A/N: I only own the OC
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I was sitting outside at the college on one of the days before the semester started. I had already gotten into my office, set it all up, and made sure I had everything printed and ready for what I needed. The campus was really nice as it was the old Ponce de Leon hotel from Florida's golden years. I was sitting on a bench when someone sat next to me. I looked over and was surprised to see that it was Austin.
"Hey, what are you doing here?" he asked me as I hugged him.
"You said you were on campus and after wandering for a bit I found you." he said and I chuckled.
"I didn't expect you to actually show up." I said with a chuckle.
"Well, I am here, you want to grab some lunch?" he asked me and I nodded.
"Sure, there is a cute diner on the back of campus." I said and he nodded. We stood up and he took my hand. I was surprised because we had been talking, but it seemed like friends, and not exactly like he wanted a relationship with me. I didn't say anything, but showed him around the campus as we made our way to Georgie's diner.
We talked about his upcoming wrestling shows, me starting at the college, and random things. He was easy to talk to, and we didn't have any awkward pauses. I was still surprised that he had found me on campus. He was a really nice guy, but I thought he would be into someone... not like me. I didn't work out anymore, I didn't care what I ate, I wasn't exactly a blonde bombshell... I just felt weird I guess because he could do so much better than me.
"So, um, can I take you on a real date tomorrow night?" he asked me and I was surprised as I walked him back through town to his car.
"Yeah, I would really like that." I told him and he kissed my cheek as we got to his car.
"Text me your address." he said and I nodded before he left. I was heading back to my office and texted Candice that I needed girl time tonight.
Dexter POV
I had gone over to Johnny's to hang out. They weren't back on the road today and he had invited me to come over after we hit the gym. We were hanging out in the pool when Marnie came over.
"Marnie is here." Johnny said and I nodded.
"She needed girl time with Candice... apparently Austin asked her to go on a date." he said and I nodded. I was trying to hide that I was surprised... but also I felt something else. I felt annoyed that he had asked her out.
"Good?" I finally said and he chuckled.
"I thought you were going to try and date my sister." he admitted and I chuckled.
"Um, no, we actually became friends." I said and he nodded.
"Yeah, she said you guys were hanging out when Daniella brought Austin over one night without warning." he said and I nodded. I had no idea what she told Candice and Johnny, but I knew that he didn't know what exactly we did when we hung out.
"Yeah, she had a work schedule change. Austin really took to Marnie. She went with us to a playground a few days ago." I said and Johnny looked surprised.
"She doesn't usually deal with kids." he said and I shrugged.
"She is good with Austin, and Quill." I commented and he nodded. I couldn't help but think about Austin and Marnie... I didn't like it.
Candice POV
Marnie came over after work and we were sitting inside while Quill played in the floor.
"So, you and Austin?" I asked her and she smirked.
"I guess. He asked what I was doing today and found me on campus... then asked to take me out tomorrow night after we had lunch." she said and I chuckled.
"He's a nice guy. You will have fun... more fun than you have with Dexter." I said and winked. She fell over laughing.
"Yeah, well, that ends if Austin is serious." she said and I shook my head. I was glad that she was taking care of herself, but found it hilarious that she and Dexter were friends with benefits.
"I am still surprised you got to meet his kid." she said and I shrugged.
"The first time was on accident, but when he invited me to go with them to the playground I was surprised. We have an arrangement, but some times I feel like maybe he wants a friend... like a real friend." she said and I nodded.
"Maybe? I still think he likes you." I said as we talked about what she was going to wear tomorrow night. Johnny poked his head in later and wanted to see if I was staying for dinner. Candice answered for me so I helped them prep dinner. Johnny, Candice, Dexter, and I all had dinner together. I wasn't trying to avoid Dexter, but I knew that he would find out I was going out with Austin soon enough.
We both told them bye and walked to our cars.
"So, I think we need to put our relationship on hold... for now." I said as we stood at our cars.
"Yeah, you and Austin?" he said in almost a condescending tone.
"I am going on a date with him." I said and he nodded.
"Well, have fun." he said and got into his car without another word. I was kind of surprised because aside from the day he took me to St. Augustine he had never really been short with me. I nodded and got into my car... was Candice right... did Dexter like me?
