Characters are not mine. They belong to Janet. Thanks Christina(SapphireJ) for beta help. My first attempt at FanFiction. Enjoy

Hot Ride

Narrator POV

She felt the distinctive rumble of a motorcycle as she pulled her company issued explorer into its parking spot in the garage at Haywood.

The rider gave a slow nod to Stephanie. As she looked him over she didn't think anyone could look better than he did right now. Smart Stephanie attempted to stamp down those feelings. Now was not the time for her hormones stand up and scream for release. Or was it time? Did she want to be screaming his name? Just go with it Stupid Stephanie said screaming his name as his body pressed her into a mattress or a wall or the concrete of the garage floor. Damn she needed to get laid.

Lester smirked at her as he angled the bike in the spot next to Stephanie. His considerable assets were quite nicely displayed as he swung his leg off the bike, and removed his black leather jacket and helmet.

"Hey Beautiful. Looking good."

"Hey Lester." Mmmmm, look at him, all raw male sex appeal. His body was built to please. His ass was so fine, it was all she could do to keep her hands from reaching out to give it a squeeze. He was oozing sensuality in his bates boots, dark wash jeans, skin-tight white tank and, the leather jacket now under his helmet over the bike seat.

"Whenever you're ready, Beautiful."

"I said that out loud?" Steph groaned.

"Yeah, I really don't mind that you did." He wagged his eyebrows as he moved in closer, his breath tickling her ear. "And I really wouldn't mind if you let me."

Blushing Steph stammered. "We…we'll have to see about that." Wanting to change the subject, Stephanie asked about the bike. "What's with the new ride?"

"That's for me to know, and you to find out," he tapped the end of her nose, and smirked.

Regaining her bravado she teased back. "Yeah, I guess you gotta uphold the hotness factor to ride a bike like that." Then Steph remembered something Lester mentioned a couple of days ago. "Oh, Les are you going on your R&R, and leaving town for a few days?"

She would miss him. They had gotten quite close lately, spending most off time in each others company as well as their time on the clock that was together for various take downs, surveillance, and distractions.

"Yeah. I uhm, wanted to talk to you about that. You headed to four?" He asked as he stuffed his hands into his front pockets.

"Why do you want to talk upstairs?" She began as the elevator doors closed.

"Stephanie, I am almost ready leave on my vacation. But I am missing something that would make my trip unforgettable." Lester flashed his most flirtations grin at her as they entered her apartment. He wrapped his arm around her waist, and gave her side a squeeze. "I want you to come on vacation with me?" He moved closer to her, his grin turned into a full on panty-soaking smile as he spoke.

"Really, Les? You'd want me to go with you? I don't know. I'd have to clear it with Ranger, and let my family know, then there's Vinnie..." she trailed off. A vacation would be so great. But a vacation with Lester…priceless, wait, too much TV. A vacation with Lester would be awesome.

"You still with me Bomber?" Lester teased.

"When did you plan to leave? I'm caught up on everything but, I need to check on a couple of appointments with new clients, and get Ranger's permission to take a few days off."

"I'm almost packed, gotta go to my apartment for a few more essentials. Want me to come back here when I'm finished?" This time he brushed his nose against her neck to her ear, and inhaled her sweet scent.

"Mmmmmm that would be perfect, I'll go talk to Ranger, and I'll know if he can let me go for a few days." She made her way to the door, and smiled over her shoulder at Lester. She smirked to herself as she noticed he was adjusting himself in those deliciously-snug-in-all-the-right-places-jeans. Oh, god, I've got to stop this panty ruining line of thinking.

"Go talk to Ranger then hurry back here." He smacked her ass as she left. "I'll meet you when I finish packing."

Lester had already discussed his vacation plans with Ranger, and he had mentioned that he wanted to invite Stephanie. He knew Ranger wouldn't let on that he'd already approved the trip. Ranger was in agreement that both Lester and Steph needed a little rest and relaxation.

The man was thrilled to see these two friends of his growing closer. Ranger knew Lester was a better man for Stephanie than he could ever be. Lester's playful personality was a great match for Stephanie's lighthearted spirit. She was just what Lester needed to brighten his life.

So much of the service for the government was soul damning, they all needed to find happiness. Lester and Stephanie were well matched. She didn't have the contentious relationship with him as she had with Morelli and Lester could give her the lighthearted but supportive partnership she needed to fly but without the secretive nature that was Ranger.

Ranger still kept close tabs on her, but was not able to give her the openness she found in her friendship with Lester. Ranger paired them up early on in hopes that they would work well with each other in the field. He didn't see the romantic opportunities until recently, but it gave him a sense of peace to see them together.

SPOV

Now, I need to talk to Ranger. He would be okay with my vacation with Lester, wouldn't he? I don't see why not. Ranger and I have grown into best friends and no more sexual tension. He just doesn't have room in his life for a relationship of the intimate kind. Since I started working full-time at Rangeman, Ranger and I had a talk about intimacy in the work place. I told him that I wasn't interested in marriage or children at the time. I was interested in more than a casual fling. And I required an open relationship with someone who could be honest with me about his life if not his past work experiences.

Ranger seemed to get the message. He did mention If I ever went off sugar again I should call him first. That never happened but, whew, holy hot flash Batman. I haven't thought about that in months.

My time had been spent on more productive endeavors. Checking out Lester's biceps while practicing at the gun range or checking out Lester's ass while running on the track behind him. Drooling over Lester's rippling chest as he played in a drop in game of skins against shirts. Lester was on the skins team. He invited me to play on his team. I got another hot flash. AAAhhhhh, Lester had been the star of my fantasies lately. And now he had invited me to go on vacation with him. Wooohooo! Wait. Must focus on meeting with Ranger first. I knocked on his office door.

"Enter." Looking up from his paperwork. Ranger was dressed in his corporate mode today. Yum. What the man is seriously hot.

"Ranger?" I entered his office, and walked to a guest chair, and sat down.

He flashed his 200 watt smile; he knew why she was here. "What can I do for you, Babe?"

"I wanted to check in with you, and ask if you could hold down the fort without me for a few days? Lester invited me on a little road trip, and I would love to join him." I knew he wouldn't need me, but it's always a good idea to ask the boss. Especially if he has the ability to ship me off to places unknown at will.

"How are the searches going?" He questioned, his expression blank, back to business.

"Everything is caught up. No new client meetings on the calendar until next week. I just checked those, and all Vinnie's skips are back in the system as of this morning." I let out a breath I hadn't known I was holding.

"Sounds good." He stood up, and walked around the desk. He sat on the edge in front of her, crossing his arms across his muscular chest. "You and Lester on vacation? What do you think? Is this going somewhere?" He leaned in closer to brush a stray curl behind my ear. I couldn't help tilting my head into his hand. Ranger's touch was a comfort to me. I knew he wanted what was best for me.

"I don't know. I really have a good time with him. He treats me like I'm important. Like my ideas are worthwhile, and like I'm good at my job." I said looking for Ranger's acceptance or approval. I'm wasn't sure which. He brushed his thumb against my cheek, and held his hand out to me. I reached for it as I stood from the chair.

"You are all of those things, Stephanie. Lester cares a great deal about you. We can all see that." He said this standing in front of me before heading to the door.

"Ranger, I know you think so, but you're my mentor, and best friend. You're biased." I said following to the door.

"No bias here. I hope it does work out for you both. Nothing would make me happier. Well, unless you were to change your mind about the casual thing." He joked, I think. Yeah, he joked. I think a saw his almost smile that time.

"No, I am not going to change my mind. You haven't brought that up in a long time Batman. What gives?" I looked at him out of the corner of my eye. I was thinking about getting ready to leave his office.

"Just making a last ditch effort, Babe." This time he flashed his 200 watt smile. Yeah, Ranger was definitely joking with me.

"Well, on that note. Sorry to shoot you down but that's not..." I started to say, but was cut short by the man himself.

"Babe, listen" He halted my movement by grabbing me around my arms. "You deserve to be happy; Lester has an open heart, like you. He's not going to play games with you. Trust him, and treat him right, I know he'll do right by you. That's why I'm approving your request to take this vacation, and I am ordering you to make it three weeks. We'll be alright until you both return. Get some rest. When you return we'll rotate some of the others out for their vacations. I might call in some contract workers to cover for you and Lester and keep them on for the others." Ranger gifted me with another smile as he release my arms.

"Wow, the Boss lays down the law and the paragraph to back it up. Thanks, Ranger." I gave Ranger a big hug and smiled a thank you to him as I left his office for real this time. I guess I'll be seeing ya, Boss man." I gave him a finger wave as I left him in the doorway.

LPOV

I had already mentioned my intentions to Ranger, so I was confident that my adventurous Stephanie would be joining me on this trip. I couldn't wait to get her out on the open road with me. Oh, yeah, I had awesome plans for her. First was the bike, I could tell the feel of it rumbling off the garage walls got her all worked up and she wasn't even on it. Second, the cottage I own just off the ocean about five hours north of here. Third was the view from the boat at the cottage. Fourth was the cottage master bedroom….oh, yeah. I needed to spend some alone time with her.

I had to let Steph know that I wanted more of her in my life. I was getting frustrated not having her in my bed. She was on my mind all day everyday, and I wanted nothing more than to fall asleep with her each night, and wake up with her each morning.

Sometimes we would hang out watching movies or making out, and fall asleep in each others arms. I loved the sense of peace that falling asleep in her arms gave me. I loved the morning after even more. We haven't been more intimate. I hoped this vacation would be perfect for our first time together.

I was planning to make sure she knew just how committed the playboy could be. The guys know I haven't been my player self for a while now. I think they know why. I just didn't feel right spending time with any other women after I had gotten to know Stephanie Plum.

The first time I went out with the guys to hook up in a while, it was with a beautiful girl that could have been Bomber's long lost twin. I didn't even realize it until I was grinding myself against her on the dance floor. Then, I had a flashback to the distraction we'd done earlier in the week.

Stephanie looked hot. Her lips were full and looked wet. She had done something to make her eyes look like they were brighter. I don't know shit about makeup but Steph could get a master's degree in the application process. Whatever she did, it was amazing, and more than her usual few layers of mascara for courage. This time she was dressed in her office girl wrap skirt and fitted white button down. Her skirt had a slit up the front nearly reaching the promise land and her top was open to reveal the slight mound of her breasts. I just wanted to run my tongue from there up her neck. Her FMP's were red and at least four inches. I was hard just thinking about what she was going to be wearing tonight. Seeing the reality made me ache for her.

"Fuck me," I hissed into the mic.

"Santos, focus bro!" Bobby reprimanded me.

"Right. This skip doesn't have a chance. I wish we could just get her a uniform for this shit so we know what to expect. She gets me every time. Your advice cured my hard on by the way, do you have any other words of wisdom for me tonight Dr. Bob?" I subtly adjusted myself.

Trying to focus on the skip, I saw her as she walked up to the bar smiling and asked me for a drink. I made poured "vodka" on the rocks, or an ice water, as we like to call it for her susceptibility to the real stuff. Stephanie is one of a kind, and she was on her game tonight. The skip didn't last through her drink or his for that matter. Out they went just as planned. Another one bites the dust.

"Way to go Beautiful!" Damn she was hot tonight. Maybe she'll stay for a couple of dances with me. "Stay for a drink, Steph?"

"Sorry guys, it's been a crazy week, I'm beat. Just gonna head home and sleep this one off." She laughed her signature smile followed mine. We hugged, and Ranger called her.

"Babe, need a ride home?" He asked as he placed his hand on her lower back.

"Yeah, thanks Ranger. See ya guys in the morning." She waved as she slid into Ranger's Turbo.

Man, I needed to get laid. The "twin", as the guys called the chica at the bar was all over me. But she was not who I wanted to be with. That's when I started to feel like I was cheating on Stephanie. I had to see her.

I went to her the next morning and asked her out for lunch. Since then we've been spending most of our free time together. I can't believe we haven't slept together yet. I know she wants it as much as I do. She is so cute when she says what she's thinking or when she blushes when I catch her checking me out. Oh, I know she is because I'm checking her out too. We just need to get away from everything. Just us and our mutual lust, yeah that's definitely there. I think I am falling in love with her though, I just hope she's willing to give us a try. Hey, I've even spent time at her family dinners on a regular basis. I'd do anything for her, but honestly dinners aren't that bad. Helen, she asked me to call her that, Helen makes great food, and Frank has invited me out to his man-cave in the garage on more than one occasion for a cigar. I even got him some Cubans, and a bottle of 28 year old scotch from a friend of mine. I told him I figured he could enjoy them when he needs a little alone time. He was most appreciative.

We've also talked about Stephanie and me. I kept it simple. Told him I wanted whatever Steph would give me, and that we wouldn't be rushed by anyone. If and when she was ready for something more, I would be ready to. He said he didn't expect anything less from me and wished me luck. Guess he knows his little girl better than I thought. That was months ago. In my mind I was ready to move in with Stephanie that week. Of course the time was never right hence, this vacation. If I didn't get out of town with Beautiful in the next 24 hours I was gonna self-combust (yeah I stole her line, it fits). If donuts would do it for me I would be buying stock. What I needed was a little alone time with Steph to tell her how I feel.

Narrator POV

Lester's heard his phone ringing "Baby got back," and he smiled. "Hey; Beautiful what's the good word?" He started walking towards her apartment.

"Get ready for a passenger mister. We are going on vacation!" She jumped up and down in the elevator before she remembered the cameras. She waved and gave a smile to whoever was working the monitors.

"Yes, I'm so excited for this! I'll meet you on four." He shut the phone and sprinted the last few steps to her place.

"I wonder what I should pack?" she asked the empty room.

"I brought a back pack for you to fill," Lester said as he tossed it onto her bed. "Make sure you bring a swimsuit and…" He went to her lingerie drawers and started pulling out his favorites."

"Hey, how do you know what's in there? Let me do that." She noticed he was holding one of her new purchases she had ordered with Les in mind. She also knew it was something she had ordered on-line. "Did you hack my computer?" She questioned poking his very solid chest with her index finger.

"Beautiful, would I do that?" He glanced at her through hooded eyelids and leaned closer to her. She gave him a playful shove, and bent down to pull her swimsuits out from the storage box under her bed.

Lester cleared his throat. She looked over her shoulder to see him slowly stand.

"I think I'll get Rex set up in the control room for you while you finish in here. See you in a few in the garage?"

"Got it. How about 20 minutes?" She keep throwing things into the back pack.

"That will do Beautiful."

It's been a long time coming for these two, and everyone knew they had something special. The guys were waiting in the garage when Steph arrived via the elevator. She didn't disappoint, she was dressed in low rise jeans with ripped areas on her upper thighs, a simple strechy t-shirt for her top, and black Cat boots on her feet.

She smiled at the guys, and sent Lester a look that barley held her desire. She may have drooled a little seeing him slipping into his leather jacket. He held out his hand for her pack, and stowed in the sleek cargo box on the side of the bike. He held out a leather jacket in her size to her. She quickly admired the intricate embroidery around the waist and down the arms.

"Pretty sure of yourself eh, Les?" She said smiling.

He just flashed his crooked little smile then passed her a helmet.

"Lester, this helmet is awesome. It has killer graphics! What's this?" She looked closer at the helmet. "Sweet! We're set for wireless communication. Lester, you travel in style my friend."

"Only the best." He said, pointing to the graphics. "The helmet is an Ed Hardy pirate design but the bold colors reminded me of you, and it looks cool next to my helmet." He said as he pulled his own on, which had a Mohawk accessory. They did look bad ass. But then Lester could make anything look bad ass. They waved to the guys.

"Have a good time," Hal said waving.

"Be safe," Tank nodded.

"Yeah use protection. Oooppff." Bobby grunted after being elbowed in the stomach by Ranger.

"Enjoy your vacation you two." Ranger flashed a brief smile. Lester and Stephanie slid their bodies onto the bike, and waved to the guys.

"Alright, alright, get back to work, whose watching the monitors?"

"Can you hear me Steph?" Lester did the mic check.

"Wooooohooooo!" Steph yelled.

"Hold on." Lester spoke huskily into the mic. Stephanie wrapped her arms around Lester's waist and held his chest tight pressing her front to his back.

"Thank you, Lester." Steph squeezed him tighter.

"Beautiful, I think I'm going to enjoy this ride a whole lot." Lester chuckled and eased them out of the parking garage.