aN: This is a new story that sparked my interest during a boring Bill of rights lecture. I am a big fan of 362x 274 so this is my first attempt for I wish would be a decent story compared to the other awesome 362x274 fics that I've read. This is a REALLY, and when I say REALLY, I said really! FLUFFY and SWEET story, at least that was what I was aiming for. I'm gonna stop rambling now.

Disclaimer: This is fanFICTION

CHAPTUH 1

…A sneaky intruder and… a bored commander

Raindrops showering the deserted roads and distorting the view of his french window. Rumbling lightning and thunder meddling with the storm clouds and disturbing his peaceful afternoon. This frigging dark sky that personified a rainy weather and his whole day of slow and lonely torture.

He clicked the remote for the hundredth time, after finishing 3 of his RPG games in just 2 hours and watching reruns for the past hour, he was finally fed up with his wonderful day. This was supposed to be one of the best days ever but its kinda turning out to be one of the worst.

Chad H. Dickson, Numbah 274, is officially bored. It was because of this stupid idea of having one of these day-offs. His leader persona ordered him to work, but noooooo, he had to listen to his kid instincts and take the advice of his advisors to "take a brake".

Never in a million years would I have thought to say this but I miss the stress of being supreme leader…buried in paperwork and all. Sighing, he stood from his mocha colored sofa and headed to his kitchen for something to eat. His mom and dad had somewhere else to go, so there was no need to bother with family time thank God. The weather didn't cooperate either, it was pouring outside, impossible to do anything outdoors. He forgot the tiny fact that while he was enjoying his day off the others were all busy with what he wanted to do now…work.

He opened his fridge and pulled out a drink, at the same moment he sensed someone enter his house. His supreme leader senses kicked in, he remembered that he locked the front door, he even added a 2x4 air pressured lock with his own secret password for extra measure. Just like a cat, he tip toed to the edge of the dark hallway, scanning his surroundings he tuck-rolled to the wall near the door. He tried to take advantage of the dim lighting since he once had espionage training.

This is what he needed, a mission in his own home, enough to keep him from dying out of boredom. Whoever the intruder is he's good, first class villain perhaps. He crouched to the floor, waiting to hear even a slight movement. He's really good, even with my trained ears I can't even hear his foot steps, let alone see a shadow. With his position near the door he gently closed it to avoid letting the rain stain his wooden floors. Just when the lock was supposed to click shut, he saw the intruder's silhouette.

He grabbed the black figure from behind, getting a good grip of both its wet arms. The intruder was very much soaked from the rain. It stomped on his leg and jammed an elbow on his ribs. Chad slipped from his grip and yielded back to a defensive position. He attacked once again as he performed a roundhouse kick that was easily evaded by the dripping figure. The attacker flipped in the air and cartwheeled away to a safe corner.

Chad would give the attacker a perfect score, seeing how well executed the stunt was. The intruder threw various kicks that he quickly dodged. The room still worked its advantages as he recognized the small foot stool near them. After taking all his hits, he played the offensive this time. Throwing his own combos, he tricked the figure into stepping back a few feet.

THUD

Both of them fell on the ground as the intruder stumbled with the stool.

He pinned the figure on the floor. It was a good thing that he was able to support himself with his arms and bended knees or else the figure would have been squished by his weight, having himself on top of…her.

The attackers mask gave away its owner's identity.

"Rachel?"

"Numbuh 274…supreme leader…sir"

They stared at each other for a few moments until they were aware of the awkwardness of their position.

He quickly let go of the grip on her risk, he stood confused with his cheeks radiating. He tried to help her up by offering a hand but instead she kicked her legs and used her momentum to jump and stand up.

He put his hand on his hips "Rachel, why can't you enter like a normal kid!"

She looked at him a bit confused "Sir, with all due respect…I used the front door"

"Oh…let me rephrase my question…why can't you just KNOCK like a normal kid!"

She stood up straight, folding her hands behind her back, just like a respectable soldier in front of its commander. "I humbly make amends for my lack of manners…I wouldn't want to disturb your home"

He restrained his loud voice "What do you mean?...by entering with no permission…you just did"

"What I meant sir was to go in and out, accomplish the mission, unnoticed by the residence…I wouldn't have wanted to disturb your solitude or to peeve in your personal business"

He grunted. "…so what brings you here, rach"

"Just a delivery sir of some top secret files…Sorry sir about what happened… some habits die hard" She met his gaze and meekly smiled as she scratched the back of her head

Even Chad couldn't resist those big brown eyes and that innocent smile "Fine where is it?"

She grabbed a black envelope from her small messenger bag. "here it is sir"

He pulled the folder's contents and scanned it for a few seconds, he became disinterested after the third page. He smirked at the curious operative in front of him. "We talked about this rach, stop calling me sir… I'm off duty"

She pursed her lips. She was having fun every time she defies him. "I'm on duty…so call me Nu- Numbuh Three Sixty chooh" She lightly sneezed.

Chad snickered. He found the scene funny as Rachel wrinkled her nose feeling another sneeze coming up. "Excuse me…I think I'll be leaving now, sir"

Rachel kept her mask in her black jacket then she marched to exit at the front door. Chad's face frowned when he heard the word 'leave' but when he saw her turn her heel and walk towards the door, his face dropped. He was wishing for some company all morning and now here he almost has…the best company you he could get..

"NO!'

He snatched her cold hands.

It was just her simple touch, just a small percent compared to his previous interactions with a girl. He stuttered, something that he rarely does. "Umm...I-I mean I haven't dismissed you yet…I still have orders for you"

He closed the door and blocked her exit. She unchained her hands from him, hiding her pink cheeks. "Aren't you off duty s-, Numbuh 274, that means you can't give out orders and besides Intel has given me *achooh a full load today"

He was disappointed that this girl snatched away her hand and that she just merely blushed, different than the squeals, giggles and flushed faces of most or… all of the girls than pines over him. His mouth was in a straight line, concerned with her frequent sneezes.

"I'll cancel it, I'll tell them that you got sick because of the rain or something…wait here"

"why?"

"Cause your spending this afternoon… with me"

aN: As always, I apologize if it didn't reached your expectations. I know it's a bit light compared to my other fics but I guess that's what happens If you've just finished writing a dark and angsty one, if you're interested, it's my songfic GRENADE. I will update before or on Monday next week, this is a promise, cross my heart hope to die, slash my throat if I try. Thanks for reading and an even bigger THANKS if you review. Comments, suggestions, violent reactions, tips, criticisms are welcome.

-naSH Xp