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Chapter 10

Cecilia closed her suitcase and picked her bag from the bed before she exited the bedroom. She placed the suitcase in front of the door and grabbed her keys.

"Sands? We got to go!" she called and a curse was heard from somewhere in the bathroom.

"Sands?" she asked again as she walked towards the bathroom door.

"Get in here, will you?" he snapped and she entered.

"What is it?" she asked as she looked at him.

"I can't buckle the bloody belt." He hissed in aggravation.

"Oh…" she said as she saw the belt hanging from his pants.

"Well?" he asked with his hands on his hips.

"Right." She said as she approached him and got on her knees to help him. He felt her hands on his hips briefly before she took hold of his belt and started securing it around his waist. It took him all the will power he had not to grab her and kiss the hell out of her. So he placed his hands behind his back until she was finished.

"Done. All worked up over a silly belt." She chuckled as she fixed his shirt and then moved back.

Sands remained still for a moment before he nodded and started walking out of the room.

"You're coming? We'll miss the flight, doll." He called when she didn't follow. Cecilia made her legs move and followed him outside. She picked up her suitcase and opened the door. She locked it on her way out and took his arm. Surprisingly enough he let her hold his hand. If it was from fear of getting lost or run over by a car she didn't know. For her it was a progress all the same. She laced her fingers with his and stopped a cab, missing in the process the movement his head turning towards her and the slight twitch of his mouth. They got into the cab and the driver placed their things inside the car before he drove away. The drive to the airport passed in silence until he spoke.

"You live in Washington, right?" he asked and she nodded before she mentally slapped her self.

"Yes, I do." She spoke and he nodded.

"A couple of agents will meet us when we arrive and then…" he paused as he lowered his head.

"Then, you're free to go home." He finished wearily.

"Okay…You…"

"I'll get into the hospital…" he muttered and Cecilia looked at her lap.

"Will someone…Will someone let me know when you'll have the surgery?" she asked and Sands turned towards her, his mouth agape in surprise.

"Uh…sure, sugar. If that's what you want." He said with a quick grin.

"Okay." She whispered before she looked out of the window. Sands bit his lip and shifted in his seat uncomfortably as another silence fell over them. They arrived at the airport and Cecilia led them towards the check in. She showed the tickets that the agency had sent them and soon they were ready to get on the plane.

"Okay, we're ready. You want something before we get in?" she asked and Sands merely shook his head and reached around blindly for her hand. Cecilia blinked in mild surprise and grabbed his hand again gently before she started walking.

Some time later they were sitting in their seats; Sands near the window and Cecilia right next to him. Sands reached over and fastened his seatbelt when he heard Cecilia doing the same.

"Alright?" she asked and he adjusted his glasses before he nodded once. She leaned back in her seat and slowly the plane took off. Cecilia looked around her curiously and examined the people sitting in the opposite rows. One of them was staring at them; well, her to be more precise. She looked down at herself and saw that her dress was revealing her legs and she tugged at it until it didn't before she glared at the man who quickly looked away.

"Something wrong, Ceci?" She heard Sands ask and she turned towards him.

"No…someone was staring at me." She mumbled and he chuckled as his hand patted her knee and stroked it slowly.

"And?" he asked with a smirk.

"I glared at him and he stopped." She said his smirk turned to a grin.

He leaned closer to her and brushed his nose over her cheek, his breath catching when he felt her shudder next to him.

"Would you like it if I stared at you, Ceci?" he asked his voice low and hoarse and quiet.

"Sands!" she snapped and his throaty chuckle caused her heart to beat faster.

"Just teasing you, doll." He said as he delivered a small kiss to her cheek before he moved back. He kept his hand on her knee for a while before he reluctantly removed it to take a sip from his drink that he had gotten a few minutes before. Cecilia relaxed and leaned back in her seat, trying to keep her eyes in front of her and ignore staring at his lips while he drank.

Jesus Christ, Cecilia! What are you doing! She snapped to herself as she rubbed her eyes and looked around her again.

"I might be blind but I can feel it when someone can't take their eyes off of me." Sands chirped in and Cecilia almost jumped, her face flushing.

"I'm sorry. I was thinking." She stammered and he cocked his head to the side.

"Oh? What about?" he asked and she swallowed.

"Just…stuff." She said pathetically. Sands chuckled and shook his head.

"Whatever you say, sugar." He mumbled as he took another sip from his drink. He leaned back and stretched; his arm and leg brushing against her in the process. His hand landed on top of her hers and it stayed there as they sat in their seats in silence.

Some time later Cecilia had to go to the bathroom. She slowly stood up and Sands frowned.

"Where you going?" he asked and she turned to look at him.

"To the bathroom. I won't be long." She said and she walked away. Sands sat back and sighed, his foot tapping against the floor and his fingers fumbling with the glass he was holding. He put it aside and shifted in his seat.

Don't go in there. It's better if you don't go in there. His inner voice repeated but he found himself already sitting up.

Stop it! Just stay were you are. The voice said in his head but he ignored it as he stood up and started walking towards the direction of the bathroom. Her footsteps had gone to the back of their seats so that's were the bathroom was. He slowly walked down the corridor until he was standing in front of the small bathroom.

"Sir? There's someone in here." One of the stewardesses said but he only smirked.

"It's my sister." He said before he swiftly pushed the door open, leaving a perplexed woman behind him.

Cecilia was in the process of splashing her face with water when Sands got in and closed the door.

"What are you doing? You could have waited until I was done…Jesus." She muttered as she fixed her clothing and moved to pass by him.

"Stop." He commanded as he grabbed her arm and pressed her close to him.

"Sands…"

"Shh…" He hushed her as his lips found hers and kissed her roughly, slowly backing her to the door by turning them around. Cecilia gasped as she felt his mouth upon hers but she didn't fight him off. Her hands went slowly to his chest and he groaned as he bit her lips gently, his tongue brushing her lower lip slowly.

"What are you doing?" she whispered against his lips, barely breaking the contact.

"You'll find out soon." He said as his hands trailed down her sides to her legs. He pushed her dress out of his way and slid his hands under it. His mouth kissed down her neck and she sighed softly, her hands threaded in his hair. Sands groaned as he felt her bare skin under his fingertips and one of his hands flew to his belt.

"We can't! Not in here! Sands, stop." She hissed but he ignored her by picking her off the floor and wrapping her long legs around his waist. He crushed his mouth against hers again and pressed against her without hesitation. He grunted in her ear and tightened his hold on her thigh while her hands went around his back as he moved. One of his hands left her legs and reached up to stroke her hair. He buried his face in her neck and bit down on her shoulder to stifle his moan as she gasped against him.

"Come on, darling." He hissed as he sped up his thrusts and kissed up to her jaw. Cecilia's eyes closed and she squeezed his shoulders almost painfully until she arched up towards him. He moaned and his mouth opened in ecstasy as he moved relentlessly against her.

"Oh, shit…" he cursed as he finally stopped and slumped against her while breathing heavily into her neck. He sighed and she stayed still with him until he moved back and gently let her legs fall to the floor.

"Why did you do that for?" she asked as she tried to recover. Sands fixed his zipper and belt before he shrugged.

"No reason. Just had to do that, doll." He said as she smoothed down her dress.

"But-…"

"Something to remember you by till I see you, eh?" he said as he stroked her cheek and down her neck. Cecilia was left dumbfounded as he exited the bathroom and returned to his seat as if nothing had happened. She blinked and silently followed him back to her own seat. Needless to say she didn't speak until they landed.

Cecilia was waiting for her luggage while Sands was sitting in a chair waiting. She picked up her things and approached him. His head lifted and he grinned.

"Ready to go, sugar?" he asked as he stood up.

"Yes." she said as she led him towards the exit.

As they walked, two people stopped them; a tall man and a blond woman. Cecilia looked at them and shook Sands' hand.

"Agent Sands. Glad to see you again. Still on your feet I see." The man said with a forming smirk while the woman looked intently at Sands and then at Cecilia.

"Agent Mathews, long time no see. Literally." Sands said as he made no move to greed them.

"We're here to make sure you get to the hospital after a brief meeting at the office. The lady will be returned safely to her home." Mathews said and Sands subconsciously squeezed Cecilia's hand before letting go of her, a sign that she was free from him.

"That's good. See you around then, doll." He said smirking as he stepped back from her.

"Yes…Good luck." Cecilia stammered as Mathews motioned her to follow him outside.

"We'll get you a cab right away, miss." He said and Cecilia nodded.

"Thank you." She whispered as she was escorted out of the airport.

The ride to her house was a long one.

End of chapter 10

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Edited: 5/2012