A/N Thanks for being patient with me. Just hope it was worth it : ). As promised now that I have finished the story I will post a chapter a day.

Making Up.

RPOV

I was on my way to Brett's house for band practice. When Neela had said earlier that she wanted to talk I had totally forgotten that we were practising tonight. But as I told Neela I couldn't cancel as next week was going to be the biggest gig I had ever played. All of this sneaking around behind her back was weighing on me and I'm glad that I would be telling her everything next week.

I pulled up outside Brett's place and knocked on the door. I was surprised when Jo opened the door.

"Hi Ray" she said in her bubbly voice.

"Hi Jo, I didn't expect to see you here" I said, walking through the door and into the hallway.

"I'm here to see you guys play" she said.

"Whilst I've got you here, are you free this Saturday?"

"Yeah, why?" she looked confused.

"Me and you are going shopping"

"Oooh I love shopping" she beamed.

"I know, that's why I need you with me"

"Hey Ray, we're all set up in the back room" Brett came out and slapped his hand down in mine as a greeting.

I walked through leaving Brett and Jo to follow in their own time.

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The rehearsal went really well we were sounding really tight. After making a few phone calls on my cell I made my way home to Neela.

I was not prepared for what I saw as I walked through the door. She must have gone to a lot of trouble. The table had been laid with all of our best china and there were two candles burning away, creating a soft, romantic light. Neela was stood, resting on a chair wearing a little black dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. Her beauty was breathtaking. "What's all this?" I asked, gesturing to the meal laid out on the table. To be truthful I was surprised that she wasn't fast asleep, she had had a couple of rough days work wise and I know that she was worrying about something. I just didn't know what that something might be.

She walked over to me, removed my jacket and kissed me softly on the back of the neck. "I know I've been sort of cold and distant in the past week. This is my way of apologizing. Do you want red or white wine?" she asked as she started walking to the kitchen and I took my seat at the table.

"Umm, white please" I replied, still gobsmacked that Neela had gone to all this trouble for me. She came back to the table with a cold bottle of wine, straight from the fridge.

"Tell me when" she said as she started to pour the drink into the glass.

"When" I said, once she had gotten to filling the glass just over halfway. "Thanks" I smiled.

"You're welcome" she replied. Then she placed the bottle on the table and sat down on my lap, her hand stroking my cheek. She brought her face down to mine and whispered "I love you" before kissing me passionately. Her soft lips brushing over mine, followed by her tongue slipping into my mouth. I massaged it with my own, my hands were now in her hair whilst hers were wrapped around the back of my neck. I was confused but happy. We hadn't been this close since dinner with Brett last weekend. I still couldn't figure out what I had done that was so wrong. None of that mattered now though. Her hand started slipping down my back until they were clasped on the hem of my t-shirt. She started to tug my t-shirt up. I lifted my arms, helping her remove it. Our lips parted as the material went over my head. My lips crashed back down to hers as soon as my t-shirt was gone. Following her lead I started to unzip the back of her dress, slowly and seductively. That's when the oven timer went off. "Bollocks" she said with an exasperated sigh. She lifted herself up off of my lap and after doing her zip back up scurried off to the kitchen.

Why was it when ever we shared a loving moment there was always something interrupting us? We just couldn't seem to catch a break! I picked my t-shirt up off the floor and quickly threw it back on. "Mmmm something smells good" I said, breathing in the aromas.

"It's Cajun Chicken" she smiled. "Your favourite" she added, placing the plate down on the table.

"You're spoiling me" I beamed. "What did I do to deserve this?"

"Like I said earlier I owe you an apology and this is my way of showing it" she dug into some salad, adding it to her plate.

"Bon appetite" she smiled, lifting a fork of food to her mouth.

"Mmm this is really good" I said after eating my first mouthful.

"Thanks" she smiled.

"You're welcome"

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We had just finished cleaning the dishes. "What next?" I asked. It seemed as though Neela had this evening all planned out.

She walked up to me, interlocking her fingers in mine. She whispered into my ear "I was thinking of going up to the bedroom" she nibbled on my earlobe.

"OK" I replied, allowing her to lead me upstairs.

Once we were in the bedroom Neela pressed her lips against mine, I could taste the spices from the Cajun chicken we had just eaten on her mouth. "Wait here" she whispered against my lips. "I'm going to get changed into something a little more comfortable" she said with a smirk.

Whilst Neela was in the bathroom, getting changed I took the opportunity to get undressed and remove my prosthetics. Neela walked into the room and my breath caught in the back of my throat at the sight of her.

"That good huh?" she asked as she climbed onto the bed.

"Uh-huh" I was pretty much speechless. Neela looked amazing dressed in a little pink babydoll, she had also curled her hair and put it up. It wouldn't surprise me if I was drooling, she looked that good. I couldn't understand what had brought on this change of heart from her. Once her lips were brushing against mine I lost the will to care anymore.

My fingers wondered across her collarbone until they were resting on the straps of her babydoll. I curled my finger around the lacy material and slowly pulled the strap off of her shoulder. She tore her lips off of mine and sat up, removing everything that she was wearing. Then straddling me she slid down onto my shaft and swivelled her hips up down and around, bringing herself closer to that climatic moment. Her lips puckered into the familiar O shape as she rolled her head back in ecstasy. "Oh God Raaaay" she cried.

"Neeeela" I screamed as I rode out my pleasure with her. Then she rolled off of me, collapsing on the bed, wiping a sheen of sweat from her brow.

I rolled over, facing her. My hand caressing her face tenderly "I love you" I whispered before pressing my lips against hers.

"I love you. Just for the record that was amazing" she replied softly.

"You were a little loud tonight" I chuckled in her ear.

"What about you?" she retorted.

"I thought it was a challenge" I said in mock innocence.

"I really should get some sleep. I've got to get up in five hours" she groaned as she nestled into my chest.

"Night Roomie" I kissed her forehead.

"Night Ray" I was glad that everything seemed to be back on track with our relationship. I was worried about what Neela's over-active imagination may have cooked up when she saw me eating with Jo last night. Neela wouldn't have to wait long though before all her questions – should she still have any, would be answered.

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