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Sly Cooper belongs to Sucker Punch/Sanzaru Games

MARIE POV

I was looking at Bentley's screen as he was searching the net about Inspector Fox's new assistant, Brennan Paine. He was...attractive, but something about him was so familiar.

"Well, he was born in Paris, and he is now 29 years old," Bentley said as he continued to type

"Is that all you have?" I asked looking down at him

"Nope, I can find more if you want?"

"Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt" I said looking back at the screen, then at Sly lying down on the couch across the room. He was staring at the map of China, or more like glaring.

"Sly, is there anything wrong?"

"No, but since when are you interested in cops?"

"You're kidding right?" I asked as he looked my way. I raised my eyebrow waiting for a response, but he just turned to the map again. I sighed, and turned back to the computer screen.

"Mariellena! You won't believe it!" Bentley yelled into my ears

"Okay little buddy I'm right here. What did you find?"

"He went to the same school as you and your brother did!" he exclaimed as he showed me a picture of him when he was 11. My eyes widened.

"He was my brother's best friend"

FLASHBACK

I stood at the kindergarten doors waiting for my big bro to come and pick me up. I held my teddy close to my chest. He was taking longer than usual. Finally I saw him come out of his doors with another boy by his side. Once he was several steps away from me, I ran towards him, and I hugged him as soon as I reached him.

"Hi big bro!" I love seeing big bro after school everyday

"Hi Marie," he then turned to his friend "This is Brennan, he's my best friend"

I then turned to Brennan and said "Hi Brennan! I'm Mariellena!" while I smiled

"Hi Mariellena, it's really nice to meet you" he smiled at me and I giggled. I've always liked meeting big bro's friends. I took big bro's hand as we walked to the car.

Every day from that day, we walked until we got to the car with Brennan, and sometimes he would come over. It was really fun, Brennan was nice, and I really really like him, but maybe it's more than that.

SEVERAL WEEKS LATER

It was our first day in Happy Camper Orphanage, and all our classes were in the orphanage. Everything was so different it didn't feel right. Once night fell, I couldn't sleep by myself in my bed, so I crawled beside my brother in his bed.

"Big bro, are you awake?" I whispered to him

"Yeah," he whispered back

"Will we see mommy and daddy again?"

"Not in this world, lil' sis,"

I felt tears slowly forming in my eyes. "Will we see Brennan again? Will we laugh again with him?"

I saw a tear roll down his cheek.

"Probably not," He said as he pulled me into a hug," Marie, can you sing now?"

"But there are other people here"

"Okay, just don't sing too loud" he whispered before I took a breath and sang.

FLASHBACK END

I sighed, and smiled a bit, but it slowly faded away when I remembered my true feelings. Okay I admit I guess I was head over heels for Brennan when I was younger, but that was before. I looked back across the room to find Sly was looking me in the eyes. That guy, that's the guy I love. But I never got to find out how Brennan felt about me. Maybe I will, considering he's definitely on our tails.

My train of thought was broken when Sly stood up; he was still looking at me. He pointed down the hall.

"Marie, can I talk to you?"

"Oh, um, sure" I said following him.

He led me into his room where we sat in front of the window. We didn't exactly sit normally. Sly pulled me close, so I rested my head on his shoulder, his arm around me and his head resting on mine.

"So, is there anything about Brennan we don't know?" Sly asked

"Well, he was really just a childhood friend,"

"Did you like him? Like more than a friend?"

"Yeah, but I would never tell Skylar that" I said as I chuckled. "But I like someone else now,"

"Who?" he asked me

"Well, he has brown eyes, shaggy hair" I said quietly

"Well he definitely is a lucky man" he said chuckling.

"But I have a feeling you don't exactly want to talk about this, Sly"

"Well you're right, but I'm not quite sure how to say it," He said scratching the back of his head.

"That's okay, take your time" I said moving a bit closer to Sly. It was quiet for a little while, but then he finally spoke up.

"Can you sing?" he asked quietly

"Is that really wanted to ask me?"

"Well, no, but I just need something to listen to" he said as I felt that he was slowly getting nervous.

"Sure" I said smiling

See the night sky shining
And the city light's the sight that welcomes me
As I walk into these glimmering streets of ice
I slide, I sway and dance for a while

A sky full of stars embrace me
The shining light's a sight to see
Shimmering, everything feels like a dream
Like glitters glowing bright
Waltzing in the endless night

"As beautiful as always, Mariellena" Sly said, but before I could respond he cuts in "I started thinking about the studio offer,"

"Sly," did he want me to leave? I felt a bit hurt but he continued

"I was thinking that maybe you should just accept the offer, but then I won't be able to see you anymore. I can't stand knowing that you won't be there when I come home from a mission. You mean a lot to me, plus you're smart, talented, and beautiful"

"Sly," I said again trying to catch his attention, but he was lost in his own words, as I looked up at him.

"I'm not even sure why I feel like this, or what this feeling is,"

"I guess you can say, I kind of feel the same way about you," I quickly cut in, as he looked at me puzzled. After that I told him I like someone, not surprised. "Remember when Skylar left, you were there for me. I simply thought that no one could take that pain away from me, but you did. You made me feel better, and even when I'm close to you it feels warm and safe." I sighed, because I knew it would come out at some point. "To be honest, I think you know who I like, or love" I was slowly getting nervous.

"Why?" Sly was still confused. I was hesitating to say it, but I knew I can't escape it.

"Because, it's you Sly" I said it quietly, as I felt myself shake a bit. What didn't surprise me is that he was quiet, but what did is that he leaned in closer to my face. Now our lips were only several centimeters apart. He smiled gently, and leaned in a bit more until our lips met. It wasn't like the one he gave me before he beat Mz Ruby. This one was warmer, nicer. It was only seconds before I kissed back. When we pulled back, I felt my cheeks were hot. Sly's smile was wider now, and he finally said something.

"I love you too"

My heart skipped a beat, as he pulled me into a hug. Thinking back to when I first started liking Sly, I think this was what I wanted most. It was as warm as I thought and as nice as I thought it was going to be. Am I talking about the kiss? Well, let's just say I'm happy I know this isn't a one sided love.

That's chapter 8! I'm sorry if it seems rushed, but I did put a lot of planning for this scene. The song is from Persona 4 Golden. I don't own anything from Persona 4 Golden, Atlus etc. Also, I'm planning to just post chapters every Saturday, but seeing that it's Sunday (its 12:02 am right now when I'm typing it), I'll start the next coming Saturday. Please review! :D ~ Wuv Mirai Akemi

P.S: Don't worry, you'll still get the love square ;)