Author's Note: Sorry it took me so long to update! I was having problems with my computer. So, here it is...Chapter three! But first...

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Chapter Three

"Mr. Leonhart, It's Rinoa Heartilly. I talked to the owners, they want us to meet with them and their lawyers tomorrow at two. Give me a call so I let them know if we will be there. You can reach me on my cell at 555-3468." Rinoa hung up the phone. Her head was pounding. She didn't get much sleep last night. The little bit of sleep she did get was disturbed by strange dreams. She couldn't remember much about it. she heard a knock on her door. "Come in" She said as she massaged the sides of her head. She looked up to see Squall walk into her office.

"Do you have a minute?"

"Of course. i just left you a message. I got a hold of the owners. they want to meet with us tomorrow at two."

"Good. " he said, and sat down across from her.

"If we can get this closed soon, the zoning committee is meeting in three weeks. If all goes well, you could be in your new home in about a month or so."

He smiled. "Perfect. You work fast."

"That's what your paying me for."

"That's not the reason I stopped by. I wanted to know if you would like to have dinner with me tonight."

She looked at him. she was in shock. Was he actually asking her out on a date. She couldn't date one of her clients! "Sure." Wait, did she just agree to go out with him.

"I'll pick you up at seven." He smiled and left.

Oh, Hyne. What did i just get myself into?

The door opened and Squall was knocked breathless at what he saw. He looked her up and down. His gaze started at the strappy heels on her feet, the ribbon that tied them wrapping around her calf with a bow right below her knee, the black of the ribbon contrasting to the pale tan color of her pantyhose. Up higher was the hem of a short black leather mini-skirt, with small slits on both sides, her midriff was exposed just enough to see part of her navel. The bright blue halter top, that tied around behind her neck barely covered her breasts with it's plunging neckline. Around her neck was a soft blue choker, there was a tiny metal key hanging from it's center. Her lips was covered in a thick red color, and her eyes were surrounded in a light blue eye shadow, softening her darkening eyes. She had her hair piled on top of her head in a clip, spiraling curls hanging down from it, falling down to frame her face. She looked...perfect.

"Hey." She whispered seductively.

He was going to be in for a long night. "Wow, you look.. amazing."

"Thank you." He noticed that her cheeks turned a little pinker. She was blushing.

"You ready?"

"Yes."

She turned around to lock the door, and dropped her key. She bent over to pick it up. she could hear him hiss in a deep breath. She smiled. At least she wasn't the only one feeling turned on. She locked the door and turned back around. He looked into her eyes, and she looked back into his. She felt him take her hand and lead her to the car. The got ina nd drove to the restaurant in silence.

A waiter seated them at a small table by the balcony. "I'll be back to take your order." He said as he laid their menus on the table, then turn and left.

They both opened their menus.

"I wonder what is good here?" She said as she glanced over the listing of food.

"I've never been here before, so I am not sure. Why don't we just get the special?"

"Sounds good to me."

He caught the waiter's attention, and he came over. "Are you ready to order?"

"Yes, we will both have the special please."

"Very good. I'll return shortly with your food."

"So, how long have you been a lawyer?"

Rinoa took a drink of her water. "I moved here right after I graduated from law school. So three years. What exactly is it that you do, Mr. Leonhart?"

"Please, call me Squall."

She smiled. "Squall, then."

"I'm into a little bit of everything. You could call me a jack of all trades."

The continued to talk about this and that learning little bits about each other as the date stretched on. After they finished eating, they left the restaurant and Squall drover her back to her place. He walked her to her door.

"I had a good time tonight." she said smiling.

"So did I." He used his hand to tuck on e of the tendrils of hair behind her ear. He left his finger slide down her neck, then up under her chin. He stared down into her eyes. He leaned down, he felt her tip her head to the side in anticipation. His mind was screaming at him to stop. That he shouldn't kiss her. He hesitated, his lips a fraction of an inch away from hers. He could feel her hot breath on his lips. He ignored the voice in his head, and pressed his mouth against hers. He moved his hand from under her chin, letting it travel thought the valley between her breasts, then across her ribcage, and finally he stopped at her waist. He felt her arms go around his neck lightly. he licked her bottom lip, and she opened her mouth inviting him in. He pulled her body against him, as she slowly slide his tongue into her mouth. He felt an electric shock go though his body as she pressed her tongue against his. She moaned into his mouth. He moved his hands from her waist to her behind, he pushed her against him harder, and lifted her up. she immediately wrapped her legs around him, and he blessed her back against the door. He deepened the kiss, he was drowning in the taste of her mouth. She tasted of sweet wine and raw passion. She shifted against him, and he felt himself grow harder in response. Their kissing grew with more passion, and became more primal. A ringing from his pocket broke the spell. He pulled back from her, and slowly lowered her back to her feet. He reached into his pocked and pulled out his cell phone. He flipped it open. "Hello? No it's no a good...What? Okay...I'll be there." He closed the phone and put it back in his pocket. He looked down at rinoa. "I have to go." He kissed her softly on the lips. "I'll see you tomorrow."

"Okay. Until tomorrow then." she whispered.

He turned away from her and left.

Rinoa climbed into her bed, still wet from the cold shower she had just taken. She could have swore the water had turned to stream once it touched her skin. she laid on top of her blanket, still too hot to crawl underneath it. She closed her eyes and fell asleep.

She sat in a dark room. The sent of flowers was unmistakable. A quiet click was heard, and the room flooded with light. She looked around. All around the room was vases full of black roses.

"I thought you might enjoy them." his voice sounded like honey to her.

"You know I love them." she whispered.

He walked over to her, and embraced her. He lowered his mouth and kissed her softly. "My beautiful Black Rose..." he whispered against her lips.

She moaned in response to his touch, he pushed his tongue into her mouth at the same monet she opened up for him. He coaxed her tongue into joining the dance with his. Time stood still as the two lovers kissed.

He broke the kiss, and lifted her into his arms. He carried her across the room and laid her down on the large bed. He laid on top of her, staring into her eyes.

She looked back at him. "I will never get tired of looking into your eyes." she said as she raised her head to kiss him.

The buzzing of her alarm clock ripped her from her dream. She sat up groggily, and rubbed her eyes. She turned the alarm clock off, and got out of the bed. She heard a knock at her front door, and she pulled her robe on and ran downstairs. When she opened the door, no one was there. But sitting on the ground was a dozen black rose. She picked them up and read the card that was placed between them.

Thinking of you

She knew exactly who they was from and she smiled. Today would be a good day.