Frank perked up for the hundredth time after hearing someone walk into the crowded restaurant. He growled seeing it was not Horatio and Arya, and slumped in his seat. Eric noticed and laughed. "That eager to spend your money eh Frank?" Frank growled at him pushing on Eric's chest. "Hey I've missed my darlin!" Eric grinned. "Oh I'm sure. 'My wonderful Texan'!" Everyone laughed at Eric using Arya's endearment. Everyone except Frank. He slowly pointed his finger at Eric. "No one calls me that. But Arya." Eric raised his hands in surrender. "Easy Tripp! They'll be here!" Frank grumbled sitting back in his seat. "It's almost eight... And H is nothing if not on time!" Calleigh chipped in nodding to Eric. "Franks right. Eric you gotta give him that." He nodded in agreement. "Yeah I wonder what's keeping them. I've missed mi pequeña flor (my little flower) too. Hey Boa Vista you know where they are?" Natalia shrugged. "Haven't heard a word. What about you Wolfe?" Ryan took the moment to check his phone and shook his head slowly. "Nope. Nothing from either of them. Alexx?" Alexx checked her phone and then thought. "No baby. Nothing." Frank huffed. "Does anyone have the slightest clue where they are?!"
Arya moaned kissing her way up his stomach and chest pushing his shirt up on his torso. Horatio moaned pushing weakly against her. "W-we're going to be... Late!" He moaned as she bit his nipple sharply, then sucked the pain away. Arya moaned again and smiled gripping his shirt. "Too hot in that shirt.. Couldn't help myself..." Horatio gripped her hair panting and sweating. "If I had known what this shirt did to you... Would've changed it..." Horatio laughed weakly. Arya smirked and put his shirt down. She leaned up kissing his lips and giggled. "And I wouldn't have worn your favorite dress." Horatio growled and kneaded her hips with his large hands. "Come on, we need to go or we'll never leave this house." Arya laughed and stood straightening her dress and hair. Horatio stood shakily and straightened his clothes still trying to calm his raging desire. Arya smirked and handed him his keys. He growled playfully and took her hand leading her out to the car. As they drove he stole looks at her, she was breathtaking. She had curled her hair and put on a form fitting dress that accentuated her body as well as her eyes. He smiled wondering what he did to deserve her. The second he looked away though Arya stole glances at him. He cleaned up better than she ever could. The shirt in question was royal blue with green stripes that made his eyes all the more blue, and his hair all the more fiery. His suit was cut perfectly and he was wearing her favorite cologne. They pulled up at the restaurant and Horatio smiled turning to her. "You ready sweetheart?" She nodded and got out with him. Horatio took her hand and kissed it, opening the door for her. They smiled and walked over to the others. Together.
Frank jumped up and smiled hugging Arya. "Well it's about damned time!" Arya laughed hugging back and sat down at the end of the table next to Horatio. "Sorry Frank we got held up." Horatio smirked and Arya blushed. Frank cocked a brow but said nothing. Arya blushed again. "Thanks for doing this my wonderful Texan. You're too sweet to me." Frank grinned and waved his hand dismissively. "Naw we all needed to see our little girl." The others nodded smiling. Horatio smiled making small talk with the others. Watching Arya out of the corner of his eye. Slowly, his hand reached over onto her lap, finding her hand. Arya's eyes widened a bit but she let him take her hand. Humming low in triumph Horatio sat there, holding her hand under the table like a couple of kids.
Appetizers and drinks were ordered. Arya laughed talking to Calleigh and the others. Natalia and Ryan asked about college. Arya was more than happy to tell them all kinds of stories about her experience. Eric joked about how many memories she had drank away. Grinning like a madwoman she informed Eric that she didn't drink and faked her way through every drinking game known to man. Eric and Ryan quickly bowed to her singing, 'we're not worthy!'. Arya smirked and talked to everyone, thoroughly enjoying herself. Horatio smiled just happy to watch her. But he pulled her close and whispered that he thought it was time to tell them. She nodded and clenched his hand. Horatio cleared his throat quieting the others. "Um.. Arya and I would like to make a small announcement." Arya blushed looking down. Eric smiled, already guessing what it was. "Well. What is it H?" Without saying a word, Horatio brought up Arya's and his hands. "Well... Arya and I are seeing eachother." The whole table went silent. Arya started to fear the worst. Until Frank moaned. "Damn it! I lost!" Calleigh laughed at him and held out her hand. "Pay up Tripp!" Natalia and Ryan both moaned as well, handing twenty dollars to Eric and Alexx. Eric grinned laughing. "I told you they'd get together!" Ryan grumbled. "I gotta stop gambling..." Calleigh laughed again. "Well I hope you don't Wolfe!" Horatio and Arya stared at them all dumbfounded. Alexx grinned sheepishly. "Oh we all uh... Kinda took bets on whether or not you two would get together..." Arya stared at them. Eric smiled. "Uh.. Obviously Frank, Ryan and Natalia lost.." Horatio stared.
"Excuse me..." Everyone looked down realizing their mistake. Horatio mock glared, then busted out laughing with Arya. "Well that's one way to say congratulations!" Arya laughed hard at the others shocked faces.
Eric was the first to recover. "Well congrats! I mean dang! It's about time! For the both of you!" Horatio grinned sheepishly. Arya grinned. "Well it was Horatio who took so damned long!" He blushed squeezing her hand. "Guilty as charged." The whole table went up in laughter. Calleigh smiled and hugged Arya. "I'm so happy for you both!" Arya hugged back as a chorus of agreement followed. She leaned her head against Horatio's chest. She wrapped her arms around him and he wrapped an arm around her. A series of "aww" met their ears and they both blushed. Looking around at the happy faces they let out a relieved breath. At least the others were happy for them.