Stephanie POV

"Why is your boss such an ass?" I asked Hector as we made dinner together.

"He isn't normally like this. He just doesn't know how to act around you." He replied looking at me with contemplation.

"What do you mean he isn't normally like this?"

"That man can have any woman he chooses to spread her legs for him and after one night he loses interest. He doesn't know how to deal with you. You're the only woman who ditched him on a date and he's interested in you. Just be careful with him, he can be very dangerous." Hector warned.

"You mean he would harm a woman?" I asked wide eyed.

"No no no! He would never do that, he is the most honourable man I know, loyal to fault. He just doesn't do relationships, more of a player than anything else." Hector clarified.

"Alright then, enough about your boss tell me about your life, are you seeing anyone?"

"No, I've been busy with stuff." He looked down, blushing.

"Oh come on Hec, you can tell me." I pleaded.

"Okay, fine, he works with me, but I'm not sure if he's gay. Plus he doesn't even talk to me…" he drifted off. I know that Hector has a hard time with his sexuality, especially with his career choice. People are just so judgemental…

"I want to meet him. I can come over at Rangeman, and pretend that I need you to go over some security stuff with me, you can show me who he is then."

"Angel – "I cut him off before he could speak

"Hector, I know you more than just like him, and I want you to be happy. I can tell that you're unhappy with the way things are right now. If he turns out to be straight, then I'll just introduce you to a friend of mine. I want you to be happy." I gave him the puppy dog look which I know he can't resist.

"Fine." He agreed with an exhausted sigh.

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It's raining men
Hallejulah
It's raining men
Amen

I reached blindly for my cell-phone, knowing that Lula had been playing with it again. My search was halted by some Spanish mutterings from my partner. Apparently Hector had decided to take a small nap with me.

"Lula!" I grumbled

"Yo! White gurl, you gotta hurry. You're going on a double date with me and Tankie!" She screamed into the phone.

"Lula, you know I'm not dating anyone-"

I was cut off by Lula excitedly screaming "You don't worry ya skinny ass 'bout none of that stuff, my Tankie got ya covered, he's bringing his friend with him."

"Lula, I don't want to go out tonight."

"I'll pick you up from your apartment at 6.30 sharp."

"Lula!" She hung up on me

I turned around to find Hector shaking his head with amusement, and then pointed at his watch, it was already 5 pm, I had limited time to make myself presentable for this blind date. Damn Lula. I hope this is worth it, it better be or her ass is grass.

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It was 6.32 when I finally left my apartment with Lula grumbling and hammering at my door, I was afraid it would break under the pressure she was exerting.

"Finally! I thought I was gonna have to break the door down to get ya out, come on now, we're gonna be late. My Tankie has a thing about being on time, bein' a military man and all that…" She kept her talking up all the way to the diner. I zoned her out and prayed to god that my date tonight wouldn't be too horrible.

We entered the diner, where Lula led me to the back tables, where 'Tankie' was supposedly sitting, as we got closer, I saw there was another familiar looking man sitting next to him. It seemed that tonight my date would be one Ricardo Carlos Manoso. God, I have lost all faith in you.

Carlos looked up as soon as we reached the table; he was as shocked as I was. So I'm not the only one…

The four of us sat down and ordered. Since I didn't have anyone to impress, I ordered a jumbo burger and a coke. Lula was glaring at me; I innocently raised my eyebrow at her. Carlos was looking amused at my food choice and Tank was blissfully ignorant to all the commotion going on around him.

My burger came first and I enthusiastically brought it to my face, eating it as grossly as possibly, stuffing my face with fatty goodness.

Lula was glaring holes into me and Carlos, despite my efforts at grossing him out was trying to get my attention. I shot down every question or comment he made with one word answers. This led to him trying harder to get my attention.

Finally, I had enough of socialising and excused myself to go to the washroom. Lula was too engrossed in sucking 'Tankie's' face off to notice. I washed up and saw that the window was decent sized and would easily fit me through. I lifted myself and plopped down the other side. I brushed myself off and turned around to make my escape, however I was blocked by a wall, a well-built muscular wall named Carlos.

I glanced up at his face only to find him biting his cheek, trying not to laugh. I glared at him and tried to go around him. He caught me by my wrists and held me against the tall; his body rubbing against mine.

"Why do you hate me?" he asked, he seemed to genuinely care about what I thought.

"I don't hate you."

"Then why won't you date me?"

"I don't want to date you." His whole body tensed, so I added, "I don't want to date anyone."

His scent was intoxicating and was getting to me. I desperately wanted to run, I couldn't handle a relationship right now, and I had a feeling that if I dated this guy, it would have to be all or nothing, and right now I didn't want to get myself into that mess.

"Come on, I'll take you home."

"Don't worry about me, I'll just catch a cab."

"Stephanie, don't test me, come with me, I drop you home." He looked agitated

"I'll be fine, thank you for the offer. I am old enough to get myself home without a man guarding my delicate body." In reality, I just didn't want him to know where I lived, though no doubt with his military background, he probably already knew.

He didn't answer back, just lifted me and like a sack of potatoes hauled me over his shoulder. I didn't like that he thought he could just overpower me, so I elbowed him in his back and kicked him in the gut, making him loose his hold on me. As soon as I was free I ran as fast as I could.

I saw an empty cab and hailed the driver. I quickly got in and gave the driver the address. What have I gotten myself into?

Word count: 1197

I'm sorry guys I won't be able to update often due to schools and stuff, but I haven't forgotten you guys. It may take me a while to upload, but I will finish this story. Please review and tell me what should happen next, because I'm out of ideas