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He didn’t make anymore of a show of how he was doing something special involving her and instead just offered a smile in her direction. “Yeah that one does sound pretty good out of the pizzas,” he conceded lightly as he looked back to the menu. “If you aren’t comparing it to the sandwiches but damn those look pretty decent too,” even as he eyed the menu half of him was tempted to just say they should bolt and grab some pizza off the street, some random stuff and move on with their night. “But do you ever feel like hipsters are taking over the world,” he questioned lightly, mostly under his breath as he looked over the menu again. 

“I’m really in a pizza mood, so I think I am going to get that.” she offered with a little nod of her head. Licking over her lip she grinned a little as she looked from the menu to him. “But you might wanna order your own.. I’m pretty sure i’m going to put down the whole damn thing.” she teased lightly. His question made her chuckle a bit. “Yeah...They’re a pleaug on the world.” she wrinkled her nose a bit. “I have so many come in to the shop.. wanting these weird ass tatts.. the kind that make you want to stab them in the eye with the needle. “

The feel off her hand on his thigh and him licking his lips but he just offered a smile afterward. Yeah, she wasn’t exactly wrong but he was willing to give her a run for her money. her questioning tone of anything before looking at the menu had him nodding his head. What followed just had him chuckling. “Well, I mean yeah anything,” he didn’t balk from a challenge. “Like I told you, I don’t take vacations and it isn’t like I go out much so this is a big step for me,” Nick explained easily and nonchalantly as he turned his attention to the menu. “Anything but that,” he pointed towards the gluten and meat free section. “I mean I like you and all that but a pizza like that could be a deal breaker,” his tone was joking but he was  dead serious. hell no.

Di just smiled as he answered her question. She loved a man that didn’t back down from the things he said. And lucky for him she in no way was every going to want everything on the menu. Chuckling she bit her lip as he spoke. “well I feel special that you are taking the time to come eat dinner with me.” she mused happily as she leaned in to him a bit. Her nose wrinkled when he mention the vegan option. “Oh god no..” she shook her head. “I am a meat girl and I love gluten.. so you never have to worry about me ordering that. I was actually looking at this Roni supreme.. that is definitely up my alley.” licking over her lips she felt the slight rumble in her stomach indicating that she was in need of food. 

It was nice hearing someone have so much faith in what he judgement that they would be willing to read a book. Even if it was more of a romance type book. Unless she had forgotten that part then well, he wasn’t going to remind her. “No nine to five for you,” he teased lightly as he slid into the booth, only to be followed closing by his companion. Smiling lightly and situating himself so they fit well he offered a wink to the hostess who interestingly enough blushed lightly before offering to get them water and scurrying away. It was New York for shits sake. 

“Oh really,” he replied to her potentially getting handsy. “We will just see if I can keep a straight face,” was his retort as he looked to the menu quickly and noted that the pizza’s weren’t vegan shit so that made him happy. “Get whatever you want. It’s on me,” he wanted to make sure there wasn’t some  fight over the check. Nick knew she was a very independent woman but for one night he was pretty sure she was okay with letting him pay. 

Dianne couldn’t help but smirk a little at the hostess’ reaction to them. It was always amusing to see peoples reactions to things. Especially in NYC, she was pretty sure the girl had witnessed worst on the subway. Turning her attention back to Nick she nodded her head. “I’m sure you have the will to keep a straight face. Though its even more fun if you can’t.” Her hand shifted from its place to give his thigh a light squeeze before taking its place back above the table. Clicking her tongue to the roof of her mouth she reached for the menu. “Oo, whatever I want, hmm..” she paused for a moment looking over the menu. “This could be dangerous Nicholas.. What if I said I wanted to try everything on the menu?” was added softly as she looked to him for a moment. 

Resisting the urge to roll his eyes at the bearded lumberjack that walked by he just offered a chuckle at her keeping him around. “Here I thought you wanted me here for my good looks,” he retorted with a shake of his head before moving through the door. “We thank you,” he added  as he moved to stand where the hostess should have been. Should specifically. Shifting on his feet he turned his attention back to Dianne and offered a slim smile. 

“Well there was a new potential book that came across my desk today so there is that. First chapter felt good so we can definitely see where it goes,” he found another chuckle falling over his lips. “I don’t know if that is ground breaking for you but it is something.  How about you? How was your day,” he countered with a tilt of his head. “I mean you head time to send my pictures after all,” he added with a wink as the hostess finally showed up. Offering up his name the recognition was satisfying as they were moved to be seated. 

“I mean if you think its good, It might be a book I would consider reading. I trust your judgment.” she offered with a little smile. Though she couldn’t help but chuckle when he asked about her day. “It was good, only worked for a little while before I got to head home early. Which is why you got your picture.” was offered with a little grin. She was happy to have the hostess back to seat them. Standing in the doorway was not really conducive to having a good dinner. Noticing that they were being seated at a booth, she opted to sit next to him instead of across. 

“Its cozier this way,” she offered in defense of her choice. “And you know if I decided I wanna get handsy I don’t have to reach that far.” was added with a little wiggle of her brow. 

Had it been months? Shit it almost felt like years but they were finally going to be meeting face to face. Finally was the only word he could really mentally emphasize.  Texts, Voice chats and phone calls were only so good for so long. Skype video calls were actually straight up torture. Hell, he hadn’t been this excited to meet a person since he was a fucking teenager. People just weren’t that exciting most days. With normal Nick grace he finished up the things he needed to before the weekend and made a quick dash out the door. He didn’t run but he can walk quickly, before anyone could catch him. 

He had heard good things about the pizza place and knowing she loved pizza, he hoped it lived up to the reviews. Time moved quickly as he made his way towards the place. He was mid step when he saw her. To say he had to calm his damn heart down and remind it to take it slow was an understatement. Who could blame him when she smiled at him like that? Chuckling lightly at her comment he just slid his hand over to snatch the cigarette from her hand and took a quick drag before pushing it back her way. 

“Well I have to say you are pretty lucky I was some weird catfish with ventriloquism ability,” he teased back with a grin before looking her over. Yeah, damn good in person. “I called ahead since this place gets pretty busy so, we will definitely be able to get pizza tonight,” moved over his lips in explanation when he finally look at her face again. He was still in his button up and slacks from work, suddenly he felt over dressed for the damn hipsters surrounding him. Fucking hipsters. 

“So how was the daily grind for you? Read any ground breaking material?” she asked as they waited for the chick to come back to the hostess podium.