And then it Happened...
By: Kimmy-Sama

Disclaimer: They don't belong to me! Enough said!

Chapter Three: Awkward Meeting, Yes?

Breath. Just breath. Have you ever been in a situation that you thought if you made one wrong move, or said one wrong thing, you would be confined to hell or something of that sort? Well that's how I felt at the moment.

"You look a lot better then you did last night.." He said. I was fumbling with making him a glass of tea. Just give me the power to get through this for a bit longer… please? "You seemed really out of it, Tira was really worried about you."

"Yes.. Thank you for you help, I really appreciate it…" I smiled my best towards him, catching his blue eyed gaze. He was so handsome, and I couldn't help but feel a little light headed as he smiled back. Then it sank in…

I woke up naked, didn't I? He helped getting me undressed, didn't he? I felt my cheeks get hot and cursed myself in my head. Oh why did Tira have to be so welcoming? Now this perfect looking man had seen me naked, or maybe even half naked… and he was sitting near me, looking at me with those intense eyes once again…

Oh well. Could be a lot worse. Could be dead.

"Your welcome Marron…"

Even is voice was sexy! And so tempting that I felt an urge, one I barely felt for anyone. I was usually very picky on my choice of men. But, Gateau was one of my ideal types. Buff and beautiful. "Would you like sugar?"

"Please." I put the sweet stuff in the hot tea, stirred and then handed it to him… as he took it I felt his fingers touch mine. I bet he did that on purpose.. But then, was I really complaining?

I think he said something, but my heart was ringing in my ears so that I couldn't hear a word of it. "Pardon?"

"I just said that I liked your store here." He seemed a little loss for words, as I was.

"Oh.. Yes. Its really more Tira's. She came up with the idea and I went with it." He looked so, interested in what I was saying.

"How long have you known each other?" My eyes followed his hands as he lifted the drink and sipped it. Lucky cup.

"Years now." I leaned back lightly and tried my best to act casual. "We knew each other in college. Her love for life is what interested me so. She always had some great bash set up."

Some of my hair fell around my face, so a carelessly brushed it back. It was silent as I stared at the floor, and he sat there, sipping that tea. Damn these awkward silences.

His chair moved and I looked up to meet his eyes once again. "I really enjoyed talking to you Marron. Do you really mind if I get going? I have a job to get to."

"Not at all.." A sudden wave of disappointment washed over me. I wanted him to stay. Quit his job and stay and talk.

"I really am sorry." I could tell he really meant it. His eyes were looking very dismayed. This made me feel a little better.

I walked him to the door of the store, and smiled a affectionate smile as he turned to look down at me once again. This was new, but very familiar in some odd way.

"Marron… will you come with me to dinner tomorrow night?"

My heart almost stopped beating. Dating sure was a risky business in my book…. Damn it all… I just wanted to really tear at him and not in a cruelly way.

"Of course Gateau. I would love to."

It was then I swear I felt that so called 'vibe' that people get in the very depths of the stomach. You know, the one where you just know that you either A) Want to be kissed, or B) Want to kiss the person in front of you. This 'vibe' was so overpowering as well… as if it meant me to move a bit forward and stare into those beautiful ice eyes.

He seemed lost in his world too. Yet, even so he was still on the same track I think. He moved closer. I reached up and almost touched his arm… I felt my mind whirl and my body ache with yearning.

"Hey! Gateau!!!"

We both almost fell into each other, and I tried my best to calm the throbbing of my… chest.

Tira was happily bubbling down the street, a bag of new clothes in her hands, and waving lightly. Gateau hid his blush and waved back politely. At that exact moment I wanted to wring her tiny little neck, no matter how much I loved her.

They chatted for a minute, I was just trying to compose myself. After a few minutes he dismissed himself again, and turned to go to work. I watched him walk away for a few seconds, until he turned and gave me the cutest wink I have ever seen a big man do. Well, cute to me.

I was smiling as I went back in the store, until I looked up at my best friend. She seemed happy, the lucky girl. New clothes and a chance to crush a great moment.

"Whats up, Marron? Something wrong? I would be ecstatic if someone I liked stopped by!"

I silently shook my head and went off to take care of some business. Like what the hell I was going to wear tomorrow night…