Help a Sista Out

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Synopsis: DL Lindsay goes out with a lab tech then uses Danny to get rid of him when things don't work out. DL

CHAPTER 3 – FARE GAME

I wonder if I'm her type, Danny thought.

I'm beginning to think Danny's my type. Whoa! Where did that come from? Sure he's cute and all, but he's Danny. But when I see him changing in the locker room - he's definitely not shy about that – I can just imagine what it would be like to get my hands on him. Oooh, down, girl.

We've gotten to know each other better, but if he goes for young co-eds he definitely wouldn't go for me. But the way he keeps looking at me – that's more than just a friendly look, and I don't even have a low-cut shirt on – must be more than physical attraction; I know that it is for me. He always has my back, not just at work but also with this Perry situation. And I am kind of lonely. It's been a long time since I've dated a decent guy like Danny. He's a good friend, but, honestly, I want more.

Danny poked his head in his and Lindsay's shared office.

"Montana, I got lunch. Come to the break room."

"No thanks, Danny. Maybe later?"

"Come on, Montana. Got something you might like. Get it while it's hot." She knew better than to trust that look on his face.

Just then, Lindsay's phone rang. "Monroe."

It was her 'favorite' lab tech, Perry. She had to give it to him – he was persistent.

"Lindsay, I bought pizza for you guys. I'm on my way back to the lab now. We'll be eating in Mac's office."

Lindsay tried to maintain her cool, but Danny, who was listening to her end of the conversation, could see how tense she was getting.

"I'm sorry, Perry, Danny's already bought lunch. Maybe another time."

"You have a busy schedule don't you? Anyway, if you change your mind, feel free to pop in."

"I'll keep that in mind. Bye." Will he ever get the hint? Note to self: Steer clear of Mac's office for a while.

"Bye." Will she ever get the hint? Note to self: Work harder to gain Lindsay's affection.

Danny eyed Lindsay as she hung up the phone.

"I gotta give it to Loverboy – he does not give up." But that's fine; at this rate he'll push her right into my arms. How many times has she gone out with me now, and all to get rid of Perry the Pest? If he keeps it up, she'll be falling for me in no time.

Lindsay sighed and lifted herself from her seat. "Why can't a guy who I'm actually interested in be that persistent?" Perry is creepy, but he gives me an excuse to be with Danny. Come on, Danny, take the bait.

"You go for the direct type, Montana? 'Cause I'm a direct kind of guy." His baby blues locked into an intense gaze with the chocolate windows to her soul for a few moments. Lindsay inhaled deeply to gather the strength to look away, and she knew that it would be a painful break. Her eyelids fluttered and she managed to break the contact. Oh, yeah. He's definitely my type, and now I'm sure he's really interested.

I can't believe she's eating this stuff. I wonder if there's anything a country girl wouldn't do. There's only one way to find out.

"Why don't we go out for drinks tonight to make sure we wash these bugs down?"

"Sounds good. We get off at 4:30. We can go to Kelsey's from here if you want, or…" Danny could feel that what was behind door #2 was a bit more exciting than what was behind door #1, "you could come over to my place for drinks." Lindsay had thrown caution to the wind and asked. He was being direct, so she felt as if it was okay for her to be direct.

Door #2, please! Calm down, Danny. You're direct, not desperate. "Yeah, sure. We can go to your place. Just let me know when you're ready to go." Breathe, Messer, breathe.

"I will. I'm looking forward to it. I owe you for helping me out with you-know-who." Thank you, Perry.

Thank you, Perry.

TBC

Next Chapter: Cool Hunter

A/N: Yemam22, did I sufficiently address the issue? If not, I might have some rewriting and reposting to do.