OWNED BY J.E.- I just play around with them.

Last Time

"I'm not telling but I think that you will like it. So you should just sit back and relax and enjoy how smooth and soundproof your new car is." So that is what I did and pretty soon I was asleep.

SPOV

I awoke to Diesel standing at the passenger door lightly shaking me.

"C'mon Sunshine, we are here." I blinked and slowly looked around.

"Where is here?" I slowly sat up to get my bearings.

"The Smithsonian National Zoo, I figured we could walk around the zoo, see the exhibits and then dinner."

"That sounds so nice. I haven't been to a zoo since I was a kid and I have never been here or to any of the sights in DC for that matter."

"Well then we shall stay overnight and then go see some other things tomorrow." I am so glad that I packed a bag.

"I have always wanted one of those National Park Passports. I could get one here and then get it stamped all over. Oh my I am so excited." Diesel was just smiling at me as he handed me a small black backpack with pink skulls on it. I grabbed it and looked inside. It was filled with a nice digital camera, batteries, a pen and a National Park Passport. I had to ask him.

"How did you know?"

"I just know you. I know that you like peanut butter and olive sandwiches. I know that if you have a bad day you sit on the sofa, watch Ghostbusters and eat tastycakes and ice cream. I know that you hate pantyhose but love stilettos, I know that you are most comfortable sleeping in shorts and a shirt and that you put on extra mascara when you need confidence but yet with me you barely wear any at all and I know that I love you." I started tearing up. I couldn't help it. Diesel knows me, I mean, really knows me and he still wants a relationship. Diesel wiped the tears from my cheeks and grabbed a plain black backpack for him and off we went.

We walked leisurely around the zoo with Diesel and I taking random pictures of the animals and each other. He even stopped a few people and asked them to take our picture together. My favorite was when we were relaxing on a bench and Diesel had his head in my lap and just as the woman snapped the picture I looked at Diesel to see him looking at me. When I reviewed the picture I knew that this one would be framed and hung. Diesel was funny as he stayed around from the snake cages and acted out trying to get the attention of the baboons. We were in the park for six hours with Diesel pulling cold water and snacks out of his backpack to share. We just walked around holding hands and enjoying the beautiful day. He made sure I stopped for my passport stamp before we left for the day.

Diesel pulled my car into the Capital Hill Suites. I knew from the look the valet gave me that this place was expensive and top rate and I immediately felt insecure and under dressed. Diesel grabbed my hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. After Diesel registered we took the elevator to our room. I was a little nervous. I was not sure if I was ready for that step with Diesel yet. When we got off the elevator Diesel led me to the room and opened the door. It was a two bedroom suite with a view of the rotunda. I immediately walked over and looked out the window to settle my nerves and gather my thoughts only to feel Diesel's arms wrap around me.

"There is no rush Sunshine. There are two bedrooms for a reason. I will not mess this up with you. I am in this for the long haul." I was so moved that not only did he know what I was thinking but that he felt the same way that I turned in Diesels arms and drew his head in for a kiss and boy was this a kiss. I felt moisture seep through my panties and knew I had to stop before I rushed in. I reluctantly broke off the kiss.

"I want this to work too." I told Diesel while looking into his eyes.

Diesel shoved me towards the left bedroom. "Go and look in the closet you have one hour before we leave to eat."

I scurried towards the bedroom and shut the door stripping off my clothes as I headed towards the closet. I only had one hour and no clue what was in the closet or where we were going. In the closet I found a beautiful dark blue dress and silver strappy four inch stiletto, the outfit was just perfect for me. When turned towards the bed I found a dark blue Victoria Secret's bra and matching thong. Oh my, Diesel really went all out. I hurried to the bathroom to take a quick shower and found un-open bottles of all my usual bath products. Diesel really had thought of everything. I hopped out of the shower and rushed through my grooming. I had a flashback to what Diesel said about my mascara and only put on one coat. He was right. I am nervous but this is Diesel and he has definitely seen me at my worst and yet he is still here. After dressing I looked at the clock and saw that I was right on time and ready on the dot. I opened the door and saw Diesel in a suit leaning against the wall talking on his cell phone. Well, there went these panties. I was just thinking that I needed to go change them when Diesel hung up and came towards me.

"Hello handsome, you look magnificent." Diesel still hadn't said anything and I started feeling self conscious. He then grabbed my hand and twirled me around.

"Sunshine, you look outstanding. I had no idea that the dress would look this good on you and if I can be honest I would really like to see how it looks on my bedroom floor." Diesel always had the way to make me feel better and more at ease and even dressed up he was still the same man and to be honest I would love to see this dress on his bedroom floor also.

Diesel didn't let go of my hand as he escorted me out of the room, into the elevator, through the lobby and into a waiting limousine. The driver gave me the once over before opening the door. Once I was ensconced in the back of the limo Diesel slid in next to me and put his arm around my shoulder drawing me close and tucking me into his side. I was hoping it was because he felt the need to be closer but the look on his face told me different.

"Are you ok D?" Diesel's hold tightened around me.

"Steph, it's been a long time since I have gone on a date and I have never been in a serious relationship so I am trying hard not to get upset for the way the driver looked at you." Did he just say he has not gone a date in a long time and that he has never been in a relationship? I really didn't know how to respond so I just snuggled in and kept listening.

"I haven't gone on a date since I met you. I couldn't be with someone when my heart was elsewhere and as for a relationship well, I never wanted someone the way that I want you. With you I want it all, I want the house and kids and family dinners that include our kids running and playing with their Uncle Lester. That part was from Lester not me." I started to giggle and wonder what he and Lester had really discussed but then I tuned into him as Diesel went on.

"The way the driver looked at you made me nuts. I wanted to punch him or at least poof him somewhere not so nice." OK that earned him a full out laugh with a snort. I decided to put him out of his misery by cupping his face and drawing him down for a sweet kiss knowing that the driver could see us though the clear glass before I hit the button and put up the privacy screen.

Diesel took this as a sign to continue with his ministrations to my lips and down my neck where he suckled on my collarbone leaving me breathless and wet, very, very wet. Diesel moved his hands down to my thighs and started tracing his fingers up towards where I really wanted them. I knew we needed to slow down but I really wanted to finish. My hormones were in overdrive and I hadn't had an orgasm in a long time. We were so into the feeling of each other that we didn't even feel the car stop or hear the door open. I felt the cool air and broke away from Diesel quickly trying to put my outfit to right. To say Diesel was not happy at being interrupted was a stretch, he was downright pissed. Diesel exited the car and then placed his hand in mine to help me out. The driver was still looking at us so Diesel brought my hand, which was still entwined with his, to his lips and brushed them across it. He then placed me in front of himself effectively cutting the driver off from any view as we walked into the restaurant.

Diesel had chosen The Washington Inn for our dinner. The place was perfect. Since we were right on time for our reservations we were taken right in and seated. The waitress took our wine order and Diesel ordered several appetizers for us to share and try. The mean was wonderful. Before our entrée's were brought out Diesel was back to his old self and not so uptight. Diesel had a strong reaction to the driver looking at me but yet he didn't have that kind of reaction from Lester or any of the Rangemen. I would definitely have to ask him about that later when we were back in our suite.

For dessert Diesel hade them bring out a tray with a little of each dessert so I could try them all. After dessert Diesel and I headed out to the car where he again blocked the driver from seeing me until I got in and then he immediately put up the privacy window. On the way back to the hotel we just held hands and cuddled not saying anything just enjoying being together. We arrived at the hotel and Diesel again placed himself between me and the driver. He did not even acknowledge the driver other than a slight nod and what I was guessing was a tip. We walked onto the elevator and Diesel pulled me in front of him and wrapped his arms around me resting his chin on my shoulder. We stayed cuddled like that until our floor and then we walked slowly to our door. Diesel opened the door and motioned me in with a little bow. I started to giggle. Between the wine and our adventures I was exhausted. I looked at Diesel who looked amused.

"OK Sunshine, go change and come out and pick out a movie. Let's just relax and veg out for a while."

"Just what I need after our long day today." Diesel smirked at my words.

"And don't forget we have a long day tomorrow too." I smiled at Diesel and headed to my room to change.

After grabbing my sleeping shorts, and by that I mean little, tiny boy shorts, and a tank top I changed quickly and headed towards the sofa to see what movies they had to offer. I slid on the sofa and waited for Diesel. After a few minutes he walked towards me with a blanket and a few pillows which I assumed he took off his bed. He was dressed in basket ball shorts and a t-shirt which clung to all the right places. He motioned me up and after I stood he put the pillows down and laid down on the wide sofa grabbing my hand and pulling me to lay in front of him which I did and then he covered us up as I snuggled into his chest.

"D, Can I ask you a question?" I felt him nod. "How come you got all upset about the driver yet you don't get upset about Lester and the rest of the Rangemen?" I felt his heart speed up just a little.

"Lester and the guys only have your best intentions at heart and they all look at you as a little sister. They will do their best to protect you and the encourage you to do your best. They love you as part of their family. Now if I can be honest I will probably be possessive with you when Ranger is around but that is only because I know that he has feelings for you but I also trust you and him and know that he has become one of your best friends." I laid my head against Diesel's chest trying to let him know that he should feel secure in my feelings.

"I will never ever betray your trust." I heard and felt Diesel sigh in relief or what I thought was relief. I grabbed the remote and started the movie.

I had chosen the new Nightmare on Elm Street because let's face it Kellan Lutz is hot and I like scary movies and well the hotel didn't have Ghostbusters. I was so warm, fuzzy and safe lying against Diesel that I barely made it past the first Freddy killing before drifting off to dreamland.