Authors note: Hello people, taking a quick break from my other story while I decide on how to proceed with the next chapter

Summary:

Warning: Swearing and male/male

Pairings: Oliver Queen/ Quentin Lance

Disclaimers: The plot I guess that's really about it! What a shame.

First Meeting

Oliver Queen quickly side stepped the young mother as she pushed her pram through the crowded shopping centre, having ditched Diggle over an hour ago Oliver was looking forward to being able to spend the day without the bodyguard/sidekick watching his every move. Stopping to look at a map located in the middle of the shopping centre Oliver glanced over at it assessing his location before continuing in the same direction he had been walking in. The playboy smirked as he spotted the sign pointing in the direction of the movie theatre.

His sudden arrival back to the civilised world had resulted in Thea taking it upon herself to welcome him back by keeping him updated with all the best movies he had missed in his 5 years on the island, this resulted in many days and late nights watching the movies Thea had deemed most important and whilst he would gladly never watch the twilight series again (Tommy was right when he said he was better off not knowing), the James Bond movies had caught his interest and when the latest instalment had been released he had decided to go.

The decision to go on his own was made as soon as he had found out the movie was showing, Thea was busy with school or at least he hoped she was, Tommy was always good to hang out with but Oliver didn't feel like attracting a big crowd or being the centre of attention when all he wanted to do was enjoy the movie. Finally there was Laurel, Oliver hadn't been lying when he told Laurel that all he dreamed about was her and how she had kept him going but seeing her again but in reality life after spending so much time on that island his feelings for her were not the same as they had once been.

Shaking that thought from his head Oliver made his way up the stairs and joined the small queue of people who were lining up to get their tickets. Oliver made his way to the back of the queue glancing around at the posters before his eyes fell on the man standing in front of him. A smirk made its way across his face as he recognised the man standing in front of him, dressed neatly in a pair of jeans and a dark green shirt.

"Day off detective" Oliver asked announcing his presence causing the older man to startle and to turn around

"Yes and it was going rather well up until this point" The detective answered back before turning and moving forward when the girl behind the counter called him

"Hello how can I help you?" She chimed happily smiling up at the detective

"Just one adult to Skyfall" Detective Lance answered reaching into his back pocket to retrieve his wallet. Without hesitation Oliver stepped forward moving to stand behind the other man smiling down at the girl when she looked at him in surprise.

"Make that two adults to Skyfall" he cut in holding out a $50 note.

"What are you doing?" the detective questioned, looking just as surprised as the girl behind the counter.

"Well since we are both here to see the same movie, we may as well see it together."Oliver smiled waving the $50 at the girl who quickly took the money and began typing on her computer.

"What makes you think I want to see the movie with you Queen?" Lance snapped back crossing his arms across his chest glaring at the playboy.

"Well I am paying for the tickets and I will even buy you popcorn" Oliver chuckled winking at the girl across the counter who blushed as she handed over the tickets.

"You are in cinema 3, and your movie starts in 10 minutes" She muttered quietly.

"Thanks enjoy the rest of your day" Oliver waved as Lance rolled his eyes.

"Let's go detective" Oliver added walking towards the candy bar.

"Wait Queen I didn't say I was going to watch the movie with you" Lance continued moving to catch up with the younger man.

"It's Oliver and I have already payed for the tickets... so what would you like on your popcorn" Oliver added smiling over at the disgruntled detective.

"I never asked you to pay for the tickets, this is supposed to be my day off" Lance muttered as they approached the Candy Bar.

"Hi and welcome to the Candy Bar, how can I help you today?" a dark hair youth asked smiling over at them.

"I will have large butter popcorn and a large coca-cola...and he will have...".

"I will just have a bag of mixed lollies and a bottle of water" Lance answered with a sigh.

"That will be $23.50" the cashier smiled as Oliver handed him another $50.

"And here is your change enjoy your movie" the youth continued.

"Shall we" Oliver nudged the detective before making his way over to the theatre he smiled as he heard the detective mutter something under his breath before following him. Silently the two men made their way into cinema 3 and moved so that they were at the back of the theatre before taking their seats.

"Why are you doing this?" Lance questioned turning his head slightly to stare at the playboy.

"I want to prove to you that I am not a bad person, that I am not the same arrogant, selfish, pig-headed playboy I was before the island...I know you hate me and you have every reason to but I want to prove to you that I am a good person not some murdering vigilante...is that too much to ask detective?" Oliver questioned in a soft voice making sure that only Lance heard him not everyone else around them, the silence stretched on for a few moments before the detective sighed.

"It's Quentin" was his only reply as the cinema turned black.

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"So did you want to grab some lunch?" Oliver questioned as the two men exited the cinema complex heading back into the main shopping centre.

"You just ate an entire large popcorn not to mention half of my lollies and a large Coke and you are still hungry?" Quentin asked looking amused.

"Well I have 5 years of popcorn, sweets and well just food in general to make up for so yeah I am still hungry." Oliver smiled over at the other man to which his response was a snort.

"Fine I know a nice cafe around here that does a good burger" Quentin replied who after motioning to Oliver to follow turned and walked in the other direction. The two made their way a short distance before entering a Cafe, Quentin waved at one of the waitresses before moving towards one of the booths located on the far end of the restaurant.

"Come here often?" Oliver smiled as the waitress waved back.

"They do good food and coffee plus it's close to the precinct" Quentin replied taking a seat and placing his phone and wallet on the table next to him. Oliver took the opposite seat placing his own phone and wallet on the table out of the way.

"Good afternoon Quentin, what can I get for you today?" A middle aged woman asked ass he stopped in front of the booth.

"Hey Mags, I'll just have a cheese burger and a coffee." Mags nodded as she scribbled down the order.

"And you" she asked turning to Oliver.

"I'll have a burger with the lot and a coke" Oliver responded as Mags nodded.

"Won't be long guys" She chimed before turning on her heals and walking off. A loud buzzing alerted both men to the playboy's phone as it moved across the table, frowning Oliver picked it up glancing at the screen.

"Sorry I need to take this" He stated as he lifted the phone to his ear.

"Hello".

"Where ever you happen to be right now you need to get to the hospital, our latest mark is preparing to leave" Diggle's voice echoed through the phone.

"Ok give me a couple of minutes and I will be right there" Oliver replied hanging up before he could get a response.

"I'm sorry I have to go" Oliver smiled apologetically over at Quentin.

"That's fine" the other man replied before raising an eyebrow when Oliver failed to make a move.

"Did you want to...um have dinner some time with me?" Oliver asked suddenly feeling nervous.

"Dinner as in a..." Quentin paused not knowing how to continue with that sentence.

"Date...yeah look here is my number" Oliver said as he hesitantly reached over and grabbed Quentin's phone before flipping it open and saving his number. "Could you at least think about it...my phone's always on" He continued placing the older man's phone back on the table before fishing another $50 out of his wallet. "Here this is for the food...Cya later" he finished before walking out of the cafe.

"Hey Quentin where did your friend go?" Mags spoke up as she arrived at the table with the burgers and drinks.

"He had to leave, and could you bring me a beer please I think I need it."

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