Giving a chuckle Destiny turns back to the pan on the floor and cleans that up. Placing the pan into the sink and than throwing the paper towels away. Once than was finished Destiny was able to finish up the breakfast getting some toast together before putting it on the plate and take taking them to the table.
Hearing Chance come back in the kitchen again Destiny was just bringing there tea in and sitting down. She always cooked a lot for herself at home, but it was nice to cook for someone else now too and have them like it.
"That wouldn't be such a back though though!"
Giving a grin and letting her eyes sparkle her voice was laced with a teasing manor.
"I know I know..take the boy out of the city but you can't take the city out of the boy."
She new Chance would be leaving, and though it didn't seem to hurt thinking about it now she wondered by the small pang in heart at the thought if it would later.
"I hope you enjoy it. I add a bit of spice to my eggs so its different."
Not even relizing how fast the time went by Rayne was having way to much fun to car. Being alone for such a long time she liked it, but now having someone there and spending time with her really did open her eyes to what she had been missing.
Letting the dr check her over Rayne couldn't help the silly face she made at Phil before the dr was done and she quickly snapped to attachen so he wouldn't see. Hearing she was able to go home now please her. Not that she was in a hurry but she hated hospitals.
Once the dr was gone and Phil was waiting in the lounge for her Rayne slowly started getting her things together. It was a little hard with one hand but she didn't have much here so it was manageable. Checking out and heading down to the lounge Rayne smiles seeing Phil.
"Ok I am ready to get out of here."
Heading out of the hospital with Phil Rayne squints her eyes as the sun light hits them. Standing still for a moment she lets them ajust before she starts on again following him to his car.
"I live on 16 water chest street. Its a yellow house, on the right. Just pull in the parking lot..I live in the back part."
6/9/10
Where you live
Chance looks down at himself then gives Destiny a wry grin. "I think I better go finish getting dressed. I might get used to running around like this and I'll run out of secret scars."
Tossing her a wink, he turns around and finally leaves the kitchen to go figure out where he'd left off. It doesn't take but a few minutes for him to find his shirt and don it before also donning one of his holsters and gun as was his habit, even in the house.
Eventually, he makes it back to the kitchen, seeming more ready for the day now. Smelling the food again, he grins. "Mmm... this smells good. You shouldn't do this every day though, you're gonna spoil me and I'll never want off this assignment."
Phil's smile is still present and he moves to sit on the now-empty spot on the bed where he could face Rayne and set the cards on the tray. "Don't worry... I may like to play cards, but that doesn't mean I'm any good. Kyle was always the one with the knack."
Shuffling the cards, Phil deals them and helps Rayne pick them up, careful not to look at them since she had to play with one hand. And suddenly, the time seems to fly by. Conversation started coming easier and easier until Phil was completely relaxed, not paying attention at all to the time...
"I can't believe you beat me again." Phil smirks and lets his cards flop back onto the tray. "I knew I was bad, but I didn't think I was that bad!" He grins though, not minding a bit.
It's just then that the doctor comes in and gives Rayne one last check before giving the go-ahead for her to leave. Phil is now standing nearby, and waits for the doctor to leave again before speaking to Rayne once more.
"I'll go wait down in the lobby, okay? Then you can show me where you live."
Tossing her a wink, he turns around and finally leaves the kitchen to go figure out where he'd left off. It doesn't take but a few minutes for him to find his shirt and don it before also donning one of his holsters and gun as was his habit, even in the house.
Eventually, he makes it back to the kitchen, seeming more ready for the day now. Smelling the food again, he grins. "Mmm... this smells good. You shouldn't do this every day though, you're gonna spoil me and I'll never want off this assignment."
Phil's smile is still present and he moves to sit on the now-empty spot on the bed where he could face Rayne and set the cards on the tray. "Don't worry... I may like to play cards, but that doesn't mean I'm any good. Kyle was always the one with the knack."
Shuffling the cards, Phil deals them and helps Rayne pick them up, careful not to look at them since she had to play with one hand. And suddenly, the time seems to fly by. Conversation started coming easier and easier until Phil was completely relaxed, not paying attention at all to the time...
"I can't believe you beat me again." Phil smirks and lets his cards flop back onto the tray. "I knew I was bad, but I didn't think I was that bad!" He grins though, not minding a bit.
It's just then that the doctor comes in and gives Rayne one last check before giving the go-ahead for her to leave. Phil is now standing nearby, and waits for the doctor to leave again before speaking to Rayne once more.
"I'll go wait down in the lobby, okay? Then you can show me where you live."
Fine with that
Being totally wrapped in the kiss Destiny gives a little jump but breaks out in a little laugh of her own hearing Chance laugh. Leaning into him again as he gives her the final hug once again Destiny's arms slide around him as well. Looking up at Chance Destiny shakes her head a little her own eyes twinkling.
"We might be crazy. I think I like it thought."
Giving Chance another squeeze Destiny finally lets go and takes a few steps back. Looking down at the pan and than back at Chance Destiny laughs again. It felt nice laughing about nothing and not really knowing why.
"Why don't you now go finish getting dressed. I'll clean this up here and get the rest of breakfast ready so we can eat. Unless you wanna eat shirtless because I am fine with that."
Giving a smile to Phil Rayne can feel some color coming to her cheeks. Hearing his comment about meet his family was a nice gesture and a little forward but non the less nice. Did that mean she would see more of Phil?
Seeing the cards in Phil's hand Rayne seems to perk up a little bit as the smile spreads across her face. Giving a small nod she curlse her legs up on the bed so Phil can sit on the bed and pulls the little tray over again.
"Its been a long time since I played hearts and gin, but I use to with my grandparents. So I'd like to try and see if I remember. Don't beat me to bad."
"We might be crazy. I think I like it thought."
Giving Chance another squeeze Destiny finally lets go and takes a few steps back. Looking down at the pan and than back at Chance Destiny laughs again. It felt nice laughing about nothing and not really knowing why.
"Why don't you now go finish getting dressed. I'll clean this up here and get the rest of breakfast ready so we can eat. Unless you wanna eat shirtless because I am fine with that."
Giving a smile to Phil Rayne can feel some color coming to her cheeks. Hearing his comment about meet his family was a nice gesture and a little forward but non the less nice. Did that mean she would see more of Phil?
Seeing the cards in Phil's hand Rayne seems to perk up a little bit as the smile spreads across her face. Giving a small nod she curlse her legs up on the bed so Phil can sit on the bed and pulls the little tray over again.
"Its been a long time since I played hearts and gin, but I use to with my grandparents. So I'd like to try and see if I remember. Don't beat me to bad."
Crazy
Chance really wasn't sure how long he and Destiny stayed in their embrace. It didn't seem to matter. Though later, he was sure it was much too long.
Everything about this moment was completely unplanned, and no matter if they'd been making out and falling asleep together the night before or not, it still seemed sudden.
Moving around a little too much, Chance leans back against the counter, his elbow hitting an empty pan. Sliding off the counter, it clangs loudly to the floor, bouncing off the cupboard as it goes. Chance jumps and pulls back from Destiny, his eyes going wide as he looks down at the fallen pan. "Oops."
Looking back up at her, he grins. The grin becomes a smile that widens. A chuckle surfaces and his eyes twinkle. The chuckle becomes a laugh and Chance pulls Destiny back close, his arms wrapping around her in a strong hug. He wasn't sure why he was laughing so. The falling pan really wasn't all that funny. Perhaps it was just this whole thing.
Drawing back a little bit, Chance's hands come up to either side of Destiny's face and he searches her bright eyes. "Are we crazy or what?"
"Well... I'm glad you came to the US." Phil's tone was genuine. "Maybe... since you don't have any family here... you can meet mine sometime."
Realizing that sounded just a bit more bold than intended, his face reddens just a little and he chuckles. "I, um... I've got a deck of cards in my pocket. Do you know how to play any card games? Might help pass the time before that stubborn doctor lets you go."
Everything about this moment was completely unplanned, and no matter if they'd been making out and falling asleep together the night before or not, it still seemed sudden.
Moving around a little too much, Chance leans back against the counter, his elbow hitting an empty pan. Sliding off the counter, it clangs loudly to the floor, bouncing off the cupboard as it goes. Chance jumps and pulls back from Destiny, his eyes going wide as he looks down at the fallen pan. "Oops."
Looking back up at her, he grins. The grin becomes a smile that widens. A chuckle surfaces and his eyes twinkle. The chuckle becomes a laugh and Chance pulls Destiny back close, his arms wrapping around her in a strong hug. He wasn't sure why he was laughing so. The falling pan really wasn't all that funny. Perhaps it was just this whole thing.
Drawing back a little bit, Chance's hands come up to either side of Destiny's face and he searches her bright eyes. "Are we crazy or what?"
"Well... I'm glad you came to the US." Phil's tone was genuine. "Maybe... since you don't have any family here... you can meet mine sometime."
Realizing that sounded just a bit more bold than intended, his face reddens just a little and he chuckles. "I, um... I've got a deck of cards in my pocket. Do you know how to play any card games? Might help pass the time before that stubborn doctor lets you go."
About me
Feeling Chance pull her closer Destiny's hand runs from his chest down a little, around his side and to his back keeping him close to her as well. The emotions were grand, and the feeling was great, if this would be there last day together she would remember it always.
Being cared for by a man was a feeling all in its own. Feeling him thank her with such a gentile gift it was so much differnt than a simple friendship it was different from a family member and Destiny couldn't help the small shiver of happiness it sent through her. All problems seemed to be chased away, as Chance's arms of protection were around her.
Letting her own kiss deepen her arm seemed to tighten around Chance as her other found the back of his head. Feeling his arm on her back rubbing it softly it felt so good. All else seemed to be forgotten as Destiny felt herself fall into this bliss.
Listing to Phil talk about himself and his family was nice and Rayne liked listing. It was nice to hear he was still so close to them. At one point in time she had been close to her family too but that all changed when they found out her planes of moving.
As Phil falls silent Rayne thinks for a long moment. She didn't have any family story's to talk about really like he did, though she could tell him of what she did know. Even if her parents didn't want anything to do with her anymore they still were her family.
"Well...I am the youngest out of six children. Four boys and two girls. My father works in a grain mill, and my mother was a cook at a local restraint. I am from Kamchatka, Russia and lived there all my life. They have some of the best beaches. I had a friend who would come and visit there for the summer, and she would always tell me about the US bringing with her different trinkets for me. It always sounded so pretty here. Finally I just wanted to see it here for myself, and I've been here since. I don't have any family around here, but I still talk to my grandparents once and a while and they keep my filled in on my family."
Being cared for by a man was a feeling all in its own. Feeling him thank her with such a gentile gift it was so much differnt than a simple friendship it was different from a family member and Destiny couldn't help the small shiver of happiness it sent through her. All problems seemed to be chased away, as Chance's arms of protection were around her.
Letting her own kiss deepen her arm seemed to tighten around Chance as her other found the back of his head. Feeling his arm on her back rubbing it softly it felt so good. All else seemed to be forgotten as Destiny felt herself fall into this bliss.
Listing to Phil talk about himself and his family was nice and Rayne liked listing. It was nice to hear he was still so close to them. At one point in time she had been close to her family too but that all changed when they found out her planes of moving.
As Phil falls silent Rayne thinks for a long moment. She didn't have any family story's to talk about really like he did, though she could tell him of what she did know. Even if her parents didn't want anything to do with her anymore they still were her family.
"Well...I am the youngest out of six children. Four boys and two girls. My father works in a grain mill, and my mother was a cook at a local restraint. I am from Kamchatka, Russia and lived there all my life. They have some of the best beaches. I had a friend who would come and visit there for the summer, and she would always tell me about the US bringing with her different trinkets for me. It always sounded so pretty here. Finally I just wanted to see it here for myself, and I've been here since. I don't have any family around here, but I still talk to my grandparents once and a while and they keep my filled in on my family."
Three-piece
His shadows? The darkness in his heart? With Destiny's words, Chance experienced yet another new sensation. It was an emotion that seemed almost foreign. Someone cared about him. Not for gain, not to use him, not to succeed with their plans. But simply to find... him.
Still processing that thought, he doesn't move as Destiny nears for another kiss. Almost in another world, it seems for a moment he's forgotten how to return the affection, but feeling her breath and her lips brush his, he's brought back into reality.
Moving his palm to the side of her face, while his other hand slips around her, he draws her closer. Letting his kiss linger, he shows passion through a gentleness that gradually deepens. For in this moment, he was thanking her for her words. If this was a dream, he would remember it always. If it was reality, he would always wish to go back in time to feel this again. To feel not just expressing his own affection, but having it returned with a genuine desire to know him and be closer to him. It was new... different... real.
Gently rubbing her back with his hand, he pulls her even closer to press against him as he turns his head and continues his kiss.
Phil really wasn't sure if Rayne wanted him to stay or not, until she admits she likes talking to him. She wouldn't have said that, had she wanted him to leave, right?
His grin widens. "I think I like talking to you, too."
An awkward silence follows, ended by Phil's chuckle and clearing his throat. "Okay, well... get to know each other, huh? Let's see..." He thinks for a moment. "Well, since you've only been around here for half a year, you might not know JetStream used to be a four-piece band instead of three. I have a brother, Kyle, who was with us up until about a year ago. And our sister, Jen, is the one who runs our sound - you've probably seen her. So I've got them as my siblings and my parents live near here, and.... I've got a set of grandparents still living too and they're just across town."
Still processing that thought, he doesn't move as Destiny nears for another kiss. Almost in another world, it seems for a moment he's forgotten how to return the affection, but feeling her breath and her lips brush his, he's brought back into reality.
Moving his palm to the side of her face, while his other hand slips around her, he draws her closer. Letting his kiss linger, he shows passion through a gentleness that gradually deepens. For in this moment, he was thanking her for her words. If this was a dream, he would remember it always. If it was reality, he would always wish to go back in time to feel this again. To feel not just expressing his own affection, but having it returned with a genuine desire to know him and be closer to him. It was new... different... real.
Gently rubbing her back with his hand, he pulls her even closer to press against him as he turns his head and continues his kiss.
Phil really wasn't sure if Rayne wanted him to stay or not, until she admits she likes talking to him. She wouldn't have said that, had she wanted him to leave, right?
His grin widens. "I think I like talking to you, too."
An awkward silence follows, ended by Phil's chuckle and clearing his throat. "Okay, well... get to know each other, huh? Let's see..." He thinks for a moment. "Well, since you've only been around here for half a year, you might not know JetStream used to be a four-piece band instead of three. I have a brother, Kyle, who was with us up until about a year ago. And our sister, Jen, is the one who runs our sound - you've probably seen her. So I've got them as my siblings and my parents live near here, and.... I've got a set of grandparents still living too and they're just across town."
Shadows
Rayne gives a small laugh at Phil's comment about crowding her. She thought it was a bit funny in a way that he would say that.
"Well, I wouldn't mind if you stayed at all, but I've never been to good at finding things to talk about. So if maybe you'd like to get to know each other better than we can do that. If not than...I would guess you could come back."
Really she did want to tell Phil to stay but she herself wasn't sure if he wanted to get to know her better or was just trying to be nice. So she didn't want to make him stay.
"I do like talking to you though. It's nice."
Looking up at Chance Destiny could feel her own heart beat so hard in her chest she wondered how it was not popping out itself. The warmth of his hand, the warmth of his skin it all seemed so perfect, something she never felt before.
Moving her head to the side a little to look up at Chance continuing to look deep into his eyes her own problems seemed to melt away, last night had been the first, today it seemed those feelings hadn't changed any. She still felt the tingle, the warmth and the want for Chance's arms to be around her.
"The scars are ok. They make use who we are, stronger, faster, wiser...we all have our own scars."
Feeling Chance's soft lips on her own Destiny returns the kiss as well. As Chance pulls away a little she can feel her breath bounce off his skin, and his own breath mixing with it. So light, it sent chill down her spin that cause her legs to feel like Jello. How she stayed standing she wasn't sure.
Hearing Chance's words Destiny could feel her cheek turn red a little. His words were soft, sweet, and romantic and they made her stomach flutter more than it had been already.
"Mmmm...whats a better way to protect me than to hold me in your arms and I can chase away the shadows that lay behind your eyes, because I'll challenge them head on, I wont run and hide. Venture forward into the dark, I'll keep searching to find that place in your heart."
Bringing her free hand up to his face once again Destiny lets her fingers run how his cheek, mapping the lines in his face before running softly over his lips. Bringing her lips close to him again Destiny's eyes stay connected with his own till the fall shut as she lets her lips brush his, before retreating and turning her head he other way returning once again her lips pressing his lightly once again.
"Well, I wouldn't mind if you stayed at all, but I've never been to good at finding things to talk about. So if maybe you'd like to get to know each other better than we can do that. If not than...I would guess you could come back."
Really she did want to tell Phil to stay but she herself wasn't sure if he wanted to get to know her better or was just trying to be nice. So she didn't want to make him stay.
"I do like talking to you though. It's nice."
Looking up at Chance Destiny could feel her own heart beat so hard in her chest she wondered how it was not popping out itself. The warmth of his hand, the warmth of his skin it all seemed so perfect, something she never felt before.
Moving her head to the side a little to look up at Chance continuing to look deep into his eyes her own problems seemed to melt away, last night had been the first, today it seemed those feelings hadn't changed any. She still felt the tingle, the warmth and the want for Chance's arms to be around her.
"The scars are ok. They make use who we are, stronger, faster, wiser...we all have our own scars."
Feeling Chance's soft lips on her own Destiny returns the kiss as well. As Chance pulls away a little she can feel her breath bounce off his skin, and his own breath mixing with it. So light, it sent chill down her spin that cause her legs to feel like Jello. How she stayed standing she wasn't sure.
Hearing Chance's words Destiny could feel her cheek turn red a little. His words were soft, sweet, and romantic and they made her stomach flutter more than it had been already.
"Mmmm...whats a better way to protect me than to hold me in your arms and I can chase away the shadows that lay behind your eyes, because I'll challenge them head on, I wont run and hide. Venture forward into the dark, I'll keep searching to find that place in your heart."
Bringing her free hand up to his face once again Destiny lets her fingers run how his cheek, mapping the lines in his face before running softly over his lips. Bringing her lips close to him again Destiny's eyes stay connected with his own till the fall shut as she lets her lips brush his, before retreating and turning her head he other way returning once again her lips pressing his lightly once again.
How can I
With Destiny so near again, her hand resting on his chest, Chance was sure she could feel that his heart beat had quickened. If anybody from back home could see him now, they would think he wasn't even the same person. They would remember someone brash, reckless, on the go and with an attitude that spoke loud and clear he was in charge and no one else. ...And here he was, melting under the touch of a woman.
Looking down into Destiny's eyes, he wanted so badly to hold her, and he wanted so badly to move away. Which was right? Which was wrong? Was there even a right or wrong at all? Last night he'd decided to throw caution to the wind. This morning, he'd decided to get his head on straight. Now he wasn't so sure. Nobody else ever wanted him. He had been struggling to make it all his life, always trying to please someone, always trying to impress and get on their good side just so he could make it one step higher. But nobody ever truly cared. Toby was as close as he'd gotten, and even he was always reprimanding Chance for this or that. Destiny... she liked him the way he was... even his scars.
"How do you do it?" he asks softly.
Reaching up, he lays his hand over hers, holding it between his chest and palm. "You even make the scars seem okay."
She was beautiful. There were no two ways about it. Inside and out, Destiny was a beautiful young woman with so much more to offer than the world could see.
Chance slowly leans down and gives her lip a tender kiss, last night rushing into his mind and the hours they'd spend together just the two of them. It was almost as if she were irresistible... addictive to the point that no matter how much Chance said no to himself, he'd wind up returning affection anyway.
Drawing back, his grin emerges. "Now I know why the boss wouldn't approve. How can I look out for bad guys when my eyes are always on you?"
"Hey, that sounds all right." Phil smiles his approval of the work Rayne did.
"Listen, um..." He glances at his watch. "I don't have to be to work until later. I can leave and come back when they release you, or I can hang out here for a while too. I don't wanna crowd you though so... I'll leave that one up to you."
Looking down into Destiny's eyes, he wanted so badly to hold her, and he wanted so badly to move away. Which was right? Which was wrong? Was there even a right or wrong at all? Last night he'd decided to throw caution to the wind. This morning, he'd decided to get his head on straight. Now he wasn't so sure. Nobody else ever wanted him. He had been struggling to make it all his life, always trying to please someone, always trying to impress and get on their good side just so he could make it one step higher. But nobody ever truly cared. Toby was as close as he'd gotten, and even he was always reprimanding Chance for this or that. Destiny... she liked him the way he was... even his scars.
"How do you do it?" he asks softly.
Reaching up, he lays his hand over hers, holding it between his chest and palm. "You even make the scars seem okay."
She was beautiful. There were no two ways about it. Inside and out, Destiny was a beautiful young woman with so much more to offer than the world could see.
Chance slowly leans down and gives her lip a tender kiss, last night rushing into his mind and the hours they'd spend together just the two of them. It was almost as if she were irresistible... addictive to the point that no matter how much Chance said no to himself, he'd wind up returning affection anyway.
Drawing back, his grin emerges. "Now I know why the boss wouldn't approve. How can I look out for bad guys when my eyes are always on you?"
"Hey, that sounds all right." Phil smiles his approval of the work Rayne did.
"Listen, um..." He glances at his watch. "I don't have to be to work until later. I can leave and come back when they release you, or I can hang out here for a while too. I don't wanna crowd you though so... I'll leave that one up to you."
It's Ugly
Destiny listens to the story and her eyes grow a little wide. That must have been some fall if he should of died from it. It was an interesting story to say the least and Destiny was sure he had more to go with it.
Giving a shake of her head she looks at the scar and than looks back up at Chance again. Just studying him for a long moment. Deep into his eyes, trying to see past what was on the outside...those eyes she had looked into last night and still this morning looked the same to her and she liked it. Her voice a little on the soft side replys.
"I don't think It's ugly. Its a part of you, and who you are so there is nothing ugly about it."
Destiny runs her fingers softly along it again still looking up into Chance's eyes. She outlook on things, and people was much different than one would expect. Growing up with her family was different, but at the same time values were in place. Her father had always been one to make sure she new right and wrong no matter how funny it sounded with him being Agency.
"If anything if adds to you character, and gives a story to be told. It's...a battle scar."
Destiny leans into Chance a little bit pressing her other hand against his chest. He felt so warm, so soft, she felt silly being draw to him like this but it was just something she couldn't help. There was something different about Chance and the more time she spent with him, the more she wanted it to last.
Continuing to listen to Phil Rayne gives a nod of her head to show she was listing. Her eyes never seeming to leave Phil's. There was just something about him that made her comfortable not to mention his cute American accent was nice to listen to.
"My job isn't to grand ether but I don't mind it. I work the next town over at a place called Inter World Inc. Pretty much I do a bunch of shipping to company like Best Buy, Walmart, and other music and video games stores."
Giving another smile to Phil Rayne thought it was nice to be able to talk to someone diffent. She liked it, most of the people she worked with she would talk to but it was never anything to grand and she just kept to herself. But having Phil here now and talking with him was really nice.
Giving a shake of her head she looks at the scar and than looks back up at Chance again. Just studying him for a long moment. Deep into his eyes, trying to see past what was on the outside...those eyes she had looked into last night and still this morning looked the same to her and she liked it. Her voice a little on the soft side replys.
"I don't think It's ugly. Its a part of you, and who you are so there is nothing ugly about it."
Destiny runs her fingers softly along it again still looking up into Chance's eyes. She outlook on things, and people was much different than one would expect. Growing up with her family was different, but at the same time values were in place. Her father had always been one to make sure she new right and wrong no matter how funny it sounded with him being Agency.
"If anything if adds to you character, and gives a story to be told. It's...a battle scar."
Destiny leans into Chance a little bit pressing her other hand against his chest. He felt so warm, so soft, she felt silly being draw to him like this but it was just something she couldn't help. There was something different about Chance and the more time she spent with him, the more she wanted it to last.
Continuing to listen to Phil Rayne gives a nod of her head to show she was listing. Her eyes never seeming to leave Phil's. There was just something about him that made her comfortable not to mention his cute American accent was nice to listen to.
"My job isn't to grand ether but I don't mind it. I work the next town over at a place called Inter World Inc. Pretty much I do a bunch of shipping to company like Best Buy, Walmart, and other music and video games stores."
Giving another smile to Phil Rayne thought it was nice to be able to talk to someone diffent. She liked it, most of the people she worked with she would talk to but it was never anything to grand and she just kept to herself. But having Phil here now and talking with him was really nice.
Ugly
Feeling Destiny's hand on him, Chance stops and looks over his shoulder in question. Her light touch and soft kiss to the scar that now had no pain sent a tingle all the way down his arm and to his fingers. He'd always thought it to be an unattractive mark, certainly not deserving of a kiss. But Destiny soothed that fear away.
"That was a few years back," he answers quietly. Turning to face her again, he shrugs. "I was on this assignment with a buddy of mine. We were supposed to just observe - nothing more. The guys we were watching were in this cabin in the middle of a thick forest. Only way we could get a good view was to climb a couple pine trees. So we did." Chance shakes his head at the memory.
"We were all settled up high and I really don't know how we were spotted. But somehow we were. One of the guys took a shot at me." He shows Destiny another smaller scar on his side. "Just winged me, but it knocked me off balance."
Whistling like a dropped bomb, he gestures a nosedive with his hand. "I remember thinking there were an awfully lot of branches on my way down. Next thing I know, it's three days later and I'm in a hospital with my head all wrapped up and a bazillion stitches in my arm there. The buddy who had been with me - he'd gotten us out of the mess, but he said there was no way I should have survived that fall."
Chance shrugs again. "I 'should have died' a lot of places - Toby thinks I have nine lives. Anyway, I never climbed a tree again after that." He gives a little laugh. "It's an ugly thing, isn't it?" He looks at his scar again. If wearing a short-sleeved shirt, just the end of the scar was visible and most people didn't even notice.
"Mm-hmm." Phil nods, a little grin on his face from having won the 'I'll take you home' battle. "I work at a lumberyard. Not the greatest job in the world but it gets the bills paid so I can have play time with the band."
He cocks his head, his eye still on Rayne's face. "What about you?"
"That was a few years back," he answers quietly. Turning to face her again, he shrugs. "I was on this assignment with a buddy of mine. We were supposed to just observe - nothing more. The guys we were watching were in this cabin in the middle of a thick forest. Only way we could get a good view was to climb a couple pine trees. So we did." Chance shakes his head at the memory.
"We were all settled up high and I really don't know how we were spotted. But somehow we were. One of the guys took a shot at me." He shows Destiny another smaller scar on his side. "Just winged me, but it knocked me off balance."
Whistling like a dropped bomb, he gestures a nosedive with his hand. "I remember thinking there were an awfully lot of branches on my way down. Next thing I know, it's three days later and I'm in a hospital with my head all wrapped up and a bazillion stitches in my arm there. The buddy who had been with me - he'd gotten us out of the mess, but he said there was no way I should have survived that fall."
Chance shrugs again. "I 'should have died' a lot of places - Toby thinks I have nine lives. Anyway, I never climbed a tree again after that." He gives a little laugh. "It's an ugly thing, isn't it?" He looks at his scar again. If wearing a short-sleeved shirt, just the end of the scar was visible and most people didn't even notice.
"Mm-hmm." Phil nods, a little grin on his face from having won the 'I'll take you home' battle. "I work at a lumberyard. Not the greatest job in the world but it gets the bills paid so I can have play time with the band."
He cocks his head, his eye still on Rayne's face. "What about you?"
6/8/10
Kiss
Looking up at Chance Destiny's eyes glisten. She did have a bunch of energy this morning but after such a good night sleep how could she not be. Feeling his finger curl around her own made her own felt good, warm.
"Ok, I can finish putting this stuff on the table than we can eat. It wont take long."
Letting go of Chance's hand Destiny lets him turn to walk away but as he does she catches tight of some scars he bore and than intrigued her. Reaching out to stop him once again Destiny steps up close to him back. Reaching out her hand to his shoulder she let her finger travel down his arm tracing the scar that told a one time it was a bad one. But it seemed to add to his appeal. Leaning her head in she gives it a soft kiss.
"Where did you get this from?"
Giving a small chuckle at Phil's determination it was easy to see she wouldn't be able to get out of this one. She would of picked a taxi to but hated to spend the money on it when home really wasn't that far, so the only options was riding with Phil. He seemed nice enough and Rayne didn't feel uncomfortable around him.
"Ok, I'll let you drive me home since you insist."
Shifting a little in the bed Rayne can feel a little bit of color come to her cheeks. She didn't know if Phil meant it to be a flirt or not, but thats how she took it. Not that she minded to much it was kind of nice for someone to say she was pretty.
"I've lived in the US for four years, but I've only live here in Nevada for about half a year. So if you haven't noticed me I wouldn't blame ya. I try to keep a pretty low profile. I've never seen you other than concerts, do you work in town?"
"Ok, I can finish putting this stuff on the table than we can eat. It wont take long."
Letting go of Chance's hand Destiny lets him turn to walk away but as he does she catches tight of some scars he bore and than intrigued her. Reaching out to stop him once again Destiny steps up close to him back. Reaching out her hand to his shoulder she let her finger travel down his arm tracing the scar that told a one time it was a bad one. But it seemed to add to his appeal. Leaning her head in she gives it a soft kiss.
"Where did you get this from?"
Giving a small chuckle at Phil's determination it was easy to see she wouldn't be able to get out of this one. She would of picked a taxi to but hated to spend the money on it when home really wasn't that far, so the only options was riding with Phil. He seemed nice enough and Rayne didn't feel uncomfortable around him.
"Ok, I'll let you drive me home since you insist."
Shifting a little in the bed Rayne can feel a little bit of color come to her cheeks. She didn't know if Phil meant it to be a flirt or not, but thats how she took it. Not that she minded to much it was kind of nice for someone to say she was pretty.
"I've lived in the US for four years, but I've only live here in Nevada for about half a year. So if you haven't noticed me I wouldn't blame ya. I try to keep a pretty low profile. I've never seen you other than concerts, do you work in town?"
Getting dressed
Phil chuckles and sits down in the chair, feeling a little more relaxed. Hearing Rayne say she'd walk home, his eyes narrow a little bit.
"You realize you telling me you're gonna walk just makes me all the more determined to make sure you don't have to, right?" He gives her a crooked grin. "You can accept a ride from me, or let me make sure you have a taxi."
Cocking his head, he studies her eyes... those same eyes that held just as much mystery as when he'd seen them at the accident. "Amazing you've lived so close and I don't ever remember seeing you. I don't know how I missed you."
With Destiny's hand resting softly on top of his own, Chance can feel an odd sort of lump rise in his throat. He'd just given himself a tough speech in front of the bathroom mirror, so why when he saw those eyes, that smile, and felt that touch, did all of his resistance fail? It certainly didn't seem fair, but who was to blame? Either Destiny had some kind of scheme to seduce him, or it was his own weak will. He figured it was the latter. But a weak will wasn't so bad... once in a while... right?
His thumb curls around so he's holding her hand too, giving it just a little squeeze. "Yeah... yeah, I slept alright. Didn't wake up in the night ten times like I usually do," he admits. "But maybe that had something to do with the 'electric blanket.'"
He gives her a teasing smile before looking over the food. "Mmm... this looks good. You're awfully motivated this morning - puts me to shame." He quirks an eyebrow and looks down at himself. "Um... how about you finish up here and I'll go finish getting dressed."
"You realize you telling me you're gonna walk just makes me all the more determined to make sure you don't have to, right?" He gives her a crooked grin. "You can accept a ride from me, or let me make sure you have a taxi."
Cocking his head, he studies her eyes... those same eyes that held just as much mystery as when he'd seen them at the accident. "Amazing you've lived so close and I don't ever remember seeing you. I don't know how I missed you."
With Destiny's hand resting softly on top of his own, Chance can feel an odd sort of lump rise in his throat. He'd just given himself a tough speech in front of the bathroom mirror, so why when he saw those eyes, that smile, and felt that touch, did all of his resistance fail? It certainly didn't seem fair, but who was to blame? Either Destiny had some kind of scheme to seduce him, or it was his own weak will. He figured it was the latter. But a weak will wasn't so bad... once in a while... right?
His thumb curls around so he's holding her hand too, giving it just a little squeeze. "Yeah... yeah, I slept alright. Didn't wake up in the night ten times like I usually do," he admits. "But maybe that had something to do with the 'electric blanket.'"
He gives her a teasing smile before looking over the food. "Mmm... this looks good. You're awfully motivated this morning - puts me to shame." He quirks an eyebrow and looks down at himself. "Um... how about you finish up here and I'll go finish getting dressed."
Don't you think.
Lost in cooking and softly humming to herself the mood wasnt broken till she heard Chance call her loudly. It broke her from her thoughts and made her jump. His voice was despite and it made her heart jolt as something was wrong.
Turning from the stove as he came into the kitchen and told her to stay put Destiny didn't even have time to take notice to him only being half dressed. Staying very still in the kitchen and listing to what was going on in the other room Destiny could feel the fear welling. They had finally found her. Would Chance be ok? What if they got past him? Knowing she was being silly about the whole thing Destiny slowly turns back to the food she was cooking. Though her hand was still shacking she did her best to consintrate on something else.
Placing some bacon onto a plate Destiny listens as the front door closes and Chance comes back into the kitchen. Hearing it was a mistake and everything was ok she relaxes a little. She was happy it was nothing more than a false alarm.
Turning a little Destiny looks over her shoulder now taking note to Chance standing there without his shirt on. Doing what she could not to let her mouth hang open she could feel the color coming to her face. Finally looking back to the food though so it didn't burn she clears her throat.
"Good Morning! Nothing to be sorry about. I figured we would both like "
Placing the eggs on the plat next along with some toast. Taking the plates and turning to the small island that was in the kitchen Destiny puts the plates down along with the cups of tea. Her hand softly brushing Chance's her fingers resting on top of his.
"I had the best sleep that night that I had in a long time. It defiantly was nice. How about yourself? Did you sleep ok?"
Giving a smile and seeing Phil felt a little awkward Rayne couldn't blame him, He didn't know anything about her so it was hard to try and find conversation.
"You can sit down if you like. I don't mind you occupied that chair over there. Looks kind of lonely there don't you think?"
Offering a soft nod to his question the smile never left Rayne's face. Sure she was in the hospital and she now had no car but at least she was alive still. That was more than she could ask for and for that she was thankful.
"Yeah, the Dr. said as long as for the next two house I don't have any complications I can leave today. Yeah I don't live to far from here. About three blocks. I can walk home once I can get out I don't want to bother you. You have already don't a great deal for me."
Turning from the stove as he came into the kitchen and told her to stay put Destiny didn't even have time to take notice to him only being half dressed. Staying very still in the kitchen and listing to what was going on in the other room Destiny could feel the fear welling. They had finally found her. Would Chance be ok? What if they got past him? Knowing she was being silly about the whole thing Destiny slowly turns back to the food she was cooking. Though her hand was still shacking she did her best to consintrate on something else.
Placing some bacon onto a plate Destiny listens as the front door closes and Chance comes back into the kitchen. Hearing it was a mistake and everything was ok she relaxes a little. She was happy it was nothing more than a false alarm.
Turning a little Destiny looks over her shoulder now taking note to Chance standing there without his shirt on. Doing what she could not to let her mouth hang open she could feel the color coming to her face. Finally looking back to the food though so it didn't burn she clears her throat.
"Good Morning! Nothing to be sorry about. I figured we would both like "
Placing the eggs on the plat next along with some toast. Taking the plates and turning to the small island that was in the kitchen Destiny puts the plates down along with the cups of tea. Her hand softly brushing Chance's her fingers resting on top of his.
"I had the best sleep that night that I had in a long time. It defiantly was nice. How about yourself? Did you sleep ok?"
Giving a smile and seeing Phil felt a little awkward Rayne couldn't blame him, He didn't know anything about her so it was hard to try and find conversation.
"You can sit down if you like. I don't mind you occupied that chair over there. Looks kind of lonely there don't you think?"
Offering a soft nod to his question the smile never left Rayne's face. Sure she was in the hospital and she now had no car but at least she was alive still. That was more than she could ask for and for that she was thankful.
"Yeah, the Dr. said as long as for the next two house I don't have any complications I can leave today. Yeah I don't live to far from here. About three blocks. I can walk home once I can get out I don't want to bother you. You have already don't a great deal for me."
False alarm
Chance splashes water on his face after shaving, running his hand under his chin to make sure he's smooth. Pausing, he looks himself in the mirror for a moment. His mind was clearer now after showering, but yesterday still... baffled him. Why had he acted like he had? Why had he let down those walls? He shouldn't have. He shouldn't have let some girl get to him like that. It was ridiculous - he'd never done that before.
Sighing, he dries his face, his hair still shiny from being washed. Just in jeans and bare feet yet, he goes to finish dressing, but the flashing light by the door catches his attention. It was a warning light, connected to the security system. Even in the bathroom, he had to stay alert, and this time, something had crossed the barrier.
Leaving everything behind, Chance bolts from the bathroom. Racing into the living room, he skids around the desk in the corner grabbing his handgun. Whirling around, he sees Destiny is no longer on the couch and a chill runs down his spine. "Destiny?" he calls loudly.
Heading into the kitchen, he's relieved to see her. "Stay here," he orders.
Going back to the front of the house, he goes to the window by the door, looking around the curtain with caution. The doorbell rings. Chance didn't like the looks of the van or the man in uniform that had come.
Keeping his handgun up and cocked but out of sight, he barely opens the door. "Yeah?"
"Uh... delivery."
"For whom?"
The delivery man stammers a little in reaction to Chance's irritated tone. "Um, it, um... it's right here." He fumbles for the paper. "Mrs. Jane Hughes."
"Get out," Chance hisses.
"But-"
"There is no Mrs. Hughes here. Now leave before I call you in for trespassing."
The man's face grows pale. "But.. but his is two-twenty-seven, isn't it?"
Chance's eyes narrow and he points across the street. "Try the house with the rose bushes."
The man swallows hard, realizing his error. "I'm... I'm sorry. Thank you. Have a nice day."
Chance keeps a close eye on him as he gets back in his van and leaves, going across the street. It had been a legit delivery man, simply having lost his way. Letting out the breath he'd been holding, Chance closes the door and leans against it, uncocking his gun. Maybe he'd overreacted, but it was the first time anybody had come to the door, and he hadn't even been prepared. He needed to be more alert and quit dillydallying when he wasn't in the living room. He needed to get his head on straight, that was for sure.
Sighing again, he wanders back to the kitchen, gun still in hand. "Just a stupid delivery guy," he informs Destiny. "We're good."
Only now realizing that she'd actually been cooking and had apparently gotten up not long after he, a sheepish little smile curls his mouth. "Ah... good morning too, by the way." He bites his lip, hoping he hadn't scared her too much. "Sorry. Sleep alright?"
Seeing that Rayne really liked the flowers, Phil's smile widens, his eyes shining bright. "I'm glad you like them. Guess I didn't do so badly after all."
Standing just a little awkwardly, he shifts his weight, not really knowing what to say next. "Um... sounds like you won't need to stay here too long," he comments. "You... live close somewhere around here? I kinda hate to leave you if you don't have a way to get home."
Sighing, he dries his face, his hair still shiny from being washed. Just in jeans and bare feet yet, he goes to finish dressing, but the flashing light by the door catches his attention. It was a warning light, connected to the security system. Even in the bathroom, he had to stay alert, and this time, something had crossed the barrier.
Leaving everything behind, Chance bolts from the bathroom. Racing into the living room, he skids around the desk in the corner grabbing his handgun. Whirling around, he sees Destiny is no longer on the couch and a chill runs down his spine. "Destiny?" he calls loudly.
Heading into the kitchen, he's relieved to see her. "Stay here," he orders.
Going back to the front of the house, he goes to the window by the door, looking around the curtain with caution. The doorbell rings. Chance didn't like the looks of the van or the man in uniform that had come.
Keeping his handgun up and cocked but out of sight, he barely opens the door. "Yeah?"
"Uh... delivery."
"For whom?"
The delivery man stammers a little in reaction to Chance's irritated tone. "Um, it, um... it's right here." He fumbles for the paper. "Mrs. Jane Hughes."
"Get out," Chance hisses.
"But-"
"There is no Mrs. Hughes here. Now leave before I call you in for trespassing."
The man's face grows pale. "But.. but his is two-twenty-seven, isn't it?"
Chance's eyes narrow and he points across the street. "Try the house with the rose bushes."
The man swallows hard, realizing his error. "I'm... I'm sorry. Thank you. Have a nice day."
Chance keeps a close eye on him as he gets back in his van and leaves, going across the street. It had been a legit delivery man, simply having lost his way. Letting out the breath he'd been holding, Chance closes the door and leans against it, uncocking his gun. Maybe he'd overreacted, but it was the first time anybody had come to the door, and he hadn't even been prepared. He needed to be more alert and quit dillydallying when he wasn't in the living room. He needed to get his head on straight, that was for sure.
Sighing again, he wanders back to the kitchen, gun still in hand. "Just a stupid delivery guy," he informs Destiny. "We're good."
Only now realizing that she'd actually been cooking and had apparently gotten up not long after he, a sheepish little smile curls his mouth. "Ah... good morning too, by the way." He bites his lip, hoping he hadn't scared her too much. "Sorry. Sleep alright?"
Seeing that Rayne really liked the flowers, Phil's smile widens, his eyes shining bright. "I'm glad you like them. Guess I didn't do so badly after all."
Standing just a little awkwardly, he shifts his weight, not really knowing what to say next. "Um... sounds like you won't need to stay here too long," he comments. "You... live close somewhere around here? I kinda hate to leave you if you don't have a way to get home."
Good choose!
Feeling the couch shift and than soft movements down the hall followed by water running Destiny squints as she opens her eyes slowly. Giving a stretch the pillow on the couch falls to the floor, sitting up slowly it felt like she had slept the best last night than she ever had.
For a moment everything that had happened yesterday was a fog, had she really made out with Chance, had they agreed to start something together if even only for a short while? Could she really let him go when it was over?
Standing and wondering into the kitchen Destiny stops at the sliding door to the back. Like a movie the events from the last night play in her mind and she can't help the smile that spread across her lips.
Giving a little shake of her head Destiny continues to the kitchen and grabs two coffee muds. Filling them both with water she makes some coffee for herself, and tea for Chance. Also taking out a few pans Destiny also starts up some eggs and bacon. She felt good, and it would be nice to make something for herself and Chance.
Sitting up in bed and more awake than she had been yesterday Rayne was still very sore, but it wasn't all that bad. The food that she was picking at however was. Hearing the knock at the door and looking up to see Phil standing in the door room and than enter a smile spreads across her lips. Putting the fork down she pushes the little tray out of the way.
"Good Morning Phil! I didn't think I'd see you again so soon. Not that I am complaining."
Rayne's smile grows a little more as she eyes the flowers that Phil had gotten for her. It had made her feel good knowing Phil had come to see her again but to see he had flowers too it made her feel so warm and her heart give a jump.
Taking the flowers and bringing them to her nose to smell the sweet sent of them Rayne looks up at Phil again as her eyes give a sparkle. Just looking into Phil's for a long moment and taking in his handsome features she finally speaks again.
"You did a great job in your choose. Daisies are my favorite flower and these ones are extra special. Thank you Phil, this means a lot. I think it will be nice to have a little color in here."
Setting the flowers down on the small table Rayne continues to smile up at Phil. She was ever thankful he had found her that day, and now he was here to see her again and that in itself brightened her day.
For a moment everything that had happened yesterday was a fog, had she really made out with Chance, had they agreed to start something together if even only for a short while? Could she really let him go when it was over?
Standing and wondering into the kitchen Destiny stops at the sliding door to the back. Like a movie the events from the last night play in her mind and she can't help the smile that spread across her lips.
Giving a little shake of her head Destiny continues to the kitchen and grabs two coffee muds. Filling them both with water she makes some coffee for herself, and tea for Chance. Also taking out a few pans Destiny also starts up some eggs and bacon. She felt good, and it would be nice to make something for herself and Chance.
Sitting up in bed and more awake than she had been yesterday Rayne was still very sore, but it wasn't all that bad. The food that she was picking at however was. Hearing the knock at the door and looking up to see Phil standing in the door room and than enter a smile spreads across her lips. Putting the fork down she pushes the little tray out of the way.
"Good Morning Phil! I didn't think I'd see you again so soon. Not that I am complaining."
Rayne's smile grows a little more as she eyes the flowers that Phil had gotten for her. It had made her feel good knowing Phil had come to see her again but to see he had flowers too it made her feel so warm and her heart give a jump.
Taking the flowers and bringing them to her nose to smell the sweet sent of them Rayne looks up at Phil again as her eyes give a sparkle. Just looking into Phil's for a long moment and taking in his handsome features she finally speaks again.
"You did a great job in your choose. Daisies are my favorite flower and these ones are extra special. Thank you Phil, this means a lot. I think it will be nice to have a little color in here."
Setting the flowers down on the small table Rayne continues to smile up at Phil. She was ever thankful he had found her that day, and now he was here to see her again and that in itself brightened her day.
Just somebody
Chance murmurs into their kiss, enjoying Destiny's touch and her fingers softly combing through his hair. Drawing her closer, he deepens his kiss, but remains soft and gentle, slowly letting the feelings linger and and spread...
...Chance's eyes slowly open just a crack, taking in the dim glow in the living room as warm sunbeams shone through the window. He didn't even remember falling asleep, but he must have. It wasn't like him to do that, let alone not even prepare for bed. Had he not even changed out of his clothes? And man had he had vivid dreams. He hadn't really.... no, that wasn't... nahh...
Shifting just a little, he suddenly realizes that there is warmth and weight on top of him... behind him... both? What the...
He looks quickly, still a bit sleepily to see Destiny, his arm still around her as she lay with him on the couch. It hadn't been a dream. He really had been here with her last night as they'd kissed, spoken softly and laughed together.
As the fog lifts, he remembers them both being tired and finally just lying down to watch a movie on tv. Though Chance didn't remember turning it off. What he did remember was how Destiny had snuggled into his side and how warm and comfortable in had felt. He'd never thought he'd be able to sleep that closely to someone since he slept so lightly but apparently it was easier than he'd imagined.
What on this green earth did he think he was doing?
Almost afraid to move, lest he wake Destiny up now too, Chance's mind reels. How had this happened? One day he was just here on assignment to babysit, and the next, he was sitting here making out with that same assignment. No one had ever gotten him off track like that before. He'd always been able to stay focused. But Destiny... she... was different. From day one, he'd felt a connection, finding it easy to talk to her, comfort her and look out for her. He certainly hadn't intended anything else though. Soon as this job, he was out of here... right?
But after yesterday... that thought, it... it held less enthusiasm than it had before. Going home... he loved his apartment... he loved his place at the Elite base there... but... now... he... he liked Destiny. She made him feel... wanted.
He needed to think this through and get his head on straight. That's all there was to it.
Finally daring to move, Chance slips out from his place on the couch, moving a pillow down to replace his hip that Destiny's head had been resting on. Then going quickly, he gives the corner monitors a glance to make sure everything was still okay, then he heads down the hall to take a quick shower and get into clean clothes for the day.
Phil wanders down the hospital hall, letting his eyes roam around the open rooms and nurses and doctors he met along the way. He'd already inquired at the desk about who he was here to see so he knew right where to go.
Arriving at Rayne's room, he knocks on the open door, then enters, a soft smile on his face. Seeing her awake he approaches the bed slowly, not wanting to intrude or make her uncomfortable that he had come again.
"Hey, sunshine." He stops at the edge of the bed and produces a bouquet of daisies. "I didn't know what kind of flowers you liked, but the girl at the shop said everybody liked carnations. I told her these weren't for everybody, just somebody in particular, so I went for these instead."
He grins a little sheepishly. "Thought they might brighten your room up a bit."
...Chance's eyes slowly open just a crack, taking in the dim glow in the living room as warm sunbeams shone through the window. He didn't even remember falling asleep, but he must have. It wasn't like him to do that, let alone not even prepare for bed. Had he not even changed out of his clothes? And man had he had vivid dreams. He hadn't really.... no, that wasn't... nahh...
Shifting just a little, he suddenly realizes that there is warmth and weight on top of him... behind him... both? What the...
He looks quickly, still a bit sleepily to see Destiny, his arm still around her as she lay with him on the couch. It hadn't been a dream. He really had been here with her last night as they'd kissed, spoken softly and laughed together.
As the fog lifts, he remembers them both being tired and finally just lying down to watch a movie on tv. Though Chance didn't remember turning it off. What he did remember was how Destiny had snuggled into his side and how warm and comfortable in had felt. He'd never thought he'd be able to sleep that closely to someone since he slept so lightly but apparently it was easier than he'd imagined.
What on this green earth did he think he was doing?
Almost afraid to move, lest he wake Destiny up now too, Chance's mind reels. How had this happened? One day he was just here on assignment to babysit, and the next, he was sitting here making out with that same assignment. No one had ever gotten him off track like that before. He'd always been able to stay focused. But Destiny... she... was different. From day one, he'd felt a connection, finding it easy to talk to her, comfort her and look out for her. He certainly hadn't intended anything else though. Soon as this job, he was out of here... right?
But after yesterday... that thought, it... it held less enthusiasm than it had before. Going home... he loved his apartment... he loved his place at the Elite base there... but... now... he... he liked Destiny. She made him feel... wanted.
He needed to think this through and get his head on straight. That's all there was to it.
Finally daring to move, Chance slips out from his place on the couch, moving a pillow down to replace his hip that Destiny's head had been resting on. Then going quickly, he gives the corner monitors a glance to make sure everything was still okay, then he heads down the hall to take a quick shower and get into clean clothes for the day.
Phil wanders down the hospital hall, letting his eyes roam around the open rooms and nurses and doctors he met along the way. He'd already inquired at the desk about who he was here to see so he knew right where to go.
Arriving at Rayne's room, he knocks on the open door, then enters, a soft smile on his face. Seeing her awake he approaches the bed slowly, not wanting to intrude or make her uncomfortable that he had come again.
"Hey, sunshine." He stops at the edge of the bed and produces a bouquet of daisies. "I didn't know what kind of flowers you liked, but the girl at the shop said everybody liked carnations. I told her these weren't for everybody, just somebody in particular, so I went for these instead."
He grins a little sheepishly. "Thought they might brighten your room up a bit."
O.o
So many feelings seemed to run through Destiny it was hard to sort them all out at once. In such a short time her feelings went from being leery around Chance, to telling him how it was, and now to something much deeper.
Feeling Chance's hand on her face Destiny leans into it. Feeling his hand brush over her skin, the tingle and warmth that seemed to linger where him fingers had been moments before. This was a nice feeling, this was what caring for someone was about.
As Chance's takes her hand and leads her back inside Destiny grabs her book and follows. His hand fitting nicely in hers as she curled her own fingers around his. To hold someone hand like this was different, but it felt good, and the care she felt for Chance was real no matter how short or long it was.
Sitting facing on the couch and getting comfortable so she could face Chance, Destiny returns the soft kiss. Feeling his breath on her skin as he brushed her lips, it made a slight murmur come from her throat as a signal she liked it.
Bringing her own hand up Chance's arm and to his neck Destiny wraps her fingers to the back as her fingers run slightly through his hair at the nap of his neck. Continuing to return the soft kiss, letting there lips touch, brush only to retreat again before coming in once more. There was no rushed, the softness was nice, and Destiny was enjoying every moment.
Feeling Chance's hand on her face Destiny leans into it. Feeling his hand brush over her skin, the tingle and warmth that seemed to linger where him fingers had been moments before. This was a nice feeling, this was what caring for someone was about.
As Chance's takes her hand and leads her back inside Destiny grabs her book and follows. His hand fitting nicely in hers as she curled her own fingers around his. To hold someone hand like this was different, but it felt good, and the care she felt for Chance was real no matter how short or long it was.
Sitting facing on the couch and getting comfortable so she could face Chance, Destiny returns the soft kiss. Feeling his breath on her skin as he brushed her lips, it made a slight murmur come from her throat as a signal she liked it.
Bringing her own hand up Chance's arm and to his neck Destiny wraps her fingers to the back as her fingers run slightly through his hair at the nap of his neck. Continuing to return the soft kiss, letting there lips touch, brush only to retreat again before coming in once more. There was no rushed, the softness was nice, and Destiny was enjoying every moment.
Softly
As Destiny accepts and returns Chance's kiss, his arms slide around her, bringing her close and just enjoying the feelings the embrace evoked. He wouldn't be quick to admit he'd never had a woman in his arms quite like this before. It was different than he imagined... maybe because they really did care... maybe because it really was more than just a physical attraction. A few days could feel like forever, and in this moment, it did feel as if he'd known Destiny forever.
Eventually pulling away, Chance looks into Destiny's eyes. His gaze was softer than a few minutes prior... gentler somehow. He'd lose this assignment in an instant if Reese found out about this. But Chance didn't care. He'd bucked the system before - he could do it again. The only thing he struggled with now was recognizing these strange feelings he had... the feelings that he actually cared about this woman as more than just an assignment... as more than just a friend. She was strong but soft. Courageous but in need of shelter. What would it be like to be that shelter?
Swallowing hard, Chance lifts his hand to run it down the side of her face, his fingers mapping out every line and curve. It was as if today, he was seeing someone totally new, yet not at all. It wasn't her that had changed - it was his eyes. And the firm grip on his heart loosened just a little more.
Taking a step back, Chance's hand slides down to find Destiny's. Then turning, he picks up his laptop, and guides her by the hand back to the door, letting her pause to pick up her book on the way. Once back in the house, he leads her to the living room where the lights were soft and low.
Easing down sideways in the corner of the couch, Chance brings his legs up, one tucked under, the other with his knee propped up. Pulling Destiny down so she can sit sideways too, facing him, his hand goes back to her face, just looking in her eyes for the longest time. Was this more than just a summer fling? He didn't know. But even if it only lasted that long, why not enjoy it? He knew how to gamble.
Leaning towards her, he rests his forehead against hers before letting his lips brush hers softly. Just softly. Tenderly. They brush past again, barely touching, but feeling her breath on his skin. His hand tucks her hair behind her ear as his thumb caresses her cheek. And another light kiss is given, gently as if kissing a delicate rose.
Eventually pulling away, Chance looks into Destiny's eyes. His gaze was softer than a few minutes prior... gentler somehow. He'd lose this assignment in an instant if Reese found out about this. But Chance didn't care. He'd bucked the system before - he could do it again. The only thing he struggled with now was recognizing these strange feelings he had... the feelings that he actually cared about this woman as more than just an assignment... as more than just a friend. She was strong but soft. Courageous but in need of shelter. What would it be like to be that shelter?
Swallowing hard, Chance lifts his hand to run it down the side of her face, his fingers mapping out every line and curve. It was as if today, he was seeing someone totally new, yet not at all. It wasn't her that had changed - it was his eyes. And the firm grip on his heart loosened just a little more.
Taking a step back, Chance's hand slides down to find Destiny's. Then turning, he picks up his laptop, and guides her by the hand back to the door, letting her pause to pick up her book on the way. Once back in the house, he leads her to the living room where the lights were soft and low.
Easing down sideways in the corner of the couch, Chance brings his legs up, one tucked under, the other with his knee propped up. Pulling Destiny down so she can sit sideways too, facing him, his hand goes back to her face, just looking in her eyes for the longest time. Was this more than just a summer fling? He didn't know. But even if it only lasted that long, why not enjoy it? He knew how to gamble.
Leaning towards her, he rests his forehead against hers before letting his lips brush hers softly. Just softly. Tenderly. They brush past again, barely touching, but feeling her breath on his skin. His hand tucks her hair behind her ear as his thumb caresses her cheek. And another light kiss is given, gently as if kissing a delicate rose.
6/7/10
for now
Having Chance take her hand from his face Destiny's heart skipped a beat and than sank a little at his apology. He was saying no in so many words yet his eyes were saying something completely different. That it was easy to tell to see the care behind them.
Letting out a sigh Destiny straightened She had tried and thats all she could of done. About to say something she is cut off as Chance takes her face in both his hands. A little shocked at first from not expecting him to change his mind so fast Destiny soon relaxes as Chance's lips meet her.
Melting into his arms as she felt the same passion as she had before she returns it fully. Letting her arms slip around Chance Destiny pulls herself a little closer to him just letting her emotion flow out with the pleasure she felt.
Yes, there might be an end, it might be tomorrow, or next week but Destiny new that and this was now and all she cared about. Why worry about the future, it was just one day at a time.
Pulling away a little Destiny turns her head the other way returning for another kiss letting it linger as the warmth ran through her. Everything else seemed to be forgotten for now.
Letting out a sigh Destiny straightened She had tried and thats all she could of done. About to say something she is cut off as Chance takes her face in both his hands. A little shocked at first from not expecting him to change his mind so fast Destiny soon relaxes as Chance's lips meet her.
Melting into his arms as she felt the same passion as she had before she returns it fully. Letting her arms slip around Chance Destiny pulls herself a little closer to him just letting her emotion flow out with the pleasure she felt.
Yes, there might be an end, it might be tomorrow, or next week but Destiny new that and this was now and all she cared about. Why worry about the future, it was just one day at a time.
Pulling away a little Destiny turns her head the other way returning for another kiss letting it linger as the warmth ran through her. Everything else seemed to be forgotten for now.
Chance couldn't help it that Destiny's palm on his face felt nice. She had such soft skin against the roughness of his five o'clock shadow. The softness of her touch conflicted with the harsh fire in her stare... a stare that showed determination... the same determination that gave her the courage to move on through this tragic time in her life.
Chance reaches up to take her hand in his, lowering it a little and running his finger over her knuckles. It felt good.... holding her hand. She wasn't just a client that needed babysat. She was a woman... a woman who needed care, affection and love.
"I'm sorry." He drops his eyes and sets her hand down on the railing, giving it a slight pat. His answer was no.
Staring out into the yard again, Chance could kick himself. At the very least, here he was, alone with a woman who wanted his attention, and it could very well end the day he left after he was relieved of his duty here. It wasn't like she was asking him to marry her. Good grief, who would turn her down? He had the opportunity to live a little here, and he was throwing it away because why? He figured he'd hurt her? Apparently she was quite prepared for that. And if she wanted to take that risk, it was on her head, right? Never had he felt so conflicted and confused about the direction in his life. For the first time, he felt like he might get trapped in one of his own snares. And why? Because of a woman? Did he really care for her that much?
Spinning back around, Chance takes both hands and places them on either side of Destiny's face, staring her square in the eye. "Don't say I didn't warn you."
Leaning down, he cocks his head and takes one step closer, letting his lips press against hers in a kiss that mirrored the passion he'd let show earlier in the day.
Chance reaches up to take her hand in his, lowering it a little and running his finger over her knuckles. It felt good.... holding her hand. She wasn't just a client that needed babysat. She was a woman... a woman who needed care, affection and love.
"I'm sorry." He drops his eyes and sets her hand down on the railing, giving it a slight pat. His answer was no.
Staring out into the yard again, Chance could kick himself. At the very least, here he was, alone with a woman who wanted his attention, and it could very well end the day he left after he was relieved of his duty here. It wasn't like she was asking him to marry her. Good grief, who would turn her down? He had the opportunity to live a little here, and he was throwing it away because why? He figured he'd hurt her? Apparently she was quite prepared for that. And if she wanted to take that risk, it was on her head, right? Never had he felt so conflicted and confused about the direction in his life. For the first time, he felt like he might get trapped in one of his own snares. And why? Because of a woman? Did he really care for her that much?
Spinning back around, Chance takes both hands and places them on either side of Destiny's face, staring her square in the eye. "Don't say I didn't warn you."
Leaning down, he cocks his head and takes one step closer, letting his lips press against hers in a kiss that mirrored the passion he'd let show earlier in the day.
Never love at all
"And I told you to let me decide what I deserve and what I don't. I maybe hunted by the Agency, and I might need a bodyguard but that doesn't mean I am a child without a mind of my own."
Destiny turns her head to look at Chance again. She heard what he said, and she new what he meant. He was a wonder, maybe she would be to now that she had no family left. If she kept moving the Agency couldn't find her right.
Still leaning on the railing Destiny turns to so she was now facing Chance. Just watching him for a long moment and studying him. Thinking her words though, thinking her emotions though before she acted to make cretin she new what she was saying.
Slowly reaching her hand out to Chance she places it on the side of his face turning it to look at her. Her thumb running over his cheek bone as she just looked in his eyes for a long moment before speaking again.
"I know and understand what your saying Chance. Once the Agency has stopped hunting me your going to leave and I might very well never see you again. If thats true we better not wast what time we do have together."
Destiny turns her head to look at Chance again. She heard what he said, and she new what he meant. He was a wonder, maybe she would be to now that she had no family left. If she kept moving the Agency couldn't find her right.
Still leaning on the railing Destiny turns to so she was now facing Chance. Just watching him for a long moment and studying him. Thinking her words though, thinking her emotions though before she acted to make cretin she new what she was saying.
Slowly reaching her hand out to Chance she places it on the side of his face turning it to look at her. Her thumb running over his cheek bone as she just looked in his eyes for a long moment before speaking again.
"I know and understand what your saying Chance. Once the Agency has stopped hunting me your going to leave and I might very well never see you again. If thats true we better not wast what time we do have together."
Better than that
Kyle chuckles and shakes his head. "Alice... I've been your captive for a long time now. Forever doesn't seem so bad."
Grinning, he leans over and gives her another tender kiss. "Goodnight, my love. I'll see you in the morning."
Standing up, he stretches and yawns, heading a bit wearily to the door. Life was complicated. But not so much as it had seemed.
Chance's eyebrows rise at Destiny's boldness, and he watches as she nears to lean on the railing. Catching her eye as she looks back over her shoulder, he sees the flame dancing in her gaze. It was almost real enough he could reach out and touch it.
Finally looking back down, he sighs a little and shakes his head. "I'm not talking about danger, Destiny."
Setting his laptop aside, he stands up, joining her at the railing and standing with his shoulder almost touching hers. It wasn't the greatest view... just yards... but it seemed bigger at night.
What was he talking about, if not danger? It wasn't the Elite business he was concerned about. It was himself. But how was he supposed to say that? How was he supposed to explain that his actions and decisions only ever affected himself? He'd never gotten involved in a relationship - no one else could get hurt by the consequences of his decisions. No one could get in the crossfire. If he messed up and got in a scrape, it was his own hide and no one else's. He wasn't trustworthy.
"Someone like me..." It sounded so trite, but he kept going anyway. "I don't live the kind of life you deserve - that's what I meant. I know you can take care of yourself as far as being around the Elite or Agency is concerned but... it wouldn't be fair to you. I've got... too many lines in the water, know what I mean?"
It sounded stupid and he rolls his eyes at himself. "Look, I just..." He sighs and turns his head to look at Destiny in the dim light, the shadows spread across her face and enhancing the curves of her cheeks. "There's a reason I've never had a girl. I'm not... I mean... I wouldn't stick around long enough to make anybody happy. It's just the way I am. I wander and I play too many sides at once. It's the nature of the beast inside me and it's no place for a woman like you... someone who should have better than that."
Grinning, he leans over and gives her another tender kiss. "Goodnight, my love. I'll see you in the morning."
Standing up, he stretches and yawns, heading a bit wearily to the door. Life was complicated. But not so much as it had seemed.
Chance's eyebrows rise at Destiny's boldness, and he watches as she nears to lean on the railing. Catching her eye as she looks back over her shoulder, he sees the flame dancing in her gaze. It was almost real enough he could reach out and touch it.
Finally looking back down, he sighs a little and shakes his head. "I'm not talking about danger, Destiny."
Setting his laptop aside, he stands up, joining her at the railing and standing with his shoulder almost touching hers. It wasn't the greatest view... just yards... but it seemed bigger at night.
What was he talking about, if not danger? It wasn't the Elite business he was concerned about. It was himself. But how was he supposed to say that? How was he supposed to explain that his actions and decisions only ever affected himself? He'd never gotten involved in a relationship - no one else could get hurt by the consequences of his decisions. No one could get in the crossfire. If he messed up and got in a scrape, it was his own hide and no one else's. He wasn't trustworthy.
"Someone like me..." It sounded so trite, but he kept going anyway. "I don't live the kind of life you deserve - that's what I meant. I know you can take care of yourself as far as being around the Elite or Agency is concerned but... it wouldn't be fair to you. I've got... too many lines in the water, know what I mean?"
It sounded stupid and he rolls his eyes at himself. "Look, I just..." He sighs and turns his head to look at Destiny in the dim light, the shadows spread across her face and enhancing the curves of her cheeks. "There's a reason I've never had a girl. I'm not... I mean... I wouldn't stick around long enough to make anybody happy. It's just the way I am. I wander and I play too many sides at once. It's the nature of the beast inside me and it's no place for a woman like you... someone who should have better than that."
Maybe
Continuing to watch Chance the long pause didn't bother Destiny to much as her own heart pounded in her chest. Looking back into his eyes she could see him own mind was moving from one thing to the next as he was in deep thought.
Just continuing to watch Chance even if as he looked away Desinty's own mind wondering on everything and how quick everything happened. Where would they go now? If Chance's response was one that agreed with hers how would things change? If he didn't agree and he said they couldn't do this how would that change everything? Would they be less than friends as to not be put in a situation like they had in the living room?
As Chance speaks Destiny works his words over mind her mind. Letting each on sink in and process them. His words could mean a few different things, and not really a total answer. Cocking her head to the side as a pause is there Destiny waits wondering if he would continue and he did. Lifting an eyebrow as he finishes talking Destiny sits up straght in her chair putting her book down on the table that was in front of her. Looking back at Chance Destiny's own face was one if being serous, and her eyes strong with her words.
"Why don't you let me deiced what I deserve."
Standing Destiny moves a little closer to Chance leaning on the railing of the porch and looking out into the dark. Giving a little grin Destiny turns her head to look over her shoulder at Chance her eyes give a little flair of a burning light in them.
"Your life can't be any worse that what I have dealt with already and I'm willing to take the risk. What can I say I guess I do take after my father and like living a little dangerous."
Maybe it was growing up in her family, and how everything works that made her strong and so forward in how she felt. Her thoughts and how she felt, were always layed on the table with anyone. Most of the time that was the hardest thing for people to deal with when they met her but she'd never chance that. It was just who she was, and how she was raised. Agency family or not it was her, who she was.
Still looking up at Kyle Alice gives a small chuckle. She new he had to go now but she wish he could stay for longer. She really wasn't looking forward to facing the quiet tonight again even if she would be going to bed once Kyle left.
"Like you have to ask to if I wanted to be picked up in the morning, of course I do. It's nice not seeing the inside of my jeep for a little bit."
Giving a laugh Alice sits up. She didn't mind driving and she did love her jeep but honestly it was a nice change to be in Kyle's truck as well.
"I guess I should let you go now before I hold you captive forever."
Looking up at Mick the tears were easy to see in her eyes but they were tears of joy. Rosetta was very happy there family was complete again and knowing BJ was now awake was a releaf like no other. It was one good step in the right direction.
"Why don't you try and sleep a little more buddy. We will still be here when you wake again ok, I promise."
Just continuing to watch Chance even if as he looked away Desinty's own mind wondering on everything and how quick everything happened. Where would they go now? If Chance's response was one that agreed with hers how would things change? If he didn't agree and he said they couldn't do this how would that change everything? Would they be less than friends as to not be put in a situation like they had in the living room?
As Chance speaks Destiny works his words over mind her mind. Letting each on sink in and process them. His words could mean a few different things, and not really a total answer. Cocking her head to the side as a pause is there Destiny waits wondering if he would continue and he did. Lifting an eyebrow as he finishes talking Destiny sits up straght in her chair putting her book down on the table that was in front of her. Looking back at Chance Destiny's own face was one if being serous, and her eyes strong with her words.
"Why don't you let me deiced what I deserve."
Standing Destiny moves a little closer to Chance leaning on the railing of the porch and looking out into the dark. Giving a little grin Destiny turns her head to look over her shoulder at Chance her eyes give a little flair of a burning light in them.
"Your life can't be any worse that what I have dealt with already and I'm willing to take the risk. What can I say I guess I do take after my father and like living a little dangerous."
Maybe it was growing up in her family, and how everything works that made her strong and so forward in how she felt. Her thoughts and how she felt, were always layed on the table with anyone. Most of the time that was the hardest thing for people to deal with when they met her but she'd never chance that. It was just who she was, and how she was raised. Agency family or not it was her, who she was.
Still looking up at Kyle Alice gives a small chuckle. She new he had to go now but she wish he could stay for longer. She really wasn't looking forward to facing the quiet tonight again even if she would be going to bed once Kyle left.
"Like you have to ask to if I wanted to be picked up in the morning, of course I do. It's nice not seeing the inside of my jeep for a little bit."
Giving a laugh Alice sits up. She didn't mind driving and she did love her jeep but honestly it was a nice change to be in Kyle's truck as well.
"I guess I should let you go now before I hold you captive forever."
Looking up at Mick the tears were easy to see in her eyes but they were tears of joy. Rosetta was very happy there family was complete again and knowing BJ was now awake was a releaf like no other. It was one good step in the right direction.
"Why don't you try and sleep a little more buddy. We will still be here when you wake again ok, I promise."
You deserve better
Chance's fingers run up and down the sides of his laptop as Destiny speaks. He had thought that look in her eye had been genuine... he'd been right. She was looking for something more than a mere friendship here... something more than a business relationship of a bodyguard and client. Some people got to that point in a matter of minutes or hours - it wasn't impossible for two people who had spent the last few days together. They had been forced to do everything together... go places, eat, relax, and have fun to cure their boredom. Chance would be the first to say that Destiny was an attractive young woman - certainly not what he'd expected coming in to this. Apparently she didn't think he was too bad himself. She was sweet, kind, strong, courageous, fun-loving... Chance knew more about her than people he'd worked with for three years. So why would it be impossible for his own feelings to have evolved?
Realizing he was staring at Destiny's eyes, he drops his gaze. His stomach does a little flip and he can feel his pulse pick up. He couldn't help but replay that moment in his mind. He'd never kissed or been kissed like that before. The closest he'd ever gotten was being undercover and required to act like a couple with a woman. They'd kissed quite passionately to play the part... but it had just been an act, that's all. There had been no feelings... it had just been a job. But this... tonight... with Destiny... he'd felt... wanted. He spent half his life getting in people's ways, irritating them and fighting to find his place. But Destiny... after just a few days... she actually wanted his attention. To think that someone like her could feel that about him, well... it was... surprising and.... warm.
Chance's eyes move up again to once more study Destiny's face. He knew he was taking an awfully long time to respond, and the silent moment was turning into several minutes. Looking in her eyes, he finds the same elements he'd seen earlier and they send a chill down his spine.
"I could lose my job over this," he responds quietly. "If Reese or Toby found out they'd... well, they'd replace me here for sure if not sack me." And her... Destiny was going through an awfully emotional time right now. Would she still feel the same way ten days from now? Five even? Was she just desperate to release her emotions somehow and it had turned into the kiss? She said she meant it but... was it really real?
"And I don't want to take advantage of your position." Chance shifts a little and looks out into the adjoining backyards before looking back at Destiny. A sheepish grin spreads across his lips. "But I have been known to buck the system a time or two." Was he saying yes? No? Maybe? Later?
Sighing, he knows she deserved an answer. He'd asked her, now it was his turn. He grows serious again. "You don't want to get involved with a guy like me, Destiny. The way my life is... you deserve better than that. There are things you don't know that are better left alone, and if you got involved with me, I... well, I don't want to see you get hurt." He bites his lip. "'Cause you make it pretty hard for a guy not to fall for you, too."
Loving Alice's hand on his face, Kyle grins, finding her other hand with his. "I guess we'll have to do something about that sometime then, huh?" A little twinkle enters his eye and he leans down again for another kiss.
"I gotta go nor or I'm gonna be here all night. Want me to pick you up in the morning?"
Mick chuckles softly. "Yeah... you hit your head alright. But you're gonna be okay." He hoped it was true - it had to be true. "You took a nice long nap, but if you're still tired, you can sleep some more."
Emotions flood his gaze. BJ might not be his son by blood, but he'd been more of a blessing than anyone knew. God had given Mick a second chance at a family and almost having it taken away had been one of the worst gut-wrenching experiences. Now seeing BJ awake again, it brought silent thanks to his lips for God and His mercy.
Reaching over, he puts his arm around Rosetta's shoulders, giving her a loving squeeze and kissing the top of her head. He knew she was just as relieved as he was.
Realizing he was staring at Destiny's eyes, he drops his gaze. His stomach does a little flip and he can feel his pulse pick up. He couldn't help but replay that moment in his mind. He'd never kissed or been kissed like that before. The closest he'd ever gotten was being undercover and required to act like a couple with a woman. They'd kissed quite passionately to play the part... but it had just been an act, that's all. There had been no feelings... it had just been a job. But this... tonight... with Destiny... he'd felt... wanted. He spent half his life getting in people's ways, irritating them and fighting to find his place. But Destiny... after just a few days... she actually wanted his attention. To think that someone like her could feel that about him, well... it was... surprising and.... warm.
Chance's eyes move up again to once more study Destiny's face. He knew he was taking an awfully long time to respond, and the silent moment was turning into several minutes. Looking in her eyes, he finds the same elements he'd seen earlier and they send a chill down his spine.
"I could lose my job over this," he responds quietly. "If Reese or Toby found out they'd... well, they'd replace me here for sure if not sack me." And her... Destiny was going through an awfully emotional time right now. Would she still feel the same way ten days from now? Five even? Was she just desperate to release her emotions somehow and it had turned into the kiss? She said she meant it but... was it really real?
"And I don't want to take advantage of your position." Chance shifts a little and looks out into the adjoining backyards before looking back at Destiny. A sheepish grin spreads across his lips. "But I have been known to buck the system a time or two." Was he saying yes? No? Maybe? Later?
Sighing, he knows she deserved an answer. He'd asked her, now it was his turn. He grows serious again. "You don't want to get involved with a guy like me, Destiny. The way my life is... you deserve better than that. There are things you don't know that are better left alone, and if you got involved with me, I... well, I don't want to see you get hurt." He bites his lip. "'Cause you make it pretty hard for a guy not to fall for you, too."
Loving Alice's hand on his face, Kyle grins, finding her other hand with his. "I guess we'll have to do something about that sometime then, huh?" A little twinkle enters his eye and he leans down again for another kiss.
"I gotta go nor or I'm gonna be here all night. Want me to pick you up in the morning?"
Mick chuckles softly. "Yeah... you hit your head alright. But you're gonna be okay." He hoped it was true - it had to be true. "You took a nice long nap, but if you're still tired, you can sleep some more."
Emotions flood his gaze. BJ might not be his son by blood, but he'd been more of a blessing than anyone knew. God had given Mick a second chance at a family and almost having it taken away had been one of the worst gut-wrenching experiences. Now seeing BJ awake again, it brought silent thanks to his lips for God and His mercy.
Reaching over, he puts his arm around Rosetta's shoulders, giving her a loving squeeze and kissing the top of her head. He knew she was just as relieved as he was.
6/6/10
Yes
Grabbing her book and returning to the porch Destiny picks a closer to one of the lights illuminating her book so she could read better. Not minding the quiet Destiny seemed lost in her book but her mind was wondering. Going back to that moment in the living room with Chance. Thinking about it still brought a warmth to her as a small smile formed on her face. She was only happy she was reading a book at the same time so someone might think it was that.
Chance's voice breaks her train of thought though. Hearing his voice she looks up from her book putting her bookmaker in to hold her place. Listing to him stumble over his words Destiny had an idea on what he was saying before he even did, and hearing him have a problem saying it was kind of odd. But finally it was out and she stopped a moment to think about it.
Did she mean the kiss and the emotions attached, it sure did feel like she meant it but if she said that would it drive Chance away? If she didn't than she'd be lieing to him and they had made a promise.
Looking up at Chance and her eyes meeting him Destiny searches his face her eyes darting from one of his to the next. Searching, searching but still coming up with nothing but that warm feeling she felt. Sitting up a little straighter in her chair Destiny sets the book down in her lap for a moment.
"The first one was meant to be part of the game, but the moment our lips touched..something happened. The slight warm feelings I felt for you seemed to grow a whole leap in that one kiss. The kiss that followed..."
Destiny stops for a moment looking down at her book and picking at the bookmarker that stuck out of the top for a moment before looking back to Chance again.
"...I meant it, and I new what I was doing. The warm feeling the washed over me...it was nice. We get along great, I love being around you, and...over the last few days I've...found my mind thinking about you. So yes...I did mean it."
Still searching his eyes Destiny wondered if he would say if he meant it or not. Filling her in on the way he felt...so she new he returned the feelings, or if she had been way out of line.
Ryan's eyes twinkle at the mention to Reese letting Alec go. That sounds great and she new Alec deserved it. He'd been doing what they had wanted for so long they needed to give him something.
About to reply Ryan feels the snap to her bottom and stands up looking over at her brother with a playful glare. Rolling her eyes she turns and goes to the bench for the masks and paint handing on to Alec as well.
"Oh great artiest, lean us your wisdom and show us whats to be done."
Alice gives a little chuckle. She was kind of excited about having some people stay with her and she got along great with Twila and Karla as it was so why not.
"I wouldn't mind them staying here for as long as they want. It's lonely having this big place to myself so having more people would be nice."
Returning the soft kiss to Kyle Alice brings her hand to the side of his face and lets her thumb run over he cheek softly as her eyes don't leave his and the smile remains on his lips.
"I don't like it ether. It just feels...wrong knowing your so far away now. I got use to you being there are night, and in the morning."
Squinting his eyes a little in the dim light a smile spreads across BJ's face when he see Mick. The little boy didn't know how much time had past it just felt like a long nap. He wasn't even sure why there was such looks of releaf on his parents faces. But looking at Mick one could see his little brain was working on trying to think about the questions asked.
"My head horts, and my froat is dry. I...I think I hit my head when I was chasing my anflibien."
Though BJ's words were soft they were strong in Rosetta's ears and to hear him speak again was like someone giving her a million dollars. She'd missed having him running around outside, and hearing him play softly in the office while she was working.
Tearing start to fill her eyes with the happiness she felt. Looking to Mick she smiles before looking to BJ again. A silent thanks to God going through her mind for bringing there little boy back to them. There family was complete again.
Chance's voice breaks her train of thought though. Hearing his voice she looks up from her book putting her bookmaker in to hold her place. Listing to him stumble over his words Destiny had an idea on what he was saying before he even did, and hearing him have a problem saying it was kind of odd. But finally it was out and she stopped a moment to think about it.
Did she mean the kiss and the emotions attached, it sure did feel like she meant it but if she said that would it drive Chance away? If she didn't than she'd be lieing to him and they had made a promise.
Looking up at Chance and her eyes meeting him Destiny searches his face her eyes darting from one of his to the next. Searching, searching but still coming up with nothing but that warm feeling she felt. Sitting up a little straighter in her chair Destiny sets the book down in her lap for a moment.
"The first one was meant to be part of the game, but the moment our lips touched..something happened. The slight warm feelings I felt for you seemed to grow a whole leap in that one kiss. The kiss that followed..."
Destiny stops for a moment looking down at her book and picking at the bookmarker that stuck out of the top for a moment before looking back to Chance again.
"...I meant it, and I new what I was doing. The warm feeling the washed over me...it was nice. We get along great, I love being around you, and...over the last few days I've...found my mind thinking about you. So yes...I did mean it."
Still searching his eyes Destiny wondered if he would say if he meant it or not. Filling her in on the way he felt...so she new he returned the feelings, or if she had been way out of line.
Ryan's eyes twinkle at the mention to Reese letting Alec go. That sounds great and she new Alec deserved it. He'd been doing what they had wanted for so long they needed to give him something.
About to reply Ryan feels the snap to her bottom and stands up looking over at her brother with a playful glare. Rolling her eyes she turns and goes to the bench for the masks and paint handing on to Alec as well.
"Oh great artiest, lean us your wisdom and show us whats to be done."
Alice gives a little chuckle. She was kind of excited about having some people stay with her and she got along great with Twila and Karla as it was so why not.
"I wouldn't mind them staying here for as long as they want. It's lonely having this big place to myself so having more people would be nice."
Returning the soft kiss to Kyle Alice brings her hand to the side of his face and lets her thumb run over he cheek softly as her eyes don't leave his and the smile remains on his lips.
"I don't like it ether. It just feels...wrong knowing your so far away now. I got use to you being there are night, and in the morning."
Squinting his eyes a little in the dim light a smile spreads across BJ's face when he see Mick. The little boy didn't know how much time had past it just felt like a long nap. He wasn't even sure why there was such looks of releaf on his parents faces. But looking at Mick one could see his little brain was working on trying to think about the questions asked.
"My head horts, and my froat is dry. I...I think I hit my head when I was chasing my anflibien."
Though BJ's words were soft they were strong in Rosetta's ears and to hear him speak again was like someone giving her a million dollars. She'd missed having him running around outside, and hearing him play softly in the office while she was working.
Tearing start to fill her eyes with the happiness she felt. Looking to Mick she smiles before looking to BJ again. A silent thanks to God going through her mind for bringing there little boy back to them. There family was complete again.
"Did you mean it?
"Ok." Chance finally lowers his gaze and turns to head to the living room. "I'll get my laptop."
A few minutes later, he had turned on the light out back and was on the patio area, sitting in a chair with his feet propped up on a little stool. His laptop sat across his legs and he typed some, keeping an eye on Destiny as he read her book.
A few minutes later, he had turned on the light out back and was on the patio area, sitting in a chair with his feet propped up on a little stool. His laptop sat across his legs and he typed some, keeping an eye on Destiny as he read her book.
The silence was nice for a while - the only sound was his clicking keys or the turning of a page. A few insects buzzed around one of the lights, but they didn't bother the two much.
Eventually though, Chance's mind couldn't concentrate anymore. He had been concentrating for a while, typing, browsing, typing, sending messages and seeming to be in his own little world. But now as the hard stuff was done, his mind had started to wander. But it always came back to the same thing. He hated this weird little awkwardness that was between him and Destiny now. It wasn't terrible... not like they weren't speaking to each other or anything. But it was enough to make it feel strange and he didn't like it.
"Destiny..." He pauses, not wanting to sound stupid, or too bold. Fingering his laptop, he thinks for another moment or two. "Earlier... when we... um... in the living room." He chuckles softly, trying to remain casual about the whole thing. "Um, I just... I want to know... if you um..."
Pausing again, he felt pretty silly, stumbling over his words and sounding like an idiot. Finally, he closes his laptop and just asks flat out. "Did you mean it?"
Pausing again, he felt pretty silly, stumbling over his words and sounding like an idiot. Finally, he closes his laptop and just asks flat out. "Did you mean it?"
Having Ryan lean over his shoulder and kiss his cheek, Alec grins. Turning his head, he brings one arm up and around Ryan's neck to keep her face next to his as he presses his lips to hers. "I'm glad I made it to. Been getting a little bit of help on escaping my prison, but... one of these days, I think Reese is gonna let me go."
"Hey, lovebirds, come on." Eli walks up behind them, swatting Ryan's behind with a towel. "Paint. Masks. Lemme show you guys how to get started. We're going pink."
"Hey, lovebirds, come on." Eli walks up behind them, swatting Ryan's behind with a towel. "Paint. Masks. Lemme show you guys how to get started. We're going pink."
Kyle shifts a little, settling back into the couch, his feet up on the coffee table and Alice's head in his lap. His fingers gently rub her forehead and run through her hair, back and forth absentmindedly as they enjoy the quiet. Everything had been happening so fast and was so chaotic that the quiet time with Alice was a nice break. Things with the band had been slightly delayed but nothing major - they just have a few more free days than planned, so getting places to stay was becoming more important.
Alice's suggestion comes as a pleasing one. "Hey, that's not a bad idea... if you don't mind sharing your space for a while. I know Twila would be thrilled - she's been a bit leery of finding her own place in a new town, even if she hasn't said so specifically. Not sure about Karla, but I have a feeling she'll be the same way."
Bending down over Alice's face, he puts a tender kiss on her lips. "I don't like leaving you at night," he admits. "I'm too used to saying goodnight and going to the next room over."
Hearing Rosetta, Mick's head snaps up. He'd fallen asleep in the chair in Angel's office, gaining a crick in his neck like he had the last few days. There hadn't been one normal night since BJ had had his accident - this was night number four and concern had risen to a height that no one was comfortable with.
But now having Rosetta call him, he's on his feet in an instant, his heart giving a leap in his chest. Walking quickly into the other room and seeing BJ's eyes open, relief like no other washes over him. With glossy eyes, he approaches the bed and sits down on the edge of it, running his hand through the boy's hair and down the side of his face. "Hey, kiddo," he greets softly. A smile comes to his lips. "How ya feeling?"
Hearing Rosetta, Mick's head snaps up. He'd fallen asleep in the chair in Angel's office, gaining a crick in his neck like he had the last few days. There hadn't been one normal night since BJ had had his accident - this was night number four and concern had risen to a height that no one was comfortable with.
But now having Rosetta call him, he's on his feet in an instant, his heart giving a leap in his chest. Walking quickly into the other room and seeing BJ's eyes open, relief like no other washes over him. With glossy eyes, he approaches the bed and sits down on the edge of it, running his hand through the boy's hair and down the side of his face. "Hey, kiddo," he greets softly. A smile comes to his lips. "How ya feeling?"
Hand
"Oh...ah I dont mind you being there at all. If I wanted alone time I could go into my room. I just new you had work, and I didn't want to be in your way and all."
Giving a smile it was the truth, Destiny didn't want to get in the way or start anymore messing around if Chance had to get some work done. Not to mention she still had no idea about what happened earlier if Chance was upset or not.
"If it's not going to bother your work than that would be ok. I wouldn't mind you sitting out there with me at all."
Straightening a little Destiny continues to look back at Chance. Her eyes almost felt like they couldn't look away. When she had first met him there was tention and an uneasy feeling but now she felt like anyone else might not do the job good enough.
"I just need to go grab my book from my room, thank I'll be right back out."
Placing the last peace of tape around the window, along with the door handle Ryan pops her head up from the opposite side of the car Eli was on. Grinning at her brother from the other side Ryan gives a thumbs up.
"Its all set over here. Ready to paint the flowers."
Ryan did her best not to break into a hystariea again as she though about the pain job on the car. Inside though she was still dieing just thinking about it. She couldn't wait to see Roth's face.
Going around to the front of the car Ryan gets close to Alec and leans over him as he is taping up the headlight just watching for a long moment. Tilting her head a little bit she gives his cheek a kiss her lips close to his ear.
"I'm happy you ended up making it tonight. Wouldn't have been the same with out ya."
Feeling a little tighten in her own Rosetta's head shoots up her eyes still so tired but the move meant gave her strength. Looking down at BJ's face Rosetta never felt such joy as seeing those little eyes looking back at her.
BJ had been sleeping for a while Rosetta was starting to lose hope, and Angel was starting to wonder herself if he should be moved somewhere else to be taken better care of.
But seeing him now looking back at her Rosetta was filled with so much joy but knowing he might still be in a little shock himself on everything she tryed to contain it a little. Leaning over she gives him a kiss on the forhead as she pushes the hair from his eyes.
"Hey there Bud, You have use quite a scare."
Looking up a little into the other room where she new Mick was Rosetta called to him.
"Mick, come quick BJ is awake."
Sitting quietly with Kyle Alice didn't mind like always. She liked the quiet moments they shared. It was deffintly not something everyone could do but she and Kyle seemed to have it down pat.
Shifting a little on the couch she moves her head that was in Kyle's lap so she was now on her back and looking up at him. A smile passing her lips as an idea had come into her mind.
"Hey Kyle, I was thinking. I know your trying to find placed for everyone in the band to stay but I was thinking maybe Karla and Twila could stay here."
She had a big apt all to herself and most of the room was being wasted on nothing. If she could have people use the rooms, and it being two people she already new it would be great. Having other people around would be nice too so when Kyle wasnt near maybe she wouldnt feel to lonely.
Giving a smile it was the truth, Destiny didn't want to get in the way or start anymore messing around if Chance had to get some work done. Not to mention she still had no idea about what happened earlier if Chance was upset or not.
"If it's not going to bother your work than that would be ok. I wouldn't mind you sitting out there with me at all."
Straightening a little Destiny continues to look back at Chance. Her eyes almost felt like they couldn't look away. When she had first met him there was tention and an uneasy feeling but now she felt like anyone else might not do the job good enough.
"I just need to go grab my book from my room, thank I'll be right back out."
Placing the last peace of tape around the window, along with the door handle Ryan pops her head up from the opposite side of the car Eli was on. Grinning at her brother from the other side Ryan gives a thumbs up.
"Its all set over here. Ready to paint the flowers."
Ryan did her best not to break into a hystariea again as she though about the pain job on the car. Inside though she was still dieing just thinking about it. She couldn't wait to see Roth's face.
Going around to the front of the car Ryan gets close to Alec and leans over him as he is taping up the headlight just watching for a long moment. Tilting her head a little bit she gives his cheek a kiss her lips close to his ear.
"I'm happy you ended up making it tonight. Wouldn't have been the same with out ya."
Feeling a little tighten in her own Rosetta's head shoots up her eyes still so tired but the move meant gave her strength. Looking down at BJ's face Rosetta never felt such joy as seeing those little eyes looking back at her.
BJ had been sleeping for a while Rosetta was starting to lose hope, and Angel was starting to wonder herself if he should be moved somewhere else to be taken better care of.
But seeing him now looking back at her Rosetta was filled with so much joy but knowing he might still be in a little shock himself on everything she tryed to contain it a little. Leaning over she gives him a kiss on the forhead as she pushes the hair from his eyes.
"Hey there Bud, You have use quite a scare."
Looking up a little into the other room where she new Mick was Rosetta called to him.
"Mick, come quick BJ is awake."
Sitting quietly with Kyle Alice didn't mind like always. She liked the quiet moments they shared. It was deffintly not something everyone could do but she and Kyle seemed to have it down pat.
Shifting a little on the couch she moves her head that was in Kyle's lap so she was now on her back and looking up at him. A smile passing her lips as an idea had come into her mind.
"Hey Kyle, I was thinking. I know your trying to find placed for everyone in the band to stay but I was thinking maybe Karla and Twila could stay here."
She had a big apt all to herself and most of the room was being wasted on nothing. If she could have people use the rooms, and it being two people she already new it would be great. Having other people around would be nice too so when Kyle wasnt near maybe she wouldnt feel to lonely.
I'll pretend
Alec looks both ways before heading across the lower level foyer. Getting to the first pillar, he watches the far camera sweep the room. Just as its focus reaches the other end, Alec counts to ten then walks at a medium pace to the bottom stairs. Stopping and counting to fifteen, he then heads up the stairs, stops, counts again, then heads down the hall.
Meeting him halfway was Ty, having been to work for only a couple hours. Nodding, then giving each other a high-five as they pass, in Alec's hand is now a security key card. Aiming for the main floor, he takes a look around, spotting the camera in the far corner. Dropping to his hands and knees, he crawls along the right hand side of cubicles, counting as he goes, until he reaches the end. Waiting until he'd reached thirty, he then makes it through the doorway before the camera ever catches him. It helped when someone had already figured out the exact timing pattern to be able to get out of the building without detection.
Once outside, Alec heads to an Elite vehicle and within minutes, it was hotwired so he could drive across town. And half an hour later, he, Eli and Ryan were in the garage with Roth's car.
Eli put down another strip of tape around the window, sealing the plastic. Some might think it impractical to be so particular about a paint job that would most likely be stripped within hours of its exposure. But Eli couldn't do half a job - it would be professional.
"Hey, Speedy, how's that tape over there coming? We ready to start painting or what?"
Alec fiddles around the headlights, making sure everything that needed to be covered was, though this really was out of his element. He was having to take directions from Eli, which was okay, but not something he was used to. At least Leo wasn't around tonight.
"Um..." Chance didn't like the thought of Destiny being out on the back porch by herself. There were enough cameras that no one could get past him, but by the time he got from the living room and out back, could be enough time for someone to nab her, or worse.
A few days ago, telling her no would have been no problem. But tonight... for some reason, it was just hard. He looks in her eye, wanting so badly to talk to her, but not having a clue what to even say.
"I could... bring my laptop out back with you," he suggests, even though it wasn't his ultimate. "That way you can get your fresh air and I can still keep an actual eye on you."
He knew it didn't sound so great - him needing to follow her around everywhere. It wasn't fair. If he were Reese, he would probably handle things differently, but... this was the way it was. He scrunches his nose a little in an apologetic look. "Sorry. I know you need "you time" too. You'll just have to put up with me a while longer. I'll pretend not to be there."
Meeting him halfway was Ty, having been to work for only a couple hours. Nodding, then giving each other a high-five as they pass, in Alec's hand is now a security key card. Aiming for the main floor, he takes a look around, spotting the camera in the far corner. Dropping to his hands and knees, he crawls along the right hand side of cubicles, counting as he goes, until he reaches the end. Waiting until he'd reached thirty, he then makes it through the doorway before the camera ever catches him. It helped when someone had already figured out the exact timing pattern to be able to get out of the building without detection.
Once outside, Alec heads to an Elite vehicle and within minutes, it was hotwired so he could drive across town. And half an hour later, he, Eli and Ryan were in the garage with Roth's car.
Eli put down another strip of tape around the window, sealing the plastic. Some might think it impractical to be so particular about a paint job that would most likely be stripped within hours of its exposure. But Eli couldn't do half a job - it would be professional.
"Hey, Speedy, how's that tape over there coming? We ready to start painting or what?"
Alec fiddles around the headlights, making sure everything that needed to be covered was, though this really was out of his element. He was having to take directions from Eli, which was okay, but not something he was used to. At least Leo wasn't around tonight.
"Um..." Chance didn't like the thought of Destiny being out on the back porch by herself. There were enough cameras that no one could get past him, but by the time he got from the living room and out back, could be enough time for someone to nab her, or worse.
A few days ago, telling her no would have been no problem. But tonight... for some reason, it was just hard. He looks in her eye, wanting so badly to talk to her, but not having a clue what to even say.
"I could... bring my laptop out back with you," he suggests, even though it wasn't his ultimate. "That way you can get your fresh air and I can still keep an actual eye on you."
He knew it didn't sound so great - him needing to follow her around everywhere. It wasn't fair. If he were Reese, he would probably handle things differently, but... this was the way it was. He scrunches his nose a little in an apologetic look. "Sorry. I know you need "you time" too. You'll just have to put up with me a while longer. I'll pretend not to be there."
Under control
Hearing Chance would still be with her parents service made her fell good. It want that she thought he wouldn't go, but he said in a few days he had to do his own thing, and in a few days was the service too so she just wanted to make sure. If for anything out of her own paranoia.
"Yeah, Reese seems like he can be a pretty hard guy to work for. Not that, thats a bad thing ether. Like to keep everything under control. But I can see the frustration in it too."
Giving a chuckle as she puts another glass away Destiny makes in her own mind how being an Elite agent would be. In a way it seemed exciting thats what she always though about he dad's job to till the time he had explain to her how wrong it was. Those the Elite and Agency were two completely different sides of the law she could make a connection with them.
"I don't think I like watching my back all the time. Don't show it to much but even after your done being my bodyguard I am gonna always jump thinking the Agency is after me. Something about stepping outside the house and wondering If I'm going to die today is kind of a turn off."
Finishing up and putting the last glass away Destiny turns to Chance looking at him for a long moment. Shifting her weight Destiny was unsure now what to do. She wanted to say something more to Chance but she wasn't sure how or what.
As he talks first about getting some work done Destiny let out a short breath and gave a nod. He had work she couldn't stop that.
"Oh...ok, I'll figure something to do. I might grab a book and sit on the back porch is thats aloud or just sit at the kitchen take with the sliding door open for some fresh air."
"Yeah, Reese seems like he can be a pretty hard guy to work for. Not that, thats a bad thing ether. Like to keep everything under control. But I can see the frustration in it too."
Giving a chuckle as she puts another glass away Destiny makes in her own mind how being an Elite agent would be. In a way it seemed exciting thats what she always though about he dad's job to till the time he had explain to her how wrong it was. Those the Elite and Agency were two completely different sides of the law she could make a connection with them.
"I don't think I like watching my back all the time. Don't show it to much but even after your done being my bodyguard I am gonna always jump thinking the Agency is after me. Something about stepping outside the house and wondering If I'm going to die today is kind of a turn off."
Finishing up and putting the last glass away Destiny turns to Chance looking at him for a long moment. Shifting her weight Destiny was unsure now what to do. She wanted to say something more to Chance but she wasn't sure how or what.
As he talks first about getting some work done Destiny let out a short breath and gave a nod. He had work she couldn't stop that.
"Oh...ok, I'll figure something to do. I might grab a book and sit on the back porch is thats aloud or just sit at the kitchen take with the sliding door open for some fresh air."
Before bed
Chance looks to Destiny quickly, wondering why she'd have to ask if he'd be at her parents' funeral. Wasn't it natural that he would be? Had he implied otherwise, or acted like he didn't want to go? He hoped not. When two people got along, a friendship could form in a matter of minutes. With him and Destiny, it had formed over the course of several days being together. He'd treat her like he would any friend. Maybe he wasn't all that close to anyone, but he wouldn't leave her high and dry now.
"Of course I'll be there," he answers softly. "We're friends right? I wouldn't leave you to do that alone even if I wasn't your bodyguard."
Rinsing out a glass, he hands it to her carefully. "I'd bring you along to that meeting of mine in a few days but... first, you're right - Reese would have a fit, and two... I know you can act but... I wouldn't want to risk it. I've got to meet up with someone in that undercover scene - gotta make a deal on a gambling debt, then get out of there again." He sighs. "Which means I also have to come up with something to tell Reese since he's not in that loop. I wasn't planning on having to make any connections while I was here, but... I'm getting pressure and if I don't give, it's gonna blow my cover."
He leans on the sink and gives Destiny a sidelong glance. "The life of an Elite agent. Even when I'm playing bodyguard, I gotta watch my back."
Handing her the last glass, he pulls the plug in the drain and lets the water swirl down in the sink. Wiping off the counter with a little flourish, he hangs up the towel and turns to Destiny, seeming to not be too sure what to do now. It was too early for bed yet.... but he wasn't so sure about starting any more games or playing around tonight. "I got some work to do before bed..."
"Of course I'll be there," he answers softly. "We're friends right? I wouldn't leave you to do that alone even if I wasn't your bodyguard."
Rinsing out a glass, he hands it to her carefully. "I'd bring you along to that meeting of mine in a few days but... first, you're right - Reese would have a fit, and two... I know you can act but... I wouldn't want to risk it. I've got to meet up with someone in that undercover scene - gotta make a deal on a gambling debt, then get out of there again." He sighs. "Which means I also have to come up with something to tell Reese since he's not in that loop. I wasn't planning on having to make any connections while I was here, but... I'm getting pressure and if I don't give, it's gonna blow my cover."
He leans on the sink and gives Destiny a sidelong glance. "The life of an Elite agent. Even when I'm playing bodyguard, I gotta watch my back."
Handing her the last glass, he pulls the plug in the drain and lets the water swirl down in the sink. Wiping off the counter with a little flourish, he hangs up the towel and turns to Destiny, seeming to not be too sure what to do now. It was too early for bed yet.... but he wasn't so sure about starting any more games or playing around tonight. "I got some work to do before bed..."
Oh yeah
Destiny didn't mind hearing about where Chance lived. It sounded nice, busy but there was nothing wrong with something being busy. Thinking about it now Destiny could understand why Chance probably missed it there. It was normal to him to always be on the go in the middle of everything that was busy.
"Sounds like a nice place there I could see why you would miss it. Always being on the go and than coming to almost a complete halt can be odd."
Taking the plate from Chance and drying it Destiny than puts it in the right location before taking the bowl and doing the same each time coming back to Chance's side for another.
Stopping a moment and lingering for a moment as he talks about having to go away to do another job Destiny can't help the loud thump in her chest. Someone else would have to come? It would only be a few hours but after getting use to Chance and his ways of doing things having someone else come would feel odd.
"Oh yeah, I am sure he could find someone. Not that I couldn't keep myself out of trouble if I just went with you. Slipping into a roll is easy but I guess Reese wouldn't be to happy if he found out. I...maybe Jason can come or something since I know him already it wont be to awkward feeling with someone else here. Your gonna be there for my parents service right?"
"Sounds like a nice place there I could see why you would miss it. Always being on the go and than coming to almost a complete halt can be odd."
Taking the plate from Chance and drying it Destiny than puts it in the right location before taking the bowl and doing the same each time coming back to Chance's side for another.
Stopping a moment and lingering for a moment as he talks about having to go away to do another job Destiny can't help the loud thump in her chest. Someone else would have to come? It would only be a few hours but after getting use to Chance and his ways of doing things having someone else come would feel odd.
"Oh yeah, I am sure he could find someone. Not that I couldn't keep myself out of trouble if I just went with you. Slipping into a roll is easy but I guess Reese wouldn't be to happy if he found out. I...maybe Jason can come or something since I know him already it wont be to awkward feeling with someone else here. Your gonna be there for my parents service right?"
In the middle
Destiny's hand brushing against Chance's causes his eyes to fall shut for a moment though she doesn't see. Turning quickly back to the sink, he keeps his sights down, not really sure what to say now. They had kissed. But it wasn't like it was anything serious. It was just... just a kiss. Heat of the moment type thing, right? Sure, he'd liked it - who wouldn't? It didn't mean there was anything more to it than that... right?
Hearing Destiny's voice, he's brought back to what he was doing, realizing that the sink was almost full and quickly shutting off the water? "Hmm? Oh... yeah... I was in a pretty fast-paced area. Got a nice apartment... lots of city traffic. Not the sleepy side like it is around here. Back there it's get up and go, get to work, go go go, then back home and out for a night on the town."
He chuckles as he scrubs a plate, rinses and hands it to her. "It's weird not having that routine. I mean... sitting around here... it's like... not sure what to do with myself." He pauses, scraping away at a stubborn spot on a bowl. "Other than watching you and that undercover business of course. Which reminds me... I gotta meet up with a guy in a few days - figure I might have Reese get someone to come over here so I can take off for a couple hours. Don't want you in the middle of anything."
Hearing Destiny's voice, he's brought back to what he was doing, realizing that the sink was almost full and quickly shutting off the water? "Hmm? Oh... yeah... I was in a pretty fast-paced area. Got a nice apartment... lots of city traffic. Not the sleepy side like it is around here. Back there it's get up and go, get to work, go go go, then back home and out for a night on the town."
He chuckles as he scrubs a plate, rinses and hands it to her. "It's weird not having that routine. I mean... sitting around here... it's like... not sure what to do with myself." He pauses, scraping away at a stubborn spot on a bowl. "Other than watching you and that undercover business of course. Which reminds me... I gotta meet up with a guy in a few days - figure I might have Reese get someone to come over here so I can take off for a couple hours. Don't want you in the middle of anything."
Wonder
Walking into the kitchen with Chance Destiny gives a small smile. Something about today seemed so different than the days before. She'd always been pretty good at keeping her own emotions at bay. It was another thing her father taught her because the Agency would feed on those emotions. She had done pretty good, till today. She had let her feelings show for Chance, about everything doing on...it was strange and now she couldn't deny they were there.
Coming up behind him Destiny reaches around him placing her cups in the sink. Just lingering for a moment she hand brushes his as it retreats even if she wanted to it to ling she pulled it away still unsure about how Chance was feeling not wanting to push to far.
Turning and grabbing the dish towel from the counter behind them she returns next to Chance waiting for him to start the dishes. Not knowing really what to talk about since what happened in the living room she just watches out the window too for a moment. Looking at Chance slightly she can see the far off look in his eye.
"Whats your home like? Is it quiet or busy? Lots of people?"
Destiny didn't mind knowing a little more about Chance and where he lived. She'd liked learning about new places and this would be a perfect chance to do so!
Coming up behind him Destiny reaches around him placing her cups in the sink. Just lingering for a moment she hand brushes his as it retreats even if she wanted to it to ling she pulled it away still unsure about how Chance was feeling not wanting to push to far.
Turning and grabbing the dish towel from the counter behind them she returns next to Chance waiting for him to start the dishes. Not knowing really what to talk about since what happened in the living room she just watches out the window too for a moment. Looking at Chance slightly she can see the far off look in his eye.
"Whats your home like? Is it quiet or busy? Lots of people?"
Destiny didn't mind knowing a little more about Chance and where he lived. She'd liked learning about new places and this would be a perfect chance to do so!
Wash and dry
The corner of Chance's mouth upturns a little. Yes, he'd wanted some time alone, if anything just to sort through and figure out how to justify kissing. But he didn't want to make Destiny feel badly. She was one strong, gutsy woman. But tonight, Chance had seen her need... her need for compassion... care... affection. He figured it existed in every woman somewhere, and tonight, for some reason, he'd seen it in her, full-blossom for the first time. And it had done something to him. And that, was what struck a strange cord of fear in him.
Forcing a smile to the surface, he shakes his head. "Come on... I'll wash and you can dry." He picks up his cup of tea as well and wanders to the kitchen, starting to run the hot water and putting the stopper in the drain. Looking out the back window, there wasn't a whole lot to see with the reflections in the way, but there were quiet town lights. It reminded him a little of home.
Forcing a smile to the surface, he shakes his head. "Come on... I'll wash and you can dry." He picks up his cup of tea as well and wanders to the kitchen, starting to run the hot water and putting the stopper in the drain. Looking out the back window, there wasn't a whole lot to see with the reflections in the way, but there were quiet town lights. It reminded him a little of home.
Understand
Taking both his hands to stand Destiny does so, still looking into Chance's eyes. There was something different there now, they both thinking, wondering if it was right or wrong, or if it was a mistake. She new in her mind, there had been something there that made her care for Chance, and drew she closer this now just seeming to add a little to it.
"I don't even know whats going on enough in this movie to sit and watch it to the end. I've missed way to much already. Not that I mind."
Straightening a little and giving a little stretch before picking up her tea glass with what was left of the now cold tea.
"And we did say I would help you since I kind of cheated with the candy game. I said I would dry if you washed and I will stick to my word. I honestly don't mind helping, unless you would rather have some space."
Again like before Destiny didn't want Chance to feel like she was smothering him. So if he did want to be alone than she understood completely wouldn't be mad.
"I don't even know whats going on enough in this movie to sit and watch it to the end. I've missed way to much already. Not that I mind."
Straightening a little and giving a little stretch before picking up her tea glass with what was left of the now cold tea.
"And we did say I would help you since I kind of cheated with the candy game. I said I would dry if you washed and I will stick to my word. I honestly don't mind helping, unless you would rather have some space."
Again like before Destiny didn't want Chance to feel like she was smothering him. So if he did want to be alone than she understood completely wouldn't be mad.
Never a victor
Chance catches a slight look in Destiny's eye that wasn't there before, and he feels a little badly. Had he just led her on? Well, not really... he might not want to admit he'd just enjoyed kissing her, but it was true. But was it right? He was here to do a job, not have a summer fling. And besides... those eyes... they were too pure to just love and leave.
He grins at her comment and reaches down to push a stray strand of her hair out of the way. "Or you can finish up the movie while I go do the dishes. It's my job after all and since this was a tie... it's still my job."
Standing up again, he bends to give her both her hands if she wanted help getting up. "Besides... I have a feeling that a wrestling match would never end up with a victor. I'm too strong and you're too cunning."
He grins at her comment and reaches down to push a stray strand of her hair out of the way. "Or you can finish up the movie while I go do the dishes. It's my job after all and since this was a tie... it's still my job."
Standing up again, he bends to give her both her hands if she wanted help getting up. "Besides... I have a feeling that a wrestling match would never end up with a victor. I'm too strong and you're too cunning."
Best Moment
Destiny can feel her heart thump in her chest. It pounded so hard she couldn't remember a time when it had been loud along with these feelings of bliss. These feelings she had to offer though it had only been a few days it was still a few days of 24/7. Ever since she told Chance off that day outside the lawyers office and the promised not to keep secrets she was now happy to share these with Chance, and make him feel good too.
As Chance pulls away from the kiss Destiny looks up at him. Her one hand sliding from his back but the other staying on his face as her thumb runs over his cheek bone. Searching his eyes for the longest moment, looking...looking for something. Hearing his words about being her bodyguard she continues to search the eyes looking for what was meant by his words. Was it a no we can't do this, or was it yes, but there was no time for more questions as the beep goes off and Chance stands going to the computer monitor.
Staring upward Destiny lets all the emotions flow through her as she trys to calm her breathing not letting on she was a little out of breath. Feeling Chance come back over she tilts her head back a little to look up at him, a smile coming to her lips again.
"Stupid dog rune the best moments."
She new for now the moment had been broken but it had been an amazing moment at that. But she could feel Chance's awkwardness and she couldn't help but feel bad a little. Swallowing the lump in her throat she turns her head to look at the tv a moment before back at him.
"Well...we could watch the rest of the movie that we have no idea whats going on, or we could go do those dishes since our wrestling ended in a tie, or we could continue the wrestling and see who wins."
As Chance pulls away from the kiss Destiny looks up at him. Her one hand sliding from his back but the other staying on his face as her thumb runs over his cheek bone. Searching his eyes for the longest moment, looking...looking for something. Hearing his words about being her bodyguard she continues to search the eyes looking for what was meant by his words. Was it a no we can't do this, or was it yes, but there was no time for more questions as the beep goes off and Chance stands going to the computer monitor.
Staring upward Destiny lets all the emotions flow through her as she trys to calm her breathing not letting on she was a little out of breath. Feeling Chance come back over she tilts her head back a little to look up at him, a smile coming to her lips again.
"Stupid dog rune the best moments."
She new for now the moment had been broken but it had been an amazing moment at that. But she could feel Chance's awkwardness and she couldn't help but feel bad a little. Swallowing the lump in her throat she turns her head to look at the tv a moment before back at him.
"Well...we could watch the rest of the movie that we have no idea whats going on, or we could go do those dishes since our wrestling ended in a tie, or we could continue the wrestling and see who wins."
Bodyguard
Chance's foot moves up against Destiny's foot, rubbing it slowly. Her hand running up and down his back felt good, as did her continued sweet kiss.
Her words bring his mind back around to what should be a dilemma that was being ignored for the moment. It had started out a game... but now wasn't? She wasn't just teasing him, trying to get him to give up so she could win their little battle and avoid doing dishes? She really did... want to be doing this? Her palm on his cheek felt so soft.
Destiny's continued kiss makes it hard for him to get a word in, but for the next few moments, he doesn't mind. Throwing caution to the wind, he ignores logic for a while, just to stay here and kiss a little longer. There was something different here... something different than what he'd felt just a day or two ago. Actually being caught in an embrace and kissing... Destiny brought on more feelings for her than he knew had existed. She wasn't just a frightened little girl who needed help. She was a young woman with feelings of her own to keep and to share.
Shifting around a little, Chance's arm comes back down, his hand brushing the side of her face. As he does though, his elbow brushes up against his side holster. And all of a sudden, reality hits him squarely in the face.
Breaking away from the kiss, he stares down into Destiny's eyes, searching them for the longest moment. How had they gotten into this? Were these feelings real? Did he really feel something for her? Did she really think this was more than a game, or was she just releasing pent-up emotions with everything that had been going on?
His voice is quiet... softer than normal. "I'm your bodyguard."
A beeping at the computer monitors snaps his head up, his whole body tensing. Somehow managing to get up without stepping on Destiny, he stumbles over to the screens to see what was going on. His eyes narrow. It was the neighbor's dog - nothing to worry about. But the moment had been successfully broken, leaving the awkward aftermath. He had broken so many rules tonight.
Turning around, he wanders back to Destiny, squatting down near her head. "Just a dog," he informs. He searches her eyes again, biting his lower lip. "Well, darlin' what do we do now?"
Her words bring his mind back around to what should be a dilemma that was being ignored for the moment. It had started out a game... but now wasn't? She wasn't just teasing him, trying to get him to give up so she could win their little battle and avoid doing dishes? She really did... want to be doing this? Her palm on his cheek felt so soft.
Destiny's continued kiss makes it hard for him to get a word in, but for the next few moments, he doesn't mind. Throwing caution to the wind, he ignores logic for a while, just to stay here and kiss a little longer. There was something different here... something different than what he'd felt just a day or two ago. Actually being caught in an embrace and kissing... Destiny brought on more feelings for her than he knew had existed. She wasn't just a frightened little girl who needed help. She was a young woman with feelings of her own to keep and to share.
Shifting around a little, Chance's arm comes back down, his hand brushing the side of her face. As he does though, his elbow brushes up against his side holster. And all of a sudden, reality hits him squarely in the face.
Breaking away from the kiss, he stares down into Destiny's eyes, searching them for the longest moment. How had they gotten into this? Were these feelings real? Did he really feel something for her? Did she really think this was more than a game, or was she just releasing pent-up emotions with everything that had been going on?
His voice is quiet... softer than normal. "I'm your bodyguard."
A beeping at the computer monitors snaps his head up, his whole body tensing. Somehow managing to get up without stepping on Destiny, he stumbles over to the screens to see what was going on. His eyes narrow. It was the neighbor's dog - nothing to worry about. But the moment had been successfully broken, leaving the awkward aftermath. He had broken so many rules tonight.
Turning around, he wanders back to Destiny, squatting down near her head. "Just a dog," he informs. He searches her eyes again, biting his lower lip. "Well, darlin' what do we do now?"
The second time
Taking Chance's nudge back as a sigh it was ok, and he liked it Destiny just continued. Her hand running on Chance's back her own little murmur coming from her lips showing she did in fact like his kiss as well.
Hearing his words between there kiss Destiny can't help the small smile a little but still not breaking the kiss ether. Letting it ling for more than a few moments she finally can take a few breaths and gets some words in herself.
"I...was going to ask...you that same thing. It....stopped feeling like...a game to...me...when I actually kissed you...the second time."
Keeping her hand still on Chance's back and one in his head Destiny lets it slide to the side of his face so she could cradle it. Letting the kiss continue before he can say something else.
Hearing his words between there kiss Destiny can't help the small smile a little but still not breaking the kiss ether. Letting it ling for more than a few moments she finally can take a few breaths and gets some words in herself.
"I...was going to ask...you that same thing. It....stopped feeling like...a game to...me...when I actually kissed you...the second time."
Keeping her hand still on Chance's back and one in his head Destiny lets it slide to the side of his face so she could cradle it. Letting the kiss continue before he can say something else.
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