Hey all,

Thanks for the glowing reviews and for following the adventure thus far. I am trying to write more of the story with Megamind and Roxanne, but other than her escape attempts there is not a whole lot I can write. Please bear in mind the story is also meant to involve the relationship Dani is forming with the sarcastic Bernard. Don't worry as the chapters progress it will switch back to Megamind and Roxanne.

For now chapter 4 has an embarrassing moment, and a specific song is mentioned because it just seems perfect for this up coming scene. If you haven't heard it I recommend it. It is: 'I caught myself' By Paramour.

Anyway please enjoy.

To say hearing your life-long best friend on the answering machine was one thing. It was quit another to know that your best friend whom had never been afraid of anything; was scared. Earth shattering! Roxanne Ritchie could be kidnapped as much as twice a week. She could be attacked by a mugger and take him down without batting an eyelash. She could laugh off Megamind's scariest machine, and never panic even for a second! Yet her scared voice on the answering machine was enough to send even the blatantly honest and hot tempered Daniella Daniels into utter shock.

Dani stared at the answering machine, her voice caught in her throat and she was frozen where she stood. Bernard stood there watching her, and had she been paying attention she would have seen the emotionless mask he wore drop. She could only star at the answering machine shaken by the third message. Perhaps Bernard knew he would have to do something because he came forward and tried to keep his voice dull. "Miss Daniels? Daniella?" When she didn't respond a bit of concern leaked into his voice enough to make it sharper. "Dani!"

Her name being called snapped her back to attention, as her eyes went wide and focused on Bernard, whom now gripped her arms. Their eyes locked and for a moment Bernard stared at her surprised, but she was just as surprised in the moment. Bernard Dunmar, the emotionless Megamind expert had dropped his mask for a moment and had actual concern written on his handsome face. Dani took a few shaky breathes and blinked a few times, but by then Bernard had released her and looked away.

When he looked back his face had returned to its normal bored expression. There was an awkward silence between the two, and then Bernard asked about the journals in Roxanne's message. Of course! Roxanne had mentioned kidnapping journals and a scrap book. "Wait here I'll go get them."

Dani followed Roxanne's instructions; both reporter's had given each other spare keys to the other's apartment just in case. So Dani grabbed her spare key and went to Roxanne's room. A few minutes later Dani returned to her apartment with her arms fully of seven journals and a large thick scrap book. "Hmmm so these journals are helpful how?"

"I think 'kidnapping journals' means Roxanne recorded every kidnapping in her journals giving details. They might give insight into Megamind, and hopefully a general idea of where his secret lair is." Dani said as she picked up one of the journals.

"And the scrap book?" Bernard asked dully. The scarp book lay on the coffee table in front of her couch where Bernard sat. He opened the cover to view a ten year old newspaper article.

"Ah I see she kept every newspaper clipping of every one of Megamind's foiled plots." Dani said sitting down next to Bernard, and pointing at the first article. "This one is the very first kidnapping, and the article I wrote. It's from the Metro High Newspaper, back in High school."

Sure enough the front article read 'Local bad boy kidnaps Prom queen.' By Daniella Daniels. "You went to Metro High too?" Bernard asked in a bored tone.

Rather than answer verbally Dani got up and went to the book shelf by the front door and pulled out her senior year book from Metro High. Flipping through she found the page she wanted and held up the year book. A picture of a young Roxanne Ritchie and herself working in the newspaper room took up most the page. The caption below gave their names and the names or a few others working in the background of the picture. "We both worked on the school paper, back then we both wrote articles and I also took pictures."

"Hmph, then you know Naomi Chambers." Bernard replied in a matter of fact tone devoid of emotion.

"Naomi, you mean the slutty cheerleader that was in the school paper and wrote tabloid BS? Yeah I knew the evil stuck up whore. How could I forget? The broad got pissed because Roxanne had Metro Man's attention. I even beat her up when she took a swing at Roxanne. Wait! How do you know her?!"

Bernard sighed and stood, he came over and took the year book and flipped to the student mug shots and went to the 'D's' section. Then showed her the page, top left corner was Daniella's picture; but toward the bottom right was a young Bernard. "Ohh I see you went to Metro High too, but you seem to have a bit more expression on your face in that picture. What happened?"

"A number of painful memories including my time in Metro High school hell suffice to say I would rather be thrown to Megamind's alligators then repeat that nightmare." He replied dully. Apparently Naomi amongst other things happened to make Bernard the emotionless robot he pretended to be. It was making sense now; the mask was a defence mechanism. Dani's brother Darren could explain it better since he was the psychologist. Well that settled it as soon as they found Roxanne, Dani swore to break through Bernard's emotionless exterior.

Rather than go over the Megamind books they looked through the journals, which not only gave details to the particular plot or device Megamind had Roxanne in; but it turned out that his focused or preferred area was the abandoned industrial complex in Metro City. A Vast area of abandoned buildings no longer used for one reason or another. The journals also revealed a startling secret, Roxanne secretly desired Megamind and described her desires in loving detail. The reporter also voiced her fears that she was developing Stockholm syndrome, but was afraid to come forward about it. As the pair read and took notes the hours sped by and before either knew it; it was very late. Almost 1am, Dani didn't like driving so late especially with crime being up and no Metro Man to stop it.

"Bernard, I know I said I would drive you home; but I think we both got a bit distracted by the journals. Would you like the spare room?" Dani asked sleepily, normally she wouldn't trust a guy as far as she could throw him, but her nerves were shaken and she was too tired to care.

"You are asking a man you barely know to stay in the spare room of your apartment." Bernard replied sceptically with a raised brow. "One would wonder if you are sane."

"Bernard, my best friend has come up missing three weeks ago and left a scared message on my machine when she has never been scared of anything in her entire life. The police are doing nothing, that Chinese is one of the first real meal I've had in weeks, I've been living solely on coffee, and I frankly do not care at this point if you are a stranger or Megamind in disguise." Dani breathed a shaky breathe and rubbed her face. "All I do know is you're the only one that can help me, and I will do anything you want if you just help me."

Surprise flicked across Bernard's face for a moment, but for a second longer then previously. Than he masked it again and gave an annoyed sigh. "Alright, I'll stay the night and in the morning call the Warden to request access to Megamind's space pod."

"Thank you Bernard, I really appreciate all this. I will definitely have to make this up to you somehow, I swear." After pointing out the spare room that her older brother, Darren; usually used when he visited, Dani headed for her own room saying goodnight as she went.

Morning, to say she wasn't a morning person was an understatement. How did Roxanne make it look so easy? She always looked chipper and up Dani needed coffee, strong coffee; not the weak stuff. Even still Dani could never be as bright eyed and bushy tailed as Roxanne. Groaning Dani turned off her music alarm, and was on auto pilot. Sleep had robbed her of thought and foresight to remember Bernard Dunmar was in the spare room. Instead auto pilot did what it always did: Living room, remote, music followed immediately by kitchen, coffee, sink with ice cold water.

Dani had come out in her long sleeved pyjama top that came down to mid thigh, and looked too big on her as it slid off one of her shoulders. She never bothered with pyjama bottoms; they always rode up and kept her awake. The stereo played her favourite mix CD. The CD had her favourites and was just starting on the song 'I caught myself' By Paramour. The music filled the apartment, and Dani headed straight for the kitchen. Once the coffee was filtering Dani splashed her face with cold water to wake up more, and then dried her face. Perking up slightly Dani considered what to have for breakfast, though not really hungry she knew she'd need something to keep her going. Meanwhile the music played on:

'Now when I caught myself
I had to stop myself
From saying something
That I should've never thought of you of you
You're pushing and pulling me down to you
But I don't know what I want
No, I don't know what I want'

Due to the open floor plan only a counter stood between the living room and kitchen, and so when her 'forgotten' guest came out of the spare room he got an uninterrupted view of Dani in her grey sleep shirt. It was not until Dani got the strange feeling of being watched that she turned around to find Bernard staring at her.

Well more than staring, his eyes were wide and his mouth was agape. Obviously he had not expected to see Dani in only her pyjama top. It took a second for Dani to get over her shock; Bernard's face was not hidden by the emotionless mask; in fact a blush was creeping up. It was only after the fact that she remembered her mistake. Her mind finally woke up enough to remember that Bernard had stayed the night. Now it was her turn to blush as she recalled that she was in her pyjama top, not dressed! 'Oh crap! Why the hell can't I be more alert like Roxanne?!' Dani groaned in her thoughts.

"Sorry, sorry I was on auto pilot and clearly not thinking. I'm not a morning person. There's uhhh coffee brewing and I'll be right back once decent." At that Dani rushed passed Bernard and like the music said he had to catch himself as he tried to put back on his emotionless mask. Rushing into her room, she quickly closed her door but vaguely heard the song coming to the end through the door.

'I knew, I know in my heart it's not you
I knew, but now I know what I want, I want, I want
Oh no, I've should have never thought'

Getting dressed and ready Dani was soon dressed in a similar fashion: Black skinny jeans, black and purple hiking boots, but a purple button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up, and a grey tank top underneath. Combing her hair, she simply tied it back, and didn't bother with make-up. When she came out of her room, Bernard was on the balcony outside to avoid the stereo which continued to play music. Dani turned the stereo down as Bernard came in, the poor man was having problems keeping up with his emotionless facade around her. But for the most part he was doing well as he droned out. "I just finished a call to the Warden, requesting to see the pod. He has agreed due to the gravity of the situation, but we are not allowed to take any recording devices and he reserves the right to sue any news station that tries to publish anything regarding the pod. You will need to sign a waiver and be in my company."

"Alright." Dani said softly, still feeling embarrassed by the earlier incident. "Um about earlier, I uhhh am not a morning person and like I said was on auto pilot-"

"Don't mention it, please." Bernard said dully, but the 'please' part was not lost on Dani. Obviously the curator did not want to be reminded any time soon about what he saw, and Dani had to wonder: 'Am I really that bad to look at? I mean I know Roxanne makes me look like a rag doll standing next to a Barbie, but c'mon! Really that bad?!' Dani sighed deciding it didn't really matter, it wasn't like she was interested or anything. Most guys only wanted one thing anyway, and Dani was not the type to hop in bed because some guy wanted her to. Instead Dani simply thanked Bernard, and they went to eat breakfast. They studied the kidnapping journals and Megamind books a bit more until it was closer to the time Bernard had set up with the warden. They had just been about to leave, when the door bell rang followed by the single most annoying voice.

"Dani? Dan the man? You home?" Dani groaned, 'NOT HIM!' Sighing Dani opened the door and showed the absolute most annoying person in existence. A chunky red haired man that apparently didn't like mornings either yawned before saying. "Oh good you're home, I'm here to help you save Roxy."

"Hal in what universe would I work with you?" Dani asked bluntly.

"Hey c'mon I know we don't get along, but you need me to help you find Roxy. We have to put aside our differences and work together."

"From anyone else, that is a nice sentiment. But from you Hal, no you are doing this solely because you're hoping Roxanne will take an interest in you. She has been rejecting you throughout her entire career! And even if she wasn't can you think reasonably about it?! She was Metro Man's girlfriend, she has just lost him! Any sane woman would not jump into another relationship right off the bat. You need to accept this; she is not interested and never will be! You wanting to rescue her is very noble but you'll never win her heart." She had of course lied on the Roxanne and Metro man part. Roxanne had told her they were just friends, but for the sake of hopefully getting Hal to take a hint they never bothered to correct the rumour with him. Still the annoyingly persistent cameraman would not leave Roxanne be. Hal glared daggers at Dani; obviously the pair had this conversation on a weekly basis. "You're wrong! I will be like her knight in shining armour and she will love me! I know she will, I know her!"

"No Hal you don't, you two barely hang out outside of work. She finds you creepy, and is too nice a person to simply say: 'I will never be interested, give it up and leave me alone.' In her own words she has said: 'YOU ARE NOT HER TYPE' So please just give up the ridiculous fantasy, she will never be yours, and move on!"

"Fine I don't need you; I'll find Roxy on my own!" Hal yelled and stormed off. Dani merely stood there shaking her head, Hal was so thick headed and dense it gave her a head ache to deal with him.

"I must ask: Shouldn't he be locked up in a padded room and his stupidity studied for the rest of humanity to know what to avoid?" The dull voice of Bernard asked behind her, Dani couldn't help it she gripped the door frame and started laughing. Leave it to Bernard and his toneless voice to lighten the moment. Looking back a flicker of emotion displayed on Bernard's face before he masked it and raised a brow at her. "Wow Bernard, you're full of surprises getting me to laugh. Of course I must agree with you on studying Hal's lack of intelligence and inability to take a hint."

"Hmph, well anyway we should go to the prison if you want to view the pod." Bernard answered dully, and the pair left the apartment. Hopefully Hal would get lost this time and not be so damn persistent. However in the past Hal had this annoying habit of showing up like a bad rash that kept coming back. The drive out to the prison proved uneventful, Bernard stared bored out the window as Dani drove. Much to her annoyance, Dani could not shake the embarrassing ordeal of that morning. For so long she detested men, the lot of them were pigs only interested in how fast they could get you in the sack. Yet it bothered her that Bernard had no interest in her, was she truly that horrifying? She was very blunt and had an attitude problem. Sure she had a problem with giving out her option and slapping people verbally with facts, but was she really that unattractive? In normal circumstances she could be a very nice person, kind, understanding, but would give her unbiased opinion. Perhaps it was because she was on edge with Roxanne missing her social skills left much to be desired, and Bernard wasn't exactly 'approachable.' Maybe that was it, and he had obviously good reason to hide behind a mask of boredom devoid of simple emotions.

It would take a lot for someone to develop that type of 'defence mechanism' though, and right now Dani had no time to concentrate on that, at least not until they found Roxanne. Pulling into the parking lot to the right of the Metro City Prison for Gifted Criminals, Dani let Bernard take the lead. The guard allowed them in the visitor area, where they were met by an older man with a moustache, dressed in a suit. "Mr. Dunmar, good to see you again. I hope I am correct in guessing the young lady with you is Miss Daniels?"

"You are, Mr. Warden, perceptive as always." Bernard answered dully, and then turned to Dani. "This is Mr. John Warden, he is the warden of the prison."

"Humph Mr. Warden the warden, nice ring." Dani replied thinking of the irony there.

"Yeah yeah laugh it up, Miss Daniels." The Warden grouched.

"I am not laughing, just noting the irony of it," Dani smirked; "Now I believe Bernard told you why we are here? Things are getting desperate, if there are any clues to where Megamind has Roxanne we need to know."

"Yes Miss Daniels, Mr. Dunmar told me the reason for your visit. He also mentioned some startling developments." The Warden said.

"Startling developments? What do you mean?"

"The frightened voice mail on your answering machine. Why was it not reported that Miss Ritchie contacted you?" The Warden asked with a stern expression.

"For the same exact reason the police have called off the search for Roxanne even though everyone knows Megamind has her. The recording would only be added confirmation with a side of 'sorry, we can't do anything'." The warden raised a brow and gave a humourless laugh.

"Well you have a valid point there, but how do you know its Megamind and not some random stalker that has her?"

"Gabriel Hanson." Dani said the name knowing the Warden would know it. The Warden's brows shot up in surprise before he cleared his throat.

"What about him?"

"C'mon don't play coy with me, Mr. Warden. We both know Gabriel Hanson was stalking Roxanne Ritchie a couple of years back. He even got a hold of her, and dragged her to his apartment. He was about to rape her, the 'official report' was Roxanne broke free and beat him up. But she is my best friend, and she told me the truth. She didn't break free. A certain blue alien got there in time, and would've killed the worthless S.O.B had Roxanne not asked him to stop. Only a blind idiot would believe Roxanne could inflict that much damage to that big guy. If it was a stalker that has kidnapped Roxanne Megamind would hunt his sorry butt down. So that only leaves one person that could have her. Still want to play coy?"

"Wow, Megamind asked that it never be known that incident. It was the last time he asked me for a favour." The Warden laughed.

"We know, for some reason Hanson has a life sentence without parole. That is quit unusual for a first time offender, isn't Mr. Warden?"

The Warden scoffed "You bloody reporters, nothing gets by you."

"Hey I am far from complaining about Mr. Hanson's situation. My lips are sealed on the matter, but I also know better then to think Roxanne has been kidnapped by some random stalker. I know Megamind is too protective of her to allow some common idiot to harm her. Hell she and I both know that those traps he always had her in, while nasty looking; was always harmless to her."

"Alright Miss Daniels you made your point. Now come we have some security check points for you to go through, and a waiver for you to sign before you're allowed to view the pod." With that the warden led the way; first to his office to sign the waiver, and then through the prison. The halls were narrow the further they went, and all the way Dani ignored the cat calls she received from the inmates. At one point she caught a glimpse of Bernard's face and saw a fleeting emotion. 'Was he angry? Wait no that doesn't make any sense. I must have imagined it' Continuing down the hall they arrived at a check point, the guard was trying to unlock the next security door and cursed. "George you gave me the wrong keys!"

The guard, George; behind them sighed, "Sorry I'll be right back with the right set."

"Sorry, sir." The guard in front apologized to the warden. A few minutes later the guard returned, but in the narrow hall he needed to get past. Unthinkingly Dani stepped closer to the cells to allow the guard by. "C'mere baby!"

A prisoner's arms shot through the bars and grabbed for Dani, before anyone even she could react; the prisoner gave a cry. Bernard held the prisoner's wrists and was twisting them into the bars in a painful way. "Ow Geez man sorry, I didn't know she was yers! Ow Warden, make him let go! I'm sorry I just wanted to grab a piece of ass, I didn't mean anything by it."

"Next time keep your hands inside, and to yourself!" Bernard replied coldly before releasing the man. Quickly Bernard backed up and tried to compose his face. Meanwhile the prisoner rubbed his aching wrists; the warden knew his prisoners had to be kept in line. "George! Get Roarke and Cody and take Mr. Anders to solitary confinement; he knows better then to grab ladies."

"Yes, sir." Meanwhile the other guard unlocked the next security door.

"Bernard are you-" Dani started to ask, Bernard gripped her wrist and pulled her behind him.

"Just keep away from the prisoners." He replied sharply still trying to rein in his emotions and hide in an emotionless mask. Still for a few minutes he held onto her, his grip tightening at some of the cat calls the prisoners made. The violent reaction from Bernard was not lost on Dani; he had shown a deep protective side. He kept her right behind him through the next check point as the prisoners called out various cat calls:

"C'mere sweet cheeks I got what you need!"

"Hey honey I can show you a better time than that four-eyed dweeb."

"Yo baby, give us a shake of that ass!"

Dani had no problem ignoring the obnoxious pigs locked in this prison, but Bernard's vice like grip on her wrist kept tightening with each word the scum bag's uttered. She didn't need to see his face to know he was getting angry and protective of her. Finally the last corridor was devoid of prisoner cells, and Dani's poor wrist couldn't take his fierce grip anymore.

"Ow! Bernard my wrist!" Immediately Bernard seemed to realize his actions because he turned back to her and released her wrist. The horrified look on his face as she rubbed her wrist let her know he had not meant to hurt her. Quickly he looked away to try and compose himself, and she could've sworn she heard a soft apology slip from his lips.

"It's ok Bernard; I just didn't know you had such an iron grip on you. Thank you for keeping me safe from that grabby prisoner." Before she could get very close Bernard strolled purposefully away. She had only caught a glimpse of his expression to know he was upset about hurting her. Dani quickly followed and wanted to say that it was okay, but they had reached the last door. The Warden pulled out a key card and slid it through the reader, then placed his hand on the scanner to be read. "Welcome John Warden" spoke a female automated voice. A moment later the door slide open, and in the centre of the room was a pedestal surrounded by leather chaired bolted to the floor. "Miss Daniels here is Megamind's space pod." The warden said.

As the three entered the room the door slid shut, and the three took seats. "Okay you said it contained information on Megamind's species and planet. Is there any information about what Roxanne described on the answering machine? This connection she was scared about?"

"The pod has an information chip; it scans the individual and answers any questions the individual has. Step closer to it, and let it scan you as a user." The Warden explained, swallowing Dani stood up and moved closer to the pod. Immediately a blue light lit up and she was scanned by the machine. Then a hologram projection displayed a blue woman with the same luminous green eyes as Megamind. The woman wore a white sparkling gown with blue sequins that seemed alive; in all respective sense the blue woman was beautiful but sad.

"Who is this?" Dani asked

"Megamind's mother, she was the queen of the planet when it was destroyed. The pod displays this or the hologram of his father." The Warden sighed, "Ask your questions louder for her to respond."

Clearing her throat Dani spoke. "What can you tell me about mental connections?"

"Mental connections, do you mean the Temporal Bonding Process between mates?" Dani thought a moment then licked her lips. "Yes."

"The Temporal Bonding process for our people is when we find our destined mate a neural link begins, but can not be completed until consummated. The equivalent in earth terms is 'love at first sight,' for my son it will be more difficult to establish such a link. Human minds differ and will perceive the link in its first form as lust or desire. For those of our kind the link is a lot stronger. In tradition the Temporal bond is consummated within the first year of meeting, once done the link strengthens. Thoughts and emotions are transferred between mates, after the first two earth months and the connection has established itself mates will be able to find one another no matter what. However mates are for life, a Temporal link can never be severed not even in death. If one mate dies the other will too, also pain will transfer-"

"WHAT?!" Dani shrieked her panic had been steadily rising the longer the hologram spoke, "You're saying Roxanne has this Temporal link! Did she even ask for this?!"

"I am sorry I do not have relevant information regarding your enquiry." The hologram spoke at the new line of questions.

"Megamind has kidnapped Roxanne, and no one bothered to stop this Temporal thingy?!"

"Again I need a general enquiry. Please rephrase." At that point she whirled away from the machine to Bernard. "You knew about this didn't you?! Ever since you heard the message on the answering machine! You knew it was a Temporal connection thingy!"

Bernard stood carefully, "I had thought it might be it, but if that is what Roxanne has there is nothing that can be-"

"Was she even asked?! Did anyone bother to ask what she wanted?!" Dani couldn't help it she was hysterical and outraged that everyone was just 'leaving Roxanne to this fate.'

"The link chooses the mates, not the individuals, Megamind would not have chosen. It would have been like love at first sight. The link would've-" Bernard tried to explain.

"The link is not a human thing! Roxanne is human, and independent, and free spirited! She should choose who she is with not some link!"

"Sometimes a person doesn't choose, sometimes a silly ridiculous little emotion chooses for you!" Bernard replied agitated barely controlling the emotions wanting to cross his features.

"So you would leave Roxanne in Megamind's hands?! Let her family and friends suffer in not knowing if she is alright or not for a link she may or may not want?!" Dani asked bluntly.

"The link is already there, Dani. You may as well let it be and let the link finish establishing." Ouch! That hurt, and here she thought he had actual feelings underneath.

"Well you had me fooled, Mr. Dunmar. I thought you had actual emotions in there somewhere, guess that mask of yours is more then for show!" Turning away to the Warden whom had watched the argument in silence she told him she was ready to go. She knew Bernard followed them out, but never gave a backwards glance. Once out of the prison, she headed for the car when Bernard sighed and asked with his bored voice back. "What will you do next?"

Whipping her eyes so that he couldn't see how upset she was, Dani turned back to him. "Oh I don't know pretty much what no one else will! I'm going to keep looking for Roxanne. Not that its your problem, I mean you just want to go back to your cosy little museum and wear that emotionless mask so no one will bother you."

Storm clouds all but stated it would rain soon, and Dani didn't want to stand here arguing with the unfeeling curator anymore. Heading for her car it suddenly began to come down on them hard. She didn't get far when a hand grabbed her arm in an iron grip and whirled around to face a pair of glaring brown eyes. "Making assumptions Miss Daniels, didn't you warn me about that?! You don't know anything about what I want!"

The emotionless mask gone, Dani was stunned to see a living feeling Bernard right before her. She was struck speechless at his close proximity. Her thoughts fumbled as she couldn't help but wonder: 'What did Bernard Dunmar want?' She got her answer a lot sooner than expected and without asking. Bernard caught her cheek and pulled her against him as his lips pressed down on hers. Her eyes went wide at his about face personality. One moment he was emotionless and unfeeling, the next he was possessive and passionate with a range of emotions.

Bernard's confusing actions made her dizzy and as the kiss deepened her lips parted to give him full access. Bernard took full advantage as he reached down grabbing her butt to pull her tightly to him as he bit her bottom lip and sucked on it a little. The fierce action made her moan and wrap her free arm around his neck, her hand tangled in his wet hair. All too soon their lips parted to catch their breath, and shivered as the rain began to soak their clothes through. Slowly Bernard released his hold on Dani, and the pair got in her car. Turning on the car, Dani put the heater on high. Both were unsure what to say or do as they sat in silence. The argument in the prison momentarily forgotten in the wake of that kiss, Dani peeked over at Bernard as he tried to compose his face.

"Is that what you want Bernard?" She asked so softly she wasn't sure if he had heard her. For a moment the rain hitting the car was the only sound, looking at him she caught sight of the expression on his face. He looked ashamed! Before she could ask why he wore such an expression he spoke. "I'm sorry I hurt you."

"You didn't-" Dani started, but Bernard reach up and brushed a thumb over her bottom lip causing her to wince. Ok so he bit down a little hard, but she didn't mind. He sighed and dropped his hand away, his face looking out the window. "Bernard you didn't answer my question. What do you want?"

A humourless laugh followed by a dull voice, "You know what I want."

"If what you want is me than that is okay, you-" Dani replied, happy to know Bernard had some kind of interest in her, but was interrupted all too soon.

"No I can't, I already hurt you."

"Bernard I didn't mind that you kissed me hard, I actually-" Dani tried again.

"Just forget about it, please." Bernard replied firmly. Dani felt a sting of pain that he wanted her to forget that kiss, and she looked forward out the windshield at the heavy rain. He wore an emotionless mask, and was ashamed for causing a minor injury that didn't even matter. He grew extremely protective of her around the prisoners. What could possibly be in Bernard Dunmar's past to make him act like this? It had to be psychological there was no other explanation.

I know it is a lengthy chapter, but the last one was a bit short so here is a nice long one for all those waiting. I hope you all do enjoy it, for the next chapter is from the perspectives of Megamind and Bernard and will explain what is going through the male leads heads at this time. I hope I caught all typing errors and mistakes and you guys like this one. Please feel free to review.