Mei had the most amazing dream last night.

She'd met a very handsome man during an intense mission in Numbani.

A strong and and deadly assassin, who showed no mercy for his enemies.

Yet somehow he swept her off her feet, in more ways than one.

Whenever they touched, sparks flew and her stomach filled with butterflies.

His onyx eyes always seemed to be watching, prying into her very soul itself.

Mei couldn't shake away the feelings it gave her.

That sharp stare saw everything, she could hide nothing from him.

He even saw her naked.

How embarrassing!

Then somehow, Winston made the mistake of thinking she liked her friend, Genji.

Ridiculous, honestly!

When that man heard, he was furious.

Without giving her the chance to explain, he walked away to find Genji.

Mei chased him bare feet through the night, and found both men trying to fight each other!

She managed to stop them when she clumsily knocked that man to the floor.

And then, under that beautiful night sky, Mei had found the courage (or craziness) to kiss him!

So many things were going through her head that she had to pull away from him when he deepened the kiss.

Then like the moron she was, Mei just blurted out an introduction to the confused man.

After that they walked back to the station together under the starry sky.

She nervously blabbered about her life and experiences while he simply listened and nodded in response.

What a silly and outlandish dream.

Honestly, as if she would let herself get into those situations without thinking it through first.

She was smarter than that, no doubt!

Although Mei had never met a person like him before. Her common sense had been reduced to practically nothing.

A man like that, couldn't exist in this world, someone so captivating.

Which was why he was obviously just a figment of her imagination.

She could never actually meet someone that intriguing, who actively sought out her attention and affection.

And summoning dragons out of a tattoo?

That was just ridiculous!

Right?

...

Well, couldn't Genji do the same thing?

And didn't he have an older brother…?

A cold, brooding man with a dangerous stare…and a blue dragon tattoo.

All of which drew her in, never once letting go.

And…it had felt so good...

Mei shot up from her pillow, breathing fast and heavy.

Memories came flooding back.

Her wounded arm. She remembered how he'd carried her so effortlessly and protected her from danger.

The moment they shared in the showers and the kiss she'd initiated last night.

Cheeks flaring up, she looked down at the sheets covering her bare legs.

Thinking back to how his mouth on hers, she pressed one single finger to her bottom lip, feeling it tingle beneath soft skin.

The thought of Hanzo caused her heart to flutter.

She swallowed those feelings, instead choosing to observe her surroundings.

Wondering how she'd gotten back to her room, Mei stood up slowly and examined her bed.

Nothing out of the ordinary, just ruffled sheets due to her sleeping.

She saw black leggings on the ground, a frown formed on her round face.

Did she take those off last night?

In the corner of her eye, she noticed a small pile of clothes. Walking over the them, she picked up the clean garments and recognized them to be her dirty outfit from yesterday.

The light pink bra placed on top reminded Mei that she actually hadn't been wearing a bra since her shower.

A deep flush traveled across he cheeks and neck as she realized just how much of a view she'd given Hanzo.

Who knows how many times her breasts had freely bounced around while she ran to him. Or how it must have felt when they were pressed together chest to chest.

The thin fabric of her tank top had done little to cover her nipples from the elements. They had to have hardened from the cold air that night.

[So, that means he could feel them…]

Her faced burned a dark crimson and her breath picked up again.

She hastily put on the pink bra, along with her dirty black leggings from the previous day.

[I should go shower now, so I can change into these clothes.]

Rushing out of her room and down the hall to the main lobby, she practically flew through the door.

"Hmm?" Hanzo looked up.

Upon hearing his voice, Mei stopped in her tracks.

She anxiously glanced at him, unprepared to talk.

Although in this moment, he did not appear as intimidating.

The 'assassin' sat atop a small stool, using one of Winston's holographic maps as a table. He held a bowl of Lucio-Oh's in one hand with a spoonful of said cereal inside his mouth.

It took a second for her to realize that Angela had also entered the room, carrying an empty bowl and a carton of milk. Setting both down, she picked up the box of cereal that lay flat on the 'table' and began to pour her some of the sugary treat.

Taking a seat next to Hanzo, she greeted Mei with a smile.

"Ah, good morning Mei. I hope you slept well. Will you be joining us?"

"U-uh not yet, Ms. Zeigler. I still need to shower." She admitted, taking note that both Hanzo and Angela had already showered, as evident from his messy damp hair and the plush white towel wrapped around her head.

Seeing them sit together, after having both showered, sent a pang of feeling through Mei's chest.

There was no way she could be jealous after the events of last night, but here she was slightly off put from the two simply eating breakfast next to one another.

Mei bit her lip and thought to herself.

[Ridiculous.]

Looking away, she felt Hanzo's eyes on her while he chewed a mouthful of cereal.

Why did it always seem as though his stare could pierce through her body?

As if it stabbed through her chest and grabbed her heart, refusing to release said organ from its vice grip.

Not meeting his gaze, Mei continued her journey up the stairs and down the hall.

She felt too embarrassed to acknowledge him anyway.


Hanzo stuffed the spoonful of Lucio-Oh's into his mouth, not exactly his first choice for breakfast, but the doctor had explained that there wasn't really much variety here.

Angela swallowed a bite of her own cereal then politely engaged in conversation.

"I'm happy Genji forgave you for last night. It'd be a shame to have you two fighting while we're all here together." She spoke with a gentle smile.

Hanzo kept quiet, still feeling a bit guilty for his brash behavior.

He sighed and ate another mouthful of the sugary meal.

Angela's smile did not falter, she simply tilted her head a bit, continuing to speak.

"I hope things are not too foreign for your comfort, Mr. Shimada. If you'd like, I can get you a flight back to Numbani, or maybe even Hanamura?" She offered.

"Maybe later." He responded simply.

Going back to Hanamura did not seem like a bad idea at all, especially now that he'd found Mei to take with him.

Last night, she'd proven that she did in fact accept his feelings. That was enough for him to keep pressing, until Mei was fully comfortable with him.

Then he would officially claim her. Not just in his mind, but physically she would belong to him.

After that, she'd accompany him back to Hanamura, they would wed, and together they'd rule over the Shimada clan, restoring it's former glory.

And of course, bring a few tiny Shimadas into this world as well.

Now all that is easier said than done, but Hanzo was a very resilient person.

The attraction between them was enough to provoke him to continue the chase.

He felt the dragons call out for her, always pulling from within him, clawing at his stomach and chest, fighting to get near her.

Hanzo wanted to be closer as well.

The contact between their bare flesh left his skin sizzling. How she kissed him so boldly last night, it shattered his self restraint. Had she not pushed him away to stand up, he would've became completely blinded by passion and might have just taken her then and there.

He smirked into another mouthful of cereal.

That was definitely how he would've preferred that night to end, but walking together under the stars was nice too.

Hanzo remembered not wanting to let her go, the urge to pick her up and lock them both in her room was very tempting, but once he saw her face, he knew that Mei needed time to relax. She was tired and still a bit unsure.

He accepted that fact and planted a quick kiss on her forehead, taking his time to undress the girl despite her meek protests.

Leaving Mei in just a tank top and panties, he regrettably sauntered back to his own room for the night.

Regardless of her own inhibitions, he would still get what he wanted.

Mei was already his, she just didn't know it yet.

Angela's thick Swiss accent brought him back to reality.

"Welcome back, Genji. Good morning, Winston." She said happily.

They responded with a similar greeting.

Genji stood covered in dirt and oil, while Winston's fur seemed to be matted and sullied with the same substances.

"I hope Winston didn't make you help too much with his latest invention." Angela giggled softly.

"It was quite a work out. I also had a long conversation with our primate friend here about expectations of privacy among friends." He explained with a light hearted tone.

Winston scratched the back of his head.

"M-my apologies." He stated with a guilty look.

"Speaking of which, from the look of you two, someone might mistake you for a couple." Genji teased.

Angela gasped and Hanzo dropped his spoon back in the bowl.

"G-Genji! You shouldn't joke like that!" She scolded, her cheeks flushed a light pink.

He laughed then walked over to the two and leaned on the table.

"I am sorry Angela, I just wanted some revenge on my brother since he ruined our moment last night." Genji said, his tone playful.

Hanzo scowled at his little brother, regretting ever listening to that stupid monkey.


Mei stepped out of the shower, taking time to dry her body off and wrap it in the fluffy white towel. She made her way over to the counter, feeling slightly embarrassed from the memories she had in this exact same spot yesterday.

Looking up at her reflection, Mei let her towel fall to the floor.

Observing her naked self, she took notice of certain key features.

Mei didn't think of herself as a particularly attractive female. She didn't have many traits to brag about.

She had simple brown hair with round almond eyes, her skin pale as porcelain.

She sighed.

Wrapping an arm under her large chest and slightly pudgy stomach, Mei knew that she was most certainly not 'skinny'.

But what she lacked in feminine charm she tried to make up for with a cheerful and happy attitude. Mei was better at making friends than starting relationships. She didn't know the first thing about flirting.

Should she wear tighter clothes to show off her D cup breasts?

Or perhaps swing her hips while she walked, would that get Hanzo's attention?

No, she was never that type of girl.

Mei was not one to show herself off. In the field she worked in, appearance hardly ever mattered.

She sighed, already feeling defeated.

Who was she even kidding? Mei had no experience whatsoever in this department. If she tried to make herself more appealing she'd just end up looking foolish.

Putting on clothes (this time making sure to wear actual shoes), Mei softly massaged the wound on her left arm.

[Dr. Zeigler is so amazing. It doesn't even feel like I got shot and it's only been a day!]

That's right, Ms. Zeigler was always helping in some way or another. No matter the problem, she would have an answer.

Dr. Zeigler was so calm and mature too. Never clumsy or a goofball like herself, who could barely talk to the person she liked without stammering like a nervous teenage girl.

Mei was 31 for goodness sake, and she couldn't even figure out how to handle the opposite sex!

Granted five of those years were spent in cryostasis.

Mei groaned and slapped a hand to her forehead.

She was honestly hopeless.


"Angela, could you help me get cleaned up?"

"Not this time, Genji. I just took a shower. I'm sure you are more than capable of wiping this mess off your own body." She giggled and pointed to his dirty chest plates.

"Yes, but it is not fun without you." He responded as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.

A light flush of pink stained Angela's porcelain cheeks and her angelic smile faltered just the tiniest bit.

She distracted herself by removing the towel wrapped around her head, making sure to rub her hair with it a few more times to take away as much moisture as possible.

"I can't help you Genji, but maybe I could sit next to you and watch." She offered, her blush still evident.

"Of course you can, Dr. Zeigler." He teased, purposely using her professional name.

She looked up at him, her smile soft and cheerful.

He gazed back into the kind and tender blue eyes that always managed to captivate him.

Even with his facial expressions blocked due to this mask, he knew that Angela could always discern his emotions.

It made him love her even more.

"Sounds great!" Winston boomed, making his presence known again.

"It would be great to have Dr. Zeigler with us, you can hold the hose outside while I wash most of this mess from my fur! That way I don't get the showers too dirty later!"

"W-what?!" Angela and Genji questioned in unison.

Winston merely ignored them and grabbed their hands, dragging them out through the main entrance while laughing loudly.

Hanzo blinked at the retreating group, pressing his lips into a thin line. He was unsure whether to feel sorry for his brother or find humor that Genji's moment had been ruined again.

In the distance he heard the upper door open, looking to the stairs, he watched Mei walk down slowly.

She plopped on the stool across from him, nervously fidgeting with the hem of her tank top.

Hanzo eyed her thoughtfully, taking notice of the pastel pink bra peaking out from her blue shirt. The fabric attempted to hold her large cream colored breasts, but still they overflowed from the lacy cups.

"Hmm." He hummed to himself, shifting his eyes back up to her cherry red face.

He stopped questioning the reason behind her blushing cheeks and flustered expressions. It was obvious that the cause was him. That was all he really cared about.

Mei avoided his gaze and grabbed the box of Lucio-Oh's. Looking for an excuse not to talk, she studied the box, smiling to herself at the silly picture of her friend on the cover.

Hanzo quirked a brow.

"Is that someone you know?" He questioned dryly, placing an elbow on the table, leaning his head in his palm.

Mei jumped, not expecting him to speak first.

"Yes, he's a good friend of mine." She answered, still refusing his eyes.

He stayed quiet after that, and chose to observe her instead.

She reached for the carton of milk, then realized she had no bowl or spoon.

Mei chewed her bottom lip, feeling embarrassed under his gaze.

Without a word, Hanzo pushed his bowl and spoon forward.

She stared at it for a moment.

This was his bowl and spoon, the one he used to eat.

So that meant the spoon was inside his mouth…

Her face flushed a brilliant red.

An indirect kiss? That's what that was right?

Feeling light headed, her mind flooded with memories of their shared encounter last night.

By the time she came back to reality, Hanzo had already poured her cereal and was now filling the bowl with milk.

"O-oh! Sorry, you don't have to do that!" She hastily apologized.

He grunted in response, then set the carton down, watching her again.

Mei looked down at the bowl in front of her, feeling strangely nervous. Never had a bowl of cereal intimidated her so much.

It didn't help that Hanzo would not take his eyes off her, seemingly intent on watching her every move.

Adjusting her glasses, she continued to refuse his onyx eyes.

"H-how are you liking it here?" She questioned, trying to thin the tense atmosphere.

"It is quiet, and plain-" He answered.

Mei frowned, sad that he would dislike one of her favorite places in the world.

"-but, the outside is nice." He finished honestly.

She perked up, surprised at the compliment.

"I love it here!" She admitted with a cheerful smile, her cheeks still tinted red.

"The stars outside are so beautiful, and since it's abandoned that means there's a lot of privacy here. Sometimes I like to sit on the cliff side and watch the waves splash against the light house." She rambled happily.

With half lidded eyes, Hanzo observed her joyful expression. She seemed much less nervous now, talking about this place.

"One time when I stayed here with Lena, she showed me how to climb all the way to the top of the drop ship in the hangar!" Mei exclaimed, shoving a spoonful of Lucio-Oh's in her mouth.

"Hmm." He replied, wondering if she realized what she'd done.

"I could even show you-…" Mei trailed off, reminding herself of who she was with.

"Uh, I mean…i-if you want to." She asked timidly, her cheerful demeanor fading.

Feeling embarrassed at her outburst and ramblings, Mei shut her mouth with another bite of cereal.

Hanzo quirked a brow at the sudden change in behavior.

"Mei." He stated simply.

On instinct, she raised her head, immediately realizing her mistake when his sharp onyx eyes caught her round almond ones.

She quivered under his gaze, feeling vulnerable like a deer caught in the headlights.

He broke the stare and stood up slowly, making his way around the table.

She turned wide eyed to face him, scared of the tall looming figure in front of her.

He reached out a hand, keeping his gaze trained on the frightened girl.

Hanzo motioned with his head towards the main entrance.

"Come." He ordered softly.

Mei opened her mouth then shut it, any sort of protests she had seemed to be stuck in the back of her throat. She nodded slowly and accepted his strong hand.

Gently, he tugged Mei to her feet.

She obediently followed his lead towards the entrance, swallowing painfully when his long fingers interlaced with hers sending sparks down her arm.

Her eyebrows furrowed, curious about his intentions.

Should she be worried or happy?

Conflicting emotions swirled in her stomach as the large door opened with a very familiar whirring sound.

The bright blue sky greeted her with it's fluffy white clouds and seagulls that glided gracefully through the air.

A cool breeze blew softly against her pink cheeks.

Mei smiled, feeling comforted by her surroundings.

She took a deep, calming breath.

Pushing her doubts to the side, Mei decided to trust Hanzo.

At least for the moment.

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AN: Really sorry about the long wait. I've just moved across the country so it's taken some time for me to get back on my computer. I actually wrote this chapter before I moved, but didn't want to post it because I never got the chance to proof read and edit. Now that I'm back I will be continuing the story, but it still might be slower than the usual upload time. Anyways, don't forget to tell me what you think of this chapter. ;*