A/N: Thank you for that ONE review. It was lovely. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong with my writing to get no reviews, so could someone tell me? :) Here's the next chapter. Short, but good nonetheless.

Chapter 2


It had been their first time together. It should have been wonderful. Like something from the movies. Two people who just ended other relationships find each other and try to make things work. They have many dates, many laughs, and when they were ready for the next step, it would be sweet and slow. Full of passion and love.

But what just happened wasn't anything like she imagined. Was it good? No. It was fabulous. Was it sweet? No. It was hott. Was it slow? As slow as they could contain themselves.

But it had been a lie. The whole thing. Marina was just the piece of wood to block out the world of Dinah.

And Mallet fleeing from her room proved it.

She picked up her pace. So much for walking. Marina needed the extra oxygen anyway. But there was only so many places one person could run to.

She thought about skipping work, but then realized Mallet probably wouldn't be their either. So what was the point?

There was none.

Marina ran a little faster.


Her favorite color was purple. He'd get purple candles.

Flowers were a must when trying to win back the woman you really loved. Mallet picked one of each.

He knew she liked to keep things simple, so he stuck with his dinner-at-home meal plan. With her favorite food of course.

Mallet was in the middle of picking up a bottle of wine when he felt a tap on his shoulder.

"Hey."

Dinah.

The usual breathless reaction was long gone from his face. "Hey, Dinah. I'm kind of busy, so if you don't mind..."

"Oh. I'm sorry. I'll be out of your way." She smiled slyly, tracing a finger along his shoulder when walking away.


She had simply gone to the store to pick up a water. Marina wasn't expecting to see what she saw.

And what she saw felt like a knife to her throat.

Dinah and Mallet. Together. She couldn't quite see his face, but she could tell how Dinah felt by the ever widening smile she portrayed on her face. The look that just makes you want to tackle a person.

But she wouldn't get jealous. It was his choice that he wanted to end this. And as far as she was concerned, Mallet was always Dinah's man anyway.

Gravity really hated Marina today.

She exited the store and headed home to change into work clothes. As usual.


Marina missed him already. The way his hand held hers. Mallet liked holding hands. He certainly wasn't lying about that. And she had grown to love it too. And his lips. Oh they were oh so kissable. Sometimes she would catch herself imagining the way his lips felt on hers while she was working. It took everything out of her not to lock the two in a closet and just kiss him.

Nothing lasts forever, she knew that. But for once, in a relationship, she couldn't see the end nearing at all. And to have a sudden impact like this was frightening.

She prayed she would be able to make it through work without a breakdown.

A/N: TBC. The next chapter will be cute I promise. Only two-three more chapters left. But please review :) No one really has and it makes me sad. :S