James just got a new driver and his ways does not go well with her like he thought it would. Will he finally learn to behave and will he also be saved from her tough disciplinarian clutches. Tune in to find out. Please enjoy and review. I accept all reviews, both positive and nice constructive criticism, but no flames.

I do not own Thomas and Friends, but wish I own that naughty splendid engine, James.

Notes: This is rated teen, not kids, due to a more complicated story line in later chapters and a few mature (or not so mature) words. I apologize for any of the OC (out of character) but its suppose to help the plot along. There is gay unrequited love in this, so if you are against shonen ai, don't read.

A New Driver for James

2. Smexy

"Looking great, you gorgeous red engine," Arthur winked at James as he pulled into the docks. Arthur, a perfectly well mannered red engine, was too naïve for his own good.

"I know I'm gorgeous," James conceitedly responded before he realized who had given him the comment. "And for the last time, I'm only interested in girls," James stated to the other red engine and moved on.

"What are we doing here anyway?" demanded James to his driver, while he came to a complete stop.

"Oh, we have to help Arthur carry a freight train of fish from the docks to the Super Walmart," the driver responds. (AN: Don't ask what this is doing in Britain).

"I don't think we'll be doing that," James stated angrily.

"What! You have to James. This is the job, Sir Topham Hat assigned you for today," the driver said.

"No. 1: I just got repainted today, so I'm not going to get my red paint dirty carrying a freight load of fish."

Arthur pulled up beside James, "Can see why you wouldn't want to get that hot paint ruined. After all, red is such a delicious color."

"No. 2: And I will not work with Arthur. He just won't get it," James wheeshed away angrily.

Arthur looked on longingly as James disappeared into the distance.