Kate drove Tony back to his place seeing as he'd driven in McGee's car and McGee was nowhere to be seen. They'd stayed just long enough for Kate to have completed all the dare requirements – Stay there at least an hour and dance for at least 15 minutes and have at least one drink – Not that Abby was even around to witness this.

Actually, Kate was glad that this was the case because the way she was acting with Tony tonight was something Kate would rather Abby didn't see.

Tony drummed his fingers on the outside of the car as the wind blew his hair around wildly. The silence between them wasn't uncomfortable, but Tony didn't much like silence of any type.

So he broke it.

"So… do you go to the club often Katie?"

She turned to him for a second before returning her attention back to the road.

"I've been there a couple times."

"I haven't been there in a while."

"So I gathered. That barmaid sure looked happy to see you," Kate did her best to keep all emotion from her voice. She didn't really want to admit to herself that seeing the tall blonde all over Tony made her a tad bit mad.

"Charlotte? Yeah, I hadn't seen her in a while." He paused, then added "She's just a friend."

Kate gave him a sideways glance.

"You don't have to explain to me."

"I know."

The silence that followed was slightly more uncomfortable than the last and, after a moment, Tony turned the radio on.

…She laughs at my dreams

But I dream about her laughter…

Tony chuckled inwardly. Sounds like Kate.

Strange as it seems,

She's the one I'm after…

This got Tony thinking. He could get almost any girl he wanted. Maybe that was why he sought to win over the impossible and untouchable Kate Todd. He liked a challenge.

Of course, it could also be because he was just plain crazy about her.

Cause she's bittersweet,

She knocks me off my feet,

And I can't help myself,

I don't want anyone else.

She's a mystery,

She's just too much for me,

But I keep coming back for more,

Cause she's just the girl I'm looking for…

Tony laughed out loud.

"What's so funny?"

"Nothing."

"Right."

She can't keep a secret for more than an hour,

She runs on 100 proof attitude power,

And the more she ignores me, the more I adore her,

But what can I do? I'd do anything for her…

Part of the attraction was Kate's attitude and the way she could downright refuse any invitation he gave her or ignore any smartass remark he sent her way. He couldn't touch her and that made the thought all the more tempting.

And when she sees it's me
On her caller ID
She won't pick up the phone
She'd rather be alone
But I can't give up just yet
Cause every word she's ever said
Is still ringin' in my head
Still ringin' in my head…

Almost everything Kate did amazed him. He found everything she said intriguing and every movement she made had him aching for her. He knew he was falling for her. He couldn't stop it so he figured he might as well enjoy it until he landed with a heartbreaking thump.

She's cold and she's cruel

But she knows what she's doing

Knows just what to say

So my whole day is ruined.

Tony turned the music up more and started singing along loudly to the chorus. Kate raised an eyebrow, but couldn't help laughing at him.

Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
But I keep comin' back for more

Cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
But I keep comin' back for more
Oh, I keep comin' back for more
She's just the girl I'm lookin' for
Just the girl I'm lookin' for

I'm lookin' for
I'm lookin' for
I'm lookin' for
Just the girl I'm lookin' for

When the song ended, Tony turned the music back down to a normal level.

"Great song," he commented.

She just smirked at him.

Tony realized that they were two minutes from his apartment. He didn't want to get there. He enjoyed Kate's company and there was no one to be entertained by, or to entertain, back at his lonely apartment.

"Great lyrics," he blurted without thinking, then silently cursed himself. He knew Kate would probably recall the lyrics and read something in them now. She was too curious not to.

When she pulled up, he practically jumped out of the car. Now being without Kate didn't seem such a bad idea if she was going to be realizing a few of his thoughts. Her face was blank and he couldn't work out whether she'd think anything of what he'd just said.

"Thanks for the ride Kate. See you Monday," he said as he shut the car door.

"Goodnight Tony," she smiled that smile that could melt him and he grinned back.

He watched her drive off down the road before turning and heading into his apartment.

How's THAT for a longer chapter! Hehe. Well I'll hopefully post again soon… please review! Mwah!