Kiss Me Slowly/CH 5
"Can you pweaz stp blislaaboue fjaaou dououg so uh cun guh cuz uh huv uh dut!"
"What's that, sweetie? Sorry, but even though I've been doing this for many years now, it's still sometimes a little hard to understand my patients with their mouths full!
Did you say you need to hurry? What's going on? Have you got a hot date tonight or something? I saw that extremely hot man out there when you came in earlier. Is that YOUR MAN? Ooh, aren't you a lucky girl!"
The middle-aged woman smiled, and leaned back to admire her work as she slid her glasses on her head and handed Betty a hand mirror, "I think… he's going to be a very lucky man tonight! Cause you, my dear, now have a million-dollar smile! Check it out, Betty Suarez; see what you think!"
As the doctor allowed Betty to see her unencumbered smile, she stood, ready for the customary freakout and teary reaction of her stunned patient.
"I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you could have had those off much sooner! I don't know who you had previously, but they could have at the very least switched to only nightly retainers at least six months ago! I'm so sorry you had to suffer so much longer than you needed to, Betty! Your smile is really gorgeous, toots!"
"Oh my God! Thank you SO much, Dr. Frankl! You are like...my fairy godmother! This is amazing! I can't believe it! I've been waiting so long!" she hugged the orthodontist who smiled and shook her head.
"Eh, I don't do labels! Trust me, I know how much those old metal braces can be a total nightmare to your social life! I used to have to wear them myself years ago. They definitely make you a more compassionate person, at least. But I'm just happy to help make your dreams come true. Now, go, knock that hot man's socks off, okay? Enjoy!"
"I will!" Betty couldn't stop smiling as she hurried back out to the waiting room and found herself running her tongue across her newly bare teeth, greatly enjoying the feeling.
Daniel stood as she came back and his eyes widened as he saw the difference in her smile. She ran to him and he lifted her up, twirling her around, "Whoa, look at the movie star! Man, I'm going to need sunglasses! That smile is like sunshine, girl! You look...great, Betty!"
She grinned, and when he put her down, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down for an intense kiss. Before long, they both seemed to get lost in each other until another patient cleared their throat, obviously annoyed at their "inappropriate PDA".
As she reluctantly pushed away from Daniel, Betty smiled shyly, biting her bottom lip, but Daniel just put his arm around her waist and led her out to the waiting town car, looking back at her over and over, "God, I can't get over how fantastic you look! Seriously, that smile…"
"Thanks! I'm so happy!" She didn't bother to mention to him what her new orthodontist had said about her previous mistreatment. She didn't want to have Daniel go and punch the guy!
"So, tell me, how do they feel?"
She blushed, "Great, weird, naked!"
He laughed, "Yeah, well that third one is going to match the rest of you as soon as I get you home, young lady! Oh, I forgot! You said your family is having a party for you, didn't you?"
She nodded, "Uh huh. You know Justin and Hilda-any excuse for a party! Are you coming, too?"
"Are you sure it's okay? I don't want to butt into a family thing. I feel like I've kidnapped you ever since that first night you came over. Have you told them yet about what I asked you?"
She shook her head, "Not yet. I don't know, Daniel. I mean...it's so sweet of you to offer, but I did just break up with Matt!"
He rolled his eyes, "THIS time! Betty, after those scary ass paintings of his, I'd say he's LUCKY he ran off to Africa to try and supposedly be a do-gooder or I'd kick his ass again on your behalf and try to get you to put out a restraining order on the guy! Those were sick!
I can't believe you're not totally traumatized at seeing those things! I bought them all from that stupid woman from the art gallery except for the few that were already sold. Amanda is being very stubborn about not wanting to let me buy that one she got of your boobs!"
"Daniel, that's very sweet, but you don't have to do that! I mean...yes, they were definitely very disturbing, but I'm trying to just put it out of my mind right now and forget it."
"It's okay. I don't mind. I'm trying to track them all down so you can have the pleasure of burning them. It kind of pisses me off that Matt will actually get a cut from the sale, but whatever, I can at least put a 'fuck you' on the memo line of the check or something and send him a picture of us lighting the match, maybe! What a psycho!
I'm glad you're away from that guy! Hell, his father is a major asshole and his mother is a real bitch, too, so I guess it's not surprising he was such a dick!"
She kissed him tenderly, and patted his hand, "I AM really glad to be out of that relationship, Daniel."
He picked up her hand and kissed her palm, "Honey, I love that you're so willing to forgive and forget. Trust me, I know I'm a very lucky recipient of your sweet nature! Because we both know how much I screw up all the time!
But who knows how crazy the guy could have gotten! It's not like you were broken up all that long and he had time to paint all those. And when he talked you into getting back together in the Bahamas, why the hell wouldn't HE have just destroyed them then?"
She kissed his cheek, "So are you saying that you want me to move in with you partially so you can protect me from crazy guys like Matt? You want to be my bodyguard?"
He grinned, wrapping his arms around her as he leaned his forehead against hers, then started kissing her neck, "Sure, sweetie! I'll be more than happy to guard your sexy body! Nobody will touch you as long as I'm kissing it, that's for sure!"
"Mmm...Daniel! That feels...so...good!" She moaned, then giggled, as he continued to nuzzle her neck, then worked his way to her breasts, ending up laying on top of her in the back seat, as their kissing and groping became more and more passionate, "Is that a yes?"
"Uh huh! YesYesYes!" She hid her face in his chest, as he smirked at her enthusiasm.
He murmured, "Don't be embarrassed! You're very cute when you get all excited, Betty! I love it! I love YOU! You do know that, don't you?"
"I do. I love you, too, Daniel. Yes!"
He chuckled, "I thought you um...already came? You weren't done? Was that an 'aftershock' or something, sweetie?"
She blushed, and shoved his chest lightly, "No, silly! I meant...yes, I will definitely move in with you. I know I said yes before, then I started kind of putting you off. I'm sorry! But for some stupid reason, I started worrying about what it would 'look like' to other people, especially all the gossips at Mode!
Then I remembered, we're giving our notice on Monday, so...who cares what they think, right?"
"Hell, yeah! Frankly, I'm excited about you moving in with me! That way, I can wake up next to you every morning like I did this morning. Of course, anytime you need a break from spending too much time together, feel free to go hang out with your friends or family. I don't want you getting tired of being together all the time. I know I can be needy myself."
She smiled, then kissed him lightly, "You used to be. You've gotten much better. And we've talked about this. Being around you all the time doesn't bother me like Matt was starting to. I think because he didn't have any other interests. You and I talk about all kinds of things. You're so sweet, and funny, and sexy."
He nodded, as he sat back up, "Are you worried about your dad being upset? I know he kind of babies his 'mija' a little, Betty. But like you just said, you ARE an adult. He has to let you and Hilda live your own lives. He'll come around. At least for you.
Now I might get on his shit list! Although, I guess I could use that whole 'bodyguard' thing to get him to think I'm partially wanting to protect you from guys like Matt! He's not necessarily a fan of you moving back to Manhattan by yourself again, right?
I can actually use that to my advantage to be your protector so he's not quite as hung up on the fact that I'm sleeping with his youngest daughter! Your dad has always been nice to me in the past. Is he going to be pissed at me now? You know, come to think of it, maybe I shouldn't butt in to your family party, Betty?"
She laughed, "Are you really scared of my father, Daniel? Papi wouldn't hurt a fly! He loves you! You know that!"
"Really? Are you sure? But I thought you said he yelled when you tried to stay at Grubstick's that time and that he gave you a hard time about moving to the city and he hit Bobby on the head with a pan or something the other night in the blackout?"
She shook her head, smiling, "Don't be such a baby, Daniel! That thing with Henry was years ago and I think he actually WANTS to have the house empty so he can chase his new nurse around! Plus, he and Bobby have made up now. He sees that Bobby intends to stick around for his and Hilda's baby and he respects that."
Daniel took a deep breath, "I'm not being a baby! Your father is an expert in using a knife, Betty! But I get it. So, you're saying I need to man up and have some balls? Is that it? Geez, you sound just like Wilhelmina!"
"Sorry!"
"It's fine. By the way, I have...sort of a surprise for you that involves our future actually. But it can wait until we get home later."
"Daniel! Tell me now!"
He shook his head, "Nope! Sorry, you'll just have to wait, Miss Suarez! No spoilers! One awesome thing at a time. For now, just enjoy your new brace-free, beautiful smile!"
She made a face, "You're really not going to tell me what your surprise is? Seriously? I have ways of making you talk. You are going to crack, eventually. I can torture it out of you, you know." She began kissing him and tugging at his clothing.
His eyes widened, and at first he seemed mildly amused at her "attack", but he began to panic, seeing they were not far from her father's home,"Betty, honey...you, uh might want to cut it out. We're getting close to your house. We don't have time for...anything naughty you might be thinking right now! Why are you unzipping my pants? Girl...what are you...uh...doing?"
She grinned, "Something I've been wanting to do for a long time now!"
Daniel had his driver turn around to take the "long way" back to Betty's house. When he was able to speak again he pulled himself together and cleared his throat, "Thank you! Um...okay now I'm REALLY nervous!"
"The idea was to calm you down!"
He shrugged, "Well, yeah, it did...help do that, but I just don't want your nosy sister ratting us out! You're sure your dad is...okay with us dating? Maybe don't tell him we're moving in together. Just...let them think you're going back to your old place. Did they visit you there often?"
She rolled her eyes, "Not really. But seriously, Daniel. It's fine! Don't be so nervous!" When she smiled, he shook his head, pulling her to him for another long, lingering kiss.
"God, your smile is just SO gorgeous now, Betty! I can't stop kissing you even more than ever! How the hell am I supposed to resist you now? Those lips are already so damn sexy and now your smile is off the charts, too! And don't get me started on your boobs!"
She laughed, pushing his hands away, "Okay, thanks, but let's...not do that in front of my family, alright? Tonight. Later, when we...go back home."
He nodded, kissing her neck for a moment, but she moaned, "Daniel, stop...you're driving me crazy! We need to…"
"You started it!"
"I know...sorry! Okay? We both need to...pull it together and pretend we're 'just friends' again like before!"
He frowned, "You didn't tell your family about us yet?"
"I didn't have time! Besides, you know as well as I do that Justin probably opened his big mouth the minute we dropped him off the other day!"
"I'm not taking that bet!" They walked in, holding hands.
"Surprise!" Justin, Hilda, Bobby, and Ignacio all yelled out. They all ran over to Betty as Daniel stepped away, allowing them to admire her new smile.
After a few minutes of exclaiming how lovely her smile was, Bobby raised his eyebrows, and walked to Daniel, "So, hey, I don't think we've been officially introduced yet. You must be this Daniel guy Chipmunk keeps going on and on about! I'm Bobby Talercio, Hilda's boyfriend."
Daniel shook Bobby's hand, "Sorry, Chipmunk? Who's that? You mean Betty?"
Betty blushed profusely, as Bobby chuckled, "Yeah, sorry! It's just what I used to call her when she was a little kid because her cheeks were so cute!" he started to pinch Betty's cheek but she pushed his hand away, "Bobby! I've told you to cut it out, okay?"
Bobby put up his hands, "Sorry! Whoa, Chi...Betty! Nice smile you have now! So, anyway, you two, huh?" he smirked, gesturing between Betty and Daniel.
Betty looked slightly uncomfortable for a moment as she noticed Hilda, Justin, and her Papi all staring as she stepped closer to Daniel. He seemed unsure if she wanted to acknowledge the change in their relationship status or not so he merely stood behind her, waiting to follow her lead.
Ignacio seemed to be in the dark, although Hilda clearly had been given the heads up from her son about her baby sister and her soon-to-be former boss, new boyfriend.
She grinned, "So, Daniel, what exactly are your intentions? Are you planning on marrying my sister?"
"HILDA!" Betty and Bobby both looked at her in annoyance.
"What?" Ignacio stared at Betty and Daniel, clearly stupefied, "What is she talking about, mija? You and DANIEL are...engaged? What happened with Matt?"
Daniel gulped, and whispered, "Married? Did she say married?"