AN: not mine, just having some fun with them :)
Chapter 6
Dana and Ellen were woken up by Ilse and Margrit early the following morning. Dana hadn't slept much, but when she had, she'd had wonderful dreams staring Fox and her. She couldn't believe how soon and how hard she was falling for him. They wished the German girls a pleasant day and took their time getting ready for their own day.
Dana was first to shower and get ready, but when Ellen came back to the room after her own shower Dana still hadn't put any clothes on. 'Why aren't you dressed yet? You know we have time, but I would like some breakfast before the guys get here,' Ellen said when she say that Dana was still not dressed. 'I have nothing to wear, nothing I want Fox to see me in anyway,' Dana answered. 'Oh come on, you have enough to wear. And somehow I doubt that he would think any less of you if you showed up in a burlap sack,' Ellen laughed. She went over to Dana's clothes and picked out a pair of tight jeans 'here, wear these with the black top and your sneakers. He'll love it. The jeans are skintight and will accentuate your ass. The black top goes with everything and it's the sexiest thing you have here next to the clothes you wore yesterday.'
After getting dressed the girls packed their stuff they wanted to take with them for the day and straightened up after them and went to breakfast. At a quarter to 10 they exited the hostel to wait for the boys.
Fox and Oscar arrived right on time and the four of them went to the station to take the Underground to the city center. 'So what do you girls want to do first?' Fox asked. 'Can we go to the British Museum first? They have an extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts I would like to see. They even have the original Rosetta Stone,' Dana answered looking at her three companions. They agreed quickly and a little while later they were standing in front of the Rosetta Stone, along with dozens of other tourists. After a while they were able to get a closer look and the went to the rest of the Egyptian exhibit. Dana had always wanted to go to Egypt one day and see the Pyramids and the Sphinx for herself, but for now this would have to do.
Fox enjoyed just looking at Dana. Sure the exhibit was interesting, but looking at Dana was a lot betting in his opinion. At some point Dana felt his eyes on her. 'You're not looking at the exhibits,' she said when she caught his eyes. 'Oops, you've caught me. But you're so much more fun to look at,' he answered with a wink. Ellen and Oscar had moved on to the next hall and it was just the two of them for the first time that day. 'Uhm, Dana, you think we could spend some time alone today,' Fox asked. 'I'd really like to, you know, talk some more and get to know each other better.' He seemed almost shy as he said this. 'I don't know, I don't like ditching Ellen you know?' was her reply. 'But I would also like to spend some time alone with you.' She blushed as she said that. 'I'm pretty sure Ellen wouldn't mind spending some alone time with Oscar as well. Maybe we can have lunch together, then separate and meet again for dinner?' she suggested. 'That's a great idea! Let's go find Ellen and Oscar and see if they mind,' he said. Assuming you'll still want to eat dinner with me after what I have to tell you, he thought.
Ellen and Oscar liked the idea and since it was 1 o'clock already they left the museum and went back to London Bridge station to find a pub along the Thames for lunch. Lunch was enjoyable and spent talking about where and when to meet for dinner. They agreed to meet back in the pub they were in now, the food was good and the atmosphere was nice and relaxed.
'So we'll see you at 8, don't be late,' Dana said after they left the pub. Oscar and Ellen went right, when she and Fox went left.
'So is there anything you want to see while you still can?' Fox asked. 'No not really, I think I've seen all I've really wanted to see. I'd just like to walk along the Thames with you if you don't mind?' So they took off and walked in silence for a few minutes. Fox couldn't take it anymore, he had to tell her now, before he lost his nerves. He saw a bench a couple of yards away and steered Dana towards it.
'Dana, there is something I have to tell you,' he began. He could see the confusion on her face. 'I, eh, I have a girlfriend.' Before Dana could respond, Fox had lifted his finger to her mouth and asked her to let him explain. 'Before you say anything, could you let me explain first?' She nodded.
'I'm going to break up with her the minute I see her again. She's at her parents summer house right now, and will probably be back by the time I get back to Oxford. I swear, the minute I see her I'll break it off. I know you don't have to believe me, but please do. When we met yesterday I had no idea what you would mean to me. I was supposed to be Oscars' wingman, but the minute I saw you I was mesmerized. I wanted to get to know you, you looked so hot in that skirt and that top.' Dana blushed at the compliment.
'And then, when we got to talking, I realized that I was enthralled by you. You're smart as hell, you really care about your friends, you know what you want, even if you won't admit it just yest and I just like everything about you. I know you're not looking for a one-night-stand or a summer fling. You're just not that kind of a girl and I like you even more for that. It's not what I want as well. And least of all with you. I want to get to know you, the real you. I want to know all your secrets. I want to know all about your hopes and dreams. I'd really like to keep in touch after you go back to the States. I'd like to write you, and I'd like for you to write me back. In this short time you made me realize that I don't love Phoebe and that I never have. She was only manipulating and using me when I thought that she loved me.'
Fox had been looking at Dana during his confession. The look in her eyes gave him hope. 'Thank you for telling me,' she said. After that she was silent for a few moment. 'Thank you for being honest with me, that means a lot to me. I really like you too. I'd like it if you would write me.'
It was as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. His face broke out in a giant smile when she said those words. 'You believe me when I tell you that Phoebe and I are over, don't you?' She nodded. 'Yeah, I don't know why, but like I said last night, I trust you. If you say that you will brake up with her, than you will. You shouldn't have kissed me though...' 'Yeah, maybe I shouldn't have, but I really wanted to. I won't do it again if you don't want me too. I don't feel guilty towards Phoebe, although maybe you feel that I should, but I'm pretty sure Phoebe has been cheating on me since the beginning. Not that that is a good reason for me to cheat on her, but still...I can't help the way I feel about you. I never intended to cheat on her, and I won't. Not really, in my mind I've already broken up with her, she just doesn't know it yet.'
'You know, when I said I was a good Catholic girl, I meant it. I don't approve of cheating. I don't like men who do, or women for that matter. But I believe you when you say you'll break up with her. And I'm sorry to hear that she has been cheating on you, that must hurt, knowing that.' 'Yeah well, that's in the past now. She won't hurt me again.'
They spent the rest of the afternoon walking around the city, taking in the sights and sitting at the terrace of a pub watching people. They talked about a lot of things, but even when the were silent, the silence wasn't uncomfortable. Before they knew it, it was time to go back to the pub to meet with Ellen and Oscar. Dinner went well and after they had ordered dessert, Dana excused herself to go to the restroom. Ellen stood up and followed her, she wanted to have a private word with Dana.
'So, how was your afternoon?' Ellen asked, but before Dana could answer she went on. 'I'd really like to spent the night with Oscar. Would you mind going back to the hostel on your own? I'll be back early in the morning and we can spend the rest of the day together. Make sure we get to the airport on time.' 'Oh Ellen, are your sure? I'm not sure if that's a good idea. You hardly know him. Besides I don't know if I want to go back to the hostel on my own. That would feel weird or something.' 'Yes I'm sure. I said I was going to have a summer fling and Oscar is my last chance. We talked about it, you know, this afternoon. We both want the same thing. Just a one-night-stand, no strings attached. Just a night of fun. I'll be careful, we even went to the drugstore to buy condoms. Why don't you ask to stay the night with Fox. I'm sure he wouldn't mind.' Ellen said.
'He has a girlfriend,' Dana replied, 'but he's going to break up with her the minute he sees her.' 'Yeah, Oscar mentioned something like that. You know, if you do spend the night at his hotel, I'm sure he wouldn't do anything you wouldn't want to. Oscar assured me that Fox is a decent guy, and that he will honor your wishes.' 'I know, I trust him. But I've never done anything like this. I don't even let Marcus kiss me until the third date, let alone sleep with me. What if something happens. I don't think I'm ready for this...' 'Nothing will happen if you don't want it to. But you seem to really like him, give him a chance to prove himself. You do want to spend as much time with him as possible, don't you?'.
While the girls were in the restroom the guys had a similar conversation. 'Ask her to stay the night. Tell her you're not trying anything, just that you want to spend some more time with her. Promise her you won't do anything she doesn't want to do. I'm pretty sure she wants to spend as much time with you as you do with her. Tomorrow this time she'll be on a plane to the States, you won't be able to see her until at least Christmas, maybe even next summer.' 'I'm not sure she is ready for this Oscar. I know she believes me about breaking up with Phoebe. But she's a self proclaimed good Catholic girl. She's probably never slept with a man before, heck she's probably still a virgin. And you know what, that makes her even more attractive to me. I don't want to push her into something she isn't ready for. What if she regrets it in the morning and she'll never wants to see me again. Doesn't want me to write to her. I don't think I could live with myself than.' 'You worry too much. Just ask her and let her decide. Make sure she knows it's her decision.'
Before Fox had time to reply the girls came back to the table. Just in time for dessert to be served.
AN2: I've started another story, go to my profile to read it, it would be very much appreciated, as are reviews. I'm not sure when I'll be able to update next, have a busy couple of days ahead of me, but I will try to update as soon as possible.
