Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. I'd love to own a piece of Eric Delko, or write a script for some of my ships, but alas this will have to do.
Author's notes: I'm so disgusted with the lack of love that I am once again creating my own. I have no idea how long or far this is going to go or be. Just writing from an idea! Reviews will help!
Need a Favor
Chapter 1
Ryan jumps out of the shower and hears his phone ring. Who in the world is calling this time of morning? He grabs it right before it goes to voice mail, not even looking to see who it is, "Hello". He hears a giggle on the other side, "Well, well, well Ry, you are out of breath. Am I interrupting something?" Valera says. Ryan rolls his eyes. "Just my shower, Valera, that's all." Valera laughs out loud. "I'm soooo not sorry then. Wish I was there in person. Are you naked and dripping?" Ryan feels his face flush but can't stop the grin, "What can I do for you Valera?" He hears Valera clucking her tongue in cheek. "That's a loaded question, Wolfe." She can feel him grinning. "Actually, Ry, I need a favor. And you can't say no." Ryan groans. This can't be good. "Ok, what are you roping me into?" Valera hesitates. Ryan sighs and says slowly, "Va-lera?" Valera takes a breath and jumps in, "I need you to pick me up at 6:00. You can't be late and you can't wear blue jeans. You have to kinda dress up and wear one of those sweater vest things." Ryan tries to shake the cobwebs out of his head and follow what she is saying while using his foot to mop up the wet floor underneath him. "Where am I taking you Valera?" Ryan asks a little nervous. "You can't ask me that Ryan. Just trust me. I need you to do this for me." Ryan can never tell if Valera is truly upset or if she is just being dramatic. "Are you in trouble Valera?" he says. Valera laughs, "Not yet, Ry, but I will be if you don't save me. Pick me up at 6:00 and don't be late." Ryan half laughs and shakes his head, "You are such the damsel in distress, Valera." Valera laughs, "Is that a yes? Thanks so much Ryan! I'll see you at 6:00! Now you can go get dressed. I have such a great picture in my head of you standing there talking to me on the phone naked and dripping. See you at 6:00!" She hangs up before the flush can even creep up to his face. Ryan can't stop the grin and he picks up his wet towel and goes to get dressed.
6:00 PM
Ryan pulls into Valera's driveway and blows the horn. Valera comes out dressed in a very nice pair of silky black and flowing dress pants and a silk top that shows her every curve. Once he gets his heart out of his throat, he notices that she is still dressed really conservatively. She hops in the car and frowns at him. "A gentleman would have come and knocked on my door Wolfe." Ryan grins and backs out, "Yeah, well, the gentleman would have been late if he'd turned off the car and walked to the door so I figured blowing the horn would be the better option." Valera rolls her eyes and wants to kick herself for thinking how cute he is. "Are you going to tell me where we are going?" he asks. Valera kinda slumps down in her seat. "You have to promise not to wreck the car when I tell you." Valera says. Ryan looks over at her and gives her a look to die for. "Valera…………" Valera has a funny look on her face and tries not to grin. "We're going to church." Ryan's eyes get as large as saucers and he swerves. "Watch the road Wolfe!" Valera says while poking him in his arm. Ryan keeps driving with his mouth hanging open. "I'm taking you to CHURCH?" Valera licks her lips and nods her head. "My Ma calls me up yesterday and she is a devout Catholic. She reamed me out for not going to church in so long. She told me she was going to be a huge disappointment if I didn't go to Mass and make it right." Ryan tries to stifle a laugh. "So she laid a guilt trip on you." Valera throws up her hands, "Well, yes, Ryan, but she used GOD! You can't just say no to GOD!" Ryan laughs out loud and shakes his head. "Ok Valera. So why am I here?" Valera looks at him like he's crazy. "Come on Ryan! You don't think I'm going to church by myself do you?" Ryan is still laughing as he pulls into the church parking lot and they walk up to the door. "So why'd you ask me to come and not someone else?" Ryan asks. Valera thinks about it for a minute and looks at Ryan. "It didn't feel right with anyone but you." Valera walks ahead into the church and leaves Ryan standing there stunned.
More to come and more with Eric and Calleigh in it too…………Need to hit the button and review though!