"I really miss the Deep Eyes Squad..." Aki found herself saying. Hein frowned at this. "You weren't even on their team, how can you miss them?"

"They grew on me, I guess. After that incident in New York, I kind of...well, I just miss them." Hein wrapped an arm around Aki's waist and pulled her closer to him. "Aki, if it was meant for them to die of the Phantoms...then so be it. I'm sure they're in a better place." Major Hein was being a softie. Had he gotten into some bad appetizers?

"If Neil was still here, he'd probably have already spiked the punch, and be dancing around like crazy."

"Either that or hitting on Jane," Hein joked. Aki swatted him on the arm with a gentle smile. "If he was drunk, he'd be hitting on Ryan," Aki joked.

"Provided he was drunk enough," Hein replied. Aki giggled a little and snuggled into Hein's arms. He smelled good. Really, really good.

From inside, Councilwoman Hee and Dr. Sid were still spying on them. Sid smiled when Aki snuggled against Hein. "I knew it'd work out perfectly."

"So your theory was right, Doctor. Opposites really do attract?" Hee asked. Sid smiled gently and held out his hand to her. "Theory proven. Now, time to test another theory."

Hee took his hand with curiosity alive in her eyes. "What theory is that?"

"How well do doctors and councilwomen dance?"

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Aki squeezed Hein's hand as they walked down the corridor. "Now wasn't that fun," Aki commented lightly.

Hein frowned. "What, the night's over so soon?" he complained, stopping her in front of the door to his room.

"Well, I mean...the ball is over, so..."

"Dr. Ross, you have no idea. This night is just getting started," Hein whispered as he leaned forward and kissed her.

As luck would have it, Dr. Sid and Councilwoman Hee rounded the corner, and saw the two kissing. Sid grinned widely, and Hee burst into excited giggles.

They quickly took off in the other direction, as not to disturb the two.

Hein managed to open the door to his room and lead her inside with amazing accuracy. Aki started giggling, so Hein pulled away and raised his eyebrow at her as the door shut behind them.
"What's so funny? I'm not that bad a kisser, am I?" he asked.

Aki giggled some more, pushing her blond hair back from her face. "No, it's not that, it's just...you were able to open the door with such skill...like you've done it before."


Hein smiled seductively. "Maybe I have," he whispered suggestively.

Walking towards her and cupping her face in his hands, he brought her forward for another kiss.
As their lips touched, a piercing beeping sound went off in the room.

Hein growled deep in his throat. "Damnit!" he cursed.
Aki frowned. "What is that noise?"

"It's the scanner," Hein replied, sorting through crumpled clothes on his bed. "It's detected another spirit."


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AN:

Hey all! Raine here. Sorry about the wait...both Sev and I are busy with school, as you may know. We're very happy to know you're wanting to kill us when we don't write more chapters soon, and...well, that's odd that we like that.

Mystic, control Hannibal. ;)
We'll try to get more chapters done soon. Thanks!

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