Disclaimer: I am not Anthony Zuiker, Ann Donahue or Carol Mendelsohn. All the characters of CSI: NY are not mine…I'm just borrowing them for a little bit. I promise that I will put them back, exactly the way I found them when I'm done….Oh, Cory Reid is mine and I will take credit for anything she does. :)

A/N: My muse gave me so much fluff that I had to break it into a couple of chapters!! By the way…I do not own any part of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre! If I did, I never would have let them shoot the remake that was absolute crap!! (lol) By the way, if you have not seen the original TCM then go rent it!! (if I don't spoil it for you here!)

Chapter 14.

Creepy Guys and Chainsaws

Danny finished cleaning the kitchen quickly and then popped the popcorn. When he was finished, he got the popcorn and walked into the living room.

Flack was sitting on the couch with Lindsay curled up beside him. Cory was sitting on the floor in front of the couch, on a cushion. He put the popcorn on the table and decided to sit next to Cory.

"Hey, Messer. Before you sit down, turn on the surround sound." Danny did as Flack had asked, turned off the lights and settled on the floor facing the big screen TV.

Cory grabbed the remote and turned on the movie. She knew that the movie started out a little slow and hoped that it would capture Lindsay's imagination. She wondered why Messer had sat next to her instead of on the couch or in a chair and while she wouldn't admit it, she was glad. The movie was one of the few that could actually make her jump at points.

As the credits were rolling, Danny leaned over and whispered, "I hope you won't be too scared. This is a great horror movie."

Chuckling, Cory responded quickly. "I know. I've seen it 8 times. It just gets better every time!"

Danny was puzzled at her admission. A woman who loves this movie? Wow. She is just full of surprises.

They both fell silent as the narrator began.

As the movie progressed, the four began to get more into the story. Cory was subconsciously flinching when the hitchhiker was mentioned. When the hitchhiker started to go even crazier, she glanced back and saw that Flack had his arm around Lindsay and she had her face buried in his shoulder.

Lindsay almost gasped when the hitchhiker cut Franklin's arm and was very glad when he was thrown out of the van.

The action lulled at that moment, but Cory was already preparing herself for the next episode. When Kirk went into the house, even Cory was holding her breath, knowing what was about to happen. Then, when Pam is captured by Leatherface, Cory unconsciously turned her head into Danny's shoulder. She hated that meat hook and she could never watch that scene.

Danny, in the meantime, was pleased at her reaction. He knew by the way she was acting that she had seen the movie a lot. She was reacting to what was happening before it even happened. When she put her head on his shoulder he reacted naturally. He put his arm around her to comfort her. Lost as she was in the movie, she never noticed.

Flack had seen his move and grinned. Isn't that cute? Linds was right, they really do have a thing for each other!

Lindsay snuggled against him even harder when Leatherface started the chainsaw and went to work. In his mind, this was the best movie that Cory could have picked and thinking about it, he realized that she had done this on purpose. Well, that little sneak!

The action picked back up in the movie, Jerry was the next to die and the scene that focused on Leatherface sitting next to the window made both women burrow closer to the guys. Cory had realized that she should not be hanging onto Danny like she was but she decided to just enjoy the experience. I've never watched this movie with a guy before. This is kinda nice. I like the fact that he is trying to comfort me.

Danny was only half paying attention to the movie. He was enjoying the feel of Cory in his arms too much. He felt her shudder and he looked at the screen. He realized that one of the creepiest parts was coming up. Grandpa was about to 'come alive'. He tightened his arm around her and looked over his shoulder. To his surprise, he saw that Lindsay was not even looking at the screen. She had her head pressed into Flack's shoulder and both hands over her face.

Lindsay was watching but not watching the movie. She was not really a fan of horror movies and this one was creeping her out. She stiffened as she realized that the old man was not dead at all. With a mental note that she was going to kill Cory, she put her hands back over her eyes. "Just tell me when it's safe to look," she whispered to Flack. She felt him run hand up and down her arm, trying to comfort her.

Finally thirty minutes later, the movie was over. Both men were disappointed. Cory immediately moved away from Danny and Lindsay started critiquing the movie.

"The ending sucks!! I mean, come on. Couldn't that creepy guy with the chainsaw die or something."

"Linds. He has a name. It's Leatherface." Cory started laughing at Lindsay's frustration. She understood. She had thought the same thing the first time she had seen the movie.

Danny tried to make a move on Cory. "Ya know, Feebie. We should do this more often. I like having a woman shaking in my arms while watching a scary movie. Whadda ya say? Next Friday?"

Cory's mind went blank. Danny was asking her out? She tried to brush it off. "This was a one time occurrence, Messer. And I have other plans. Sorry."

Danny was disappointed, but tried not to let it show. "You're loss."

Cory smiled at that. "Whatever. Wow, it's getting late. I should go home."

Danny jumped on the chance to spend more time with her. "I'll walk you there."

Cory knew better than to argue with him, so she just gathered her things. "Bye. Flack, welcome home. Lindsay? We still on for tomorrow?"

Lindsay nodded. "Brunch, right? Then shopping?" Cory nodded her agreement. "Okay. See ya then, Cor."

Danny and Cory left then.

Flack looked at Lindsay and smiled. "Ya, know? You feel good in my arms."

Lindsay blushed and smiled as well. "I like being here. I'm glad that we finally admitted to each other how we felt."

They continued to sit on the couch, content to just be with each other.

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Danny and Cory walked in silence for a bit. Danny was still trying to work out his feelings and Cory trying to repress hers.

"Ya know," Danny said thoughtfully. "Ya really surprised me tonight. You can cook! And you like horror movies? You're like the perfect woman."

Cory smiled a little until he called her perfect, then her mood grew somber. "I'm far from perfect, Messer."

Danny glanced at her and saw the somber look on her face. "You okay?"

Cory brushed off his concern. "I'm fine. So what other horror movies do you like?" She was trying to redirect the conversation.

Danny decided to take the hint. "Let's see. I really like the Nightmare on Elm Street series, Friday the Thirteenth, Saw…well the list goes on and on…Have you seen the remake of Chainsaw?"

"Yeah. It sucked big time. They turned it into a teeny bopper horror slasher film…lost all of the creepiness of the original. The only thing I liked about it was the ending. The original left a lot of loose ends and the remake neatly tied everything up."

Danny nodded his agreement. "So what kinda music do you listen to?"

"Me? Anything except gangsta rap and most of country. Although there are a few country songs that I like. I'm really more of a rock chick."

They continued talking more about music and movies all the way to Cory's apartment. Both realized that they had similar tastes. Once at her building, Danny and Cory stopped. "Thanks for walking me home, Messer."

"No prob. I know how dangerous the streets of New York can get. I just wanted to make sure you were safe." Danny continued to look at Cory, staring deep into her eyes. Slowly he began to lower his head to kiss her.

Cory realized with a start what Danny was about to do. She pulled back abruptly and went to the door. "Bye! Gotta go."

As she ran up the stairs, Danny just kept staring after her. What the hell just happened? I mean, I know I read her right. Why is she pushing me away? Sighing in his frustration, Danny just turned to leave, not knowing that the entire episode had been watched by unfriendly eyes.

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"Here's the tape you asked for, sir. She went to a party earlier. Then that same guy walked her home. But I don't think that there is anything between them. The guy tried to kiss her and she ran."

"Good. Let her keep running. She'll only be kissing one person! And that's me." Carlos Ortiz smiled evilly as he realized how much control he had over Cory.

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Cory woke up the next morning feeling guilty. God. What was I thinking about last night? Letting Danny hold me? Then I run when he tries to kiss me! Damn, I'm so…heartless. Rubbing her eyes, she got out of bed and got ready to go shopping with Lindsay.

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Lindsay met up with Cory at ten. She was walking on the air after the night at Flack's apartment. "Hey Cor! Today is such a good day!"

"Hey, Linds." Cory sounded depressed.

"Cory? Everything okay?"

Cory looked up to the sky, fighting to control her emotions. "I'm such a bad person. I…I…" Cory couldn't continue.

"What happened last night?" Lindsay was growing concerned.

"Danny tried to kiss me and I ran."

Lindsay looked at Cory in shock. "Wait. Danny tried to kiss you? What, when…what?"

Cory smiled a little at Lindsay's shock. "He walked me home. We had a good conversation. We stopped at the door. He tried to kiss me. I pulled away and ran up the stairs to my apartment. End of story."

"Why did you run? You obviously have feelings for him."

"Maybe. But I'm choosing to ignore those feelings. I don't want to get involved with him. He's a player and I don't want to get hurt. Besides. I don't date."

"Cory. Danny's a good guy. Yeah, he's a player, but I don't think that he would hurt you. All you have to do is give him a chance." Lindsay looked at Cory seriously.

Cory shook her head. "Sorry, Linds. I'm not willing to take that risk. Can we talk about something else? Maybe, 'bout what happened with you and Flack after we left?"

Lindsay blushed. "Not much. We sat there after you guys left and then fell asleep on the couch." Lindsay's blush grew brighter. "It was nice to wake up in his arms."

Cory started laughing. "Have y'all even kissed yet?"

"No. We're not quite there yet. We're still in 'first date' mode."

"Spill!! Give me all the details…I have to live vicariously through someone!"

Lindsay just started laughing as the waitress came to take their orders. "You wouldn't have to live vicariously through me if you would take Danny up on his offer!"

Cory just shook her head, laughing still. "That's alright. I have all the excitement I need with you and Flack." Cory mimed calf eyes at Lindsay, grateful the woman had helped her to forget about Danny for one second.

After they were done eating, the girls paid for their brunch and went shopping.

A/N: btw--if anyone hasn't seen TCM and wants to know how it ends...just pm me and i'll fill you in!

kasmith101-I was excited for the fluff, too! Yes, they cuddle a little...the full blown cuddles are a while off yet!

tylerhiltongroupie53-- (blushing)--thanks! glad to see you back...i missed you the last couple of chapters!

bluenose-glad you liked that line...it's one of my favs from that chappie! i'm think she thought that it was Danny!

The Little Corinthian-i love that movie (that's why i chose it) but i've never watched it with guys! a couple of girlfriends and i have a movie night (once a month usually) and we watched this a couple of years ago around halloween...i'm sorry that i made you want lasagna! i do too, but i've been working so much that i haven't had time to make one...

axellia-you are so there in spirit to take care of Flack! as for the chicken fried steak, it's called that because it's steak that is battered like fried chicken and then fried...if ya want to know how to make it, pm me and i'll explain in full! I also love the original TCM (can you tell from my disclosure above?) the remake was just crap! the only thing i like about it was that it did have an actual ending with some closure! it took me 3 months but i did find the original on dvd and i watched that while i typed this chapter!

chili-peppers-i'm glad that you liked chappie 12 (my favs are 17 and 18, but i haven't posted those yet!)

screaming-poetically-i'm glad you were able to imagine everything...so i hope that you loved this one which actually had the movie in it...i tried to give enough of the movie to make it interesting, but leave enough out that if someone hasn't watched it and wants to, it won't spoil it for them..