"Come on, baby, let me drive tonight, please? It's our anniversary…"

Cat let just a little bit of hurt creep into her tone, just enough to invoke Sean's give-her-what-she-wants instinct. And it worked. Flawlessly. He struggled internally as she watched him; shaking his head, a small twitch as he imagined her recklessness, shuddering at the thought of the scrapes and dents all over her car. However, one look at her pouting face coupled with that tone and he sighed and handed her the keys to his Jaguar.

"Thanks, babe!"

In the six months that they had been dating he had never let her drive his car.

She was careful pulling out of the driveway, but on the open road, she downshifted quickly and sped off into the night. At first Sean was tense, but after the first ten minutes he relaxed and cranked up the radio. They jammed out to a few songs before Sean rifled through his CDs and inserted and blank covered disc into the player.

"What's that?"

"You'll see."

A few seconds later his voice came through the Jag's speakers and Cat felt tears begin to gather in her eyes. It was her song, "Inevitable", the song he and written just for her. The song that had broken down the final barrier in her messed up head and let her be with him.

"Happy anniversary, Kitty-Cat. I've got a present for you, but I think it'll have to wait until we get to the restaurant."

Irritation wiped the tears from her eyes and, of course, he noticed and laughed. It was infectious and soon she was laughing right along with him. She just couldn't hold on the negative emotions, that was Jade's style, not hers. Sean reached over and held her hand over the gear shifter. The ride was cool and pleasant and Cat thought it was one of the most perfect moments of her life.

The restaurant, Sekisui, was beautiful. Low lights and candles around the tables, huge fish tanks with the most wonderful tropical fish and coral. The sushi and sashimi was perfect and delicious but Cat barely registered any of it. She was riveted by Sean, the way he looked in the light, the way the shadows crossed his face when a candle flickered. Yep, she was definitely in love. They must have talked for hours but she didn't remember what was really said; only the vague concepts like school, their friends, and their childhood. The whole conversation was wiped from her mind when he gave her the anniversary gift he had promised.

"So…where's my present?"

Sean smiled and his eyes lit up like emerald flames. His gaze locked on Cat's and she felt breathless. Then he broke the mood by laughing at her.

"You don't even care what it is, do you? You're just excited to get a present!"

"What's that supposed to mean?"

He laughed again at Cat's stricken look, adding to her irritation. She huffed and turned away from him. This only made Sean laugh harder.

"Fine! If you're just gonna make fun of me then I'm leaving!"

Cat made as if to stand and suddenly Sean was in front of her. All trace of laughter gone, the intense look on his scarred but handsome face stopped her in her tracks. He reached out and touched her cheek and she leaned into his hand, unable to help herself.

"I'm sorry baby; I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."

She looked up at him and the burning sincerity in his eyes made it impossible for her to not believe him.

"It's okay. Have I told you that I love you yet?"

"Nope."

His smile was contagious and she found herself grinning right back at him.

"I do. I love you."

His eyes found hers again and he didn't need to say a word. She could almost physically touch the way he felt about her. Cat's cheek colored but she couldn't bring herself to break the moment by looking away.

"So, can I have my present now?"

He smiles again, but there was sadness behind it now, not much but it was there.

"Close your eyes, Kitty-Cat."

Reluctantly, her eyes slid closed and Cat heard him open something like a small box and then a metallic tinkling, like wind through a chime. The sound was delicate, almost musical.

"Now open them."

Cat opened her eyes and saw the most beautiful necklace she'd ever laid eyes on. It was silver, polished so that it seemed to shine with its own light, the links were tiny, delicate, the kind of thing Cat was afraid to touch because she might break it. Hanging from the chain was a pendant that was silver as well, a Celtic cross except that the left arm was an angel's wing instead of its normal shape. At the center of the cross was a ruby so red it seemed to be a drop of blood somehow transformed into a gem. She recognized the shape of the cross quickly; it was the same shape as the black tattoo on Sean's left shoulder.

"It's beautiful."

"It was my mother's. That's why I got my mark made to look like it."

"Sean, I can't take this…"

"Sure you can, Kitty-Cat. I want you to have it."

Cat smiled as Sean pulled her to her feet and spun her around. She lifted her ruby-red locks so that he could fasten the necklace behind her slender neck. It settled on her chest as if it belonged there. Which, Cat supposed, it did now. She smiled even wider at the thought and spun to kiss Sean enthusiastically.

"Let's get out of here."

Her eyes traveled down his body suggestively. He grinned and reached for the keys to the Jag, but Cat was too quick for him.

"Ah-ah-ah, I still get to drive."

He growled and crushed her to him, kissing her fiercely. When he pulled away, which was much too soon for Cat, there was a silent question in his eyes, THE question.

Tonight? They seemed to ask.

"Yes…" Cat whispered as she blushed furiously.

Sean smiled, kissed her again and then tugged her out of the restaurant.

Cat regained some of her composure at the car. She looked at him from beneath her lashes.

"So, my place or yours?"

It was the first time she had ever asked this question when she meant what she did.

"Mine."

The desire in his eyes took her breath away and she had trouble getting into and starting the car. They rode in comfortable silence, but Cat could feel his eyes on her. She stopped at a red light and Sean leaned over to kiss her hungrily. Only the honking of the car behind them reminded them of where they were. Laughing, Cat pulled into the intersection.

Then the world went black.

A/N: I promise its not a tragedy. Please keep reading lol. Reviews are also nice.