~~*~~ What's up I really hope you are enjoying the story. It is my first and I am having fun toying with the charaters. Any way, please review. I really need to know how you feel. Thanks a lot. Love ya! enjoy this 3rd chapter the 4th one is coming very soon.(By the way sorry for the deay finals are coming so i m eating away the last of my brain cells *hee-hee* studing for finals.) Thanks enjoy.
CLAIRE~*~

CH3 The Tower
Dr.Lecter decided to do some site seeing for a painting that he was going to send to Clarice. He figured he would stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral and perhaps the Eiffel Tower after lunch…
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I stood and stared at myself in the mirror. * So, this is what Special Agent Starling looks like without the FBI holding me down *. I grabbed my bra and a blue blouse and put it on. Then grabbed a pair of my new thong undies and tight black pants. Then brushing my hair, I thought about where Dr. Lecter is. * Where are you Doctor? *
Are you trying to trace my whereabouts? You naughty girl.
*I wish I could * A knock on the door woke me from my thoughts.
" Clarice? It's me, come on lets get some lunch."
At first, I was going to decline, but then my stomachs low grumble changed my mind. Quickly slipping on some sandals, I opened the door with a purse full of the usual: cash, sunglasses, key, and pepper spray.
"Sure 'Delia. Let's grab a bite to eat. You think we could see the Eiffel Tower? I've been dying to go."
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Dr. Lecter passed a café and sensed a familiar presence. He shrugged it off though as he continued to his destination…
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Just as we were paying the bill at the café, I felt a familiar presence. It made my skin crawl. * Is that you Doctor? * But then I thought Girl you aint lettin' know one ruin your vacation, including him. So, Ardelia and I headed toward the Eiffel Tower our eyes and cameras couldn't wait.
As we hit the roof, we went our separate ways. Ardelia went to check out some… back pockets, while I went to explore the scenery. What's the use for relationships? I just land up comparing every guy to him. I found an interesting spot over looking the city ad I could picture Dr. Lecter hanging this one up next to the picture of the Duomo. * Dr. Lecter where are you? *
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Dr. Lecter had just finished his drawing of one of the sites from the Eiffel tower. He would make it perfect when he got home. Then off to Washington DC it would go, onto Clarice's porch, and soon after in her arms, where he feared he would never be. He put the sketchbook under his arm and just as he was about to look for another spot to sketch, he saw HER. "Clarice." The word escaped his lips so low the only thing that heard was the wind. Her back was to him as she stared out. Dr. Lecter smiled and thought * Oh, Clarice you never fail to surprise me. * He figured he might just go up behind her and do one of his famous Well, hello Clarice's. He was about to stroll over when….
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"Hey Clare." Ardelia said. She paused "Wow, this is beautiful…. I hate to cut this short but remember we got the ball tonight and we got to get ready."
Clarice just nodded. She had just snapped back into reality and felt eyes on her. * Maybe they belonged to… No, no Clarice Stop this right now. You refused him twice I don't think he fancies you anymore. *
People will say we're in love.
* Yes but this time the press is right. I'll never see you again Doctor. And I'll regret it all my life. *
" You're right 'Delia. We do have to get ready." Clarice sighed and took one more picture of the scene she was looking at. "Let's go." Just as Clarice was about to walk away, Ardelia lightly grabbed her shoulder. It wasn't forceful in any way just a touch that made her stop and turn around.
"You all right, Girl? You look a little paler then usual."
"Yeah I am just fine. I am just a little trouble relaxing again."
"It's okay. I'm going to make sure that you are happy by the time this vacation is over. I am concerned for you. You're like a sister to me."
I hugged Ardelia to reassure her. When I released, I said. " I am going to have a great time and I will meet a guy tonight. Maybe have a little fun." Clarice said in a playful tone.
"You naughty girl."
Are you trying to trace my whereabouts you naughty…
* Shut up.*
"Yep. Any way, I am so glad I got to spend the vacation with you, sis." I giggled at the last word.
"Me too. Let's go make our selves beautiful."
"Indeed."
And on that note, Ardelia and I walked towards the elevator down. On the way I bumped into and older man. So wrapped up in conversation, I simply said, "Excuse me, sir." In a kind one and went on my way to our hotel.
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Dr. Lecter had listened in on their whole little conversation. * She's going to the ball as well… one surprise after the other. * When she had accidentally bumped into him electricity went through out his body. And when her West Virginia accent filled his ears, he smiled. He waited for the next two elevators after Clarice till he went down. * I'll see you at the ball then, Cinderella. But this time you won't get away. *