heys guys! thanks everyone for the reviews! everyone is being very nice so cheers as a reward heres the next installment its much longer than the other 2 chapters, so my advice pee now while you can! :)
one thing though there is a section that the way I've written it I've had to put the initial of the person saying it before their sentences to try and make it easier to follow.... at least that was the plan!!! good luck, kick back and enjoy!
The planeteers walked over to the old friends as they chatted animatedly in French, holding one another's hands, touching each others arms and face, marvelling over the changes of the past 6 years. Kwame cleared his throat "Err hmm".
"Oh! I'm sorry, how rude of me, guys I'd like you to meet my friend Chelly. Chelly these are the planeteers" dragging the man over to the group. "Bonjour and welcome to Paris!" said the man with a thick French accent as he shook hands with Kwame and Mati.
A large doe eyed Gi couldn't stop staring up into Chelly's piercing blue eyes and charismatic smile. Realising she was staring quickly spoke "Th- thank you Chelly, and hi... it's lovely to finally meet you. I've heard so much about you."
"Likewise Gi and please call me Michele nobody but Angel has called me Chelly since I was 7" kissing the back of Gi's hand. Gi gave a soft involuntary squeal of delight at the attention which she covered by clearing her throat. Kwame rolled his eyes and looked over at Wheeler as he approached the group, the initial shock of finding out Chelly's identity wearing off.
"Angel?" Gi said giving Linka a questioning look.
"It's a funny stor... ow!" Chelly started to say before Linka jabbed him in the ribs with her elbow and quickly interrupted him. "It's just a name Chelly sometimes calls me"
Wheeler scoffed at this comment ... look at the way she's acting, all giggly and happy...was Linka blushing? Why would she blush over a nickname... although it did describe her perfectly... She never blushes when I call her babe. Why would it make her blush? Is it referring to something more meaningful between them? I mean 'babe' and 'yankee' started out as jibes, just another way to annoy each other... well for Linka at least she was babe to me from word go... but now we use them as pet names... terms of endearment... something that no one else has but us... was it the same with them?... why does he keep hugging her?... if I did anything like that she would hit or push me away... Not liking all of these unanswered questions Wheeler could feel the jealousy bug rising in the pit of his stomach. He needed to let Chelly know where he stood.
"Now that little miss fawn eyes here..." pointing his thumb in the thoughtful Gi's direction "... is being quiet and thoughtful, I'm Wheeler" squaring his shoulders, he stood taller while slightly puffing out his very well toned chest, he took hold of Chelly's hand he shook it a little more forceful than necessary.
Still shaking Chelly's hand the two men begun to size each other up... we're about the same height... similar build...what's he smiling at?... according to the Gi-dar he was a good looking man... I suppose he's not that bad... he has those chiselled features and intense blue eyes chicks tend to dig... you can tell why Gi had gone all 7th grade with him... what the hell am I thinking?! Focus here Wheeler! Find out what his plans are for your woman!... "So... how well do you know Linka?"
"Pretty well I would say" pulling his hand free and draped it across Linka's shoulders giving her a little squeeze.
"Oh, really? And how well is pretty well?"
Casting her fire comrade a warning glare "Wheeler. Behave."
"What? It's just a simple question babe, or can't a guy even ask a simple question about your past? I mean you guys don't even speak the same language! " looking pointedly at Linka waiting for her response.
"Of course you can ask but you don't have to ask them like that!"
"It's ok Linka, I'm sure he did not mean anything by it..."
"Of course he did Chelly, you just don't know him like I do"
Ignoring Linka's little outburst Chelly explained how he come to know the beautiful Russian. "Well Wheeler, Linka and I grew up together. My mother is French and my father is Russian. We..." gesturing towards Linka "... lived in the same village, but then my parent's separated when I was 12 and I moved to France to be with my mother, so naturally I have become accustomed to speaking French rather than Russian. But I would see Linka during the holidays I spent with my dad... and we definitely made up for the lost time between visits. Good times, good times..." the sentence drifting off as he reminisced over escapades the two had found themselves in when they were younger. He winked and cast a mischievous smile in Linka's direction, which caused Linka to laugh as she to recalled different adventures the two shared.
"Oh. Makes sense I guess" muttered Wheeler a little surprised at Chelly's honest open answer. "so... you made up for lost time huh babe? Good times huh? Just how gooda times then" he spat out as the jealousy reared its ugly head.
"Oh grow up Wheeler! Why do you always have to do this?! Fine! We were mad passionate lovers that were like a pair of sex bunnies that never stopped! Is that what you wanted to hear?!" retorted Linka throwing her arms in the air to emphasize her point...
Just as Wheeler begun to introduce himself to Chelly, Ma-ti used his power of heart to speak with Gi and Kwame...
(M) Get ready guys cos here we go again. I've gotta say every time those two fight my heart powers get stronger.
(K )That's because you always talk to us using your powers whenever they fight my friend.
(G) No wonder everyone thinks were the quiet ones and all the focus goes to Linka and Wheeler. Maybe we should start acting out more like them... maybe then people would notice us more...
(K) Gi, we are all important and acknowledged the same.
(M) No Kwame, Gi's right. They are my dear friends but it's true. Most media reports focus on them. We may get a side mention, if were lucky...
(G) That's because after each brush with death they share a moment but then they go and ruin it. Anyone can see they are madly in love. The media simply come in and catch the end where the sparks are flying and then they fight, ruining the moment. Everyone loves a case of unrequited love... that's it! Kwame... Mati... If I reach 35 and still haven't met someone, one of you will become my Wheeler. Just letting you know ahead of time...
(K) I'm sure it will not get to that Gi... you are beautiful, smart and a great girl. Anyone would be crazy not to want you. You will find your... uhh Wheeler as you put it.
(G) Thanks Kwame. Gi smiled over at Kwame.
(M) Do you want me to stay out of the conversation now because I could try to keep the channel open for...
(K) That won't be necessary Mati. I was simply making an observation.
Gi's gaze returned to Michele once more.
(G) It figures that Linka has a drop dead gorgeous friend that has a striking resemblance to Wheeler. Why is it that Linka always has the hot guys surrounding and mooning over her.
(M) Don't worry Gi, Linka isn't the only one that has guys mooning all over her isn't that right Kwame.
(K) What? Oh... yes. Gi, I'm sure you have devoted on-lookers, you just don't know about them.
The argument between Linka and Wheeler was beginning to escalate and Chelly was slowly backing away from the two quarrelling planeteers to join the others.
(K) We had best start moving, we have a long flight ahead of us. I need to drop everyone off before I meet Mabutu on his reserve before heading to my village.
(G) Well prepare yourselves guys. It's going to be a long flight before we drop Wheeler off home!
(K) Indeed we are Gi, indeed we are. I have a feeling that the trip with our families may be cut short... for Wheeler at least.
(G) Oh and me too... I can't leave Michele alone with Linka and Wheeler fighting! It just would not be fair...
(M) Of course Gi. That's the only reason you want to cut your trip short.
(G) Well someone has too Ma-ti, so why not me? Besides, it would be nice to meet a man that could teach me some French. Speaking of Michele... I'm going to go keep him company... Gi walked over and begun chatting with Michele while still maintaining the connection.
(K) Well my friends I think this may need all 3 of us... besides Michele can show us the sights and we can leave those two to fight it out until they get their act together or kill each other.
(M) They will work it out in time Kwame. Sounds good to me, 2 weeks with the family and then we will finish our holiday here...
Breaking the connection Mati looked over once more at his blonde and Red haired companions,
Both their jaws set, telling Mati the initial fight was over... for now.
Kwame walked over to Gi and Michele. As he approached he heard Michele saying "... wonderful! There is plenty of room for you all. I can't wait to actually have the chance to meet the planeteers in person and find out if what Angel says is actually true." Giving Linka a meaningful look and winking in her direction.
"Yeah well we can't let Linka have all the fun here." Replied Wheeler as he to approached Gi and the others.
"I'm here to have a good time. I'll do whatever I want while I'm here yankee, I don't need your permission" stated a defiant Linka hers arms across her chest.
"Yeah well don't have a too gooda time like the last two trips you've had alone." Wheeler hadn't meant to bring them up, it was a low blow and he knew it, but he was angry and he had said it before he even realised he had. Wheeler couldn't read the expression on Linka's face, but from the way her jaw and mouth sat he could tell she was about to rip him a new one or was trying not to cry... maybe I went too far with that... I just want her to be careful...
Before Linka had a chance to respond the unspoken leader of the group stated "We had best be off my friends. We still have a long journey ahead of us and it's getting late."
"Da, it is, and I think it's about time I had a good time too" staring defiantly at Wheeler purposely trying to provoke a response.
"Linka I didn't..."
"Yes you did Wheeler. It's what you do." Turning away from him she hugged Gi and waved goodbye to the others but purposely ignored Wheeler.
Deflated he watched Linka walk away, arm in arm, with her old friend. Mati placed a calming hand on the American's shoulder as he steered him towards the geo-cruiser. Hearing the loud happy laughter coming from the two retreating figures Wheeler felt his heart sink a little... why do I keep doing that? Everytime we have a moment and things seem to be going well I get a serious case of foot in mouth syndrome... I want her to have a good time... but I want it to be with me... sighing deeply, shoulders sagging, he climbed into the geo-cruiser.
so how'd ya go? did the Mati using his power part make sense? or are people sratching their heads thinking this girl has gone mad! (well I am mad but thats beside the point!!!) your opinions would be greatly appreciated thanks! :)
