Lightning and Sally got into the car and shut the doors. Jackson was in the back seat. He was silent and pouting a little. Sally and Lightning looked at eachother. Sally kinda hinted for Lightning to say something. Lightning looked back at Jackson and said "Look... I.. I didn't know Dianna was"-"Drop it. I don't wanna talk about it." Jackson snapped. Lightning looked to Sally for direction here. She shrugged. Lightning sighed and continued "Jackson.. There are plenty of women out there that.. I'm sure would love to be with you. You shouldn't fall for the first woman you see."
Sally immediately glared and slapped Lightning's shoulder! "Hey!" He snapped. Jackson faked a laugh and defended himself saying "Wait love? No. No, i don't love her. Not Dianna. Geez.. she's.. A sleezy lawyer type. I am not into that. No way. She's.. Not my type. I am more of.. A drifter anyway. There are so many women out there. Love? Phhh no." He pouted a bit. Sally raised a brow and looked at Lightning. Lightning shrugged this time. "We leaving or not?" Jackson asked rudely. Sally sighed and nodded. So the three drove back home...
Lightning and Sally lay down in bed that night. Quiet. Silent as they got ready for bed. Sally rubbed some lotion over her arms. Lightning watched. She smelled amazing as always. She rubbed the pink tinted lotion into her skin. Lightning smiled and took her hand. He kissed it as he looked into her eyes then took a deep sniff of the floral scent from top her hand and up her arm. Sally laughed quietly and asked "What?.. Did you just smell my arm?" Lightning nodded with a smile and admitted "This scent has always driven me wild.." Sally snickered saying "Yeah right."
"It has." he corrected. He then kissed her neck with a soft growl. Sally moaned softly and that moan only turned Lightning on more. He crawled over her and looked into her eyes with such a warm and loving smile. "You're really beautiful. You know that?" He asked. Sally tried not to laugh. "You are. And I love you. I love you so much." He assured then kissed her forehead. "Are you okay?.." Sally finally asked. Lightning sighed. He nodded answering "I am. I am when I'm with you. I love you Sally. I really do." Sally smiled. Then Lightning kissed her lips. Not sexually, but not softly. It was romantic.
A romantic and long, perfect kiss They smiled at each other as Lightning pulled away and rolled off, next to side of her. Sally cuddled up next to Lightning inside under his arm. "Night Sally." He said. Sally nuzzled in with a "Goodnight Stickers and.. Don't you worry about Cleo.. I can handle this case." Lightning snickered hearing that. "I know. I trust you."...
Lightning was actually at his academy. Writing out some checks he needed to and getting ready to send out some of the Jackson Storm Scholarships. He began writing another check when someone knocked on the door. It was very unexpected and made him nervous with the entire Cleo thing going on. Because Heather was out still after having her baby. Baby Alrick. What a name. "Um.." He stared at the door. "C-come.. In.." He said nervously. The door opened and Cruz came in. She shut the door behind her quietly. Lightning took off his glasses and began his lecture. "Cruz.. You shouldn't be here.. I'm here alone and I can't"-"Stop.. I know, okay?" She said softly.
Cruz walked over to his desk and sat on the end of it. Lightning turned away. He didn't want to and couldn't look at her in her tight black yoga pants and dark grey and loose button up with that cute and sexy bob and sneakers. She usually wore sneakers. "Lightning.." She called. He didn't look at her. "Mr. McQueen." That made him look at her. They stared at each other quietly. It felt like an eternity. The two of them staring. Lightning felt himself fall apart. He could feel the eager and wanting, the longing Cruz felt for him in this moment. He nodded and admitted "You need to go.. I'm.. I'm in a weak place right now.. I.. I don't want"-"Sshhh.. It's okay." Cruz assured as she stood up.
Lightning stared up at her and stood up feeling a little intimidated really. "Leave.." He ordered softly, but very firmly. Cruz stared up into his eyes and nodded. Both staring into each others souls. Cruz then wrapped her arms around Lightning very tightly in a hug. Lightning's eyes widened as it was very unexpected! She squeazed him tightly saying "I am so sorry for everything.. But if you need me, I'm always here for you." She felt Lightning swallow hard. He could smell her hair. Lightning shimmied out of her graps and gently pushed her back. "I'm in a bad place right now Cruz.." Lightning admitted again. "I.. You're like.. Kryptonite.. Please..." Cruz nodded. Part of her was proud to be his kryptonite.
She sighed and looked him up and down. "Well.." She began. "If... You need anything... Don't hesitate... I don't mean sexual Lightning. I.. I mean that to, but.. No. No, just.. Sorry. If you need anything, I will drop whatever for you. I know this.. Trial coming up again must be hard.. And.." "Stop." Lightning ordered. Cruz stared at him. Wondering if she was overstepping. Lightning stepped close to her. Close enough to smell his scent, feel his breath, feel the heat from his body. Cruz's cheeks turned red and her heart was throbbing to escape her chest! Her stomach turned in anxious nervous shaking almost. Goosebumps spread across her arms. Lightning was definitely the only man who could do this to her. Who could give Cruz this overwhelming feeling.
Her breathing quickened. Lightning stared down into her brown eyes and for a moment Cruz really thought he would kiss her. He was weak and she didn't mean to come in and be hus kryptonite! She knew the case was hard and hurting him and she wanted to express herself by being there for the man she once loved more than anyone. Now, now this?! Cruz was frozen in place, staring into his bluest of blue eyes. She licked her lips as it felt dry then swallowed and closed her eyes before whispering "Kiss.. me.." Lightning's expression changed. He stepped back. Cruz waited for a second then opened her eyes.
Lightning stood away from her now, but still was staring. "I.. I'm sorry.." Cruz apologized. Lightning just nodded a little without a word. Cruz stepped toward him, reaching for him, but Lightning stepped back further and turned away. Cruz felt some heart break and anger inside. "Fine.. Okay.. Now you wanna.. Be the better man and.. I.." She paused. She sounded like she was going to cry. She balled her fist up like she were ready for a fight then took a deep breath. "I respect that.." She finally said. Lightning looked at her. How pathetic she was. How pathetic he was. Cruz turned and said "Sally is.. She's pretty lucky. And.. Cleo won't win.. There's just.. No way Lightning.." Then left. Shutting the door behind her quietly. Leaving Lightning alone. It was nice while it lasted. But Lightning needed to more faithful to Sally than ever!...
Lightning walked into the front door and closed it. Minty looked at her son who looked just exhausted and asked "Mon?.. What's wrong baby?" Lightning looked up at his mother and put on a smile answering "Nothing.. Just tired.." Minty nodded then pointed to the kitchen. "Sally's making dinner right now. Kids are watching lion king. I'm actually about to finish up some laundry. Do you want me to grab you a fresh towel. You should shower. Showers always help." Lightning snickered and shook his head. So Minty went on and about her chores really.
Lightning sighed in relief. He wasn't in a good place. He was depressed and then that moment with Cruz. Felt painfully familiar. Lightning stepped to the doorway of the kitchen and for a moment. He just gazed at Sally. Watching her chop up some cabbage and lettuce from behind. Her presence put a real smile on his face. He loved her. He was so happy to be with this woman again. Lightning walked up behind her, gently grabbing her hips and pushing his body agaisnt her back side. "Hey Beautiful.." He greeted into her ear. Sally snickered greeting "Hey. Good day at work?" She asked. Lightning shrugged and kissed her shoulder.
"Better now." He admitted. Sally sighed and stopped cutting the cabbage. "That's nice.." She complimented. Lightning took in her beautiful scent then asked "And how was your day? What did you do besides sit and look amazing?" Sally snickered hearing that then answered with a shrug. "It was work.. Quite boring really. I did have the time to plan your untimely death." "What?" Sally turned and smiled. It wasn't Sally.. It was Cleo! Lightning felt this pain and looked down. Seeing the knife sticking out of his stomach. His heart raced like never before as he looked back up at Cleo. "Too bad.. I was aiming for your dick.." She admitted. Lightning's face began to turn pale. Cleo smiled and shook her head. "Such a stupid man.." She growled.
Lightning was brething like he was having a panic attack! Cleo took the knife and jerked it out of him. This sent Lightning down to his knees. Cleo placed the knife on the counter and kneeled down to look at him asking "What's wrong?.. Did you cut yourself?" She asked with this pouting lips. Lightning was holding the wound and trying to keep himself from bleeding out. "H-H-h.. How?.. D-did you, you?.." He tried asking. Cleo slowly stood up as she laughed and took the knife saying "Now.. Where's Sally?" "NO!"-"Lightning!?" Sally shouted as she sat up! Awoken by his cry!
Lightning looked beside him. He was in bed next to Sally. It was just a dream! "Lightning? What"-Lightning wrapped his arms around Sally tightly and hugged her! He would never fall for that! He would never let Cleo harm her! "Lightning?.. What's wrong?.. Was.. This a dream? You are sweating!?.." She asked and pushed away a little. Lightning got up and began to get dressed. Sally was very concerned. "Stickers.. Stickers it's like two in the morning.." She glanced at the clock then corrected "One forty three to be exact.." Sally stated.
Lightning slipped on his shoes and was out of breath. "Yeah, i.. I gotta take a walk or something.." He leaned close to Sally and grabbed her face. Kissing her passionately. Hungry pain. The kiss like it was the last kiss they'd ever share. Lightning began to leave the bedroom, but Sally stopped him saying "Stickers.. You're scaring me.." "I.. I'm sorry.. I just need some air.. I... Just a bad dream. That's all..Go back to bed, I'm fine.." He admitted, he lied. He left. Stepping out because he did need the air. The space. Cleo was getting into his mind and messing with his sleep. Sally sat there and was truly worried for his sanity. If he needed air, they had a balcony. No, he wanted to leave the house. She was so worried and wasn't sure what was going on with him lately...