him off at work and was now wearing a denim skirt with a short-sleeved, white, crocheted top. Her back was turned to him and when she bent down and opened the oven his heart skipped a beat as her skirt slightly rode up. The smell of herbs and red wine filled the room and made him realize how hungry he was. Walking up to her he cleared his throat, not wanting to startle her. When she turned around the concentrated look on her face turned into the smile she loved so much.

"Spence!" she called out, taking the few steps towards him and wrapping her arms around his neck.

Pulling her closer, Spencer gently kissed her. "Hey. How are you? What's in there?" he asked with a nod towards the stove.

"I'm great now that you're here! And this is pollo alla cacciatora!" she smiled and when she saw his confused look she laughed. "I take it my favourite genius doesn't speak Italian? It's Hunters Chicken Stew, basically chicken with a sauce made from tomatoes, red wine, olives and some herbs. Hungry?"

Nodding eagerly, he gave her another kiss before leaning on the kitchen counter. "Sounds delicious. But so far everything you've made tasted amazing."

"Thanks Spence. Um, I'm probably not gonna be able to take a break for another hour, it's Josh's day off so I'm alone in here. But if you manage to find a table, I'll be out in five with your food."

"No, it's fine, I'd rather wait until your break and eat with you."

"Alright." Annie smiled as Holly walked in an placed some slips of paper with more orders from the table. Briefly looking at them she proceeded to prepare the dishes.

"So, Garcia called me earlier." she continued.

"Yeah, I know..." Spencer sighed. "Did she, um..."

"Oh yes, she practically interrogated me about last night." Annie chuckled. "But don't worry Spence, the only thing she managed to get out of me was that it was amazing."

Glancing up, she saw Spencer's relieved look. A slight blush was coloring his cheeks. She loved that he wasn't the kind of guy to brag about his conquests. And of course she sometimes talked about her sex life with Sarah, but she was her best friend and they never went into too many details. As she continued to prepare some plates for Holly to serve she continued:

"So, Penelope asked if we wanted to go to this new bar tonight? I called Sarah and she'd be up for it. We haven't been out in ages, especially not dancing."

"Um, yes, alright, we could do that." Spencer replied. He wasn't usually one for going out. But then again, this time Morgan wouldn't be trying to hook him up all night, would he? Thinking about it, he was actually looking forward to it. Smiling to himself his thoughts were interrupted by Annie.

"Only if you really want to Spence, we could also stay home." she asked.

"No, I'm looking forward to it. Although it will be a new experience to be the one with the prettiest girl in the bar on his arm." he grinned.

Walking up to him she gave him a quick kiss and smiled. "And I'll be the accompanied by the most handsome man!"

Looking at Spencer sitting on the corner table they had lunch at Annie smiled when he turned yet another page. It amazed her how fast he could read. Taking the two cups of coffee she had prepared, she walked over and sat down next to him.

"What are you reading?" she asked, kissing his forehead.

Closing his book Spencer showed her the cover. "Ulysses by James Joyce" he smiled. "

"Wow, I've never read that. I mean, I love to read and usually the longer the book the better but this... this is something else."

"It's not that long." he replied.

"Well, it's not if you can read 20.000 words per minute." she grinned.

"You should give it a try, I'm sure you'll like it. And if you get tired while reading I can just recite it to you." he smiled. "That eidetic memory has to be good for something outside of work."

"Mhmm, I like that idea, listening to that sexy voice of yours..." Annie murmured as she snuggled up to him.

Spencer blushed slightly. "Sexy voice?"

"Oh yes, you have no idea..." Annie giggled. "Ok, I hate to leave you but I gotta get back to work... Love you." she smiled as she stood up and planted a kiss on his lips.

A couple of hours later they were back in Annie's apartment. As the afternoon had progressed, Spencer had read some more, with Annie taking little breaks in between work to chat with him. He actually hadn't been able to do that much reading as he found it hard to tear his eyes off her as she bustled around the cafe, charming everyone with her smile and personality.

Now he was sitting on Annie's couch and looked at his watch again. They were supposed to meet the others at 8 and it was already 7.50. They were never going to make it in time...

After taking a quick shower, Annie stood in front of her closet. She was slowly becoming frustrated. She had tried on several outfits already but today she just couldn't decide what to wear. Looking down at herself she still wasn't sure about the knee-length red skirt she was wearing, all the tops she had tried on with it were to formal for a night out... Giving a deep sigh she turned around when she heard Spencer enter the bedroom.

"You're still not ready?"

Rolling her eyes at him she chuckled. "You really have a lot to learn about women Spence... I just don't like anything I've tried on so far..."

"But, if it's in your closet you obviously bought it because you like it, right?"

"That doesn't mean I like it right now..."

"But why? You'll look beautiful whatever you wear." he insisted.

"That's sweet Spence." she smiled. "But I still can't decide..."

Spencer shook his head in confusion. He really didn't understand what the problem was. But he guessed this was just one of the many new things he had to get used to now that he was in a relationship.

Pulling another dress out of her closet and putting it on the bed, Annie quickly took off her top and unzipped her skirt. "Alright, I'll just wear this."

Spencer's heart skipped a beat when Annie stood in front of him in a pair of bright-pink hipster panties with a matching bra. Suddenly he didn't care that they were late. Walking up to her he slid his arms around her from behind and kissed her neck.

"Well, we don't have to go at all if you really can't decide..." he whispered, his hand gently stroking her hip.

Feeling Spencer's arms wrapped around her she she shivered at his touch and let her head fall back, resting against him as he nibbled on her ear. As he felt his hand brush against the waistline of her panties, she closed her eyes.

"Spence... we're supposed to go to the bar..." was all she could breath out as his other hand slowly traveled over her belly up to her bra.

"I know... but..." Spencer began when he was interrupted by Annie's lips crushing onto his as she turned around, pushing him towards the bed...

Awwww, I couldn't resist the fluff. :D Btw, if you guys want another really steamy chapter just let me know. ;-)