Don't Tell Frasier

It was 7.30 when the phone rang on Niles desk , disturbing his thoughts and startling him

"Nile Crane" He said answering it "Hello , yes , yes 8.30 , no I think it's best if you come here , yes I'll be here . I'm looking forward to seeing you too . No , look I'm sure no one knows , now calm down everything is going to be fine . Yes , me too , until 8.30 then , bye"

Niles leaned back in his chair , this was the first time in his life he'd been able to keep a secret from Frasier , but that was how she wanted it and right now every time he held her and kissed her he would do anything for it not to end . The whole thing had been so completely unexpected , nearly two weeks earlier he'd been relaxing at home when she'd rang and said she'd had a terrible day and an awful row with Frasier and she wondered if he fancied getting together for a drink , he was she had said the only person she could think of who would understand . She had sounded so upset he'd left immediately and twenty minutes later they were sitting in a little bar about a block from his apartment .

She'd told him about the fight she'd had with Frasier and the horrible things he had said. Niles had listened the whole time thinking he had never seen her look so vulnerable and in spite of himself he was finding her completely irresistible . Her hair was loosely tied up and little stray bits had fallen around her face nd the casual shirt she wore fell open showing just enough to make him breath a little quicker every time his eyes ventured that . When she'd finished telling him all about the argument he'd looked at her with extreme sincerity and spoke

"Now listen to me . Forget what my over inflated wind bag of a brother has to say you are a wonderful , intelligent , confident woman"

"Do you really think so?"

"You know I do and not only that but your attractive and desirable and someday some man is going to be very luck to have you"

"If I didn't know better" she'd said "I'd think that was a pick up line"

"And what if it was?" he'd said

The look of surprise on her face had exactly mirrored the surprise he was feeling at hearing himself say it , but then she'd moved a little closer and kissed him

"My place ?"He'd said breathlessly , without saying a word she'd nodded and they'd rushed to his apartment before either of them had time to change their mind .

They had barely gotten in the door before they were tearing each others clothes off . He had guided her to the couch and layed her down she'd pulled the grip out of her hair and it fell around her face , then she'd guided him on top of her . He tried to mindful of her needs and as they made love he listened to the soft moans and giggles she let out , and then as their bodies moved as one he gave himself up to the ecstasy of the moment . The next morning when she left he'd been sure it was a one off , she'd ben vulnerable and feeling under appreciated . But he couldn't have been more wrong . It had become almost a daily event and it had been two weeks and no one knew not even Frasier , especially not Frasier .

At 8.15 he was putting some books on the shelf when the door knocked she came in

"Evening" He said turning to face her

"Is there anyone else around?" She asked

"Wouldn't think so , no one would have any reason to still be here , except me that is"

She was beside him now and passion took over once again . They were kissing and fidgeting with each others clothes as Niles pushed some papers and the rest of the books off his desk and lifted her up on to it . As their passion intensified he didn't hear the faint knock at the door , nor did he notice that it was slightly ajar until it was too late . It was only the presence of another person actually being in the room that distracted him and as he stoped and turned to see who was there it hit him with the force of a bolt of lightening ;

"Daphne!"

"Dr Crane I'm .... I'm " It was only then that she realised who he was with , her mouth feel open and she stared in shock at what she was seeing "I'm sorry ...I .... but you ?"