Okay so I know there maybe a few who are not sure about the Bond/M relationship. I really hope we can change your mind. Again, thanks for the lovely reviews and sorry for the cliffhangers, haha :D

Chapter 4

M stared at James, not really sure how to respond to him. Part of her was shocked by his revelation but the other part was secretly happy. She never considered herself as one of those women who could be turned by those striking blue eyes or that cheeky grin he always displayed. The room fell so silent that you could hear a pin drop. As James looked into her eyes he could see she wasn't giving anything away.

"You're not saying anything." James said.

"I'm sorry Bond. I... I don't really know what to say."

"Look. I know you probably weren't expecting me to tell you this but it had to be said."

"Why."

"What do you mean why. You nearly died yesterday. The very idea of losing you. It terrified the hell out of me."

"What the hell could you possibly see in me. I'm old Bond."

"Why do so many people find age so bloody relevant. You are one of the strongest, bravest, kindest women I know. You take pride in your work. You care about the people in your charge and you don't let the evil bastards of this world get you down."

"He really got to you, didn't he ?"

"When someone comes after you I take it bloody personally. We didn't think you'd make it. You had to have a blood transfusion."

"The Doctor did tell me. Bond. The very idea of you and I. We'd be a laughing stock."

James gave her a small smile and took hold of her hand in his. She didn't pull it away. Instead he found her squeezing his. He could see she was unsure. Not wanting to be humiliated by her colleagues. Scared of being in a relationship with 007. His reputation as a ladies man certainly wasn't helping the situation. The strange thing was that the only time he was ever really around women was when he was working. On the odd occasion that he did get time to himself, he spent it alone. Reading or catching up on daily news. As he watched her mind ticking over he decided to go in for the kill. Catch her off guard. He leaned in and kissed her firmly on the lips which caused her to jump and she let out a small gasp.

"Are you okay M."

"Yes. Sorry it's just my side's still a bit tender. I didn't mean to jump like that."

"So the kiss wasn't that bad then." James joked.

"It was nice. Strange."

"Strange."

"Well I'm sorry but I'm not use to being kissed by James Bond."

"The Doc said you can leave at the end of the week. Kincade has found a cottage not to far away. We can stay there for a week before returning to London."

"I can't stay around here. I need to get back to work."

"Like hell you are. You need to rest. Doctor's orders. MI5 can get along without us for a few weeks. We're going to take a break from work. You're going to get better and you and I are going to get to know each other properly."

"Oh are we now."

"I love you M and I'll be damned if I'm going to give up the fight."

"This could end very badly for us."

"Or it could be the start of something great. Forget the age gap. Forget what others will think. Just live for the moment because you never know when your time's up."

"I guess nobody knows that more than you and I."

"So. Are you in."

"Let's just take it one day at a time but yes I'm in."

He gave her his cunning smile and leaned into kiss her again. This time she didn't pull back. Instead she just embraced it and just hoped that thing's wouldn't end badly for them.

To Be Continued...

Well I'm back to work tomorrow and I have about another 8 Fics that need updating. So this might be it until the weekend but good news is I'm on holiday for a week after Friday so I'll be making up for it then. Thanks again my lovlies xxx