Haven't written an All Saints Fic in a long time but I dug out my Dvd's and I'm back in the mood.
All Saints
Von/Nelson
Chapter 1
Von had been quiet for days and she wouldn't speak to anyone. It certainly wasn't like her. Terri knew she had been seeing one of their ex patients, who she had gotten on really well with while he had been in hospital but she hadn''t spoken much about it. Terri was sitting typing up some reports when Nelson knocked on her door.
"Terri, can I have a word."
"Sure. What can I do for you."
Nelson closed the door behind him and took a seat across from Terri.
"Have you spoken to Von recently." Nelosn asked.
"We've talked about lots of things."
"Personal things."
"What is this Nelson."
"I'm worried about her."
"You."
"You don't need to look so shocked."
"Well no, I'm sorry. It's just you and Von don't exactly get along at the best of times."
"I think we've progressed rather well since I arrived."
"You have your moments. Look Nelson, I've tried talking to her and she just keeps pushing me away. Von's never been one to open up and I know better than to push her."
"Clearly something happened with that guy she was seeing."
"I know but I can't force her to talk about it."
"He seemed like a bit of a jerk when he was here."
"I did wonder about him but Von's not one to get involved with that type. If you want to try and find out what's going on then by all means go ahead but tread carefully Nelson."
"I will. Thanks Terri."
Terri watched as Nelson left her office and laughed at the thought of Nelson even attempting to try and talk to Von. Only time would tell.
A few days past and Von was making herself a coffee in the staffroom. Nelson walked in and saw that she was deep in thought as she clearly hadn't heard him enter. He walked up behind her and placed his hand on her shoulder.
"Von." He said, quietly.
Von jumped at the sound of her name, causing her to drop her coffee cup on the floor, the liquid falling at her feet.
"For god sake Nelson, you shouldn't sneak up on people like that."
"Sorry, here let me get that."
"It's fine, I can manage."
She grabbed a cloth from the sink and made a start cleaning it up, while Nelson prepared her another coffee. When she had finished tidying up she took a seat beside him.
"Sorry about that." He said.
"It doesn't matter. Thanks for making me another cup."
They lapsed into silence, Nelson wondering how to start the conversation. He couldn't explain why he always felt so akward when he was in her presence.
"Von, can I ask you something."
"Depends on what it is."
"You've been distracted lately, quiet, like there's something on your mind."
"Terri tell you to talk to me, did she."
"No…."
"Then why bother asking."
"Because I was worried about you."
"Ofcourse you are." She said, sarcastically.
"I am. Why is it so bloody hard for you to believe that people care about you."
"Just my nature I suppose."
"Well."
"Well what."
"Look, does it have something to do with that guy you went out with from the hospital."
As soon as he said it, she became agitated.
"I should get back to work."
"Von please."
"No Nelson, just leave it."
"I want to help."
"No disrespect but it's a little late for help. Now if you'll excuse me."
She got up from her seat and emptied the contents of her cup before leaving Nelson alone.
"Well, how did it go." Terri asked, popping her head around the door.
"It's definitely something to do with that guy she was seeing."
"How do you know."
"Because the minute I brought him up, she started acting weird."
"Nelson, maybe it's none of our business. You should just leave it alone."
"I can't Terri. It looked like fear in her eyes."
"What, Nelson, come on. Get back to work."
Nelson did as Terri instructed but he was damned if he was going to let the matter rest.
To Be Continued….
Okay, so what did you think. Should I continue….
