Disclaimer: All I own is that plot and I doubt that's really worth much anyway.

A/N: Thanks for all the great reviews. Ok, let me explain the situation here. I can't actually decide whom I want to put April with. First I thought Christopher but all your reviews have swayed me towards David. I really don't mind either way because I like both of those pairings. The one thing I can't write is Jalil/April. I don't know why really but I just don't like Jalil as much as the other two.

To rectify this problem I'm going to write two alternate chapters. One with David and one with Christopher. Then if you only like April/David you can only read that chapter if you like. Or read both then decide which one you liked better. I don't care as long as you review!

Rating: Had to move it up. Actually it should probably be somewhere between PG-13 and R but there's no sex scenes so PG-13 is good enough.

Now that's out of the way we can continue.

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Chapter 2-David

Now or never, April…

"Hello, David," I tried to keep my wavering voice steady.

"Hi."

David Levin. General David. Senna's bitch. Call him what you will, he was gorgeous. Gorgeous in a way that he sent a shiver up my spine.

"What are you doing all the way over here?" he asked as he ran a hand through his tousled hair.

Damn him, I groaned inwardly. The simple gesture of running his hand through his hair left me weak at the knees.

"Just hanging," I shrugged.

Just hanging!? Jeez, April! Could you get any stupider? I berated myself.

David looked a little mystified at my answer but he decided to ignore it. "You can get some sleep while I take watch."

"I'm not tired," I pulled my makeshift jacket tighter around myself in an attempt to keep out the biting wind.

"April, are you all right?" David asked, concern etched across his face.

"Of course I'm not all right. I haven't been all right for a long time. I want to go home," I shivered as he stepped up to my side.

We looked out into the dark forest in silence. I moved a little closer to him but he didn't seem to notice. Or else he didn't care.

"You know, if I knew a way to get you back home safely I would. Till we find a way I'm stuck doing my best to protect you here," David's voice carried away in the wind and I barely heard him.

"I know and I really appreciate it," I moved even closer so our arms were touching.

Another long silence stretched between us. Behind us, one of the boys turned over in their sleep.

You're a regular conversationalist tonight, O'Brien, I thought bitterly.

"I'm sorry," David said so suddenly that I jumped.

"Sorry? Sorry about what?" I asked curiously.

"Chasing after Senna and putting you in danger."

"You were under a spell. It's not your fault." I fought the urge to throw myself at him.

"Spell or not I still put you in danger and that's inexcusable."

I knew I was fighting a losing battle. If David was convinced that he was to blame then there wasn't much I could do to disparage him now.

"Look, David, if it weren't for you I'd have been dead a long time ago. I'm sure of that," I turned to face him.

"You really don't give yourself enough credit," he smiled.

At least I think he smiled. The light was quickly disappearing. It did give me a good excuse to get closer to him though. I slowly gathered my remaining courage and turned on my charm.

"David…I like you."

"I like you too, April," he gave me a friendly pat on the arm.

I groaned. He wasn't going to make this easy for me. He looked back into the forest.

"I didn't mean it in a platonic way."

"Excuse me?" his head snapped back to face me.

"You heard me. Please don't make it any harder," I practically begged.

"Hang on a minute," he shook his head as if trying to gather his thoughts. "You're saying that you like me?"

"To put it simply, yes."

"But…how? Why?"

"I don't know!" I threw up my arms in exasperation. "You're always around. It was bound to happen sometime. Despite what Senna thinks, you're my champion too. Whether you mean to or not you protect me as much as you do her."

"I…April, it's - I mean," David stuttered. He let out a long, slow breath and tried again. "April, you're…you're beautiful but I don't think it can work."

He looked like he was trying to convince himself more than me. He thought I was beautiful though. That was something. Overall, he looked a little unsure about his feelings.

I can work with his indecision, I realised.

I smiled a little wickedly and grabbed the front of his shirt. He was a little shocked at my boldness. The look on his face was so cute that it only spurred me on.

"We can make it work, General," I said huskily. When I said General I could have sworn he gulped.

I cupped his face in my hands and grinned at him. David knew what was coming and he could have easily thrown me aside but he chose not to. I pulled him closer to me and managed to find his lips in the dark.

At first he resisted but when I ran the tip of my tongue along his lips he surrendered. He let out a deep groan and put his arms around me and drew me closer to him. I gladly melted into his arms.

His hands pressed into my back and he held me as if I'd disappear any second. I entwined my fingers in his hair as my tongue explored his warm mouth. God, he was warm.

My hand slipped up the hem of his shirt. Ever since Galahad's castle I'd wanted David. Wanted him with a passion and longing that scared me. I reveled in the warmth and smoothness of his skin under my fingertips.

I released his mouth and sought out his neck. His stomach muscles tightened beneath my touch. I felt his hands slip to my waist. His fingers dug into my sides but I didn't feel any pain.

"April," David whispered, "what if Christopher or Jalil wake up?"

I drew back and looked up at him. "Well, they can just wait their turn."

"April!"

"I was kidding, David. I want you and only you," I pressed myself against him to emphasise my point.

He groaned and closed his eyes. Point taken.

"Look, if you're that worried we can go behind that tree," I gestured with a nod of my head.

David looked at me critically for a second then back over to our sleeping companions. I shifted my hand slightly and let it rest on the waistband of his pants.

"Ok, let's go."

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A/N: There we go! It appears I stopped just in time. I should point out that I haven't read Everworld for ages so if they seem out of character or anything then I apologise.

Please review and expect the Christopher chapter out soon. Also I'd like to thank qtloveskittles for convincing me to do these chapters.