I'm using Becks because he is the only character who was the most like Daniel. And lets face it, he's hot.

Betty made her way to Daniels office, she saw Becks leave so she knew he was alone.

His office door was open and Daniel was sitting at at his desk, looking through some mock ups.

"You wanted to see me?" Daniel looked up and smiled.

"Yeah, um, we're still on for lunch tomorrow, right?" He gave her a hopeful look.

"Yeah, sure. So what did you need to talk to me about? You said it was urgent."

"Oh, just needed to know where you were on the questions for the interview."

"Well I just started writing some things down, don't worry I'll be well prepared." She looked annoyed.

"Betty, that's not what I meant. I know your always prepared, I was just wondering if you would like some help, that's all." He felt lost, she was obviously still mad at him. Now was not the time to bring up Becks, he'd have to wait till tomorrow.

Sighing "I'm OK at the moment, but I will let you know if I need some help. How are your questions for Cristina coming along?"

"Great, just great." He tried to give her a sincere smile

Betty laughed "You haven't started have you?"

Daniel gave a nervous laugh "Am I that obvious?"

"Only to me." Daniel started to feel better, she will forgive him, of that Becks was right.

"Well if you need help, let me know. I'm going to go finish up some research." she started walking out of his office. Daniel stood up quickly.

"Betty, wait a second." Betty turned around to face him.

"Yes?" She walked a little closer to him.

"You said you were going to re-watch their films, when are you starting?"

"Tonight, I already called the rental place to hold the movies for me." She said brightly

"Um, do you think I could join you? Or you can watch them at my place. I should watch them too, so I know what I'm talking about." Betty bit down on her lip, even though she was mad at him she couldn't stay that way for long.

"OK, you come to my place and well watch the first film."

Daniel smiled, he was getting somewhere. "Great, I'll bring dinner. How does pizza and a bottle of wine sound?"

"Sounds good, come by around 7:30." Betty walked out again.

"See you then." he said to the empty office.

Daniel ran to his desk, open his laptop, told Amanda to hold all calls. He would talk to Betty tonight, he'd have to read her blog first.

Betty was at her desk gathering her things to head home, when her phone rang. It's probably Daniel she thought, picking it up.

"Betty, hows my new friend"

"Becks?" Betty asked, even though she knew it was him.

"Yep, I was wondering. Would you like to do lunch Thursday?"

"I can't, Thursday. I'm getting my braces removed." She smiled into the phone.

"Wow, that's great. OK how about this, Friday we'll do lunch. I'll find a place that serves corn on the cob." He sounded excited.

Betty couldn't help it, he was charming. "Friday it is, well im going home, bye Becks"

"Bye" Betty hung up and walked out.

Betty got home and started to tidy her apartment up. Daniel was always late so she figured she had just enough time to shower and change. Betty went to her room, pulled out black tights and long gray boat neck sweater. She wasn't sure why she felt the need to wear more than her normal sweats and tank top, but she did. While Betty was washing the shampoo out of her hair, she heard someone knocking on the door. She peaked out to see the time it was only 7:10. "Its probably Amanda." wrapping a towel around herself she walked to the door, leaving trickles of water behind her. "What do you want Amanda, I'm washing my hair." she said as she opened the door.

"Don't you look through the peep hole before opening the door? I could be a crazy killer!" Daniel said to looking angry. He looked a little further down and realized she was in a short towel dripping wet and her hair was still soapy.

"Daniel, your early, shit. Um, make yourself at home I have to finish showering."

Betty ran back to her shower, embarrassed. How was she supposed to finish with him there? Her shower was in the middle of the apartment, across from the couch.

Daniel sat down, feeling kind of awkward. He'd never seen Betty so exposed before, he never thought he'd like it as much as he did either.

"Betty where do you keep the wine glasses?" he really needed a drink.

"Your gonna have to use a regular glass, I don't have wine glasses yet." she yelled from the shower. She wished he'd stop talking to here, she was having enough trouble finishing, knowing he was there. She finished up and ran to her room to get dressed.

She lived in a studio apartment, so her bed area had no door. She was pretty sure he couldn't see here from where he was in the kitchen. She forgot however there was a mirror on the wall next to him.

Daniel was trying to get the cork out of the wine bottle. After struggling for a few seconds it came out. Daniel noticed something moving to his right, when he looked he realized it was Betty's reflection. She was topless looking for something, he didn't know what to do. He knew he should stop looking, he was invading her privacy. But he couldn't help himself, after 4 years together he never saw more than her neck and calves. When he felt himself becoming aroused he drank down the glass of wine, poured another and went back to the couch.

Betty came out of her room and went straight to the TV to start the movie. She sat down on the couch next to Daniel and grabbed a slice of pizza, he had already poured her a glass of wine.

Daniel couldn't help it, he was blushing. He kept thinking of her naked.

"Daniel whats wrong?" she looked concerned

"Nothing, why?" he was fidgeting with his hands.

"Your all red and your nervous."

He was caught, so he came up with the first thing he could think of.

"I know you went out with Becks." it was an accusation.

"We had lunch and it wasn't planned. He kind of followed me out. Whats the big deal?"

"Why didn't you tell me?" he really wanted to know.

"Well, it never came up and I was still upset about our fight."

Daniel grabbed her hand "Betty, I'm so sorry. I know I was a total jerk, I let Wilhelmina get to me. I guess, I was a little threatened about your award. Your brilliant, your gonna go so far in life. Me, I'll still be here, at Meade, because I was born into it. I have no real talent of my own, I definitely don't have your drive.."

"Daniel, stop, you know you've come a long way. Your totally different now, remember you used to be uncaring, insensitive, and you'd sleep with what ever moved. Not to mention that you've done a great job at Mode. Don't let Wilhelmina get to you."

"Thanks, you always make me feel better." Daniel wrapped his arm around her shoulder

"Shall we start the film" he asked with the remote in his hand.

After the movie ended, Daniel went to open the second bottle of wine he bought. Walking back to couch he decided to clear the air.

"I, uh, read your blog. I have to say it was amazing and inspiring." Betty smiled up at him.

"Thanks, that means a lot. So when did you finally read it?" she asked

Oh I read the last entry today but I had read the first few last week, he lied.

"Oh, was that before or after Diana and Melissa?" Betty gave him her I caught you face.

"How did you know about them?" Daniel stuttered

"Little birdy told me." she giggled, she wasn't mad anymore.

"I'm so glad Mark isn't my assistant anymore." he said

"Hows it going with Amanda? Is it weird? I mean you guys did hook up in the Bahamas." Daniel was shocked she knew

"Marc told you that too?" Daniel couldn't believe it.

"No, silly, Amanda did. Don't look so surprised, she lives across from me. We both know she's no good at keeping secrets. Anyways it was just a one time thing, right?"

Daniel was getting nervous, should he tell her he was still seeing Amanda a couple times a week? He knew she wouldn't approve, but what if Amanda lets it slip. For once in his life he opted to be honest.

"Well it was more than a one time thing, Betty. I know it's a mistake and before you lecture me, just know that I was going to tell her tomorrow that we have to stop."

"How often? I mean she's been your assistant for a week. Do you know how messy that can get?"

She didn't know why but she was pissed. Melissa and Diana didn't bother her that much, she knew they were passing through with no chance at anything more. But for some reason knowing he was still seeing Amanda upset her. Could there be more to that relationship he wasn't telling her?

"I know, that's why I'm ending it. I promise as of tomorrow, Amanda will only be my assistant."

"Make sure your nice about it. Remember how hurt she was last time you guys were hooking up. She does have feelings you know."

He knew Betty was annoyed about him and Amanda, but she still defended her. That was just one of the many reasons Betty was so special to him.

"So, do we watch another movie?" He didn't want to leave yet.

" Its already 10, lets just talk for a while. We do have to work tomorrow." Betty's phone started to ring. Betty looked to see who was calling, but she didn't recognize the number. Daniel looked over her shoulder and snatched the phone out of her hand, and answered it.

"Becks, what do you think your doing calling Betty?"

"Daniel give me my phone back" Betty grabbed it from him.

"Becks, I'll call you tomorrow." she hung up and turned to Daniel.

"What the hell was that about? Why were you so rude? To your friend."

"Is there something between you and Becks your not telling me?" Daniel was mad and surprisingly enough jealous. When he saw Becks number he wanted to hit him.

"there is nothing going on, were friends that's it. And what if there was would it be so wrong." Betty was just as angry as Daniel.

"Yes, it would be wrong. He wouldn't treat you the way you deserve to be treated. Betty, he probably just wants to get you into bed. Now I know your smarter than that."

"Just cause he wants to get me into bed, doesn't mean he will. Or do you think I'll melt under his charm? Oh, and by the way, he's not as bad as you think. I saw a very human side to him today. You out of all people should give him a chance."

"Oh my god, you like him. How could you like someone like him?" Daniel was flabbergasted.

Betty rolled her eyes, this was getting ridiculous. Daniel was acting like he was her boyfriend. The two bottles of wine weren't helping her either, she sat back down on the couch staring off into space. Daniel sat down next to her, taking hold of her hand.

"I'm sorry Betty, I over reacted. I know Becks not all bad, but I just don't want to see you hurt."

She looked at him "I'm not gonna get hurt, were just friends, like us."

"Is that all we are?" Daniel was letting the wine talk now.

"What do you mean?" She was becoming more confused by the second.

"Friends, is that all we are?" he asked again

"No, we're more, we're like family" She said cheerfully.

Daniel looked at her, really looked at her. He wasn't sure why, but he hated that answer. He was lucky to have her as a friend, but he wanted more. He wasn't sure if it was the alcohol affecting him or something he's been trying to ignore for years. For some reason today, with Becks there, it all came out. It made sense now, he never liked anyone she was with. Walter was an ass, he hated Henry, he punched Matt. None of them lasted, none of them were a real threat. Becks on the other hand was different, even though he was a womanizer, he had all the qualities Betty liked. Daniel knew he was missing some of those qualities. Like it or not Becks was smart, self made, worldly, open minded, charming, and spoke several languages. He could see how someone like him would be able to impress Betty. But how to prove he was better?

"Daniel are you OK? You totally zoned out on me there" Betty looked concerned

"Is the wine getting to you?" She leaned in closer to him and lightly tapped his cheek.

Daniel took the opportunity, grab the back of her neck and kissed her. Betty was shocked at first, after a few seconds she relaxed. A part of her knew she should stop him, but she didn't want to. Suddenly Daniel pulled back and asked.
"Do you still think of me as family?" he had a smile on his face.

"Is that why you kissed me?" she was getting mad.

"No! Not at all. I just wanted you to maybe think about seeing me as something more."

"Daniel, its getting late. I think you should go."

"It's not even eleven yet. Lets talk about this."

"I cant not right now, tomorrow at lunch, when we are both clear minded."

"OK, tomorrow." He got up and collected his things. Betty walked him to the door.

"By the way, that was the best kiss I've had." He gave her a big smile.

Betty laughed "Out. I'm going to bed."

"See you tomorrow." He startled her but giving a quick kiss and walking out.

"What a weird day" Betty muttered to herself.

As Daniel walked down the stairs he ran into Amanda.

"Looking for me?' she asked giving him a pose.

"Uh, no just left Betty's"

"Betty's? What were you doing there?" A feeling of dread come over Amanda.

"Yeah, we uh, watch a movie. For that interview were doing, you know, research."

"Oh, right. Well you wanna come over? Marc is out for the night and I'm feeling kind of lonely." She pressed up against him.

"Amanda, we cant do this anymore. Your my assistant, things could get weird."

"Oh, come on. I'm a big girl, I can handle it and right now I wanna handle you."

Daniel was fighting with himself a part of him wanted to go up there, he was frustrated, thanks to Betty. But the other part told him to run.

"So are you coming?" Amanda asked