Angel in love with the Incredible Hulk
Ch. 3:
Somebody To Love
David and Kelly just confessed their feelings toward each other and they both reciprocated each other's affections. Afterward, Kelly told him that she wouldn't mind being in a relationship with his alter ego, either. At first he was completely thrown off guard, but, he was slowly coming to terms with and accepting that, while at the same time respecting her wishes to take their relationship slowly, since neither of them wanted to have it end in heart break almost immediately. What's next for our love birds?
"Kelly, don't you have a drug lord to be going after?" David asked.
"I thought I did too, but, Julie and Kris told me that they would handle it along with our friend, Bos." Kelly tilted her head to the side.
"Why? They don't think you could handle the case?" David seemed confused and thought that Julie and Kris had no confidence in her. This made him a bit peeved.
"They know I can. I know I can, but, they don't think I can at the moment." Kelly shrugged.
"Kelly, you should go join them on this case. Show them that you can handle it. I mean what friends are they, if they think you're not competent enough to handle the case?!" David folded his arms.
"Well, they told me to spend time with you and I do plan on doing that, of course. I think it is, because, of my feelings for you that they think I may get sidetracked. It's cool." Kelly tried to brush it off.
"But, Kelly, I don't want to feel that I am serving as a distraction. I mean you are a detective and you need to nab that drug lord." David firmly said.
"I know I do, but, what will you do?" Kelly asked.
"I'll manage and if there's trouble, well, the other guy will come out." David chuckled.
"That is true. Well, I hope the girls come back and update me about where Sholto and his gang are headed, if they are planning on leaving Casablanca tonight." Kelly told him.
"Why don't you go on and meet up with them? I can wait here." David offered.
"Nah, I'd rather wait for them to come to me. Besides, walking over here from the first and third floor, won't hurt them a bit." Kelly sounded a bit motherly when she said that.
"Uh, Kelly, how will they react if they see us in the same room with one bedroom?" David liked it when she sounded motherly, but, he quickly got concerned about Julie, Kris, and Bosley's possible reaction at seeing him if/when they come to the room to give her updates.
"Oh, they'll be happy for us, once we tell them that there is no "funny" business going on in a relationship that is slowly building up." Kelly was not at all concerned about Julie, Bos, and Kris would think, once she explained to them, "Besides, what I do on my own time is really my business and what we do is our business."
"Yeah, but, they may be the type to get the wrong idea and think, well, you know." David didn't want to say the next part, let alone think about it.
"Oh, David, they wouldn't even think that way, let alone get the "wrong idea" of anything. They'd be happy for us." Kelly gave him a look, before rolling her eyes.
"You sure?" David asked.
"Positive." Kelly nodded her head and pat him on the shoulder.
"You don't think they'd tell Jack McGee anything, right?" David looked down.
"I cross my heart and hope to live long, because, I promise you that we would never let anything slip to that McGee character. Now, speaking of McGee, why would he want to be hunting you?" Kelly asked.
"Well, you see after I became the green thing, I guess I must've spooked a little girl who needed help and her dad shot at me. Then, they must've told McGee who then came to the lab that Elaina and I were working at and trying to figure out what had happened to me, because, at that time, I was completely unaware of the fact that I became the Hulk whenever it was triggered. So, McGee thought I knew more than what I was letting on, in which I was and I knew that if I told him that I overdosed on gamma radiation in order to have superhuman strength, so, that way I could save people and not have a repeat of Laura's death, well, he would have had the press all over me and probably had me arrested for "practicing witchcraft", which I wasn't. I was just merely doing a scientific experiment. All scientists do experiments. Some crazier than others and mine was crazy." David lamented.
"Well, McGee should learn that the uh what did you call the thing you turn into?" Kelly was thrown off guard after hearing the word "Hulk".
"He calls it the Hulk. I guess, because, he isn't the jolly green giant." David quipped with a bit of sarcasm.
"Well, I'll call it the Hulk, too, because, that sounds like a cool name rather than green thing. Anyways, he should learn to drop the charges on the Hulk, because, clearly the Hulk has the mind of a child and will only be angry, well, protective when he senses danger. He has your mind, heart, and soul, David. The Hulk isn't a killer." Kelly told him.
"I'm glad you think so, because, I feared being around people, knowing that I become the Hulk, basically whenever and I don't want to put anyone in danger, but, if you feel protected, then I guess I shouldn't be afraid to be around you or anyone else. However, I just can't let Mr. McGee get his paws on me, let alone see me. Kelly, you, Julie, Kris, and that Bosley person better promise me that you won't let anything slip to Mr. McGee." David pleaded.
"David, I already promised that I wouldn't and I'll make sure that Julie, Bos, and Kris understand, too. After all, I do love you and would never let anything bad happen to you." Kelly said it all real fast.
"You, what?" David's eyes lit up as soon as he heard her say the three magic words.
"I...love you, David." Kelly said it, again, this time with more confidence.
"I love you, too, Kelly." David smiled and gave her a very long hug.
Kelly then let go of her grip in the hug and just stared into David's eyes. David stared back into hers and before either of them knew it, they shared their first kiss.
Later on...
After Kris and Julie briefed Bosley on what was going on and about Kelly and David, they were heading to Kelly's room in order to inform her on their plans regarding Sholto and his goons and on whether or not Kelly confessed her feelings to David. What they didn't know was that David was in there when Kelly told Kris and Julie and that David was the Hulk. Boy, were they in for a surprise, if there was any, yet.
They finally reached Kelly's room and knocked on the door. Kelly went to the door, answered it, and let the trio in.
"Hey, Kelly." Bosley greeted as he pulled up a chair and sat down.
"Hi, Bos. You got here real fast." Kelly greeted back.
"I heard about you and David from Kris and Julie and I just have to say that I hope you did confess your feelings to him and I hope he reciprocated them." Bosley smiled.
Kelly's only response was a smile on her face that was turning to that of rosy red, which indicated that she was blushing.
"Well, Kelly?" Kris asked.
"What are your plans regarding Sholto and his little petty thugs?" Kelly tried to change the subject.
"We'll tell you after you tell us about David." Kris replied.
"First, let's go over on how we will trail Sholto and those little punks." Kelly gave her a stern look.
"Well, so far, of what I know, they do plan on taking the next flight to Rio, sometime next week. Now, once they board that flight, we will board the same flight, only in third class. Then, once in Rio, we will split up, so, that way we won't be detected by his men, right away." Bosley told them.
"Sounds good to me." Kelly nodded her head.
"Now, tell us about you and David." Kris chimed in.
"Yeah, did you find him and confess your feelings? How did he react?" Julie eagerly asked.
"Well, yes I did find him and yes, I confessed my feelings." Kelly started.
"How did he react?" Julie asked, again.
"Do you want the truth?" Kelly asked.
"Yes." Julie nodded.
"He returned the affection, in which I was really surprised, yet, happy at the same time, so, it is with a smile on my face and a heavy heart that I say that I found somebody to love." Kelly's smile made everyone else smile and happy for her.
"Awww, I knew he would!" Julie couldn't contain her happiness.
"With that being said, could you three excuse me for a moment?" Kelly asked.
"Sure." Kris nodded.
Kelly went inside her bedroom and shut the door. However, it wasn't long until David came out from taking a shower and was already fully clothed. Once he saw Kelly, he couldn't help it and gave her another kiss.
"David, my friends are here and I think it is about time that you meet them." Kelly said.
"Kelly, do I have to tell them my real name or can I still go by my alias until we both feel it is the right time to let them know my true identity?" David hesitantly asked.
"Go by your alias for now and once we feel it is the right time, then reveal to them that you are Dr. David Banner and that "Benson" is just an alias in order to protect yourself and then, maybe tell them your story of becoming the Hulk." Kelly put a hand on his shoulder.
"Thank you, Kelly. You truly are the best. Now, I too know that I may have finally found somebody to love." David said with a smile, before grabbing her hand and walking slowly to the door.
Kelly then opened the door and began to slowly walk out of her bedroom, while holding David's hand.
"Kelly, di-" Kris was cut off.
"Kris, Julie, and Bos, I would love to introduce you to my love, David." Kelly said, as she slowly guided David out of the bedroom.
"How do you all do?" David greeted as he came out of the bedroom.
"We're great. How do you do?" Bosley asked.
"Well, I'm better and happier now, since I found Kelly, after years of losing touch with her. I really haven't been this happy in a long long time." David said, while gazing at Kelly, lovingly.
After hearing that, Kris and Julie's eyes began to glaze over, despite their effort to stay strong. They, along with Bosley, were happy for Kelly and David and to Julie, this was definitely the modern version of "Rick and Ilsa", only this time she hoped that this version "Rick and Ilsa" would stay together unlike the film version, which had them part ways at the end. Bosley was glad to see Kelly happy and content with her first love. It didn't really remind him of any romantic film. Kelly and David were both relieved that they didn't take David being in her room, quite the wrong way and that there was nothing, but, happiness from the trio. It didn't take her long to let them know, that if they were going to Rio De Janeiro, David was coming with them, in which they were ok with it and surprisingly, the usually wanting to go on the run, David, was cool with it, as well, since he knew that Kelly would be there for him and that he would serve as protection, if she or any of them needed it.
"So, when do you think Sholto will leave for Rio?" Kelly asked.
"Probably next week, if not, then probably tomorrow or the next day. It just depends." Bosley told her.
"Interesting. He never seems to know what he wants to do. I hope we could apprehend him and his little creeps, once and for all." Julie chimed in.
"Well, let's each of us keep tabs on them, so, that way they don't leave unexpectedly and we're still here." Kris suggested.
"I think that was only being planned out, Kris." Kelly tilted her head to the side, briefly.
"Is there anything I could possibly do?" David offered.
"Spend time with me." Kelly joked.
"Of course, hun, but, seriously, is there anything I could do?" David chuckled and put her.
"Well, would you mind also keeping tabs on Sholto and his gang? Like see what they're doing and listen to what they are talking about, without being noticed." Julie told him.
"OK, sounds easy." David nodded his head.
"You sure you don't mind?" Bosley asked.
"Mind? I'm willing to be of any help, if I possibly can." David told him.
"Wow! Thank you, David. That's really noble of you." Bosley said.
"Well, what did I tell you guys? He isn't just any guy I met. He is something special to me." Kelly looked up at David.
"Thank you, Kelly. I really appreciate that." David was touched by what she said.
"Well, let's get some shut eye and see what tomorrow brings us. Hopefully, Sholto and his punks don't leave, just yet." Bosley told them.
"Probably a good idea, Bos." Kris said.
"Yupp, we all could use it." Julie said, as she walked out of the room, only to quickly turn back, "Goodnight, Kelly and David."
"Night, Julie." Kelly and David both said.
Kris and Bosley gave a "goodnight" nod, before closing the door and heading to their rooms, leaving David and Kelly alone, once again. They didn't really mind being alone, since it gave them time to make up for lost times and reminisce about everything, plus, keep the Hulk a safe secret until they felt it was safe to tell Bos, Kris, and Julie.
They soon turned off the lights, went into the bedroom, and turned in for the night, but, not before, sharing another embrace.
What is next for these two? Will they nab Sholto and his thugs? Will David possibly ask Kelly an important question?
To Be Continued...
