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Chapter 34

Sweeney swore as he opened the third cabinet inside the old pie shop and found nothing but dust and bugs. He slammed it shut and growled as he looked under the counter for a precious bottle of alcohol.

Amelia curiously looked inside and frowned when she saw him.

"What on earth are you looking for?" she asked and he looked up at her.

"Gin." He mumbled as he started looking again.

"Why would there be gin down here?" she asked with a grimace of disgust when she saw a mouse passing by her feet.

"Because it was a pie shop. People did come in here to eat and drink." he said as if speaking to a child.

"I see…Well, did you find anything?" she asked and he looked at her humorlessly.

"No. Shit." He cursed and she chuckled.

"I'll go and get you some." She offered and he looked at her hesitantly.

"It's a bit late." He commented as he handed her a few coins.

"I won't be long. Can't have you scowling all night long." She said teasingly and he grimaced.

"I am not! Don't be long." He ordered and she nodded before she walked out of the old shop.

Todd brushed his clothes and with a last look he walked out of the shop. He locked it and headed for his room. He sat in his chair and let his eyes wander around. His fingered his razor as his eyes looked at the clock. He sighed and tapped his feet impatiently, surprised by his constant worry for the young woman.

"She's a big girl, Todd." He mumbled to himself as he shrugged.

He closed his eyes briefly and played with his silver blade for a while. A few minutes later he re-opened his eyes and looked at the door.

"What the hell is taking her so long? It's just around the corner." He hissed as he suddenly stood up and started pacing up and down. He waited a few moments longer before he burst out of the room in search for her. He walked down the street and headed straight for the pub. He entered and headed for the bar.

"Have you seen a woman?" he asked hastily.

"I've seen many women here, mista." The bartender smirked and Todd shook his head.

"No, a dark haired one? With hazel eyes-.."

"You mean that one there that is cornered by that fella?"

Sweeney froze and turn around, his eyes darkening at the sight of Amelia talking to a man. Said man was trying to corner her to the wall and Todd saw red as the man's hand brushed her cheek.

With his eyes narrowed he walked towards them and grabbed the man from the collar of his shirt.

"Is there a problem, sir?" he snarled and Amelia sighed with relief at the sight of the barber.

"What's to you? I'm just looking for a bit of fun." The man slurred as Todd pulled Amelia to his side.

"I think she said she has to go." Sweeney hissed as he delivered a punch to the man's face, sending him to the floor.

"Sweeney…" Amelia gasped.

"Let's go. Now." He snarled as he pulled her with him, his and grabbing the bottle of gin she had been holding.

"He thought…I was a…that I was like that woman you went with back then." She said and Todd stopped to look at her with narrowed eyes.

"How do you know about that…that woman?" he asked in a low voice.

"I saw you." She said as she started walking again. Sweeney followed her in silence and uncorked the gin to take a sip.

"Did it bother you when you saw me?" he asked.

"Not really…Back then I was too afraid of you to feel anything bur respect." She replied softly. Todd looked away before he spoke again.

"Why did you talk to that man?"

"He talked to me." She corrected as they arrived at the house.

"And you let him?"

"What?" she asked as he shut the door.

"I said and you let him talk to you?" he asked staring at her.

"Yes, is that so bad? I never imagined he would try to…to hurt me." She said and Todd gritted his teeth.

"It is a pub, my pet. You're not to talk to strangers. Especially if said strangers are men." He said and she looked at him amused.

"Sweeney…are you jealous?"

"No!" he snapped as he another sip.

"Yes, you are. You punched him. Just admit it." She said chuckling but it wasn't funny to him.

"I am not admitting anything." He spat angrily as he frowned.

"Then why so angry because of an idiot?" she asked as she approached him.

"You don't understand, do you?" he asked hoarsely and she shook her head.

"No. I don't understand why you're so upset. It's like you think I encouraged him or something."

"That's not the point." He hissed.

"Then what is?" she asked quietly.

"You are mine. You are not to look, speak or even nod to another man. Understand?" he asked as he cupped her cheek and pulled her to him.

"Sweeney, this is crazy. I didn't take you for a jealous man." She said as she looked up at him with wide eyes.

"I am not jealous. I am possessive. There's a difference." He whispered as he looked down at her, her warm frame pressed against his colder one.

"Were you always like that?"

"No…but now I am. It's your fault." He hissed and she smiled as he wrapped his arms around her and brought her to his chest.

"Care for a secret?"

"Hmm?" he mumbled as he nuzzled into her neck.

"I like it. No one was ever fussed over me before…well as far as I can remember." She whispered and he grinned.

"That's good." He muttered as he captured her lips in a firm kiss.

"Sweeney?"

"What?"

"Is 'tart' a bad word?" she asked with a frown and he laughed.

"It depends…Why?"

"That man said it…Ew." She muttered while he laughed at her expression.

"He did?"

"Yes." She whispered and he smirked as he held her.

"How old are you?" she asked after a while and Todd stilled and stiffened against her.

"What? How that thought occurred?" he asked and she shrugged.

"No reason. I'm just curious. I don't know much about you." She said and he cleared his throat.

"I'm forty." He said quickly, wincing as he did so.

"You're that old?" she asked seriously but her eyes were laughing at his offended expression.

"What?!" he growled.

"Why yes. I must say you look much younger." She said and he scowled.

"Tart." He muttered with narrowed eyes as he moved away from her.

"Green eyed monster." She taunted.

"I am not!" he snapped and she giggled.

"Yes, you are." She sang.

"I am not, Amelia. I just tend to keep what's mine." he said as he took off his jacket and vest.

"It seems that you failed to do so before." She said, the words slipping out of her mouth without her consent.

"What did you say?" he whispered with wide eyes.

"I…am sorry. I didn't mean it!" she gasped and he looked at his feet.

"You're right, pet. Don't be sorry." He chocked out as he turned away.

"Sweeney…"

"I was naïve…foolish…a coward." H whispered as she embraced him from behind. She laid her head on his shoulder and caressed his chest through his shirt.

"Lucy, Johanna…they're gone because of me."

"No, it's not true." She said as she stroked his cheek and hair.

"And it's his fault that I became like this." He hissed and she bit her lip.

"You're fine. I love you don't I?"

"Don't know why you do." He muttered as he took hold of her hand and kissed it.

"Me neither." She said playfully and his mouth twitched.

"Even when I ordered you to get rid of our child…You're still here. You came back." He said as he turned around to face her.

She simply smiled and kissed his lips, her fingers sliding in his hair. He closed his eyes and kissed her back, his arms tight around her waist. She broke the kiss and he groaned, his arms tightening their embrace.

"Don't stop, pet." He whispered hoarsely and she obliged until he was breathless.

"Bed." He commanded panting as he pounced on her, causing her to laugh as they fell onto the mattress with a thud.

End of chapter 34

Author's note: Thank you for reading. It seems like Sweeney is trying to do something here…What is it? (*wink*).

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