Chapter 2

Sorry it's so short…I know I always have super long chapters and this one you barely have to scroll down…I would have made it longer but I think the ending of this chapter is more funny the way it is now.

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Monk slowly ceased his tears. He leaned back and looked at Natalie.

"Thank you," He said with a red face. Natalie couldn't decide if it was because he was embarrassed or since he had been crying for who knows how long that his cheeks were red.

"Anytime, Mr. Monk," Natalie said. She was about to stand up, but was soon stopped…

"Please don't leave!" Monk said quickly as he grabbed her by the hand and tugged it a little before letting it go again.

She sat back down and looked into his eyes. "What is it?"

"I just…I…" 'just say it Monk…just get it out,' He told himself, "I just…like it when you're near me."

"Oh…ok then." She said with a face a light shade of pink from the unexpected flattery. She looked in his eyes again. 'Those have to be the most gorgeous eyes I have ever seen. I could get lost in them, stare at them for days if he'd let me. You know he really is a rather attractive man. I wonder…' She thought as she extended her hand to grab his. And to her surprise (and pleasure) he did not jerk away…nor did he flinch…or show any kind of negative reaction.

'could she really be doing what I think she's doing…is she…is she making a move on me? No that's crazy talk…nobody could be interested in me. But if there was someone who was interested in me…I don't………I don't think I would mind much if it were her. Oh my gosh what is she doing? She's touching my face…no..no she's stroking it……oh my word! She's caressing me! Wait a minute…that's not too bad…it feels kind of nice, actually.' Monk lifted his own hand and placed it on her face. He cupped his hand around her well-cut jaw and rubbed her upper cheek with his thumb. He brought his hand a bit further down and let it rest behind her neck…he pulled her closer.

Before anything happened she asked, "Do you think this is a good idea?"

He tilted his head to the side, still starring deep into her eyes and said in a low voice, "Probably not." And with that, he pulled her closer, and the kiss was made.

It wasn't much of a passionate kiss. It was slow, sweet, free, loving, and all together enjoyable. It lasted for about 9.65 seconds by Monk's watch.

And it would have gone on longer than that too…that is, if Natalie hadn't broken it. She broke apart so fast that Monk wasn't ready for it and when she opened her eyes she saw him with his eyes closed and lips still puckered. A look that made her heart go 'Awww!'

He relaxed his lips with a small smile creeping on his face, and eyes still closed…she could tell he liked it.

When he opened his eyes he asked, "what was that for?"

She looked surprised. "What are you talking about? You kissed me!"

"No-no I don't mean that…I meant, why did you stop?"

She blushed, "Oh I…I umm, I kept having this feeling like someone was watching us."

They both turned their heads to look at the picture on the floor.

"Sorry Tommy," Monk said, placeing the picture face down, "…you're too young to see this."

Natalie started to lightly chuckle but was cut off by the feeling of lips against hers. Monk pushed he onto her back and hovered over her as the kiss continued. Her hands were cupping his face nicely and his hands were on the ground supporting himself. The kiss lasted another minute and four seconds. Then it ended. But Monk ended the kiss this time. He brought his face back and said only one word as Natalie looked at him.

"Eggs."

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To Be Continued.