SUAD 2

Robin drove through the tunnel that lead to the Underpass. He stopped and smirked as he realised that a race was just beginning. The race started and he quickly kicked the stand of hit bike, wheel spinned and chased after the other racers. The gang known as the Outlaws frowned as the new racer flew past them and joined the race, as did the other watchers. Much stood with his mouth hanging open in shock. Will turned and saw and began laughing at him.

'What's wrong with you Much?'

'That...that...it can't be.' He stuttered.

'What is it lad.' John asked frowning at him.

'That...that looked like Robin's bike.' Much squealed. Everyone laughed at his stupidity.

'Don't be stupid Much. Robin's god knows where.' Will laughed.

'I ain't bein' funny right.' Allan said turning to face them, as he had been watching the race. 'But he's right.' He said looking shocked. The others all frowned and turned back to watch the race and it went along the track.

Robin smirked as he took over the two back racers, and continued making his way to the front. This was his favourite track, it went up behind the bridge, around near the wall, through two tunnels and then the bend before you came back to the start. Where everyone waited.

Marian watched the race confused. That bike. The one that had joined the race late. It looked so familiar. But from where. She continued to watch the race, but more importantly the racer. She watched as he skilfully dodged past many of the other racers and over took them. He was now in third place, and had one tunnel and corner before the race was done. He easily took over the second place racer, and was coming up close to the first place holder, who happened to be Guy. Marian should have been cheering for Guy seeing as in a way she was his date for the night. But she wanted so desperately for the mysterious racer to win. She watched eagerly as they raced side by side with each other, barely one of them in the lead. They went through the tunnel and out of sight. Marian's heart raced, come on hurry up. Then they were through and the the unknown racer was in the lead. Marian smiled and cheered in her head, as she heard Sheriff moan about Guy's poor driving from behind her.

Robin drove around the corner, and smirked even more as he noticed that the other racer lost slight control causing him to loose great time and distance. He drive passed the finish line easily, and smiled as he heard cheering and chanting. He drove straight over to the gang and stopped. Marian had watched and smiled as the rider had won. Then frowned in confusion as he had rode over to the gang and stopped. She stretched trying to see over the heads of people standing in front of her. She saw him reach fr his helmet, and moved forward a little trying to see more as yet more people blocked her view. She saw the gangs shocked and happy faces. They enveloped him in a hug and patted his back. Who was he? She thought in frustration as she could not yet see his face.

Robin laughed at his friends shocked faces when he removed his helmet. They had all hugged and embraced him before they bombard him with questions.

'Robin what you doin back?' Allan asked standing with his hands on his hips.

'Aww a missed you too much Allan.' Robin joked.

'Aww shucks Rob a told you that was a one and only time' Allan joked back, as the others laughed.

Much looked at the two in confusion as the others began to laugh more. Robin turned to Djaq.

'Marian?' He asked but only loud enough for her to hear. She smiled at him and nodded her head behind him. Robin frowned and turned and scanned the area. He found Marian standing with the Black Knights of all people. Robin turned back to Djaq with a confused expression on his face causing her to laugh.

'Long story.'

With that he shrugged and left it.

Marian gasped as the crowd cleared and she saw the new riders face. Robin. Robin was back! When did he come back? Did they know he was coming back? What was he doing here? Is he leaving again? A thousand questions ran through her head as a thousand emotions ran through her heart.

'Guy use your leper to some use and send her for some fags,.' Sheriff called throwing a ten pound note at Guy. Guy turned to Marian apologetically and she knew straight away that he was silently pleading with her to do it. Marian smiled and took the money. She could think about Robin and what she was going to do, on her way to the shop.

Robin watched Marian closely. She hadn't changed much. Well she was slightly taller, her hair longer and she had filled out a bit more now.

'So Robin why are you back? I thought you were going all over the world to see lovely places and sights.' John said mimicking his leaders words.

Robin smirked. 'The nicest sights are here.' He said never taking his eyes from Marian. He smiled when he seen her leave the Black Knights and walked up the hill towards the shop. Now was his chance. He followed after her. He was careful not to be seen though as he knew that she was probably still being watched by the Black Knights.

Once he was over the hill, he saw her and broke into a run to catch up with her.

'Hello Maz.' He said using his pet name for her. Marian froze for a second. She had not heard him follow her. She had been so lost in thought about him, to even think about it. But she ignored him and kept walking.

'Aww come on Maz don't be like that.' Robin smirked and continued following her.

'You do not have the right to call me that any more.' Marian snapped.

'Marian.' Robin said emphasising her real name. 'Are you going to talk to me at all?' He asked as they both walked into the shop. Marian was thankful that no one else was in it, so she did not have to wait in a que with him. She walked straight up to the till.

'10 lamber and butler please.' Marian politely asked the man at the till who smiled and turned to get the cigarettes. Robin leaned on the bunker at the till, and frowned.

'You smoke?'

'No.' Marian replied sternly as she got her change and the fags and left the shop, and began walking back to the Underpass.

'So you hang around with the Black Knights now.' Robin asked walking with her.

'No. But now that you are back, I might start.' Marian said.

Robin could not lie, that hurt. The thought of her hang around with those filthy, grubby, sleazy men made him want to kill someone.

'Then why are you with them tonight?' Robin asked. This was no longer him just needing to talk to her. He was really curious and worried as to why she was with them.

'I had to come with them tonight to get here at all. Seeing as I could not get here any other way.' Marian looked at him, making sure he got the silent kick she was giving him. His face clearly showed that he did.

'Well you do not have to come with them again...now that I am back.' Robin said smugly.

'What you think now that you are back things are going to go back to the way they were.' Marian asked raising her eyebrows. Robin smirked at her and winked.

'The thought of you with those men, makes me want to barf.' Robin laughed.

'Robin. Things are not going to go back to the way they were. I am not going to stop seeing that Black Knights, because you want me to. And your charms... such as they are...ceased working on me at least two years ago.' Robin smirked as he watched and listened to her scorning him. What a woman. He thought. Marian folded her arms and scowled. 'Now what does that make you want to do.' Marian glared.

'This.' Robin said quickly grabbing her elbow and pulling her in quickly and grabbing her lips in a strong, passionate yet soft meaningful kiss. Marian was shocked, but soon kissed back. Wrapping her arms around his neck and sliding her tongue into his mouth. Her eyes darted open as realisation caught on and she pushed him away from her.

'Never kiss me again.' She slapped him and stormed off back to the Underpass. Robin stood rubbing his cheek smirking as he watched her leave. He waited a few moments and began walking back.

Marian charged up to Guy and pushed the fags into his chest.

'You OK?' He asked.

'Fine. Just some idiot thinks he can chat me up.' Marian said as she noticed Robin walk back into the Underpass, and make his way over to the gang.

'Where is he? I'll go teach him a lesson.' Guy said tossing the fags to Sheriff and going to walk in the direction of the shop.

'No Guy. Leave it. He's not there any more.' Marian said as Robin reached the gang.

Guy saw Robin, and growled. He had beaten him in that race so easily. He hated the fact that he was back. Knowing he would try and make a move on Marian. After all they had been best friends. But the he had left.

'Can you take me home?' Marian asked turning to Guy and pouting. He didn't want to but after seeing her face, he agreed and got on his bike.

Djaq laughed when she saw Robin walk over to them nursing his cheek. She had seen him pursue Marian, and was curious what it would end in.

'That good huh?' Djaq smiled.

'She wants me.' Robin said standing next to her, causing her to laugh. They heard a bike exhaust roar and turned to see Gisbourne driving past them with Marian on the back. Robin's heart caught in his throat. She was with him. Robin and Gisbourne had enemies since primary school. Gisbourne had always hounded after Marian. But knowing that she was not interested, Robin told him "politely" where to shove it.

Marian sighed as she got off Guys bike back home.

'Well tonight was fun Marian.' He smiled.

Marian put on an fake smile. 'Yes it was.'

She saw Guy move in closer, aiming for a kiss. Marian felt her stomach gurgle and thought she was going to throw up on his face.

'Marian come inside now.' Came the voiced of her father at their front door. Guy pulled away quickly and started the bike. Marian would have to remember and award her father someday for this. Guy drove off down the street and Marian smiled and practically skipped up the path and into the house. She kissed her father good night and went into her bedroom. Marian quickly changed for bed and lay under the covers. Her mind could not stop thinking about Robin. He was home. She hated this. He had gone, and so easily torn her heart to shreds. Yet he was back and even his face made her smile like nothing else. And he had kissed her. This brought a large smile to her face. When his lips touched hers, she felt the butterflies return to her stomach. They had been gone for almost two years now. But with Robin they came back. Argh. She moaned to herself. She should hate him for what he did. Just up and left without even a goodbye. But in truth a part of her was glad he did not come to say goodbye. Because, she did not know if she would have been able to handle that. Marian fell asleep, with only one boy in her dreams.

Marian awoke the next day to a light banging and voices coming from outside. She groaned and buried her head deeper into her pillow, hoping to get at least a few more hours of sleep. But all she could hear were the voices coming from outside. She frowned into her pillow. Was that Allan? It sounded like him. And that sounded like Djaq. Marian got up out of bed and looked out her room window to see all the gang. She smiled and got dressed. It was sunny and warm outside. So she put on a black bikini, with a small black dress on over it. She walked down stairs to see her father out in the back garden. She smiled and walked out to meet him and the gang,all apart from Will who was missing. They smiled when they saw her but then their faces changed to ones of discomfort and guilt. Marian frowned looking at them all and her father.

'What' She laughed.

'Marian I asked Robin and Will to come here today to help me set up this new BBQ.' Her father admitted guiltily. Marian's smile dropped as soon as she heard Robin's name.

'I thought that once it was built you and your friends could have a BBQ, and make a day of it.' Her father smiled.

'Robin is here?' She asked annoyed. Marian looked at all the gangs faces and they all nodded.

'I want him out.' She stated coldly.

'Now Marian I cannot and will not ask that boy to leave my house. He is here doing a favour for me. And you will have to put up with him being around today.' Her father scolded.

Marian groaned and took her dress of revealing her bikini and running and diving into the swimming pool. Her father sighed and walked back into the house. Beginning to regret his plan, to reconcile his daughter and Robin.

Robin and Will carried the parts for the new BBQ, from the front to the back. He had been shocked when Edward had called asking him for a favour. He thought he would hate him for what he did to Marian, and warn him to stay away. But he had only come today to get to talk to Marian and try and sort things out. He wanted to be friends again. Well truth be told he wanted more than that. But if friends was all he could have...then he would have to accept that. Will and him both carried the large marble stone that was the base of the BBQ. They walked around the back and placed it on the ground near the pool, where Edward had instructed. Due to the heat both boys worked without any tops on. Letting the sun tan their torso. Djaq smirked at Will as he moved around topless and nearly fell in the pool on one occasion. Robin wiped the sweat from his brow. He heard splashing and turned to his left to see Marian in the swimming pool. His breath caught at the sight of her in that small black bikini. He gazed as the water droplets, ran down her smooth skin and into the material. Making Robin want to jump into the water and rip them off. He wish so much to be that water, gliding down her skin.

'Robin, come on we have more to bring around.' Will called, snapping him from his trance, and running after the young apprentice carpenter. Marian smirked knowing that Robin had been checking her out. She could feel his gaze on her, travelling all over her body. She smirked. This was going to be fun.

The two boys came back moments later, carrying boxes with the parts for the BBQ. They sat them down at the side of the marble stone they had just carried. Robin stood and wiped his brow again. He was sweating.

Marian began walking to the small stairs to walk out of the pool. The noise and movement of the water, caught Robin's attention and he turned to meet Marian gaze. Marian smirked and held out her hand.

'Help me out?' She asked seductively batting her eyes. Robin smiled and leaned forward grabbing her hand. She smirked as soon as their hands locked, and pulled hard, sending Robin flying into the water.

'That'll teach you to kiss me.' Marian spat, as Robin resurfaced and she walked out of the pool and into the house. The others all laughed at a wet and shocked Robin, who was still in the pool. Allan could not control himself, and almost feel in with laughter.

Edward watched from the kitchen window. He shook his head as he chuckled. Stubborn girl...just like her mother.