It Was Always You
My first fanfic. No flames please. Frank/Nancy pairing. Hope you enjoy first chapter.
AU.
23 year old Nancy Drew was enjoying Paris in the spring. Dressed in a sleeveless light blue cotton dress that accentuated a figure even a lingerie model would die for, she was oblivious to several admiring glances thrown her way. Tucking in a wisp of her strawberry blond hair, she smiled as the breeze seemed insistent on playing with her long wavy hair. Looking like she belonged,Nancy settled comfortably at an outdoor cafe and watched people walk by. The familiar ring of her phone caught her attention and she scrambled to answer it from her purse. "Hi Dad!" "Hello Nancy! How is Paris treating you? Please tell me you are listening to me by having a good time. It is your birthday after all!" her father boomed with humor. Nancy smiled as she replied,"So far so good, Dad. It is only my third day here but I can honestly say Paris has been beautiful and relaxing". "Glad to hear that. You know I would be there if i didn't have this case taking up my time - " "Don't worry about that Dad. I know how important that case is and you are right on the edge of wrapping up your defense too...so even if I miss you, I understand completely." Carson Drew was a famous defense lawyer and having him on your side was a big plus. He is also a very formidable opponent and protective father when the occasion calls for it. Like recently..."Nancy, I just wish you had one of your friends with you to celebrate. I know your Aunt Eloise is busy with an upcoming fashion show, so I am not sure how often you would be spending time with her. Do you not have the least interest in her being one of the most successful designers in the last decade? I know she considers you her perfect model and the daughter she never had..."Her father trailed off. "Nancy? please just promise me you will have some fun?". Nancy sighed. She appreciated everything her father and aunt had been doing for her, but at this point in her life, she needed some time to do...to do... What was it she really wanted? This time in Paris... away from River Heights and the hurtful events of the past months...Ned... "Don't worry Dad. I did make plans for tonight. So go win that case and make me proud." Carson wasn't fooled by Nancy's brave attempt to sound happy, but let it drop for now. She has to do what she feels she needs. After saying I love you and Happy birthday greetings,both father and daughter said their goodbyes. At that point, Nancy decided she had better call her aunt Eloise at Elle design house and accept her invitation to dinner.
Frank Hardy was not happy. He had just finished tying up loose ends on a case for his father in London that involved a lot of running around in rain and fog. He was exhausted and running on empty. The good thing was he got the job done on the nick of time and hopefully make it back to New York and get on with his life. He was starting his own practice as an architect after finishing up at MIT and was looking forward to it. It seemed ideal for now since it gave him some room for part time detective work with his father and brother. At that moment, the airline announced that the last flights to New York were booked having had to cancel the last available one due to maintenance issues. Frank sighed. He was in no hurry to go home and no one special waiting...a pair of sapphire blue eyes flashed through his mind and he was lost in a memory for a moment. He shook his head and wondered where and what those blue eyes were doing...Frank snapped out of his reverie and decided to do something very uncharacteristic of him: he was going on a few days vacation. He quickly put in a call to his parents informing them of his decision. When they asked him where he would be going, Frank replied that he still had to think about it. Then his mother Laura, who was glad to hear that her more serious, level headed son decided to go on vacation, said,"I hear Paris is wonderful this time of the year!" Frank thought about it for a moment then thought, "Why not"?