The Name's Datta

"Why are we going out for Chinese, then?"

"It's what the ladies chose," he said, surprised. "A real gentleman always lets the lady choose, of course."

He nodded.

"I suppose..."

"Besides, Chinese food is good."

He shrugged.

"It's not terrible..."

"What type of food do you like best?" he asked. "I can make it for dinner tomorrow night."

"I like cheeseburgers best, actually." He admitted. "Will you really cook just for me~?"

He nodded.

"Why not? We're flatmates, sharing food should be commonplace."

He blushed slightly.

"It still makes me happy~"

"I'm glad--it's nice to have one's cooking appreciated," said Benoit, missing the point.

Charlie blushed more, trying to hide his red face with his hands.

"No, really, it makes me very happy."

He laughed.

"It isn't that good, is it? Ah, we're here." He parallel parked flawlessly. "Time to meet the ladies."

Charlie smiled.

"Yes. This is going to be perfect~"

Benoit got out of the car, leading Charlie to the two girls that waited for them.

"Hello, again, Gazella," he said, bowing chivalrously as he approached his date. He turn his attention to the other girl, maintaining his smile. "I don't believe we've met before, ma'am."

She toyed with her short hair, smiling shyly.

"My name's Toni." She glanced at Charlie, winking. "...Nice to see you again~"

Charlie flashed her a wonderful smile.

"You're so cute~" He told her.

Gazella, on the other hand, gave Charlie a menacing look before she turned her attention to Benoit.

"You look nice, Benoit." She told him, smiling slightly.

He kissed her hand.

"So do you--let's go inside, shall we?"

"Yeah, let's~!" said Toni, purposefully bumping into Gaz on the way in.

Shortly after they were seated, she rested her hand on Gaz's knee.

Gaz gave her a strange look, before realizing that Charlie was staring at Benoit like a schoolgirl stared at her crush. She WAS on a date with Benoit, wasn't she?

Charlie smiled.

"We've been having strange weather this past week." He said simply.

Toni gazed at Gaz admiringly.

"So, what's your favorite color?"

Benoit stared at his menu obliviously.

"Yes, I suppose so...anyone want appetizers? It's on me, so don't be shy."

Gaz blinked.

"I like pink." She said in her gruff voice. "And no, I'd rather just eat a meal."

Toni grinned widely.

"What a coincidence--that's the exact color of the panties I'm not wearing~"

Not paying attention to Toni, Benoit continued to eye his menu.

"I think the teriyaki looks good--what do you guys want?"

"Aren't you on a date with Charlie?" Gaz whispered, confused.

Charlie, on the other hand, was nearly falling all over Benoit. "I'll have whatever you're having, Benoit~"

"Not if you don't want me to be," she whispered in Gaz's ear flirtatiously.

Meanwhile, Benoit simply nodded at Charlie.

"Okay, that sounds fine--Gaz, you're being awfully quiet. What are you in the mood for?"

Gaz tried to pretend she wasn't hearing what she was hearing.

"Me? Oh. You order for me." She smiled suddenly. "If you can guess what I'm in the mood for, I'll give you something special."

Charlie frowned suddenly. What a whore.

Benoit smiled charmingly while Toni cast Charlie a meaningful glance.

"Okay then...my guess is the chicken and vegetable stir fry. Am I right?"

Gaz giggled.

"Not even close! I guess you get nothing."

Charlie looked thoroughly relieved.