Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Hell Boy Characters. Though I really wish I did own Nuada. That man is just two sexy for his own good.

Chapter Three:

Arianna lay in her bed unable to sleep. It had been a week since she had arrived at the Bureau. She sighed and got up out of bed, her sleeping cloths were merely a pair of black loose pants and a white button down shirt which was large on her. Arianna walked out of her room and decided to just walk around. No one was awake at this hour, so she doubted they would care.

She reached the library and carefully opened the large door. "Lady Ari?" She smiled when she saw Abe swimming about, "Hello Abe." He smiled "You could not sleep either?" She shook her head, "No, it has been quite some time since I have had a good night's sleep." Little did Arianna know Nuada was also in the library; for he too, could not sleep.

Nuada had heard her voice and walked over to the second story railing. He saw her standing in front of Abe's tank. Her long hair was not restrained by any means, so it fell around her, framing her beautiful face. Nuada stood there and watched her as she walked around, still oblivious of him being there. Arianna walked over to the large couch and sat down before she picked up a book. Abe had disappeared, for he had decided to try and get some sleep. Arianna put the book down and decided to look around the rest of the library. She climbed the spiral stare case and stopped when she saw Nuada looking at her.

She blushed slightly at seeing him, "You are also unable to sleep?" He asked softly. "Yes." She walked forward to stand by him. Nuada was once again lost in her eyes, the beautiful sapphire blue that made his heart race every time. Nuada felt as if he would drown in her eyes if he did not look away. "Nuada are you alright?" She asked softly, he shuddered at her voice. What was this effect that she was having on him?

Little did he know that he too was having the same effect on her. Her heart pounded in her ribcage like a wild mob. She felt as if at any moment her heart would rip its self from her chest. Her cheeks became warm as Nuada reached out and gently caressed her cheek. His skin was so soft; then again he was an elf. Arianna closed her eyes as he continued to caress her face with his fingers. Arianna opened her eyes, now it was her turn. She reached out and traced the scar across his nose and cheeks; gently caressing the scar with the tips of her fingers making sure to pay attention to each little line. Nuada leaned into her fingers till his cheek rested in the palm of her hand.

He loved the feel of her skin; it was just as soft if not softer than that of an elf. He inhaled deeply as her other hand came up to cup his other cheek. Arianna gently cradled his face in her hands as she caressed his skin with her thumbs. Nuada pulled her to him and held her tightly against his body. Her head fit perfectly under his chin as he held her. Arianna wrapped her arms around his waist and listened to his heart beat. Abe had been watching Arianna and Nuada the whole time. He smiled as they stood there in each other's arms. Never had he seen Nuada be gentle with anyone but his sister.

"We should try and sleep."

Arianna looked up at Nuada "Will you stay with me?" Nuada nodded his head before placing a small kiss on her fore head. The two were surrounded by a bright light before they appeared in Arianna's room. Nuada picked Arianna in his arms and laid her down on the bed before he lay down beside her. Arianna snuggled close to his warm body, once again hearing his heart beating in her ear.

Soon she had fallen asleep. Nuada laid there listening to her breath, slow deep and even breaths. She was asleep, and he soon followed.