Free Raw Passion (MMA Sports Romance) by PJ Chase Page B

joked. 
    "You're probably right," Colin said, smiling. 
    "Oh, I'm definitely right.  How many out of shape personal trainers have you met?" Natasha asked.
    "You got me there," Colin said. 
    Natasha then checked out Colin's body. 
    "Are you a personal trainer too?" Natasha asked. 
    "No.  I'm actually in mixed martial arts," Colin said. 
    "Damn.  I bet you've got some serious moves," Natasha replied. 
    "I can handle myself in a fight," Colin admitted. 
    "Wow, look at you being all humble.  I've never heard that from an athlete before," Natasha said. 
    "I guess there really is a first time for everything then," Colin joked. 
    "Let's hope it's not the last time," Natasha said.
    "That's how I am all the time," Colin replied.
    "That's a good way to be.  Is there anything else special I should know about you?" Natasha wondered. 
    "Not that I have time to tell you about in line," Colin revealed. 
    "Maybe we'll have to carry this conversation on once we're out of the line too then," Natasha suggested.
    "That's usually my line," Colin said. 
    "Hey, I have some surprises up my sleeve too," Natasha insisted. 
    Colin smiled.  "Can I take you out to dinner tonight?"
    ***
    Colin didn't know what to expect from his date that night.  He wasn't sure if the witty banter would carry over from the morning.  But at least part way through the date, Colin wasn't disappointed. 
    Natasha had a razor sharp wit.  And for Colin especially, that was a welcome sign.  It had been a long time since he'd had a good laugh.  But suddenly there were plenty to go around. 
    "It's amazing how funny you are," Colin admitted. 
    "You don't have to sound so surprised," Natasha said. 
    "It's a good kind of surprise though.  I was just thinking that maybe my luck was finally turning around," Colin replied. 
    "I know how that is.  Sometimes all it takes is one thing to go wrong for things to snowball on you," Natasha admitted. 
    "The good thing is that it all has to come to an end eventually, and maybe that's finally happening here--with you," Colin said. 
    "Sweet, humble, and hot.  You're just the complete package, aren't you?" Natasha asked. 
    "I could say the same about you," Colin replied. 
    "You know, I think you're right.  Things just might finally be turning around for us both," Natasha said. 
    Natasha then flashed Colin a smile.
    "Let's hope we're right," Colin admitted. 
    Just then, things got more complicated.  Natasha's eyes drifted over Colin's shoulder.  She got a faraway look in her eyes.  And suddenly it was like Colin didn't exist.  An awkward silence took over the table.  Finally, Colin spoke up. 
    "Natasha, is everything ok?" Colin asked. 
    But Natasha couldn't peel her eyes away from one of the tables behind Colin.
    "You have to be kidding me," Natasha said. 
    Colin then turned around and tried to figure out what was going on. 
    "What are you talking about?" Colin wondered. 
    "My ex-boyfriend is here--at my favorite restaurant--with another girl," Natasha revealed. 
    Colin could see the situation going south in a hurry.  He decided to try and diffuse the tension. 
    "You know what?   Maybe we should go somewhere else," Colin suggested. 
    Natasha was all worked up though.  She had fire in her eyes.  The kind of outrage that only a bad break up could generate. 
    "No.  I'm going over there," Natasha said. 
    That was the worst possible response.  Colin knew that things could blow up in a hurry.  But more than that, Colin was seeing a whole new side to Natasha.  One that he wasn't a fan of. 
    "Please don't.  This is going to end badly," Colin reasoned. 
    Natasha was beyond reason though.  Colin didn't know the details of Natasha's last relationship, but things obviously ended poorly. 
    Suddenly, Natasha got up from the table to settle the score. 

"I'm sorry, but I just have to do this," Natasha said, before approaching Jason and Paula's table.
    Colin then muttered to himself.  "This has