One Night With Montana.

Danny stared up at her, his eyes were searching hers looking for a reaction.

"Leave those,' He said gently.

"Danny.. I cant... I have to clean up. " She replied hesitantly.

"You mean you don't want to keep sitting in this awkward and uncomfortable silence with me don't ya? " He said. He stood up from his chair, still holding Lindsay's hand. He intwined his fingers with hers, and he was surprised to feel her hand tighten around his.

"It's- It's nothing like that Danny,' Lindsay stammered as she raised her free hand to rub her forehead. ' I just - "

Danny reached up and held the side of her face with his left hand, and stroked her cheek. "Montana,' he whispered softly as he stepped closer to her. ' we need to sort this out.. this 'thing' between us is driving me crazy. Please tell me it has been doing the same for you?" His eyes were once again searching hers, afraid that she might turn and run from him.

Lindsay felt her breathing get heavy and her cheeks were flushed. "Danny.. I know what you are saying but I-"

"No buts." Danny interrupted.

She closed her eyes tight for a few seconds. Unconsciously she stepped closer and could feel his warmth against her body. She opened her eyes and a tear rolled down her cheek.

"I'm scared Danny.." she whispered.

"Why are you scared Linds? What of?" He wiped her tear away with his thumb and cupped her face with both hands.

She was silent for a few seconds and looked deep into his gorgeous blue eyes. She felt calm, almost as if she was under some kind of spell that made everything better, no matter what.

"I'm scared that I've fallen for you, Danny." She whispered and without thinkin she raised her hands and brought them up to rest on his sides. Danny smiled and brushed her loose strands of hair away from her face.

"I'll always catch you Montana...I'm not going to let you slip through my hands." Danny gently tilted her head up towards his and he flicked his tongue out to lick his lips nervously.

"I.. How can I be so sure, Danny? No one knows what can happen.."

"Will this reassure you?" Danny lowered his head towards hers, and his lips gently touched hers.

It was only a light kiss, the lightest kiss she had ever had, but BOY!! Lindsay couldnt believe she had let him do it. She couldnt believe how soft his lips were and how warm and loving it had felt. She opened her eyes and they met directly with Danny's.

"Feel better?" he asked, his fingers rubbing the back of her neck.

"Yes." Her voice crackled. She secretly yearned for more of those lips on hers, but she didnt want him to think she was too keen. What if he didnt want to try his luck?
Danny smiled at her and licked his lips again. "Good. Lindsay i gotta be honest with ya,' he said. 'Ya know when we had that talk? And you were saying about a relationship, and i said...'

His voice trailed off into the distance. She was hoping that he wasnt going to turn around and say that she was right. She had realized that spending time in the lab without him was like a fire that had been put out with water - Damp, and uncomfortable. She was so consumed with her own thoughts, all she caught was the end of his sentence.

'...I lied to you Montana."

Suddenly her eyes shot up at him, her mouth open in disbelief. " Wh.. what?" she asked.

"I wasn't truthful.' He carried on. ' I know I sai i wan't talking about having a relationship with you but - I lied."
Lindsay's face softened with dissapointment. "Danny.. are yo-" she said as he shook his head. He could see the hurt in her eyes.

"I'm telling you I want a relationship with you, one that is full of drinks and laughter!" He exclaimed. "I only told you I wanted some drinks and some laughs because that was what I thought you wanted to hear. I didnt want to scare you off."

Lindsay felt her heart melt. Was he actually standing here in her apartment, telling her that he wanted to be with her? She knew she felt the same - but should she tell him how she felt? Honestly?

A big smile crept across her face, and she looked down at the floor.

"Hey, come on - don't tell me I jus made a complete ass of myself for the sake of it? Come on!! Say something?" He pleaded. He turned to walk over to the couch but Lindsay placed herhand on his shoulder.
"Wait...' she said, still smiling. ' You are not a fool.. or an ass!"
"Then why do I always feel like one when ever I pour my heart out to you?" Danny replied.

"Because.. well .. maybe I havent been totally honest with you myself." She said. Danny looked at her intrigued. He hoped that she was going to confess all and that they could finally make a go of things.