<div align="center"><em>Matilda...at Chez Antoinette for lunch with Shawn Pierce.</em></div><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;"><br/>He always seemed so calm and collected, and she couldn't help but relax a bit as he stroked his thumb over her hand. Smiling at his words, she was about ready to reply when the waiter arrived for their drink order. She ordered a glass of water, and then sighed as she planned what she would order for her meal. Once she was done, she set the menu aside and looked back to Shawn.<br/><br/>Suddenly she thought of Dorian and how he looked at her similarly, but it wasn't like he had expressed any interest, and it wasn't like she was serious with Shawn. Taking a deep breath, she bit her bottom lip and took a risk.<br/><br/><strong>"Alright. I guess I wouldn't mind going on another date with you."</strong><br/><br/>She smiled and then looked into his eyes. She had to admit that he was extremely handsome, and the thought of doing...more...than holding hands with him was enough to make her heart race slightly. Almost unconsciously, she reached over and took his hand again, using her own fingers to tease along the top of his. When the waiter returned, she ordered a bowl of soup and salad, and kept her hand with Shawn's.</span><br/><br/>