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[beautiful_vengeance]

Mona loved the meetings at Phoenix Foundation. Mainly because of the secret glances she exchanged with MacGyver. They'd been flirting more often in recent times and she couldn't deny the chemistry between them. He was smart, handsome, considerate, and really incredible with his improvisation skills during missions.

"Looks like they're finally starting to trust me," she commented quietly to him as they stepped out of the room. "Sending me out on the field more often, letting me work with my favorite person." She nudged his arm playfully.

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He bumped her arm right back as he walked with her down the hall. "Oh you're winning over Jack and that's the real challenge to being accepted here. Mattie knows you're good because I wouldn't have vouched for you otherwise."

He took his hand out of his pocket as he walked and brushed his little finger against hers. A tiny show of something that he wasn't supposed to be doing. Though Mac did like doing what he wasn't supposed to be and well the looks they had been giving each other already that day he thought he wasn't going to be pushing his luck with that.

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"Thank you for that, Mac. You took a chance on me while the others still believed I was a threat."

She smiled when she felt the brush of his finger against hers, easily returning it to show him he wasn't pushing his luck. Mac was quickly becoming more important and dear to her.

"I can see why you like him so much. He has a good heart."

Being accepted by Jack meant a lot to her.

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"It's a well established fact that I tend to see things differently than other people." He smiled when he felt her return the little gesture.

He did laugh at her comment about Jack. "He's... he's a lot I know but he's had my back for so long he knows me probably far too well and puts up with it all."

Mac glanced at her. "Want to skip out and get a drink or lunch or something." He hoped it sounded like as friends, friendly. With the possibility of maybe more if she wanted it to sound like more.

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"That's true. You have a special eye for things."

And it's something that always impressed her. He had an amazing skill, and a special way of thinking. She laughed along with him before meeting his eyes.

"We could get both. I've nowhere else to be today." If he wanted more, she'd be more than willing to see where things went between them.

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He smiled. He knew how he was sometimes could be a lot for people. He was glad he could add her to the list of people that he didn't feel like that for.

"Okay. That sounds like a good idea. A whole day with each other..." Maybe that was a bit presumptuous but he didn't mind that.

"I know a diner that does good food." He couldn't take her to pizza and skeeball place right then. He would wait a little bit for that treat. But he could take her to the diner he used to meet his father at because it was a nice little place.

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Having grown up with a 'tech nerd' brother, Mona felt at home around Mac. It didn't bother her at all.

"A day that'll go by slowly, I hope." Maybe it was cheesy but it's how she felt. There was something building between them. "A diner sounds good. Lead the way." Feeling brave, she gave him a quick kiss on the cheek.

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"We can always make it more than a day." He smiled a little, then he looked away. "Right, dinner. Want to take my car or do you want to drive?" If she did he could stop by and pick up his jeep later.

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"That's true." She bit back the grin, holding his hand as they made their way outside. "We can take yours. I can have the boys pick up the Ducati and take it home."

The sunny weather matched her mood perfectly. Knowing she had a new home in Phoenix now was more than she could hope for. Getting to work side-by-side with MacGyver.

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He gave her hand a little squeeze before he had to let go to get the keys out to his jeep. He did bump her shoulder before he went round the car to get in. "Diner first. Then we can go for a drive before drinks? Whole day to do what we want."

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"Sounds good." She smiled non-stop as she climbed into his jeep, ready for their day together. Mac had done so much for her, basically saved her life once, too. Now she wanted to show her gratitude in every possible way. "Let's go, Mac."

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"Hey, I'll even let you pick the music." He smiled at her as he pulled out of the parking spot and started towards the diner he had in mind. Hoping that they could miss the worst of the LA traffic. Though being stuck with her wasn't the worst thing he could think of happening. Might give them some time alone.

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"I'll be happy with any music. As long as I get to hear it with you."

She wouldn't mind getting stuck with him either. Any reason to have some time alone. Mac had made a strong impression on her and she wanted to know more about him.

"What's your favorite song?"

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"Radio it is then." He turned it on quietly so it was more a backdrop for their conversation than anything else and covering the road noise.

"I don't know, I like everything really. I've never really thought about one song that would be my favorite." Though unsurprisingly he had some comments to be made about which element from the periodic table was. "What about you?"

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"Radio's perfect." Mona looked out the window for a moment, processing the past two days in her head. So much had happened, and she was finally cleared of all suspicion.

"It depends on the mood. I like music I can do a little dance to, and sometimes I enjoy singer-songwriter type stuff." She'd have to ask him about that element. Hearing him geek out over things was nice.

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It had been a lot. Mac had played a chance. Stuck his neck out for what he believed had been the right thing and it was. Which he was glad of, he wanted to get to know Mona better when they weren't questions and everything being thrown around. He thought that this was a great start for them.

"Oh I gotta see you dance later."

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She was so grateful to him and hoped to properly repay him someday soon. He noticed something others hadn't and solved the case.

"I'd be happy to give you a show." Mona agreed easily. Dancing was something she'd loved doing since forever, and maybe they could slowdance too. "We can do whatever we feel like today."

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She didn't need to repay him at all, it was what he did and he was glad to help. Glad that he was doing some good in the world and helping people. Especially people who had been wrongly accused of things they hadn't done.

"Really?" He sounded a little surprised then realised she probably just meant something a lot more innocent that he made it sound. "You know that sounds really good. I haven't had a day like that in a while."

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She'd still insist on doing something special for him. Mac had gone against everyone in proving her innocence and it meant more to her than she could express.

"Mhm." There was a playful smile on her face, letting him know that it could mean something less innocent, too. Mona had some special skills after all. "We've both earned it, for sure."

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"It's been a lot lately." Even more than usual. He didn't miss the smile, but he still wanted to be a little more cautious. For her. But he hadn't missed her smile...

He spotted the diner up ahead. "It's not far now." He could save the things he wanted to ask her for over their meal.

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"Yeah.. So much happening. Almost going to jail.." Mona sighed. But the smile was still there, and her eyes remained on him for a moment until he mentioned the diner.

"I am getting pretty hungry already."

She'd be happy to answer any questions.

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"I wouldn't have you end up there." He'd been thrown in jail himself a couple of times and not always on missions so knew it was bad and he knew how Riley was about what had happened to her. She shouldn't have ended up there if he could have helped it and he had.

"Same. Who can eat the most pancakes?" He glanced at her before he pulled into the parking lot, still smiling as he parked up and turned the engine off.

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"You risked your job for me.. I won't easily forget that." It had been an important step in their personal relationship, too. A huge surge in trust and partnership, and affection. She couldn't deny the attraction she felt towards him.

"You're on. What's the prize?" She grinned, offering her hand for a shake.

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"Some people are worth risking everything for." He looked at her then away, taking a breath in. Admitting too much maybe? The attraction was definitely mutual.

He reached out to take her hand before he even spoke. He didn't have a clue what... "A date."

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"That's.. what I think, too." Not too much at all. She tried not to look too happy about it, but failed. And then he said that "Okay. A date." There was no hesitation there.

She gave his hand a gentle shake, unwilling to pull back just yet.

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He looked back at her. Surprised that she'd agreed so quickly but the touches and all they'd been doing so far maybe it wasn't that big a jump. Jack was going to have a field day with this.

Mac also noticed she hadn't let go of his hand. Which made it better too. He also wasn't sure if there was going to be a loser for this bet. "We should go get those pancakes then."