Nikki was shooting shots of Jeff. He was definitely a natural in front of the camera, which made her job easy. A lot of people were stiff and uncomfortable in front of the camera and you and to get them to loosen up to get good shots. Nikki had put on a 'Puddle Of Mud' CD before they started. "Jeff climb up on top of the ladder and just throw a few poses out for me." Nikki said. Jeff grinned and climbed to the top and balanced himself. He spread his arms wide like he was about to jump. Nikki started snapping shots. "These were going to be great" she thought. Jeff shifted a little and had to catch his balance. "Oh Lord, don't fall Jeff." Nikki said. Jeff just grinned. "Don't worry I know what I'm doing." Jeff said. Nikki shook her head and continued to snap shots. They worked for another half an hour. "Okay Jeff, we're through." Nikki said. "That wasn't so bad." Jeff said. "I'll develop these today and leave you copy's at the front desk. If there's any ones you hate or don't want to use, mark them and get them back to me and I'll pick the shots I use from what's left." Nikki said. "Okay, umm listen. Do you want to go out or something?" Jeff said looking at his feet. "Jeff I'm really not interested in dating right now. I have to much work to do." Nikki said. "Oh okay, sure I understand." Jeff said turning a little red. Nikki felt bad, Jeff seemed nice but she wasn't interested. Jeff was easygoing and easy to talk to. "Maybe we could have dinner tonight. I mean we both got to eat right?" Nikki said. Jeff's face lit up with a smile. "Yea sure that would be great." Jeff said. "Jeff I meant what I said, I'm not looking to get involved with any one right now, just dinner." Nikki said. "Oh hey, I understand. Just friends." Jeff said grinning. "I don't have any friends, In case you haven't noticed I don't exactly draw people with my warm fuzzy personality." Nikki said. "Hey Glen likes you and so do I." Jeff said honestly. "Yea well maybe you two have taken one too many chair shots in the head." Nikki said laughing. "I resent that comment." Nikki turned to see Glen standing in the doorway. "My head is just fine missy." Glen said smiling. Nikki smiled back. She was glad to see him. She had actually missed having him to talk to. "I got to get going. My Match is early. I'll meet you at the hotel restaurant at 10:00 pm. Is that okay?" Jeff asked. "Yea that's great. I don't have to shoot the matches tonight, so I'll be here at the hotel anyway." Nikki said. "Great I'll see you then." Jeff said. Glen walked in and sat on the edge of the table. "So what's up with you and Jeff?" Glen asked. "Not a thing. Were just eating together, that's all." Nikki said while packing her equipment up. "Well it's good to see you making friends." Glen said. "So did you miss me?" Glen asked. "Did you go somewhere?" Nikki asked with a grin on her face. "Oh it's like that huh, didn't even know I was gone." Glen asked feigning a hurt look. "Okay I missed you a little." Nikki said. Glen pulled her to set beside him on the table. Nikki yelped when her sore butt came in contact with the table. Glen frowned. "What's wrong?" He asked. "Umm nothing, sore muscle, that's all." Nikki said. She wasn't about to tell Glen that Mark had spanked her, she was humiliated enough. "So you got any more work to do today?" Glen asked. "I got the session with the Dudley's and Jeff done today, I have to develop the pictures, but after that I'm done." Nikki said. "How about some lunch?" Glen asked. "Okay, let me take my stuff up to my room first." Nikki said. "Great I know this great Italian place a couple of blocks down the street, we'll walk. I'll meet you down in the lobby in 20 minute." Glen said. Mark walked in. "Hey man glad to see ya back." Mark said. Nikki moved closer to Glen and shivered. Glen noticed her reaction and put his arm around her. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Mark. "Hey Mark." Glen said. "Hello Nikki." Mark said gazing at her. "Hi." Nikki said and moved right up against Glen. Glen knew something was up, he just didn't know what. "Want to grab some lunch?" Mark asked. "Cant today, how about we have a few drinks after the show?" Glen said. "Sure, I'll see ya tonight." Mark said. Mark turned and left. "What's wrong Nikki?" Glen asked. "Nothing." She said moving away to pick up her camera case. Glen watched her, if he didn't know better; he would think she was scared of Mark. That couldn't be the case; he had seen Nikki go toe to toe with Mark. "Okay, I'm gone I'll see you in a few." Nikki said. Glen rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Something had gone on while he was gone. He would get to the bottom of it when he met Mark tonight.
