First off, I'm sorry it takes me so long to update. This summer has been insanely crazy. Secondly, I don't know whats up with fan fiction, been trying to upload all week and I kept getting errors. On the bright side, I started writing the next chapter to this and hope to have it up within a reasonable amount of time. Things should be winding down now, so I'll have some more time to update.

The next day, Betty ran down to the closet to talk to Christina before Daniel arrived. Christina listened as Betty replayed the last few days for her. She couldn't help but smile at Betty's excitement, but she was concerned. Daniel was a known womanizer, who prayed on models. What in the world could he want with Betty? Betty was beautiful inside and out, even if the outside needed some polishing to match the inside. She was an amazing person, intelligent, honest, and motivated. All Daniel is capable of appreciating is beauty, and Betty didn't have the type of beauty to attract him. She didn't want to see her friend hurt.

"Betty, it's wonderful that Daniel has taken such a liking to you. But be smart, you can't act on anything with him. He is a player, he changes women more often than his socks. I think you should just ignore his advances and concentrate on your career. You don't want to put your position at risk over a fling." Christina said, trying to sound nonchalant.

"I know where you're coming from Christina, but Daniel has changed. I don't know how to explain it, he's just different with me. I understand where you're coming from, I really do... but he makes me feel special." Betty said honestly.

Christina sighed in resignation, she knew once Betty decided something there was not going back. All she could do is support her and be there for her when she needed a friend. "Well if that's how you feel, then who am I to stop you. I just want you to be happy.

"Thank you, Christina. I'm so lucky to have you as a friend." Betty said. Christina got up to hug her. She had a bad feeling about this but for Betty's sake she hoped she was wrong.

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Daniel walked into the office, his eyes automatically searching for Betty. He spotted her behind her desk, shuffling through some papers. He hoped she came to a decision, he didn't think he could be celibate much longer. It was time to up his game.

"Good morning, Betty." He said standing next to her desk.

"Hey Daniel, your coffee and bagel are on your desk. I also have a few messages for you, would you like to go over them now?" she asked.

He shook his head, "No, maybe later. Can I see you in my office for a sec." He asked.

"Um... sure," she said with trepidation. Once again Betty found herself feeling nervous. She had no idea what Daniel wanted to talk to her about, but by his serious demeanor, she figured it wasn't good. She followed him into his office, he locked the door behind them. "Take a seat," he said gesturing towards his couch. He then proceeded to close the blinds. Betty sat down adjusting her skirt and fidgeting with her hands. She wasn't sure what Daniel was up to, she couldn't figure out his mood. Daniel walked over to her and sat down next to her on the couch.

"Have you thought about what I said," he asked.

"Um... I have..." she stammered out, unsettled by how close her was.

Daniel threw his arm around her shoulder, and leaned into her ear. "What was your decision? I don't know how long I can pretend to not have these feelings" He told her.

"Daniel, what exactly are your feelings?"

"I like you Betty, a lot. I think we can be good together, good for each other. I know we're different but that's what makes us right." He whispered, he could feel her tense up.

"I don't know... you're my boss, things could get weird. I can't afford to lose my job."

"Is that what you think of me? You really think that if things don't work out, I would just fire you. I thought you knew me better than that, Betty." He said standing up to face her.

She looked up at him and felt instantly guilty. She was letting Christinas words get to her. "I'm sorry, Daniel. You're right I do know you better than that. I know you wouldn't do that to me, you're not that person anymore." She said giving him a small smile. Daniel felt something twist in his stomach, he was pretty sure it was guilt. He tried to squash it down and ignore it, but there she was smiling at him and he couldn't ignore it. It was guilt, he knew it would only get worse but he had to keep going.

"It's okay. Let me take you on a date, lets do things the right way. I'm gonna take you out to dinner, we'll get to know each other outside of work. We don't have to tell anyone, I don't want you to feel uncomfortable here. I don't want people to make you feel insecure, we'll date privately and when you're ready, we'll make it public." He said hoping he sounded concerned for her. He hoped she wouldn't pick up on the fact that he didn't really want people to see them together.

"Daniel, you're kind of famous. When you go out with anyone, the next day it's all over page six. How will we keep this to ourselves?" She asked him.

Daniel sat back down next to her and pulled her into a hug.

"Betty, there are places we can go where they won't find us. Until you're ready, we'll be very discreet, I promise." He said kissing her forehead. Betty gave him a bright smile.

"Thanks you, Daniel. I appreciate that, for the time being I definitely want to keep this between us." She said.

"Whatever you want," he told her.

"I better get back to work," she said, pulling out of his arms and standing.

"Before you go, I think you're forgetting something." He said, smiling at her perplexed look. He stood up and grabbed her shoulders, then leaned down to kiss her. When he pulled away, Betty looked bemused.

"You forgot to kiss me," he said winking at her.

Betty walked out to her desk, still reeling from their conversation and their kiss. She realized they were in his office alone, with the door locked, and the blinds shut. What would people think? Did anyone see her going in there? She started to slowly freak out.

"Hey Hairy," Amanda said walking up to her desk and sitting on it, crossing her legs.

"What did you do to get chewed out?" she asked Betty.

"What are you talking about, Amanda?"

"Well you were in Daniel's office with the blinds closed. We all know he was chewing you out for something. Don't worry he'll get over it and if he doesn't, I'll help him forget." She said raising her eyebrow at that last part. Betty's stomach dropped, she never even considered other women, when she and Daniel made their plans. Would he keep screwing around, wouldn't it look suspicious if he didn't. She was so lost in her thoughts she didn't notice when Marc come up to her desk. Amanda was staring at her with an amused look on her face.

"What's wrong with chimichanga?" Marc asked.

"She fucked up and Daniel tore her a new one." Amanda said confidently.

"Oh my god, Saint Betty messed up! This is great! So spill what did you do?" He asked Betty, snapping her out of her thoughts. Betty knew she had to tell them something, so they wouldn't get suspicious.

"I... um... I made a mistake on his expense report." She said.

"Oh, how the mighty have fallen. I knew you'd mess up eventually." Marc said.

"Mandy, when are we gonna have our fun?"

"That's why I'm here. Why else would I talk to her?"

"I'm sitting right here you know. I can hear everything you're saying." Betty said dryly.

"Oh attitude, I like it," Marc said.

"I know, its kinda... almost sexy. In a weird and twisted way, of course." Amanda said.

"So I was thinking-" Amanda started, to be cut off by Marc.

"That's scary. Don't think to much Mandy, you'll get wrinkles."

"Oh... you're right, I never thought of that."

"So here is the deal, my chubby sombrero wearing thing. You told Mandy we could start this weekend, but I have plans this weekend, so we're starting tonight. First thing on our list to do is waxing, we're gonna get rid of that facial hair once and for all."

"Marc, has it occurred to you that I may have plans tonight?" Betty asked, annoyed at his high-handedness.

"On a Wednesday? Yeah right, you don't even have plans on the weekend.

"Fine." Betty conceded.

"Wonderful, meet us tonight at our place. Seven o'clock, don't be late." Marc said, walking away. Amanda jumped up and followed him out.

This is going to be a long night, Betty thought to herself.

Daniel decided he needed to text Becks to let him know about his progress

Asked her out on a date. She agreed. - Daniel

Bout time... where you taking her?- Becks

No Idea, somewhere no one knows us. - Daniel

Just take her somewhere classy. Avoid all trendy places.- Becks

I figured that much myself, dumb ass. - Daniel

Dude, take her out twice to nice places. From that point on, do date night at yours.-Becks

Explain. - Daniel

After two nice dates, move the dates to your loft. The first couple times make it romantic shit. I dunno, cook for her or something. After that she'll be putty in your hands and you can go straight to sex. -Becks

How long till I get to the sex? I can't hold out much longer, shit everyone is starting to look good. Never been without for so long. - Daniel

I give it two weeks, tops. If you play all your cards right. Don't worry dude, I'm here to help you out.- Becks

Thanks.-Daniel

No prob. Oh and when you get there, take pictures. I have a feeling there's more under those clothes than we know. I'd love to see if I'm right. - Becks

Whatever. Got to work. - Daniel