Mark took Tyger to a restaurant called Nick's. It was nice but not fancy. They sat on the patio deciding to eat outside. It was nice out and they sat in an isolated corner. Mark ordered a steak and salad and Tyger ordered the shrimp and steak combo. They sat talking while they waited for there food. Mark was telling her about his last case. "Well I just hope you're careful. You don't know what kind of nuts your chasing." She said. "Yea, I know." He said grinning at her. "Oh go to hell." She said grinning back at him. Mark laughed. He had missed her cutting up and teasing with him.
After Kevin had taken Dana to lunch. He had convinced her to come back to the school and spend the rest of the day with him. He was very taken with her quite and shy manor. Scott seemed to like her to. He even toned down his usually abrasive personality to put her more at ease. Dana set downstairs watching them working in the ring with several young men. Kevin had his shirt off and boy did he look good. Stop Dana she told herself. Kevin had made no more moves to kiss her today. He had been really nice and courteous but he hadn't laid a hand on her. Dana was almost disappointed. She blushed at her own thoughts. She had lived with her parents up until their death 2 years ago. They had raised her very strict and she had never strayed from that even after she got old enough to do what she wanted. She had never even dated before. She was very shy and stayed to herself so she hadn't had much chance to meet men. Kevin probably thought she was a nerd. Scott seemed very nice. He seemed very Mischievous and always had a devilish gleam in his eye. She hadn't seen Tyger today. Scott said she was working and then going out with her friend Mark. She could tell Scott dint think to much of her friend Mark just by the look on his face. Kevin came down out of the ring to stand in front of her. "You probably bored to death." He said. "No, not at all, it's very interesting." She said looking away when she caught herself staring at his muscular chest. Kevin grinned. "You know you're cute as hell when you blush like that." He said. That just caused her to blush more. "A stupid move like that can cost you your life in the ring!" they heard Scott yelling at one of the young men. Dan looked up nervously. "Don't worry his bark is worse than his bite." Kevin said. Come on." Kevin said pulling on a shirt. I'll take you home." He said. He took her hand and they walked out to the truck to leave.
Mark and Tyger were having a great time. Mark had forgotten how much fun the two of them had together. They laughed and joked and talked about her business. "I really missed you Tyger." Mark said suddenly. She smiled at him. "You don't have those dreams to much do you?" he asked. "Sometime." She said looking down. "You're the only one that keeps my bad dreams away." She said quietly. Mark took her hand and held it in his. "Want to come by my place for coffee?" he asked. "Sure." She said. Mark paid the check and they got up and headed to his house.
"Well here you are, home again." He said. He got out and opened the door for her and helped her down. They walked up to the front door. "What time tomorrow?" Kevin asked. She looked up at him nervous. "I'm working on a new book. I really need to stay here tomorrow and work on it." She said hoping she hadn't made him mad. "Okay, how about dinner tomorrow night about 7:00 Pm. I'll cook." He said. She peeked up at him. He didn't sound mad. He grinned at her. "Okay." She said. Kevin turned to go. "I'll see you tomorrow." He said. Dana stood there disappointed he hadn't kissed her. She stared after him wondering what she did wrong. He turned back and seen her still standing there. "What's wrong?" he asked walking back up to her. "Nothing." She said not meeting his gaze. He tilted her chin up. Nothing huh?" he asked. "Are you going to kiss me goodbye." She asked in a rush of words. Then she turned bright red not believing she had asked that. "Well since you asked so nicely, of course." He said lowering his mouth to hers. He pushed his tongue gently into her parted mouth and dueled his tongue with hers. She gasped and grabbed onto his shoulders to steady herself. Kevin pulled back. "You are the sweetest thing I ever seen he said kissing her cheek. He turned and walked to his truck. "See you tomorrow." He called out. She watched him drive away and sighed and went in her house.
Tyger had fallen asleep on the way to Marks house. Mark had carried her in and laid her on the couch and went to make some coffee. Tyger stirred and realized she must have fallen asleep. Mark came in with a tray with coffee on it and set it down. "Hey sleepy head." He said sitting down beside her. She leaned over on him and he put his arm around her. "You tired baby?' he asked. "Yea." She said. "Your working too hard." He said. "Here set up and drink your coffee and I'll take you home." He said. Tyger didn't want to go home but she wasn't going to argue with him. Things were going to good tonight. She set up and drank her coffee. She set the cup down and leaned over on his shoulder. He rubbed her back for a few minutes. "Come on, let's get you home. You can get one of the guys to take you to work tomorrow for your jeep." He said. Tyger nodded. She stood up. "How about I cook you dinner tomorrow?" Mark said. She shook her head. "No I'll come over and cook for you. I'll make your favorite, Lasagna." She said. "Well I can't very well turn down an offer like that. But next time I cook." He said. "Okay." She said.
Mark pulled up in front of the school. "Get on up and get some sleep. You look like your about to fall over." Mark said. He got out and came around and opened the door. She jumped down. Mark put his arms around her and gave her a hug. "I'll see ya tomorrow." He said. "Goodnight." She said. Mark watched her go inside. He couldn't wait to tomorrow. He climbed in his truck and headed home.