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when she dug in her purse for her wallet , he handed a twenty to the cashier .
as he took his change , she shot him a look .
`` what ? ''
he asked .
`` you buying my dinner does n't look very innocent , '' she hissed , as they started toward the tables .
pesh shook his head with a smile .
`` i highly doubt she 's keeping the gossip mill going on how dr. nadeen bought the lovely new clinical student a salad . ''
`` you never know , '' megan countered .
trailing pesh , she watched as he made his way over to a table filled with doctors and nurses .
while the bottom half was filled with people , the top was practically empty .
`` mind if we take these seats ? ''
pesh asked .
`` go right ahead , nadeen , '' a bushy haired doctor replied .
`` we 're expecting a few more to join us , '' he said , before covertly winking at megan .
`` you play a good game , '' she said , softly .
`` thank you . ''
she 'd just finished drizzling dressing over her salad when pesh said , `` ready to prove yourself ? ''
`` are we really going to talk about this while we eat ? ''
`` you 'll learn that most lunches and dinners are spent either reviewing cases or getting input on cases . ''
`` fine then . ''
putting on a professional air , she asked , `` have you taken any erectile dysfunction medication ? ''
after swallowing a bite of stir-fry , he replied , `` no , never . ''
`` do you have trouble obtaining an erection ? ''
the twinkle returned to his eyes .
`` i would think you would n't need to ask that question after our previous encounter . ''
a shiver went down her spine as she remembered her core rubbing against the hardened ridge in his pants .
`` considering it is unlikely that i would have any previous knowledge of the patient , just answer the question . ''
he gave her a sly smile .
`` no , never . ''
`` do you have trouble maintaining an erection ? ''
`` i could once again point out that you had personal knowledge of how well i was able to maintain myself once aroused , but i 'll refrain .
instead , i 'll say no . ''
`` ha , ha , nice way to get your point in . ''
`` i had to try . ''
she cocked her head at him , giving him a teasing smile .
`` if a patient was trying to flirt as much as you are during my questioning , then i would have to remind him that i am a professional . ''
`` i see .
then forgive me for trying to undermine your professionalism . ''
`` you 're forgiven ... for now . ''
he took a long swig of his iced tea .
`` you did really well back there . ''
`` really ? ''
`` yes , you did .
for that to be your first case on your own , you managed to keep yourself together and to give the patient the best level of diagnosis and care you could . ''
she could n't help the warmth rushing to her cheeks that his compliments caused .
`` thank you .
i appreciate your confidence . ''
`` i think you 're going to make an amazing nurse .
i know that there will be many hospitals vying to hire you . ''
megan shook her head .
`` i do n't know about that . ''
`` do n't underestimate your talents . ''
`` you think they would want to hire me here ? ''
she asked .
his brows rose in surprise .
`` you would n't mind a permanent placement here ? ''
she shrugged .
`` it has n't been long , but i have been happy here .
i like the people i work with .
i guess i would n't want to go into the unknown when i know what i have here . ''
he swallowed a bite of his rice .
`` that 's understandable . ''
after wiping his mouth , he smiled at her .
`` i think they would be crazy not to make you an offer . ''
`` i hope so . ''
leaning in over his plate , he held her gaze .
the intensity in which he stared at her caused her to shudder .
she did n't like the effect he was having on her in the middle of the hospital cafeteria .
a mixture of emotions coursed through her-warmth , safety , lust , happiness .
she had n't experienced that range of feelings with a man in a long , long time .
finally , he spoke .
`` i know it would make me very happy to have you here , and i would do everything within my power to ensure you stayed . ''
before she could reply , a tray smacked down onto the table next to her .
one of the residents , a young male named dr. morris , grinned at the two of them .
`` so , i hear you two just handled a priapism case . ''
`` yeah , we did , '' megan replied .
she did n't dare look back at pesh to gage his expression on being interrupted .
dr. morris groaned .
`` oh come on .
give me the juicy details .
i have n't gotten to see one of those yet .
the best groin swelling i 've had is when some idiot tried to pierce his balls , and they got infected . ''
when megan wrinkled her nose , pesh 's laughter surprised her .
her gaze flew to him , and he winked .
`` i told you that the conversations we had over dinner were not exactly appetizing . ''
`` i 'm starting to believe you , '' she replied , with a smile .
somehow she managed to devour the rest of her salad while pesh told dr. morris the ins and outs of the case .
after she finished , she rose out of her chair .
`` i guess i better head back .
you know , with everything being so crazy . ''
surprisingly , pesh did n't get up nor did he offer to walk her back .
instead , she saw an acceptance on his face that told her he was letting her go so there would be no suspicion raised about the two of them .
`` thank you for dinner , '' she said .
`` you 're welcome , '' he replied , with a smile .
his smiles were starting to do something to her that she did n't like .
they were no longer igniting her panties on fire ; instead , they were making her long to spend time with him .
she quickly slung her purse over her shoulder and strode out of the cafeteria .
with the chaos surrounding her , she thankfully put pesh out of her mind for the rest of the evening .
chapter ten after two exhausting weeks in her clinicals , megan was ready for a little randr .
so she was thrilled when emma called her asking if she wanted to join her for a girl 's day .