Ok guys sorry I haven't updated in a week but I have been busy. I just got my first car and I am about ready to get my license so I am pretty supped up about that. I have been practicing as much as I can so I will be able to feel like Finn McMissile racing down a road. ;) Just kidding, I don't even feel that. I won't feel that feeling until I get a slick sports car when I get older. But anyway, enough with my rambling, on with the story.

Chapter 10 (Iris's P.O.V.)

I opened my eyes to see that it was still night out. I had gotten back to Siddeley last night to find Gemma asleep in my plane chair. The only chair that hadn't been taken was the chair beside Finn. I had been grateful (and sort of nervous) to see that. Now, I had waken up for no particular reason. I hadn't had any nightmares and I was more than awake to go back to sleep now. I looked at the little clock I had on my side mirror (I still wonder how I can see my side mirror) and I saw it was a little after two in the morning. I glanced over at Finn and Gemma and from the soft snores I heard from both of them, I took it they were asleep. I quietly drove over to the back ramp door and pushed a button. The ramp opened and I drove out into the cool desert night. The town was dark and quite peaceful with only the full moon as a source to light up the whole town. I could see clearly and I decided to drive into Tailfin Pass without my headlights on. I had driven up the mountainside and I had made it to the waterfall. I parked on the bridge and looked at the spectacular fountain of water as it crashed down the mountainside. I closed my eyes and raised my hood toward the spray of the water. Little, cold droplets landed on my hood and I shivered with excitement. The water always reminded me of the ocean, with the crash of the waves and the salty smell. My home town had been Los Angeles and my childhood home was in the rural areas of the city on the coast. I would drive out late at night to the ocean so that I could hear and see the vast expanse of water that seemed to last forever.

"What are you doing here at such a late hour, Iris?", I heard a voice ask. My tank fluttered at the sound of Finn's voice. I opened my eyes.

"I used to come up here late at night if I couldn't sleep or if my aunt was asleep and it was easy for me to sneak out of my cone. Either way, I still enjoy the sight of falling water after all that.", I said to Finn who had driven up beside me.

"Yes, it is quite a sight to see, especially during a full moon.", Finn said, his voice almost a whisper as if he was going to ruin the scene before us with his voice.

It was silent now, except for the roar of the waterfall. I glanced over at Finn. He was extremely handsome as always, but with the water added, it brought out his aqua-marine eyes. I always thought Finn liked the water since he mostly had water-gear installed on him. His paint color and his eyes proved that also. Finn cleared his throat.

"Well, have you been having sleep insomnia lately because you've been waking up at irregular times these past couple days?", Finn asked me. I shook my hood.

"No, I just wake up. It's nothing to worry about. I'm probably just used to performing missions at night that now I've become a night owl.", I said jokingly. Finn chuckled.

"Probably. The next thing you know, you'll be driving down the road, hooting like an owl.", Finn said, chuckling at his joke.

I laughed lightly. Honestly, I didn't know if it was meant to be funny or not because I never got jokes, good or bad. It was a curse really. I hadn't really been one to joke about anything that much. I was always serious.
It had gotten really quiet now between the two of us. I had this sudden realization that this was the perfect moment to tell Finn just how I felt about him. Gemma wasn't anywhere to be seen and the moment just seemed to perfect to admit to something as big as this. I gathered up my courage, took a deep breath and...

"What are you doing?", Finn asked suddenly.

I felt my hood grow hot. Usually when I was in deep thought, I make these weird expressions that even I don't get how they come around. I looked at Finn, who was eyeing me weirdly. Great, the moment was ruined.

"Nothing. I was doing nothing.", I said quickly. turning my attention to the waterfall. I didn't want to look at Finn. I would probably make another weird expression.

"Are you sure that you're alright? We can go back to Siddeley if you want.", Finn said, starting to back up.

"No, I'm good. Just lost in thought. I'm alright, honest.", I said quickly, hoping that Finn wouldn't try and convince me to come back because when he mentored me, I would always listen to him. Thankfully, he remained quiet. I turned my attention back to the waterfall. Suddenly, Finn cleared his throat. I looked over at him.

"I wanted to ask you something.", Finn said suddenly.

"And what would that be?", I asked, turning back to the waterfall.

"What exactly happened last night?", Finn asked. I saw him look at me out of the corner of my eye. I decided to play dumb.

"What do you mean?", I asked.

"I mean, what happened between us? You looked at me with affection. I have never seen another car look at me like that. What were you thinking?", Finn asked. He had turned toward me.

"I...I was thinking...", I started to say, trying to think of anything to say but the truth. Finn interrupted me.

"Just tell me the truth Iris. I don't want any of your excuses.", Finn said. I sighed. It was either now or never.

"I was thinking at how much I've warmed up to you since I became your partner after you finished mentoring me. I looked at you and I realized I have come to care about you more than I should. I know you don't approve of these kinds of feelings, but I need to tell you that I have fallen in love with you.", I said, closing my eyes, waiting for rejection.

It was silent. I opened one eye to see what Finn was thinking. He looked at me with wide eyes. I closed my eye again. It was worth a shot, but he didn't feel the same, I just know it...

"You've...you've fallen in love with me?", Finn repeated.

"Yes. And if you don't have the same feelings for me, I would appreciate it if you would leave me alone.", I said, turning my hood away, but Finn stopped me with one tire.

"Iris, I don't encourage those kinds of feelings, but that doesn't mean I won't return them. Honestly, I have liked you since spy school and at first, I thought I would grow out of it. But as time passed on, I realized that I started to notice things about you that I never noticed in another car. You're smart, funny and kind. You're not afraid to throw the first punch in a fight and what I absolutely love about you is your brown eyes. They are very beautiful just like you. I also have fallen in love. With you.", Finn said gently and happily.

I opened my eyes and I smiled. The space between us began closing between us and my eyes fluttered shut.

"I don't know about you Finn, but I don't think that I could help falling in love with you.", I said and we kissed.

Now, this wasn't my first kiss. I had dated other cars in high school and most of them had taken advantage of me. But, when Finn kissed me, it was not at all like the hard, lust-filled kisses from the guys in high school. Finn's kisses were gentle and kind, telling me that he would never abandon me and he would always be there for me. But little did we know that this kiss would trigger a terrible event about to unfold in a short time.

I can't believe that this story is almost over with. And by the way, I'm still looking for help on my next projects. You can PM me or leave a review if your interested. Anyway, review please? :)