Benielle: It's Complicated

Twenty-Two

Quick Author's Note:

Hi everyone! I'll be away for two weeks with limited internet so I won't be able to post any updates. I hope you like this chapter and have been enjoying the story. Regular updates will return as normal starting on June 9th. Hang in there!

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*A couple hours after Danielle gets home, Tim wakes up and sees her in the kitchen*

Tim: "Well good morning. You're finally home. How was work?"

Danielle: "Oh... it was fine. Good morning. How'd you sleep?"

Tim: "It was lonely without you."

Danielle: "Aww darling, I'm here now."

*Danielle goes over and gives him a kiss*

Tim: "So I've got a surprise for you."

Danielle: "Ouuu what'd you get me?"

Tim: "Tickets for us to see that play you've been talking about."

Danielle: "Oh no way! Ugh I love dressing up in theatre attire."

Tim: "And I love seeing you in theatre attire."

*Tim grabs her by the waist and pulls her over*

*Danielle giggles* Danielle: "We're a pretty hot couple."

Tim: "Oh you know it baby! Okay I'm going to shower and get freshened up."

Danielle: "Sounds good darling. I'll whip you up some breakfast."

Tim: "Thanks! Love you lots."

*Tim gives her another kiss then heads off to the bathroom*

*Danielle cooks breakfast while Tim showers, then her phone rings*

Danielle: "Good morning hubby #2."

Ben: "It sucks being hubby #2 when you're wifey #1."

Danielle: "Deal with it. What's up?"

Ben: "Michael called and wants to meet with us abouot what happened."

Danielle: "Ughhhh I'm so not in the mood!"

Ben: "Really? Not in the mood to mess with Michael?"

Danielle: "True. You and I are known for causing some mischief."

Ben: "Hell yeah! Meet us at the studio at 2:00, then afterwards we can give Chinese food for dinner another try."

Danielle: "Or we could just skip ordering the food this time."

Ben: "What a dirty mouth! Aren't you home, like, isn't your hubby #1 around?"

*That makes Danielle remember her plans* Danielle: "Shit! Ummm..."

*Danielle quickly debates in her mind whether to keep her plans with Tim or dump them to go out with Ben*

Ben: "Woah what's wrong?"

*Danielle takes a breath* Danielle: "Nothing, don't worry. I'll see you at 2!"

Ben: "Looking forward to it! Seeing you, not necessarily the meeting."

Danielle: "You flatter me. See ya later."

*She hangs up as Tim comes back into the kitchen*

Tim: "Damn this food smells good! Thanks babe."

*Tim sits down and starts to eat*

Danielle: "So I got a call while you were in the shower... and apparently Michael called a work meeting today."

Tim: "Really? You never have work meetings."

Danielle: "Something came up the other day so that's why."

Tim: "Oh... alright. Well I'm assuming it'll only last a couple of hours so we can still catch the show tonight."

*Danielle hesitates for a second* Danielle: "Actually it'll probably be another late night."

*Tim raises his eyebrows* Tim: "Working late two nights in a row?"

Danielle: "Yeah... I'm sorry."

Tim: "I guess I'll toss out these tickets then. Can I at least come to the studio with you?"

Danielle: "It's for a meeting, not filming... so..."

*Tim sighs* Tim: "Fine. Seems I'll see ya when I see ya then."

*Tim gets up and leaves*

*Danielle sighs and feels a little guilty, but starts getting ready for the meeting*

~After the meeting~

Ben: "I think we almost gave Michael a heart attack."

Danielle: "Mhm. That was a good little prank we pulled. Imagine if we actually both quit the show?"

Ben: "The whole fandom would either drown in their tears or suffer cardiac arrest."

Danielle: "And surely we can't have that!"

*They both laugh*

Ben: "Okay soooo wanna grab dinner?"

Danielle: "Yeah, let's eat in instead of delivery."

Ben: "I swear we'll never be able to order delivery again. We've been scarred."

*Danielle laughs* Danielle: "So what do you feel like eating?"

Ben: "We're kind of close to Dally's Diner if you want to go there."

Danielle: "Umm, I don't want greasy food! Do you see how nice I'm dressed?!"

*Ben looks her up and down* Ben: "Yes, yes I do. Sorry, didn't realize you became so high maintenance since I last saw you... yesterday."

Danielle: "Oh shut it! Take me somewhere nice!"

Ben: "Hey I never offered to cover the bill."

*Danielle shoves his shoulder* Danielle: "Stop being a pain in the ass! I dressed up, so let's go to a nice place. If we go to a place with dancing, will you actually dance with me?"

Ben: "Dressed like this?"

Danielle: "You look fine! Plus, I want to be the one standing out."

Ben: "Danielle, you could be next to Leonardo DiCaprio and still stand out."

*Danielle blushes and takes his hand* Danielle: "Let's go dancing!"

~Hours later~

Danielle: "Damnnn Ben you are hot when you dance."

*Ben swirls Danielle* Ben: "Yeah but I sweat a lot so that's not fun."

*Danielle places her hands on Ben's shoulders*

Ben: "So do you have to go home now?"

Danielle: "I told Tim I'm working late."

Ben: "Ha! Well I guess you're technically with a co-worker so that's not a total lie."

Danielle: "Yeah, and let's be real, dealing with you is a hell of a lot of work."

Ben: "You're a savage."

Danielle: "No, actually, you're a Savage."

Ben: "...Come on Danielle. Not even I make lame jokes like that anymore."

*Danielle laughs and shakes her head*

Danielle: "Take me home with you darling."