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Next chapter, sorry it's a little short. But it's better than nothing right? Lol
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10.00am
Walking the short distance from her car to the corner, she studied the faces the she could see from her vantage point. She couldn't see much really, the few tables scattered outside where vacant, and the street was reasonably quiet. Slowing down she could now hear the clinks and quiet chatter coming form inside, could smell the distinct smell of coffee that hung invitingly in the air. Eventually reaching the small café she quickly looked around, her hands playing nervously with each other. It was relatively quiet, only a few couples spread over the cushioned seats inside. Slowly entering she continued her search, her eyes falling on the faces that looked up in interest as she entered but quickly returned to their conversations when she presented nothing to hold their gaze. Not seeing anyone that could possibly be Dr Lecter, she ordered a mug of strong coffee to keep from looking suspicious, and took a seat at the back of the café, near the toilets.
When she felt a tickle at her hip, she visibly jumped, her eyes quickly falling to see what had caused it. Unclipping the mobile from her waistband, she glanced at the caller display.
" Shit…" she mumbled, recognising the number as the field office.
Quickly pressing the talk button, she held to phone to her ear, half turning her body away from the chattering couples, cupping the mouthpiece.
"Starling"
The voice that greeted her was none too friendly, and she was sure that the looks she received were due to the fact they had heard the loud shouting emanating from the phone. Wincing at the reprimand, she pressed the phone harder to her ear, trying to keep the conversation between only them. So caught up in the conversation was she, and from her twisted position, she didn't hear the chair across from her pull out, and didn't see the man who sat himself down on it.
" Yes Sir I understand that but…. Yes Sir…Completely…Yes Sir…."
Her face was becoming redder by the minute and he watched with some amusement the way her jaw locked and teeth began grinding. Tilting his head, he watched as she began talking with her hands, her eyes closing as she turned to face him, her brow creasing as she tried to formulate an acceptable lie.
"…Yes Sir…. It completely left my mind…I understand that and…"
Blinking her eyes open she nearly dropped the phone from her grasp as she locked eyes with the person now sitting across from her. The shouts from the other end of the line forced her mouth to form words, he eyes never leaving the amused gaze from across the table.
"…. Yes Sir I'm still here…Sorry…Pardon…Yes I made an appointment with the doctor…I will Sir…Thank you."
Dropping the phone to her lap she tilted her head, studying the face she knew so well. He hadn't done much to disguise himself, a simple pair of sunglasses and a rimmed hat where all that kept his face hidden.
" Good morning Clarice"
She felt the words roll over her as they were spoken, the gentle rasp of his voice enough to made the hairs on her arms stand on end. She looked down to the phone still grasped tightly in her hand.
" Good morning" she thought it best not to use him name in the small confines of the open room.
" Your superiors seem a little…highly strung Clarice. Was your reason's for your absence doubted?"
" I told them I was going to see a doctor…at least there's some truth to it"
A moment passed without a word spoken as they stared at each other across the table, a slight smile playing on his lips. The sudden indrawn breath from him caused her to jump as he prepared to speak once more.
" True true. Are you ready to leave Clarice?"
She frowned a little at him,
" Where exactly are you taking me?"
A small smile was all the response she got as he stood and looked down at her, before slowly holding out a hand to help her stand. She looked at the hand for a moment, before slowly, almost hesitantly reaching up and slipping her smaller one into it. With the sudden meeting of skin came a sensation that she remembered. Memphis.
Standing she felt almost sad when he let her hand slip from her own and turned. Standing for a moment, she watched as the sun bathed him in warm light when he stepped onto the sidewalk, before following him.
11.00am
He was walking slightly in front of her, his face relaxed as he looked at the shop windows and passing people. She studied him intently. He looked good she had to admit, so much better than what she had seen in previous months. She paused at that. Had it only been a few months since the fateful night at the Chesapeake? It seemed like a lifetime ago. She nearly bumped into his chest when she snapped from her thoughts, to see that he had stopped in front of her, his pupils dancing with knowledge.
" See anything you like Clarice?" he purred, watching as her face slightly blushed.
She shifted on her spot, the intensity of his gaze conflicting with the softness in his voice. The double meaning wasn't lost on her.
" Nothing I can afford"
That earned her a particularly wide smile as he once again began to walk, his pace slowing to adjust to her own.
" Dr Lecter where exactly are we going? It's not safe for you to be on the streets."
A short chuckle sounded from her right, and she turned to look at him.
" What's so funny?" she asked, her slight annoyance slipping into her voice
" My dear Clarice, you concern over my safety is touching, but un-needed I assure you."
Frowning she looked back to the unfolding street before her. He was so infuriating sometimes. All the time she corrected herself.
Turning the corner she spotted a sleek silver jag parked a little ways down the road. The consecutive blinking of the lights, forced her head round to see the keys that were in his hand. They were going in his car?
" Dr Lecter.."
He stopped in the street, a low sigh escaping him as he regarded her.
" Clarice if what I wanted was you dead, it would have been done years ago. Your sudden concern over your personnel safety is a little late in materialising considering your presence by my side."
His words stung her with truth and she looked back to the car. Without waiting for any further reasoning she nodded her head and started again in its direction.
She didn't see the smile that crept over his features as he followed behind.
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Next chapter, sorry it's a little short. But it's better than nothing right? Lol
Please review, thanks.
10.00am
Walking the short distance from her car to the corner, she studied the faces the she could see from her vantage point. She couldn't see much really, the few tables scattered outside where vacant, and the street was reasonably quiet. Slowing down she could now hear the clinks and quiet chatter coming form inside, could smell the distinct smell of coffee that hung invitingly in the air. Eventually reaching the small café she quickly looked around, her hands playing nervously with each other. It was relatively quiet, only a few couples spread over the cushioned seats inside. Slowly entering she continued her search, her eyes falling on the faces that looked up in interest as she entered but quickly returned to their conversations when she presented nothing to hold their gaze. Not seeing anyone that could possibly be Dr Lecter, she ordered a mug of strong coffee to keep from looking suspicious, and took a seat at the back of the café, near the toilets.
When she felt a tickle at her hip, she visibly jumped, her eyes quickly falling to see what had caused it. Unclipping the mobile from her waistband, she glanced at the caller display.
" Shit…" she mumbled, recognising the number as the field office.
Quickly pressing the talk button, she held to phone to her ear, half turning her body away from the chattering couples, cupping the mouthpiece.
"Starling"
The voice that greeted her was none too friendly, and she was sure that the looks she received were due to the fact they had heard the loud shouting emanating from the phone. Wincing at the reprimand, she pressed the phone harder to her ear, trying to keep the conversation between only them. So caught up in the conversation was she, and from her twisted position, she didn't hear the chair across from her pull out, and didn't see the man who sat himself down on it.
" Yes Sir I understand that but…. Yes Sir…Completely…Yes Sir…."
Her face was becoming redder by the minute and he watched with some amusement the way her jaw locked and teeth began grinding. Tilting his head, he watched as she began talking with her hands, her eyes closing as she turned to face him, her brow creasing as she tried to formulate an acceptable lie.
"…Yes Sir…. It completely left my mind…I understand that and…"
Blinking her eyes open she nearly dropped the phone from her grasp as she locked eyes with the person now sitting across from her. The shouts from the other end of the line forced her mouth to form words, he eyes never leaving the amused gaze from across the table.
"…. Yes Sir I'm still here…Sorry…Pardon…Yes I made an appointment with the doctor…I will Sir…Thank you."
Dropping the phone to her lap she tilted her head, studying the face she knew so well. He hadn't done much to disguise himself, a simple pair of sunglasses and a rimmed hat where all that kept his face hidden.
" Good morning Clarice"
She felt the words roll over her as they were spoken, the gentle rasp of his voice enough to made the hairs on her arms stand on end. She looked down to the phone still grasped tightly in her hand.
" Good morning" she thought it best not to use him name in the small confines of the open room.
" Your superiors seem a little…highly strung Clarice. Was your reason's for your absence doubted?"
" I told them I was going to see a doctor…at least there's some truth to it"
A moment passed without a word spoken as they stared at each other across the table, a slight smile playing on his lips. The sudden indrawn breath from him caused her to jump as he prepared to speak once more.
" True true. Are you ready to leave Clarice?"
She frowned a little at him,
" Where exactly are you taking me?"
A small smile was all the response she got as he stood and looked down at her, before slowly holding out a hand to help her stand. She looked at the hand for a moment, before slowly, almost hesitantly reaching up and slipping her smaller one into it. With the sudden meeting of skin came a sensation that she remembered. Memphis.
Standing she felt almost sad when he let her hand slip from her own and turned. Standing for a moment, she watched as the sun bathed him in warm light when he stepped onto the sidewalk, before following him.
11.00am
He was walking slightly in front of her, his face relaxed as he looked at the shop windows and passing people. She studied him intently. He looked good she had to admit, so much better than what she had seen in previous months. She paused at that. Had it only been a few months since the fateful night at the Chesapeake? It seemed like a lifetime ago. She nearly bumped into his chest when she snapped from her thoughts, to see that he had stopped in front of her, his pupils dancing with knowledge.
" See anything you like Clarice?" he purred, watching as her face slightly blushed.
She shifted on her spot, the intensity of his gaze conflicting with the softness in his voice. The double meaning wasn't lost on her.
" Nothing I can afford"
That earned her a particularly wide smile as he once again began to walk, his pace slowing to adjust to her own.
" Dr Lecter where exactly are we going? It's not safe for you to be on the streets."
A short chuckle sounded from her right, and she turned to look at him.
" What's so funny?" she asked, her slight annoyance slipping into her voice
" My dear Clarice, you concern over my safety is touching, but un-needed I assure you."
Frowning she looked back to the unfolding street before her. He was so infuriating sometimes. All the time she corrected herself.
Turning the corner she spotted a sleek silver jag parked a little ways down the road. The consecutive blinking of the lights, forced her head round to see the keys that were in his hand. They were going in his car?
" Dr Lecter.."
He stopped in the street, a low sigh escaping him as he regarded her.
" Clarice if what I wanted was you dead, it would have been done years ago. Your sudden concern over your personnel safety is a little late in materialising considering your presence by my side."
His words stung her with truth and she looked back to the car. Without waiting for any further reasoning she nodded her head and started again in its direction.
She didn't see the smile that crept over his features as he followed behind.
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