Title: The Barracuda Bites Again
Author: Pinkcat4569
Rating: T for adult language and adult situations, but nothing explicit
Spoilers: Season 4, 5, especially Matt and Emily's back stories.
Description: Sequel to The Barracuda. That story ends with Stella, the barracuda, a man killer, taking notice of Lester. This is what happens when she sets her sights on him. Plenty of B/J, some A/C and M/E. Also has some creature activity, unlike the original story.
Disclaimer: I do not own Primeval or the characters
Author's Note: Should read The Barracuda first. This story starts the next day. I'm not a creature or fish expert. Although I did minor research online, please excuse any mistakes. Feel free to share your knowledge though. I might fix any blatant mistakes.
This Chapter, 1018 Words. I'm still editing and polishing. So far the whole story is about 8000 words, in seven chapters.
Chapter One, The Barracuda Bites Again
Jess and Becker stood just outside Ops, giggling and whispering.
"Good morning," said Emily, approaching with Matt.
Neither Jess nor Becker responded. Jess giggled as Becker played with her hair.
"What a disturbing sight," Matt said, "Becker acting like a school girl."
Emily laughed. "He is acting….unusual."
The Captain still didn't respond, all his attention absorbed by the pretty young woman caressing his hand.
"He's a bit distracted, isn't he?" asked Connor, walking up with Abby.
"Just be glad they aren't snogging, yet," said Matt. "I caught them yesterday."
"Kissing?" asked Abby. "What do you suppose brought this on?"
Matt and Connor exchanged looks.
"The Barracuda," said Matt.
"What?" asked Emily.
No one got a chance to answer as a young, tall blond woman walked out of Ops. She was humming.
"Good morning" she said happily.
No one but Emily responded.
"Good morning, Stella."
Stella smiled, tossing her long blond hair over her shoulder. "Emily," she said. She looked at the others with disdain. She then wriggled her hips, which were barely contained in the red skin-tight dress she wore, and sauntered away.
Everyone but Becker and Jess watched her leave. Abby, Connor and Matt exchanged worried looks.
"Who…" asked Connor.
"Maybe no one," said Abby hopefully.
Matt gave a low whistle. "No, she's definitely on the prowl for someone."
'On the prowl?" asked Emily. "Why do you describe her like a creature?"
Matt smiled. "Long story, Emily."
"Then you should begin to tell it," she said.
Abby laughed. "Good luck," she said to Matt. "Come on. Let's see what trouble Stella's starting."
Matt nodded, taking Emily's hand. She looked at him with curiosity. "You will tell me. You realize this, do you not?"
Matt just smiled.
Connor followed them into Ops, stopping to smack Becker lightly on the head. "Time to wake up, guys," he said.
Becker and Jess both blushed.
"Hi, Connor," said Jess. "I didn't see you."
Connor smirked. "Yeah. You were distracted." He winked at Becker.
Becker eyed him, but stayed close to Jess. He sighed. "Well, that didn't work."
"What?" asked Jess.
"Blotting out the world so there's only you and me."
She giggled, and leaned on her tip-toes to kiss him. "I suppose we should get to work," she said.
He lingered on her eyes. "Yeah. I guess."
"I hope you don't mind, but I'm not letting you go just yet," she said, holding his hand as they walked into Ops.
"Everyone looks normal," said Abby, looking around the hub.
"Uh-oh," said Connor, pointing toward Lester's office. "I don't believe it."
"Me either," said Matt.
"What?" asked Emily.
Lester was standing in his office, eating from a basket of muffins.
"What's going on?" asked Jess.
"You were too….absorbed with Becker," said Connor, "but someone brought Lester muffins."
"So?" asked Jess.
"It was the barracuda," said Matt.
Jess and Becker's eyes widened.
"Oh, no," whispered Jess.
Becker chuckled. "This won't be pretty."
"Should we warn him?" asked Jess.
"I am sorry, but I am confused. What is a barracuda and why does the sight of Lester eating baked goods concern you all?" asked Emily.
Becker smirked. "You handle this one, Matt."
Matt eyed him. "I'd really rather not."
"Yes, I perceive that," said Emily. She hit him in the chest with her hand. He grimaced. "You will explain. Now."
Abby and Jess giggled.
"Well, you see…um," began Matt. He looked to Abby, Connor, Becker, and Jess. "Help."
They laughed.
"Stella Blanch," said Jess, "doesn't seem to mind if a bloke she fancies is interested or not."
"Or taken," said Abby.
"Yes, that too," said Jess, "and Lester is taken. So is Connor, so is Becker." To make the point, Jess grabbed Becker and kissed him.
"We get that, Jess, thanks," said Connor, making an ill face.
"I still do not understand. What makes you think Stella is interested in Lester?"
"The muffins," said everyone in unison.
"Muffins?" asked Emily with. "Are you joking with me?"
"They're really good," said Connor.
Abby shot a killer look his way.
"I turned her down, Abby, remember?"
Abby chuckled. "Sorry. She makes me mad."
Jess grunted in approval.
"I turned her down too, Jess," said Becker.
Jess smiled and hugged him.
Emily looked at them. "I sense that I have 'missed something."
Jess giggled. "A lot, Emily," she said. "I think we should warn Lester."
She began walking to his office.
"No! Jess, trust me. Do not get involved," said Becker.
Jess stuck her tongue out at him, and continued walking to the office.
Emily looked curiously at Matt. "You were uncomfortable speaking about Stella. Why?"
Matt groaned.
"She had him in her jaws," said Connor.
"Not helping," said Abby.
"You were….romantic with her?"
All the men snickered.
"There is nothing romantic about that woman," said Matt. Emily frowned. He took her hand. "It was before I met you. I had just arrived here, and well….I guess I fell for her tricks."
"You were in a relationship."
The men snickered louder.
"Stella is not the relationship type," said Becker.
"We had a fling," said Matt. "It was over in days, and I have no more interest in her whatsoever. I don't think I ever really did. I was lonely."
Emily nodded. "Thank you for your honesty."
Matt smiled, and kissed her gently.
"I do not think I like this….barracuda."
"Few women do," said Abby.
Emily looked at the other two men. "You," she said, indicating Becker, "and Connor had 'flings' as well?"
Connor snickered, and looked anxiously at Abby. "No. Never."
"Me either," said Becker.
"But believe us;" said Abby, "Stella tried."
"Did she," said Connor with a roll of his eyes.
Jess came back. "Lester doesn't believe me. He went on about how she was just, 'acknowledging my superior leadership with a small token of her esteem.' Sometimes he has such an ego," she said, rolling her eyes.
Becker laughed. "Don't worry, Jess. He'll get the picture soon enough."
The other men all grunted agreement.
"That's what worries me," said Jess.
End of Chapter One