Don't own them, just playing. Chapters might come less frequently, I'm having some flow issues. I'll try to get them out every other day, but no promises. Thank you for reviewing, if I haven't done so already!
I blew a stray curl out of my face and bit my lip. "well, two days after the fiasco in the Barrens, Morelli asked me to meet him at Pino's…" I trailed off, looking up to find him smirking. "What, you already hear all this?"
"No, you made a face when you said Morelli, it looked like you ate something bad." He grinned. "I take it it wasn't a great dinner?"
"Oh, well, no. It pretty much rivaled my fight with the dick after the table incident." I shook my head, dislodging more curls from my messy ponytail. "Joe wasn't at Pino's when I got there, and didn't show up for two hours… Then, he struts on over like nothing was wrong. He actually had the gall to ask me why I was in such a bad mood." I fidgeted again, chewing on my lower lip, then mumbled, "Idiot…so anyway, he starts in on his 'if you'd just quit your job, ditch your friends and become little Suzy homemaker, everything would be perfect' crap. So I told he where to stick his perfect little dream and things escalated from there."
Ranger sat there, smiling. "Why do I feel I'm only getting the short version? Seems like you might be leaving out the good stuff…"
It was my turn to laugh. "Oh, I'd hate to ruin Lester's day, I'm sure he's chomping at the bit to give you all the details… Did you know your employees are almost as bad as the Burg?
Anyway, after I managed to get my mother off the phone I made plays with the guys to start some much needed training. Hector offered to be my sparring partner. Everyone else was afraid they were going to hurt or embarrass me." I smiled again. "I've also been dragging Lula to the gym three mornings a week. We found some classes we both like, so it's worked out pretty well. Then there's the fact that Vinnie's been bailing out some real creeps. The guys have been so busy that I've been bringing in the FTAs under 50K." I tried to suppress my smile at his frown. "Before you even say anything, I make sure I havebackup when I go after anyone I think might give me trouble."
"That explains the new décor, and the new clothes," he tugged lightly at the hem of my ivory camp shirt, "so are you going to tell me about the new attitude now?" He gave me another panty melting smile and I couldn't help but smile back.
"I don't know if I can explain that, it's like I finally feel like I'm in a good place and can help but act accordingly. I decided I was tired of being everyones entertainment, so I changed. I think for the better…"
He leaned closer slowly, giving me time to move away. When he lips brushed across mine it took every ounce of will power in me not to jump him. He smiled as he pulled away, "I think if it makes you happy it's definitely for the better…" He leaned back again and when I looked up he was searching my face. "Babe, there are some things I'd like to talk to you about, I'm not sure if you're interested, but maybe we could go to dinner tonight?
Batman actually looked nervous, it was kinda cute. I bit my lip for a minute, just to mess with him, then smiled. "Sure, I'd like that." I smiled again, standing and offering him a hand. "I hate to kick you out but I told the girls I'd stop in before lunch."
He took my hand and pulled me against him as he stood up. "Need a ride? I was headed there next anyway." He ran one hand up my back into the loose curls at the nape of my neck, the other resting lightly on my hip as he leaned in to kiss me again.
One of us moaned, it was enough to bring me back to earth. I broke the kiss and smiled, talking softly against his lips. "Why would I need a ride? Tank really didn't tell you anything did he?"
He pulled back, one eyebrow raised. "I didn't see you Jeep out back. He didn't say much of anything, it was actually pretty irritating."
I couldn't help laughing. "Now you know how I feel! Not so fun to get one word answers, huh?" I was still giggling when he kissed me again.
"No, it's not. I hope you'll give me a chance to make up for that…" He trailed off, smirking when I rolled my eyes at him.
"There's no need to make up for anything, Batman. C'mon, I'll show you my new car…" I pulled him towards the door, motioning him out as I set my alarm. When I started for the stairs I laughed at the look on his face. "I told you…things have changed. Besides, the elevator is stuck again." I gave him a cheeky smile and bounced down the stairs, smiling at the laughter behind me.
I exited the building and patted the hood of my Cobalt blue Audi Q7. It was parked just to the right of the back door. "I had Al make a few modifications. He said it's as safe as he can make it… Lester asked if he made it bomb proof, that was the first time I stunned him." I smiled as I turned around, only to find Ranger inches from me, a smile tugging the corners of his mouth.
"The car suits you, the color is almost the exact shade of your eyes." He moved closer and I lost all ability to make sense.
"My eyes aren't that dark…"His mouth closed possessively over mine, cutting off anything my brain might have come up with.
"They are now.." He smiled, leaning back. His eyes were almost black, a few emotions I couldn't quite place burning in them. "If we're going to the office I suggest we go now, my control only goes so far."
I smiled, beeping open the SUV. "Wanna drive? I mean unless you 'd rather take separate vehicles…" I laughed as he grabbed the keys from me. "You're not gonna ruin your rep driving a blue car are you?" I giggled as he hauled me over his shoulder and carried me around to the passenger side, opening the door and setting me gently inside.
"I doubt anyone would fault me for taking a beautiful woman anywhere she wanted to go…" He smiled when I blushed then leaned in close as he buckled me in. "besides, I have a felling they might be intimidated enough by either of us to keep their mouths shut." He closed the door and walked around the front of the car to the drivers side. Watching him move was enough to cause a hot flash. He slid into the drivers seat and we were out of the lot before I could blink, guess he likes the car.