Valentine Kiss

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Chapter 4

Once they settled in and started eating the Thai food Daniel had ordered, Daniel tried to keep things casual and tried not to constantly stare at Betty. She was looking so freaking beautiful. He really wished they were alone so he can properly tell her how amazing she looked.

And hell, he was dying to kiss her!

She was cute! He noticed her take glances at him as they ate. He found himself smiling.

He cleared his throat and said "so, you two didn't have plans tonight other than going out? I figured you would be on a date with Tyler or something, Amanda."

Betty nodded in agreement "that's true, Amanda. How are things going with him?"

Amanda bit her lip, trying to keep back a smile but failing.

"Things are great. I- I really like him. He just gets me. He...uh, sort of asked me out, but… Marc and I are besties."

"Mandy! I can't believe you bailed on that hottie for me!" Marc said in shock.

Amanda shrugged. Marc gasped "Mandy, are you crazy? You better call that man before some bimbo snatches him from you!" He grabbed her phone and already started to pull up Tyler's number.

"Marc!" She tried to grab her phone back, but it was too late, Marc already sent the call and put it in speaker.

Daniel and Betty exchanged amused smiles at their friends.

"Amanda?" Tyler answered.

Amanda looked incredibly flustered but said "uh heyyy…"

"Hey. Uh...how's your night with Marc and Betty?"

Betty smiled as Amanda got up and paced in front of the table and said with a grin "It's fun, especially since Marc and I are here at Betty's. We crashed her place to find Daniel here putting the moves on her!"

Betty blushed and Daniel ran his hand through his hair nervously as he glanced at Betty.

Tyler laughed. "Not surprised. Daniel would get so jealous when I would just talk to her! I think it's about time he made a move!"

Amanda smirked "they are like totally in love!"

Betty and Daniel both had started to blush at Amanda saying that! They were not in love! That was crazy! Betty felt so flustered and her heart was pounding.

Tyler chuckled, but said "I'm positive you're right...I wish we could've done somethin', 'manda. I miss you"

She beamed "I miss you, too." She whispered.

"Oh for heaven's sake" Marc shot up from the couch and snatched her phone and said "hey Tyler, it's Marc! You were on speaker with all of us! Mandy will meet you in 20 minutes! You better treat her nice cowboy or I will hurt you!"

Amanda blushed and tried to take her phone back "Marc!"

Marc held it away as he moved around her.

Tyler laughed 'uh, Marc, thanks, sounds great! Tell her to come by my new place! I'll text the address!"

"I'll make sure she gets there! Bye!"

"Great! Bye! Bye Betty, Daniel. See you soon Amanda!" He said over the phone. Betty and Daniel both said 'bye' over the speaker.

Once Marc ended the call he held the phone to Amanda "you're welcome!" He said with a grin. At first she smacked his shoulder, then threw her arms around him in a hug.

He laughed, "now, let's hurry. You have a hunky cowboy waiting for you!" He said as he grabbed his coat and then hers tossing it to her. Just before they got to the door, Amanda turned back and looked at Betty with a conflicted look. Betty smiled and got up to hug her "Amanda, go!"

Amanda hugged her tight "thanks Betty"

Betty smiled "thanks for hanging out with me. It means a lot to me that you and Marc came here."

Amanda smiled, then hugged Betty again and placed a quick kiss to her cheek before she rushed to the door giving an excited squeak on the way out.

Betty laughed, then looked to Marc who smiled "alright, Betty-pop, you get one hug! Make it quick!"

Betty laughed and hugged him. "Goodnight Marc. You should call Cliff"

Marc stepped back looking at her in surprise "what uh...why would I-"

"Oh, come on, you know you've never really gotten over him. Maybe he will give you a second chance."

Marc looked confused, but then shrugged "I don't know."

Betty looked at him "just think about it"

Marc sighed "fine"

"Marc! Hurry!" Amanda called from the hallway. "Alright, gotta go! You have fun, now!" he winked at her, then looked to Daniel with a smirk "you finally get your hot pocket to yourself! Bye bitches!" He left and Betty and Daniel looked at each other then burst into laughter.

Daniel grinned "Those two are crazy!"

Betty giggled "yah, but they're good people" she shut the door.

He chuckled, then said "you're good, Betty! You make everyone happy!"

Betty bit her lip as she came back over and sat down on the couch. "Thanks."

He smiled, then got up and came over to sit by her "you make me really happy" he said quietly as he looked in her eyes. She blushed, but felt her heart race again thinking back to the events of the evening. "Do you really like me?" She blurted, unable to hold it back.

He grinned "uh...what do you think?"

She bit her lip, trying not to do something crazy. She wanted to throw her arms around him. He looked in her eyes, but got up quickly. She looked at him, feeling disappointed that she might have freaked him out, but when he said "I got you something I know you will love!" she smiled.

She watched him curiously as he went over to the fridge and rummaged in the back, then pulled out a small container with what looked like this beautiful decadent little chocolate cake "oo!" Her eyes lit up as he came over with it.

He grinned " I knew you were gonna love this! It has chocolate in the center too!"

"Mmm… that sounds amazing!"

He tugged on his tie as he sat back down, his heart racing at how hot she sounded and remembering how gorgeous she looked. He made no attempt to hide the fact that he was checking her out.

She blushed and said "Daniel! Are you checking me out, now?" She teased.

He chuckled, but nodded "hell yeah, you look so damn hot, Betty!"

her eyes grew in surprise at his compliment "I do?"

He leaned closer, causing her breath to catch as he swept his finger across her cheek and pushed back a lock of her hair behind her ear. She was holding her breath as she stared at him.

Daniel found himself unable to keep his distance any longer. She was a magnet pulling him in."i wanted to tell you how amazing you looked the second I saw you, but...you know"

She bit her lip, nodding dazedly. He smiled as he looked at her, "now, come on, try the dessert."

She smiled "ok…" she felt her voice was borderline breathless. How on earth was she having Daniel Meade here telling her he liked her and that she looked hot and gorgeous and sharing this great, crazy night with her?

It was throwing her for a loop.

She stared at him a moment as he sliced a small piece of the cake with a spoon and held it up to her. She was spellbound, her eyes were locked on him as she took the small bite, her heart racing at the intense, yet sweet look in his eyes.

"Mmmm…" her eyes grew at the rich chocolatey explosion of flavor. In an instant Daniel closed the distance between them and kissed her, setting off another explosive in her heart.