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Dating Calculator

Chapter Three- First Matches

As Connor pressed the buttons on the dating calculator, he couldn't wait to be paired with Abby. He had a huge crush on her, but he didn't think she knew. This was the main reason he'd made the calculator in the first place- he was too scared just to ask her out. If she refused, he'd be crushed and all his hopes would come crashing down. At least this way, he could have a date and try to impress her so much that she'd like him too…maybe?

They all watched as the screen on the calculator showed their names being rotated. The rolling slowed down at last and Connor announced…

"First couple- Matt and Jess!"

Matt and Jess looked at each other. Bit old for me perhaps, Jess considered, but nice accent. Matt looked at Jess and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed- she was just a child! He really liked Emily, and she seemed to like him too. He'd been sure their details would have paired them together. Oh well, he wouldn't upset this young girl by appearing churlish. He smiled at Jess and offered her his arm in a very gentlemanly manner.

"Second couple- Stephen and Jenny!"

"Result!" thought Stephen. He liked Jenny's look even though she was older than him. He didn't care about that though, he liked an older woman. And those legs! They just went on forever, oh yes, this was going to be good!

Jenny sighed. Trust her to get the young playboy! She really didn't appreciate the way he was looking her up and down- she'd soon put him in his place! She went to stand beside him and when he went to give her a kiss, she turned her head so that he missed her lips and kissed her cheek instead.

"Next. Danny and Christine!"

The couple looked at each other and Danny, ever the gentleman, offered her his arm as Matt had done with his partner. This calculator didn't seem to work too well! He had wanted to be partnered with Jenny! Christine was too 'up herself' for him! Oh well, he'd just have to grin and bear it!

Christine looked Danny over. Quinn! Typical! She wanted a suave man like Lester and she got a cheeky rogue with no social skills whatsoever. Although he was quite a likeable rogue, she couldn't think of anything worse than a date with him. She looked from Lester's smart suit to Danny's fraying red checked shirt, worn over a long sleeved white t- shirt. No contest!

"Cutter and Emily!"

The two team members smiled at each other as their names were called out next. They each had another person that they preferred, but thought their date could actually be fun.

"Lester and Lorraine!"

Lester huffed and puffed a little, but wasn't too put out by his partner. He'd be interested in finding out more about her, he didn't think she'd ever spoken more than two words to him in all the time he'd known her- well on a personal basis anyway. Lorraine looked panic stricken. Lester of all people! She'd wanted a match with Stephen. Now he was hot!

"Connor and Sarah!"

Connor exchanged a look with Abby as she realised that left her with Becker. Abby seemed almost disappointed, but maybe he was seeing too much in that one glance, being too hopeful as usual. Abby gave Becker a half smile, but stayed where she was. He just nodded at her, stoic and unreadable as always and stood with his arms folded. Connor moved over to where Sarah was standing- his date would be a laugh anyway! They were great friends- more like brother and sister really, they always teased each other but would do anything for the other if they needed help.

"So obviously that leaves the last couple as Becker and Abby! Have fun on your dates, guys and don't forget to give me your green sheets! Ladies and Gentlemen…Let the dates begin!..."

To Be Continued…