Author's Note: Here's a new story idea I pulled out of my head. Tell me what you think!
Background story: A/R, but Dante is a very prestigious detective. After Carly's revenge plan fell apart, Brook Lynn was sent to jail for credit card fraud, attempted rape, prostitution, and theft (stealing money from Edward) and Carly would have been sent to jail but she went crazy and was sent to Shadybrook. Michael still lives with Dante and Lulu. The truth about the revenge plan brought them much closer, and they got married about a month before this story takes place. Josslyn and Morgan went to live with Jax after Carly was sent to jail. Other pairings include: Maxie/Lucky, Ethan/Kristina, Nikolas/Elizabeth, Olivia/Steve. Oh, and people don't hate them anymore! Yay!
"Do you really have to go?" Lulu murmured, staring into Dante's eyes. They were on the couch after an incredible display of passion and love, Lulu sitting on his lap with their foreheads pressed together and their arms wrapped around each other.
"Mmm, I thought we went over this already," he replied.
"Yeah, but I was hoping I heard you wrong."
Dante chuckled under his breath and said, "Yes, I do have to go."
"How long?" she asked.
"Anywhere between one and nine months."
"And I can't even write you a letter or something?" she asked.
"I wish you could, but it's too dangerous. What if they find out and target you?"
Lulu groaned and leaned back on couch, sticking out her bottom lip and giving puppy dog eyes.
"Sorry, babe. It's already set," Dante said.
Lulu sighed and responded, "I know. I know, I know, I know," she repeated to herself. "I'm just going to miss you so much!"
"I'm going to miss you too, Mrs. Falconeri," he said causing Lulu to smile at her new name and kissing his wife tenderly on the lips. His hands moved down to her hips, pulling him closer to him.
Lulu reluctantly pulled back saying, "I would love to, but Michael's going to be home soon."
Dante moaned. "I thought he was with Kristina."
"Well, yeah, he said he wanted to let us be alone, which he did. But I just feel so bad! Like, he lives here, and we're kicking him out so we can have sex. I told him he had to be back at six. Or else," Lulu rambled.
"Or else what?" Dante asked amused.
"Or else there would be severe consequences," Lulu said.
"Well then, we should probably go get dressed."
Five minutes later, Michael used his usual procedure when coming home, which he started using after Dante and Lulu got married. He rang the doorbell as a warning and waited a few minutes before using the key to open the door to the house, making sure they had enough time to get dressed, etc.
Michael walked in to see Dante and Lulu sitting on the couch watching TV. Yeah, right, he thought. I'm not that stupid.
"Hey, guys," he greeted them.
"Hey, Michael," Lulu replied. "Um, what do you want to do for dinner?"
"I think it's up to Dante," he said, turning to look at his brother.
"Pizza's good," Dante said, picking up the phone to order.
An hour later, Dante was getting ready to leave while Lulu stood over by the door looking upset. He walked over to Michael to say goodbye.
He gave him a quick hug and said, "See ya, man," before lowering his voice and adding, "make sure she doesn't do anything stupid."
"Hey! I heard that!" Lulu called out.
Michael laughed, saying, "Okay, bye."
He walked over to the door where Lulu was standing and wrapped an arm around her before they walked out the door together.
The car ride to the airport was full of small conversation. Neither knew what to say, as they were both dreading what was coming soon. Finally they pulled into the airport parking lot.
"Are you sure it isn't too late to change your mind?" Lulu asked hopefully as they walked to the terminal.
"Oh, trust me, I would if it were up to me," Dante replied kissing her passionately, ignoring the stares they received from other travelers.
"I'm going to miss this," Lulu whispered into his mouth.
Dante replied by pulling her into a tight embrace, holding her as close as he could.
"I love you so much. More than life itself," he murmured in her ear.
"I love you, too," she said.
They were interrupted by a female voice on the intercom. "Flight 34C at 8:08 now boarding."
"Mmm, that's my cue," he said reluctantly.
Lulu sighed and replied, "Okay. Promise me you'll stay safe?"
"I promise I'll try," he replied. "But I don't know if I can survive without you."
"You'd better. Because I'll be waiting for you," she warned.
"Good. I'll be home as soon as I can," he said pulling her into another kiss.
"Bye," she said when they pulled apart.
"Bye," he responded, starting to walk away. "Love you."
"Love you," Lulu said as she turned to leave.
She knew this would be the most difficult time of her life.
Author's Note: Tell me what you think! Should I continue? Any suggestions? The next update should be by next Thursday at the most, hopefully sooner.
