[Fanfic] Sousuke's last stand - ch 3 (Pg-13)

[Avlor]

Chapter 3 – Telltale signs

The morning light streamed in and started creeping over the couch to Sousuke’s face. The bright light hit his eyes and woke him. He flopped his arm over his eyes – not wanting to wake. His hand hit Kaname’s head and she stirred. He startled realizing again that she was there. He turned his head. He had never wanted to stay in bed before. He was always up at the crack of dawn. Now the sun was up and he didn’t even know what time it was. But she was here – they had been up so late. Was he still sick? He almost hoped so. He rolled over to face her and hold her tightly to him – lips gently pressed to her forehead. She stirred more and startled. He felt a smile appear on his face – for the first time that he could remember. It was almost hard not to laugh as she was trying to figure out where she was. He remembered the last time he held her as he had just knocked her out of the way of a bus and his hand accidentally ended up in the wrong place. Boy, did he get a halisen slap then – what a memory. Things were changing indeed.

She sat upright quickly and looked at him with the Oh my God what happened last night look. Then she sighed with relief as her memory came back to her. She saw him smiling – and looked at him more closely. “You’re smiling – I can’t believe it! I’ve never seen you smile. What’s going on in that military otaku head of yours?!?!”

“Did you know that I slept soundly with out my glock under my pillow for the first time last night?” he commented to her.

She gave him a double take again. She’d never thought about him sleeping with his favorite gun at his side before – but it sounded like him – he always had it with him. “Really?” she looked at him puzzled. He nodded. She snuggled back beside him. Maybe he really was changing? The thought amused her and she nuzzled her head into his shoulder.

Just then a knock at the door startled them. Kaname silently let out a groan of frustration and hit her head on Sousuke’s shoulder as Kurz hollered outside, “Hey Sousuke you slacker – some girl called us on your communications equipment from your apartment last night saying you wanted more time off before you came back!” Sousuke slapped his hand on his head in disbelief - not wanting this to be happening right now. Kurz wasn’t supposed to be here until next week.

“Go away – I’m not feeling well. You’ll catch it,” Sousuke hollered only hoping it would work.

Melissa joined in, “Ready or not here we come!” There was a slight picking at the door and it slammed open. Next was a great shuffling on the couch and then Sousuke and Kaname completely red in the face could be seen sitting up at least a foot a part from each other – trying to act as if nothing was happening. But the telltale blankets on the floor taunted them – they wouldn’t disappear not matter how much either of them wished for it.

Kurz whistled loud and long and commented, “Well my boy – finally figured out girls did ya? And what a sickness they are...Hope I…HRMMPH…” Melissa was beaming from ear to ear, but had elbowed Kurz so hard in the side that he coughed. Kaname gave Kurz the look from hell. She had planned on making breakfast and then telling Sousuke about her plan last night, hoping to smooth this over a bit. Then she and Sousuke could meet these two and talk about Sousuke’s future on their own terms.

Kaname decided to end the stalemate, stood up and offered to go get breakfast for everyone from the shop down the street. Kurz immediately nodded. Melissa agreed too, since she hadn’t eaten in 16 hours. Sousuke was not going to be left alone to be tortured by these two. “I’ll come with you – I know what they like,” he hurried, grabbed his glock and almost pushed Kaname out the door. Leaving Kurz and Melissa howling with laughter behind them.

Kaname slid her hand into Sousuke’s and smiling said, “Nice retreat.” He blushed and grimaced at the thought of it and what they’d face when they got back. He ran his hand through his unkempt hair and realized they’d also get unusual looks in the store with their wild wrinkled appearance and holding hands in public.

“So what DID you do last night when I was asleep?” Sousuke tried to casually question, feeling totally curious. He didn’t remember ever sleeping so hard – it must have been the fever. And he hadn’t taught her how to use the communications equipment yet.

Kaname was hoping he wouldn’t ask yet, but replied, “Just as they said. I called in and asked if you had any sick leave or vacation you could take before returning. There’s a lot to do and you’ll miss at least a day from being sick. But they couldn’t give that information to me. Can you believe that – I thought Kurz would? I thought it was just you who wouldn’t give me information…”

He looked at her knowing she hadn’t said everything, “Did you just know how to use that radio?” hoping to prod her to talk more. She nodded. Her whispered abilities were so handy when trying to figure out something electronic. She stopped, leaned up and quietly spoke in his ear, “I’m trying to keep you here as long as I can. Do I have security clearance with you now?” It was his turn to take a double take at her. He held her hand tighter and took the lead to the store. Sousuke no longer felt like a lost puppy here in Japan. He had a purpose of his own here – even if it might not last more than a week.

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Well, I am having so much fun with this! Who would have thought I'd ever like writing. My hubby and I talked last night about where the story should go and we had such fun imagining what could happen. I knew how I wanted it to end - but wasn't sure how to get there from here. Y'all will be glad he helped - he's much better at plot than I am. (I may get him to write a fan fic of his own someday...though he's into "torturing" characters more than I am.) I've been thinking about the inspiration for this fanfic - It's a novel called Full Metal Panic - End of Day by Day. Things obviously haven't been happening quite the way I thought they should in the book, though it's an enjoyable book. I've tried hard to make this story as different as possible. Anyway...please let me know what you think.

PG-13 is as risque as I get - even a barbarian has standards...

[Belisarius]

A barbarian has standards?

Well of course, they do.

1) remember to bathe in the blood of your enemies once a week.
2) take a bath every month.
3) take a bath with clean water every three months.
4) always wear the miniinium amount of clothing to confuse and mesmerize the enemy.

I continueing the story now.

[Avlor]

good grief - you forgot the raiding and pilliaging!!!! (how do you think I get most of my toys! Why spend $, when you can just form a raiding party and TAKE IT!)

(I'm a viking or a mongolain type barbarian depending on my mood...XD Raiding on horseback my favorite - grab my mace or sword and slosh thru a crowd....)

Have to find a new horse - gave my last one away in a rare moment of generosity...here horsey here horsey...

(thanks for reading the story. I'm pondering what do to with Ch 9 - I had it written and may rewrite.)

[HELLFIRE]

*dirty mind*

I DO have to wonder what Sousuke and Kaname were up to under the
covers that night

But first, SLEEP -- for me, of course

Oh, and hope you have a chance to check out some of the other fics
here. Can't always give and not recieve, you know








Regards

[Avlor]

Avlor kitsune nods - definately need to read the ones here too.

(Reading is what started me wanting to write. I usually leave comments when I read them.)