Disclaimer: I will just refuse to say that I do not own characters that are mentioned in Dan Brown's "Da Vinci Code"… No Disclaimer today… Ha!

I passed my exams! Yiepie! By the way: Many of you told me they liked the "Knights Tale"- idea. It had been inspired by FuchsiaII so do not forget to thank her ;)

I want to thank my wonderful beta-reader allykins-made as well. Thank you very much for helping and increasing the quality of the story like that!

I run with scissors: I'm glad you liked the chapter. This time I was not so fast (g) Hope you like it anyways ;)

QueenCaroline: The movie was so… cruel! Poor Silas… (goes off to beat up Dan Brown) I hope you like this chapter… My own heart was beating fast when I wrote it.

Kelly Tolkien: (g) Hopefully this is going to make you happy as well. I love happy readers ;)

FuchsiaII: I love your reviews! One line and I think about it the whole day. Thanks for calling the chapter "beautiful"… was fragile a compliment, too? I'm still not really sure about it… Well… enjoy this (g)

Crythor: I am sooo sorry about the "p"! Forgive me… I am just a nervous little brat (g)

DarkSarcasm: Stop being patient because I feel much better now and was able to finish the chapter :) Have fun, dear!

Nameless1010: Thanks for the hint. I already researched the Bible for something that might became part of the story. Happy you like the story! Keep reviewing will you?

Foreverjinxed: Hello dear. Aww the naughty school bus! (g) I really am happy you like the story and hopefully you'll find more time to read and review. (Hands over a lolly pop)

Fabala4077: I want it too! (starts crying) The soundtrack… and many other things. Your idea is so cute and I really love it but I don't think it's possible… to be true… I am nearly done with the story. But thanks for the idea. It's great and so… awwwwww

Italia12: Ma'am? Just because I am 20 there is no need to call me ma'am! Just say: Update our I will steal all your Silas sketches! (g) Just kidding. I am happy you like it.

Jewlin-chan: I agree… and I will write a happy ending and if it is the last thing I'll do!

HoveringthroughoutTime: (coughs) No comment about this review… Just read honey!

Keira 117: Yes… he's gorgeous (starts daydreaming) Oh… Have fun with the next chapter.

Dols: Thank you very much. I really had good help when I wrote Chapter 8! I hope you like this chappie as well.

Allykins-mate: I am from Germany. We can correspond in German if that's easier… Thanks for checking the other chapter. Glad you liked it. About the Silas fans… I think we all wanted that he becomes happy in a way… and not shoot! I was so unhappy when he died (cries again).

Jeanclaude123: A last minute review(g) Thank you very much (blushes) I hope you like this chapter.

Chapter 10- Bathroom

Silas woke up the next morning. At first he did not really know where he was. But as he opened his eyes, he saw the most peaceful sight there could be.

Beside him laid Anna. Her eyes were still closed, and Silas could hear her breathing in and out.

Rolling over a bit, he watched her once again.

How beautiful…

Reaching out for her he touched the back of her hand.

Such a soft skin.

Her eyes opened slowly and she looked at him smiling happily.

"Good morning…" he said kind of breathlessly. Silas was completely lost in her crystal clear eyes.

"Slept well?" Anna asked.

She couldn't believe he was still there! Anna had thought it had been a dream… One of those wonderful dreams that would never come true. But now… he was with her…

Oh dear God… could you make this moment last forever? Anna thought, feeling so warm and cosy beside him. She felt the urge to cuddle against him, but wasn't sure if it was okay.

"I really did… sleep well." He said and gave her a glance she hadn't seen before. It was so… gentle.

"That's good… how is your shoulder?" she kept asking. Anna liked his voice… The rhythm… the accent…

"It still hurts… but I feel better."

Nodding, Anna sat up. He watched her with longing eyes. But she couldn't think about something he might be longing for. Anna started to stroke his hand and looked into his beautiful red eyes. They were so special… just like him.

"I'd wish you would have come sooner, Silas… I like being here with you." She told him truthfully as she lay down again, not wanting this moment to fade yet.

Silas knew she meant it. He turned around the hand she was stroking, so her hand laid in his. He felt good… it was just like his heart had shed some unwanted layers. Silently, they lay there, never leaving the others gaze.

What are you doing? Asked a furious voice inside his head.

What I want! He answered and was content. Silas had been the one choosing this. As he smiled at her, she freed her hand from his and sat up again, still looking at him.

"I'm going to make breakfast. Stay here! Afterwards I will fix the bandages."

Reaching out, he grabbed her hand.

"Please stay…" he said, not wanting her to leave. What was up with him? He wanted a woman to stay with him. Wanted her near him. As she leaned over, he let go of her hand and caressed her face. She closed her eyes.

"We will fix the bandages first then…"

Silas nodded. They stood up and he followed her into the bathroom. She grabbed the bandages and looked up at him. His knees began to weaken because of these eyes.

Helping him out of his robe, so he only wore the dark brown pyjama pants she got him, she gently undid the old bandages. It felt so good… He forgot who he was and where he was, but just for a small moment. She went behind him and gasped.

"Oh God…"

Quickly he spun around to hide the scars from her. Looking down at her he saw that her eyes were wide with shock. Her voice was unsteady as she spoke again.

"Who…? How…? Silas…"

He stood there motionless for some seconds, but then he spoke.

"I did this to myself… I…" he broke off. Her gaze was much too sad. He heard her breathing in and out. She was defiantly shocked.

"You did this yourself?" Silas knew she looked up at him now but he refused to meet her gaze. All he managed to do was to nod.

Without another word, Anna started to clean his wound and put a new dressing on it. He felt guilty. It hadn't been his goal to upset the only person that had been there when he needed it.

When she had finished, both of them stood there some minutes. Then Silas felt something that made his heart stop dead. The tall man held his breath, closing his eyes.

Anna still stood behind him, and gently kissed his wounds on his back.

She couldn't believe this. How could someone cause himself so much pain?

Oh Silas…

The young woman had never forgotten about the cilice. But the sight of his back had pierced her heart. Still, his wound needed to be taken care of, or it might get infected.

Silently finishing the new bandaged she bit down her tears. She wouldn't cry…

How could he hurt such perfect skin? To her it really was beautiful… perfect!

After she finished the bandage she stood there. None of them moved. Closing her eyes felt her heart beating in her chest.

Opening her eyes again she made a step forward and kissed one of the wounds that looked extremely bad. She heard him breathing in.

Anna didn't want to push this too far but couldn't stop herself.

Anna… Stop it! A small voice inside her head said but her ears did not listen. Some minutes later he spun around finally. Grabbing her by the arms he held her.

She looked up at him, and saw many emotions written across his face. It was a mixture of longing, anger and something she could not place.

His eyes softened, though, and they looked into each others eyes.

"Anna…"

She was so near him, and it was his own fault. Silas held her close to him. Lost again in her eyes, he stood there. His heart wouldn't stop beating fast. It refused to feel guilty. It wanted more… More tenderness, more loving glances and so much more of her.

"Anna…"

Leaning her head onto his chest she sighed. Silas let go of one arm because he realised how much it hurt to move it. She brought one hand up to his face and caressed his cheek.

"Silas… I would like to say I am sorry… but I'm not."

He looked at her and locked his gaze with hers.

"Anna I…" leaning down he gently kissed her forehead. He felt her trembling in his arms… he himself felt unsteady.

Anna knew she had gone too far. Even though she wanted more. He looked so unhappy… Silas wouldn't let himself do anything… Not yet… Maybe he would never let himself…

Stop it now! You are torturing him. The voice screamed at her. Standing there with him still holding on to one arm, she looked up at him.

"I thought about going to the hospital… I might find out how Bishop Aring…" she started to tell him about her plan but couldn't. Silas had bent down as she had looked up at him, and now two lips were gently and hesitantly brushing against hers.

Hehe… how many things can happen in half an hour, eh? Please review… Bye folks!