Smilys: REVIEWS!!!GIVE ME REVIEWS NNNOOOWWW!!!GIVE EM' TO MMMEEE!!!
Apollo:........scary.....very scary....
Disclaimer:Yada yada.....we know this drill!!
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Bit read threw the paper.Nothing really interested him.Jamie walked in."Hey Bit?"Bit looked up from the paper."Yeah?"Jamie stayed near the door way."I can't find Maria anyway."Bit raised an eyebrow."Taken a fancy to her have ya?"He snicker as Jamie's mouth fell open."What!?!No!Nuh huh!!Us??No way!!"Bit continued to snicker as Jamie expressed his denail."Whatever you say Jamie...Whatever you say...no,I haven't seen her since breakfast.Probably planning to do something evil to Al."Jamie nodded while blushing slightly.Jamie left quickly to find Maria,Bit watched with a smirk on his face.
Leena looked up from her book.She opened the door to see Jamie outside."Hey Jamie."Jamie smiled."Hey...um...I can't find Maria anywhere...do you know where she went?"Leena snicker slightly."Why?Are you going to ask her out?"Jamie's mouth fell open again."No!I just want to know where she is!!"Leena smiled."Ok ok...she's in the fitness room.She's cooling off some of that steam."Jamie started to walk off."Thanks Leena."Leena peeked out the door as he went down the hall."You do know its kind of abveous!?"She shouted at him with a laugh.Jamie turned his head."Really?That obvious?" Leena nodded while smiling.Jamie shook his head."Nah.Not us!"Leena shook her head as he walked down the hall."Your both in denial!!"Jamie turned a corner with a,"Whatever."Leena went back inside her room,closing the door.
Jamie peek through the door.He saw Maria hitting the daylights out of a punching bad,she was the only one in there.He took a deep breath,then opened the door slowly.
"I hate him...I hate him.I HATE HIM!!"Maria muttered angierly.She hit the bag so hard it just about fell out of the wall.After awhile,she stopped and sat down on the bench,rubbing her face with a towel."Hey..."Someone said cautiously. Maria looked up slowly.Jamie was slowly walking towards her."Oh...hey Jamie."Jamie sat down next to her.They didn't talk for awhile,only Maria's breathing was heard."How'd you find me?"Jamie glanced at her."I uh asked Bit and Leena."Maria nodded while wiping one side of her face."Oh..."Jamie shook his head." You wouldn't believe what they said to me!"Maria glanced at him."What'd they say?"Jamie told her.Maria was to exhausted to get mad."Whatever...their the ones in denail!"Jamie laughed,he stopped suddenly."Are we though?Are we in denail?"Maria didn't know how to say it."I...I...I.."Jamie decide it was time."I think we are."He said queitly.Maria looked at him.She didn't know what to say."Listen,"Jamie started."I heard you talking in your sleep.That first night we where in those woods...you said you loved me."
"Shhh!Be quiet Bit or they'll hear us!"Leena whispered at him as the peeked silently through the door to the fitness room."I AM being quiet!"Bit whispered back."Ssshh!"Leena hissed at him.
Maria tried to say something,anything,but nothing would come out.Jamie waited.This was hard,for both of them.'D-d-did you mean it?'Jamie asked slowly,but still studdered."I..I...I..um...."She nodded her head while lowering it at the same time.Jamie was speachless.He put one hand under her chin and lefted up her chin so that they where facing eye to eye,"Maria.......I...I love you too...for the longest time..."He didn't get to finish as Maria wrapped her arms around his neck in a tight hug.Jamie wrapped his arms around her waist,he hugged her back.
"Did they say it yet?"Bit whispered."I think so..their hugging...so...yeah..."Bit's eyes widened slightly."Move over!Let me see!"Leena moved over so that he could see.Leena smiled."Looks like your going to get a brother-in-law!"Bit slightly glared at her."Leena!"
"I've waited so long to hear that."Maria whispered.Jamie pulled back slightly."Wow.It sure feels good to get that out of the way."Maria nodded while smiling.They didn't speak as the gap in-between them slowly grew smaller.
CRASH!
Jamie and Maria looked to see Bit and Leena in a mess on the floor.Maria burst into fits of laughter."Leena!Your crushing me!"Bit said from under Leena.Jamie laughed."The spies are caught!"Maria gasped out through laughs."We weren't spying!"Leena said while trying to get up."We where just."Bit started as he got up."Spying?"Jamie said with a raised eyebrow."Yeah."Jamie and Maria laughed.
At lunch
"Oh come on Maria!Tell me!Please?"Leena begged Maria to tell her,who was sitting right in front of her.Maria looked up from her food with a bit of a sneer."That really isn't any of your busniess you know."Leena made a puppy dog face.Maria motioned for her to lean in.She did."Ok,"Maria said in a hashed tone."Once.But I'd say it was accidental."Maria told her how she and Jamie played hide and seek in the woods they where hiding in when they got kidnapped.Leena listened closely.Maria finished."Why did you want to know?"Leena shurged."No reason."Maria snickered while sitting back up."Trying to get pointers from me or something?"Leena flicked water at her laughing.Naomi nudged Leena.She showed her something that looked like a flier."Leena.look at this."Maria leaned in to get a better look.Naomi read."'Big Dance.dress formal.In Temps town.bring a friend!'Werid.Should we go?"Maria shurged."Why not?"Leena nodded."Yeah!We can go into town today and pick something out before dinner!"All three girls smiled as they planed what colors that thought would look best on each other.
Jamie ate quickly,mostly because Bit wouldn't stop talking about,'Now,I wouldn't do this.'and'I wouldn't do that.'Jamie was getting pretty tired of it."Bit!Stop!Its not like anything's changed between us."Bit ate his food."Ok ok.just making sure."While Bit,Leena and Naomi where talking,Maria folded up the flier and slid it over to Jamie.He raised an eyebrow while unfolding it.He showed it to Bit."Werid.Think we should go?"Bit shurged."I dunno.I'll write to Brad and ask if he can get some time off or something.Naomi would be glad he came if he could."He snickers.Jamie and Bit laughed."Aw.dose that mean we have to wear a tux and everything?"Jamie shurged."I guess so."Bit sighed."Fine.I'll wear a monkey suit."
After lunch,the group went in separate jeeps to Temps Town.
"But,don't you think it's a bit.er..much?"Maria said as the girls walked into a salon."Of course not!We might as well treat ourselves while we're here!"Maria muttered."But I don't WANT a makeover."None heard her.The girls sat in the spinning chairs as the salon employees swept over to each one and started their puff and fluff routine.
"Come on Bit!Just try the thing on!"Bit and Jamie where trying out tuxs."But-"Jamie glared."Try.it.on.!"Bit went into the dressing rooms."Ok ok!Sheesh."Five minutes later Bit came out looking pretty snazzy.Jamie nodded."Not bad."Bit looked himself over."Hey.I do look pretty good in a suit!Now you go try one on!"Jamie picked his up and went in the dressing room.
"Ooowww!"Maria almost yelled in the salon."Not to worry deary! I'll have these knots out it a second!"Replyed the man behind her."Gggrrr.my hair is naturally curly you monkeys ungle!"Maria pretty much yelled while gripping the side of the chair.Leena glanced over at her while the lady behind her fluffed and combed her hair."No need to get mad madam."Said the man behind her calmly as if her gets her type of attitude al the time.
Bit and Jamie purchased their tuxes and went out the door."Now what?"Jamie asked as they dodged people going left and right.Bit thought."Flowers?"Jamie shurged."Guess so."They walked into a flower shop.The little bell on the door rang.Flowers of all different colors and shapes covered every wall in the shop.Jamie surveyed it."Kinda makes you feel like Harry doesn't it?"Bit nodded,shuddering slightly.Twenty minutes later,they walked out with bouquets of flowers.Bit had lilies and Jamie had daffodils.
"Now to buy dresses!"Leena and Naomi marched into the store while Maria walked.They looked at every single dress before picking out just the right one.Leena went into a dressing room carrying a pale pink dress,Naomi took a dark red one,and Maria took a sky blue one.Leena came out first,followed by Naomi."Wow!That is a nice color on you Leena!"Comented Naomi while Leena turned to survey herself."Really?You look great in red Naomi!"Naomi looked herself over."Thanks!Is Maria done yet?"Leena knocked on the door."You done in there yet Maria?"A slightly muffled repley came."Just a sec!Ow!"Maria came out rubbing her head.The other girls where shooked.Maria look very pretty in blue."Whoa.You look great Maria!"Maria looked at herself."You think?"Both nodded their approval."We know!"All the girls giggled.
The time for the dance finally arrived.
"Ow!Stupid shoes!"Naomi looked out the door of the bathroom."You ok in there?"Maria rubbed her foot."Just fine!"She yelled threw gritted teeth. A jeep roared through the desert on its way to Temps town."I got a bad feeling about this."Jamie muttered at one point."Why would you have a bad feeling about this??"Jamie shurged."I dunno.I just do."Bit slightly rolled his eyes."Whatever then."
Another jeep roared its way to Temps town."Burr!Its cold out here!"Leena rubbed her arma."Shoulda brought a jacket or something!I'm freezing!"Maria speed up.Naomi was sitting in the back."Why are you speeding up?"Maria glanced back."The soon we get there.the soon we'll be warm!"(A/N:Don't cha just LOVE it when there's NOBODY in the desert and you can get away with that!?*Grins insanely*Apollo:Your DEFFENTLY NOT going to drive a car. a/n:You are no fun -_-;)
A jeep speeded past Bit and Jamie.Bit honked at it."HEY!You crazy psycho!Watch where your going!"The jeep slowed down till it was right by the other jeep."Excuse me?This psycho happens your sister you nut!"Shouted Maria,who anyone could clearly pick up the insanity.Bit raised an eyebrow."Oooohhh..man.your driving skills are scary."Maria grinned evily."I know!"She punch down on the accelerator.The jeep screeched a bit then speed away."Yyyyyiiihhhaaa!!!"Maria yelled back.Both Naomi and Leena screamed bloody murder.
"Oh crap!"Jamie held onto the seat.Bit was speeding up to Maria.When they where even he shouted."Don't you think it would be better if the guys got there first and the gals came late!?"Maria shook her head."Heck no!"She sped up a little."You wanna turn this into a race or what!?"Bit shouted catching up."Oh yeah!And I'll beat you too!!"Both jeeps sped evenly to Temps town,their pastangers hanging on has hard as they could.
A siren blared behind them.Leena looked back at the red and blue light flashing close enough behind them."Maria!I think you better slow down now!!"Maria hardly listen.She had a look of determination as she laugh insanely or evilly.
"Bit!Your going to get in trouble if you don't slow down!"Bit didn't listen either,but even sped up a little."Pull over right now!!!"Yelled a voice from loud speakers.Maria glanced back."Aw crap."She slowed down a lot.Bit did the same.They pulled over on separate roads.The officer came to Maria's jeep first."Do you know how fast you where going there?"Maria smiled nervously."Way over the speed limit?"The officer leaded on the door."Exactly.Let me see your license and registration please."Maria turned to get her bag.She had to rummage through before finding it.She handed it to him.He read through it."Er.you do know that this is expired Miss.Cloud?"Maria's eyes widen.She snatch the license and looked through it.No doubt about it,her license was expired."Step out of the car please."Maria reluctantly stepped out of the car."Turn around please."Maria turned around."Put your hands behind your back."Maria did.The snapping of handcuffs came to her ears.The officer read her rights the told her to wait here while he went to the other car.
As the officer approach their car,Bit check his pockets for his licence."Licence and registration please."Bit handed them to him.As he read through,Bit and Jamie glanced at Maria,who was in handcuffs.(A/N:Wouldn't it be REALLY funny it the song from 'cops' started to play???Haha)"Hm.unlike your friend there.your license is NOT expired.However.I will write you up from speeding."The officer wrote up the ticket and gave it to Bit."Make sure it dosen't happen again."The officer started to walk off."Er.officer!"The officer turned."Now what?"Bit thought."Um.why are you arresting my sister?"The officer thought that was sort of a dumb question."Well son.you see,she was speeding on an expired licnce.We'll have to suspend it until she can get a new one."Bit frowned."But that dosen't explain why your arresting her!"The officer frowned."Now that I think of it.it dosen't dose it.I guess one of her friends could drive to wherever it is your going."The officer walked over to Maria,uncuffed her and told her what they where going to do."Fine."She mutter while Leena got into the driver seat,Naomi got in the passenger seat and Maria sat in the back."Have a nice evening you hear me!"They waved as they drove away.
Maria climbed out of the back seat as they pulled up to the building.She walked in with Jamie.Leena was about to follow in with Bit,but had a quick talk with Naomi."Are you just going to wait out here for Brad?"Naomi shurged."I guess so."Leena nodded."Ok."She walked in with Bit.
The ballroom was brightly lit,music blared through the tall speakers.People scattered everywhere over the dance floor in the middle of the room.Tables and booths around it."Wow.looks nice dosen't it?"Leena commented over the noise."Yeah!Lets go get something to eat!"Bit and Leena walked over to a booth with Maria and Jamie.They ordered their food and drinks."I thought I had that thing updated.this sucks."Maria muttered while eating a sandwitch."Hey,its not like we could update it anyway,not at this time."Bit reminded her while drinking his coke."Exactly.Lucky for me it didn't say that I was in the army."About thirty minutes went by before Naomi and Brad walked in.Surprisingly,they sat at a different table.
A slow sound finally played through the speakers.
(A/N:This song TOTALY goes with this fic!Don't sue me!I don't own this song either!( )
{Would you dance if I asked you to dance? Would you run,and never look back? Would you cry if you saw me cryin'? Would you save my soul,tonight?}
"Come on Bit!Lets go dance!"Leena said well dragging Bit to the dance floor."But I-"Maria laughed.Jamie stood and offered his arm."Care to dance?"Maria took it smiling.Jamie lead her onto the dance floor.Maria wrapped her arms around Jamie's neck while he put his hands on her waist.They swayed to the music.
{Would you tremble if I touched your lips? Would you laugh? Oh please tell me this. Now would you die,for the one you love? Hold me in your arms tonight.}
Leena and Bit where dancing a few feet away from Jamie and Maria."They look cute together don't they?."Leena whispered.Bit nodded."Mm-hm.By the way.you look nice."Leena smiled."Thanks,you don't look to bad your self."Bit smiled at her,staring into her purple eyes while she stared into his green/aqua ones.
{I can be your hero,baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you,forever You can take my breath away.}
"I don't see how someone could kiss away pain.pain is pain.its kinda hard to make it go away right?"Maria whispered to Jamie."Not really.it makes someone feel better."He whispered back.The whole time nether took their eyes off of the others.Maria layed her head on Jamie shouldered while he rested his head ontop of her's."It's a beautiful song."Maria commented as the swayed."Mm-hm."
{Would you swear,that you'll always be mine? Or would you lie? Would you run and hide? I don't care. You're here tonight}
Leena had her head on Bits shoulder,her eyes where closed.Bit led gentaly,almost rocking her.Leena was about to go to sleep listening to the words of the song.At one point Bit thought she DID go to sleep,but when he check,the reply was,"Keep dancing and don't stop."So Bit kept dancing,and he didn't stop.
{I can be your hero,baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you,forever You can take my breath away.}
Heads spinned that night,not knowing what to do or say next or even if they should do or say anything at all.Maria shut her eyes.The melody was so soothing,she wanted to sleep,like she could sleep forever,and Jamie would be right there for her.She smiled thinking about how much truth was in the words.
{Oh I just want to hold you I just want to hold you,oh yeah Am I in to deep? Have I lost my mind? Well I don't care You're here tonight.}
Was he in this to deep?Did he lose his mind?No,he didn't care,she was here with him tonight.Bit smiled.He knew the song would end but for now he didn't want to think about it.He looked around the room.A lot of people were dancing the same way they were.His eyes found Maria and Jamie dancing like them,Maria looked asleep,atlest she was smiling.Bit didn't really notice it at first but Jamie had out grown Maria,he was atlest a few inches taller then her now.As Bit watched the room,he saw someone that made him turn very slowly away from them.Leena slightly tripped and opened her eyes.She looked at Bit."Huh?"Bit looked straight at her."Leena.er.don't look over there."He motioned with his head to where he didn't want her to look.
{I can be your hero baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you forever You can take my breath away.}
Maria slowly opened her eyes.The smile on her face immediately dissappered,along with the person she lest wanted to see.She tightened her arms around Jamie's neck,staring at the spot where the person was.Jamie lifted his head off of hers.He looked straight at her but she didn't look at him."What is it?"Maria shook her head slightly."Nothing.Thought I saw something."Jamie raised an eyebrow,but rested his head on hers again.
{I can be your hero Baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you forever You can take my breath away You can take my breath away}
"Why can't I look over there?"Leena asked while they danced.Bit stared into her eyes."Just don't.It'll ruin everything tonight."Leena frowned slightly but layed her head on his should again."Ok Bit,I won't."Bit sighed in relief."Good."Both smiled at the same time.
(A/N:This goes into Jamie thinking.)
'Wonder what she was looking at.must have scared her or something.she looks so pretty.stupid why didn't you tell her that!'
"Maria.you look very nice tonight."Maria smiled as she looked up at him."Thanks.You wouldn't believe what I had to go through.It was Leena's idea!"She said defensibly.Jamie grinned."I can only imagine."The space in- between them slowly grew closer.They shut their eyes.
{And I can be.your hero.}
BAM!BAM!
Maria,Jamie,Leena and Bit along with every body else ducked and looked everywhere for were the shots where being fired."Just pefect."Maria muttered.
BAM!BAM!BAM!
Bullets shot off of chairs,tables and a couple had even shot some people.More bullets bounced off of the side of booths close to Maria and Jamie.Jamie held onto Maria as they huddled trying to crawl away.
BAM!BAM!BAM!BAM!
Bullets came soaring towards Bit and Leena.Bit turned over a table while crawling under it to avoid the shots.Leena crawled back to him.They huddled with the cover of the unturned Table.Oddly enough,the music was still playing!
{Brin' da noise Brin' down da house We came here to turn the party out Say come on,come on And give em' proof That we can get loose ya'll}
Jamie and Maria where hiding behind a booth.Bullets bounced off of the sides.One guy running by was shot and feel down.His cell phone flew out of his pocket.Maria quickly grabbed it.She dialed 911.
BAM!BAM!BAM!
{Brin' the noise,Brin' down the house We came here to turn the party out Say come on,come on And give em' proof That we can get loose ya'll.}
BAM!BAM!BAM!
"BIT!!"Bit fell slightly to the floor holding his right arm."I'm ok!Its nothing!"He winced as Leena bent down to look.Blood gushed out.They covered it up so the blood would keep flowing like that."Who the heck started this!?"Bit yelled over the noise.Sirens where heard near by.Patrol cars and ambulances roaring down the streets on their way to the riot.
{We need to get down The scene is set so right Every body's in the house tonight (tonight) Lose your mind Let your body take control (control) You've got to feel it in your soul (in your soul)}
Maria hung up the cell phone and chucked it."They better get here soon!"Jamie slightly peeked out from behind the booth."Oh no.looks like Bit's been hurt!"Maria froze.Jamie sat beside her."Hey!You hear that!?"The sirens blared to a stop in front of the building.Almost instantly the shots stopped. Maria ran to Bit and Leena,Jamie at her heel.She slide next to Bit on the floor."Bit!Are you ok??"Bit gasped he was shaking slightly because of the pain."I'll.be.fine.its.its.nothing."A paramedic rushed over."Stand back please!"They stood back.The paramedic looked at the wound.He called over a stratcher and they wheeled Bit away.Maria followed.When she got to the door of the ambulance.They said she couldn't come."But I'm his sister!I'm family!"The paramedic shook his head."I'm sorry but its to crowed at the moment."With out another word he climbed in and shut the door in her face.The ambulance roared away with its sirens blaring.Maria stood in the spot she was.Jamie and Leena came out and stood by her."They didn't let you go?"Leena said frowning.Jamie put a hand on her shoulder.She smiled slightly,then tore out of his grip."Maria!Where are you going?"Maria hoped in the jeep."I'm going to go see my brother."Leena's eyes widened slightly."But your license is expired!"Maria glared at the road."Danm my license! I'm going to see Bit!"The jeep roared to life and sped out of the parking lot,it followed the ambulance,turning a corner sharply."Jamie and Leena hoped in the other jeep.Jamie was driving.The sped out of the parking lot and followed Maria.
Maria had caught up with the ambulance by the time it pulled into the hospitail.She parked and ran inside.Bit and the paramedics where nowhere in sight."Crap."She muttered.She rushed over to the help desk."Excuse me,but did they just bring in a man with blond hair about 15-20 minutes ago?"The lady pointed down a hall."Yeah they rolled him down there-"Before she could finish Maria bolted down the hallway.She slide to a stop when she recognize the spiky blond hair man being assisted to."Bit!"Maria stood at the foot of the table Bit was on while doctors and nurse scrambled about trying to get him stable.A doctor finally noticed her standing there."Someone get her out!"A nurse rushed over and helped her out of the room."But that's my brother!"The nurse led her to the waiting room."You just wait here.He'll be just fine."Marie could tell her face said other wise."But I-"The nurse hurried away before she could finish.
Leena and Jamie ran into the loby.Leena walked over to the help desk."Did you see a woman with curly brown hair and purple highlighted bangs just run through here?"The lady at the desk nodded."Yes.She ran down that way."She pointed them where.Jamie was the first to run down the hall.Leena said a thank you to the lady and followed Jamie.Jamie ran down the hall,passing where Bit was a skidded when he saw Maria in the waiting room.Her head was in her hands as she balanced her elbows on her kness.Jamie walked over and sat next to her."Its my fault.I ruined everything."Jamie frowned."No you didn't.Look."He uncovered her face to see she was crying a little."Did you fire the bullet that hit Bit?"Maria shook her head."No."She sniffled looking down."Then it wasn't your fault."
A few hours went by before the doctor finally came out.Maria Jumped out of her chair."Is he going to be alright??"Doctor held up a hand motioning her to sit back down.She obeyed but was egger for an answer."He'll be ok.We finally got him stable but."Maria was listening."He has lost a lot of blood from the wound.There might be a chance that he'll go into a coma but don't get your hopes up.Most likely he won't.Anyway let me show you to his room."They all stood up and followed the doctor.Jamie held Maria's hand.Leena was the first one in the room.Bit was laying on a bed with tubes in his arm,giving him more blood and fluids.Leena sat next to the bed.Maria and Jamie took the remaining chairs twaord the wall.Bit was asleep.
(A/N:Heh.ANOTHER dream!()
A Doge pick-up pulled into the drive way.10 year old Maria Cloud peeked out the window.She saw the man stager out and head to the door.Right when the knob turned,Maria ran to her dark room.She shut the door quickly,hoping that he was to drunk to remember how angry he was at work.Heavy foot steps echoed through the small house.Maria huddled near the wall,as far away from the door as possible.A shadow appeared right outside her bedroom door.Maria breathed hard but kept it quiet.The knob turned,but stopped short.Then again and again it did this.Someone outside pounded on the door."UNLOCK THIS DOOR!"Maria jumped a little.She slowly walked to the door,reached out with a small shaking hand then unlocked the door.The door burst open,knocking Maria to the ground.A tall man with some stubble around his face stormed into the room.He picked up Maria by her should and shook her."What did I tell you about locking that door!?"Maria winced,she had a bad head ace and the worst was yet to come."Y.y.you.s.ss.said.n.n.not.t.t.to."She studdered.He shook her again."Then why did you lock the door!?!?"He threw her against the wall.Maria winced as she layed on the floor.She didn't answer him.He walked over to her,just as she was getting up,he slapped her hard against her face.Now her face was bleeding."ANSWER ME!"He roared."I'm sorry!"Maria pleaded.It wasn't good enough.A harsh blow came to her head.She blacked out.
(A/N:End dream.)
Maria jumped in her chair.The sun was raising.She relaxed as she relies she was still in the hospital room.Leena had fallen asleep next to the bed,Jamie was still asleep in his chair.Maria yawned.She didn't know how tired she was.She yawned again then rested her head back on Jamie's shoulder,hoping she won't have another weird dreams until noon.
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Smilys:YAY!^_^Finally I get a chapter done!!(Did you notice how Maria's past is coming together with her dreams?Hehe!
Apollo:Now if you don't mind,she got this done late and I for one am about to go to sleep.*yawns*
Smilys:*Mutters*Party-pooper.humph.GIVE ME REVIEWS PPPPLLLEEEAAAASSSEEEE!!!
Bit read threw the paper.Nothing really interested him.Jamie walked in."Hey Bit?"Bit looked up from the paper."Yeah?"Jamie stayed near the door way."I can't find Maria anyway."Bit raised an eyebrow."Taken a fancy to her have ya?"He snicker as Jamie's mouth fell open."What!?!No!Nuh huh!!Us??No way!!"Bit continued to snicker as Jamie expressed his denail."Whatever you say Jamie...Whatever you say...no,I haven't seen her since breakfast.Probably planning to do something evil to Al."Jamie nodded while blushing slightly.Jamie left quickly to find Maria,Bit watched with a smirk on his face.
Leena looked up from her book.She opened the door to see Jamie outside."Hey Jamie."Jamie smiled."Hey...um...I can't find Maria anywhere...do you know where she went?"Leena snicker slightly."Why?Are you going to ask her out?"Jamie's mouth fell open again."No!I just want to know where she is!!"Leena smiled."Ok ok...she's in the fitness room.She's cooling off some of that steam."Jamie started to walk off."Thanks Leena."Leena peeked out the door as he went down the hall."You do know its kind of abveous!?"She shouted at him with a laugh.Jamie turned his head."Really?That obvious?" Leena nodded while smiling.Jamie shook his head."Nah.Not us!"Leena shook her head as he walked down the hall."Your both in denial!!"Jamie turned a corner with a,"Whatever."Leena went back inside her room,closing the door.
Jamie peek through the door.He saw Maria hitting the daylights out of a punching bad,she was the only one in there.He took a deep breath,then opened the door slowly.
"I hate him...I hate him.I HATE HIM!!"Maria muttered angierly.She hit the bag so hard it just about fell out of the wall.After awhile,she stopped and sat down on the bench,rubbing her face with a towel."Hey..."Someone said cautiously. Maria looked up slowly.Jamie was slowly walking towards her."Oh...hey Jamie."Jamie sat down next to her.They didn't talk for awhile,only Maria's breathing was heard."How'd you find me?"Jamie glanced at her."I uh asked Bit and Leena."Maria nodded while wiping one side of her face."Oh..."Jamie shook his head." You wouldn't believe what they said to me!"Maria glanced at him."What'd they say?"Jamie told her.Maria was to exhausted to get mad."Whatever...their the ones in denail!"Jamie laughed,he stopped suddenly."Are we though?Are we in denail?"Maria didn't know how to say it."I...I...I.."Jamie decide it was time."I think we are."He said queitly.Maria looked at him.She didn't know what to say."Listen,"Jamie started."I heard you talking in your sleep.That first night we where in those woods...you said you loved me."
"Shhh!Be quiet Bit or they'll hear us!"Leena whispered at him as the peeked silently through the door to the fitness room."I AM being quiet!"Bit whispered back."Ssshh!"Leena hissed at him.
Maria tried to say something,anything,but nothing would come out.Jamie waited.This was hard,for both of them.'D-d-did you mean it?'Jamie asked slowly,but still studdered."I..I...I..um...."She nodded her head while lowering it at the same time.Jamie was speachless.He put one hand under her chin and lefted up her chin so that they where facing eye to eye,"Maria.......I...I love you too...for the longest time..."He didn't get to finish as Maria wrapped her arms around his neck in a tight hug.Jamie wrapped his arms around her waist,he hugged her back.
"Did they say it yet?"Bit whispered."I think so..their hugging...so...yeah..."Bit's eyes widened slightly."Move over!Let me see!"Leena moved over so that he could see.Leena smiled."Looks like your going to get a brother-in-law!"Bit slightly glared at her."Leena!"
"I've waited so long to hear that."Maria whispered.Jamie pulled back slightly."Wow.It sure feels good to get that out of the way."Maria nodded while smiling.They didn't speak as the gap in-between them slowly grew smaller.
CRASH!
Jamie and Maria looked to see Bit and Leena in a mess on the floor.Maria burst into fits of laughter."Leena!Your crushing me!"Bit said from under Leena.Jamie laughed."The spies are caught!"Maria gasped out through laughs."We weren't spying!"Leena said while trying to get up."We where just."Bit started as he got up."Spying?"Jamie said with a raised eyebrow."Yeah."Jamie and Maria laughed.
At lunch
"Oh come on Maria!Tell me!Please?"Leena begged Maria to tell her,who was sitting right in front of her.Maria looked up from her food with a bit of a sneer."That really isn't any of your busniess you know."Leena made a puppy dog face.Maria motioned for her to lean in.She did."Ok,"Maria said in a hashed tone."Once.But I'd say it was accidental."Maria told her how she and Jamie played hide and seek in the woods they where hiding in when they got kidnapped.Leena listened closely.Maria finished."Why did you want to know?"Leena shurged."No reason."Maria snickered while sitting back up."Trying to get pointers from me or something?"Leena flicked water at her laughing.Naomi nudged Leena.She showed her something that looked like a flier."Leena.look at this."Maria leaned in to get a better look.Naomi read."'Big Dance.dress formal.In Temps town.bring a friend!'Werid.Should we go?"Maria shurged."Why not?"Leena nodded."Yeah!We can go into town today and pick something out before dinner!"All three girls smiled as they planed what colors that thought would look best on each other.
Jamie ate quickly,mostly because Bit wouldn't stop talking about,'Now,I wouldn't do this.'and'I wouldn't do that.'Jamie was getting pretty tired of it."Bit!Stop!Its not like anything's changed between us."Bit ate his food."Ok ok.just making sure."While Bit,Leena and Naomi where talking,Maria folded up the flier and slid it over to Jamie.He raised an eyebrow while unfolding it.He showed it to Bit."Werid.Think we should go?"Bit shurged."I dunno.I'll write to Brad and ask if he can get some time off or something.Naomi would be glad he came if he could."He snickers.Jamie and Bit laughed."Aw.dose that mean we have to wear a tux and everything?"Jamie shurged."I guess so."Bit sighed."Fine.I'll wear a monkey suit."
After lunch,the group went in separate jeeps to Temps Town.
"But,don't you think it's a bit.er..much?"Maria said as the girls walked into a salon."Of course not!We might as well treat ourselves while we're here!"Maria muttered."But I don't WANT a makeover."None heard her.The girls sat in the spinning chairs as the salon employees swept over to each one and started their puff and fluff routine.
"Come on Bit!Just try the thing on!"Bit and Jamie where trying out tuxs."But-"Jamie glared."Try.it.on.!"Bit went into the dressing rooms."Ok ok!Sheesh."Five minutes later Bit came out looking pretty snazzy.Jamie nodded."Not bad."Bit looked himself over."Hey.I do look pretty good in a suit!Now you go try one on!"Jamie picked his up and went in the dressing room.
"Ooowww!"Maria almost yelled in the salon."Not to worry deary! I'll have these knots out it a second!"Replyed the man behind her."Gggrrr.my hair is naturally curly you monkeys ungle!"Maria pretty much yelled while gripping the side of the chair.Leena glanced over at her while the lady behind her fluffed and combed her hair."No need to get mad madam."Said the man behind her calmly as if her gets her type of attitude al the time.
Bit and Jamie purchased their tuxes and went out the door."Now what?"Jamie asked as they dodged people going left and right.Bit thought."Flowers?"Jamie shurged."Guess so."They walked into a flower shop.The little bell on the door rang.Flowers of all different colors and shapes covered every wall in the shop.Jamie surveyed it."Kinda makes you feel like Harry doesn't it?"Bit nodded,shuddering slightly.Twenty minutes later,they walked out with bouquets of flowers.Bit had lilies and Jamie had daffodils.
"Now to buy dresses!"Leena and Naomi marched into the store while Maria walked.They looked at every single dress before picking out just the right one.Leena went into a dressing room carrying a pale pink dress,Naomi took a dark red one,and Maria took a sky blue one.Leena came out first,followed by Naomi."Wow!That is a nice color on you Leena!"Comented Naomi while Leena turned to survey herself."Really?You look great in red Naomi!"Naomi looked herself over."Thanks!Is Maria done yet?"Leena knocked on the door."You done in there yet Maria?"A slightly muffled repley came."Just a sec!Ow!"Maria came out rubbing her head.The other girls where shooked.Maria look very pretty in blue."Whoa.You look great Maria!"Maria looked at herself."You think?"Both nodded their approval."We know!"All the girls giggled.
The time for the dance finally arrived.
"Ow!Stupid shoes!"Naomi looked out the door of the bathroom."You ok in there?"Maria rubbed her foot."Just fine!"She yelled threw gritted teeth. A jeep roared through the desert on its way to Temps town."I got a bad feeling about this."Jamie muttered at one point."Why would you have a bad feeling about this??"Jamie shurged."I dunno.I just do."Bit slightly rolled his eyes."Whatever then."
Another jeep roared its way to Temps town."Burr!Its cold out here!"Leena rubbed her arma."Shoulda brought a jacket or something!I'm freezing!"Maria speed up.Naomi was sitting in the back."Why are you speeding up?"Maria glanced back."The soon we get there.the soon we'll be warm!"(A/N:Don't cha just LOVE it when there's NOBODY in the desert and you can get away with that!?*Grins insanely*Apollo:Your DEFFENTLY NOT going to drive a car. a/n:You are no fun -_-;)
A jeep speeded past Bit and Jamie.Bit honked at it."HEY!You crazy psycho!Watch where your going!"The jeep slowed down till it was right by the other jeep."Excuse me?This psycho happens your sister you nut!"Shouted Maria,who anyone could clearly pick up the insanity.Bit raised an eyebrow."Oooohhh..man.your driving skills are scary."Maria grinned evily."I know!"She punch down on the accelerator.The jeep screeched a bit then speed away."Yyyyyiiihhhaaa!!!"Maria yelled back.Both Naomi and Leena screamed bloody murder.
"Oh crap!"Jamie held onto the seat.Bit was speeding up to Maria.When they where even he shouted."Don't you think it would be better if the guys got there first and the gals came late!?"Maria shook her head."Heck no!"She sped up a little."You wanna turn this into a race or what!?"Bit shouted catching up."Oh yeah!And I'll beat you too!!"Both jeeps sped evenly to Temps town,their pastangers hanging on has hard as they could.
A siren blared behind them.Leena looked back at the red and blue light flashing close enough behind them."Maria!I think you better slow down now!!"Maria hardly listen.She had a look of determination as she laugh insanely or evilly.
"Bit!Your going to get in trouble if you don't slow down!"Bit didn't listen either,but even sped up a little."Pull over right now!!!"Yelled a voice from loud speakers.Maria glanced back."Aw crap."She slowed down a lot.Bit did the same.They pulled over on separate roads.The officer came to Maria's jeep first."Do you know how fast you where going there?"Maria smiled nervously."Way over the speed limit?"The officer leaded on the door."Exactly.Let me see your license and registration please."Maria turned to get her bag.She had to rummage through before finding it.She handed it to him.He read through it."Er.you do know that this is expired Miss.Cloud?"Maria's eyes widen.She snatch the license and looked through it.No doubt about it,her license was expired."Step out of the car please."Maria reluctantly stepped out of the car."Turn around please."Maria turned around."Put your hands behind your back."Maria did.The snapping of handcuffs came to her ears.The officer read her rights the told her to wait here while he went to the other car.
As the officer approach their car,Bit check his pockets for his licence."Licence and registration please."Bit handed them to him.As he read through,Bit and Jamie glanced at Maria,who was in handcuffs.(A/N:Wouldn't it be REALLY funny it the song from 'cops' started to play???Haha)"Hm.unlike your friend there.your license is NOT expired.However.I will write you up from speeding."The officer wrote up the ticket and gave it to Bit."Make sure it dosen't happen again."The officer started to walk off."Er.officer!"The officer turned."Now what?"Bit thought."Um.why are you arresting my sister?"The officer thought that was sort of a dumb question."Well son.you see,she was speeding on an expired licnce.We'll have to suspend it until she can get a new one."Bit frowned."But that dosen't explain why your arresting her!"The officer frowned."Now that I think of it.it dosen't dose it.I guess one of her friends could drive to wherever it is your going."The officer walked over to Maria,uncuffed her and told her what they where going to do."Fine."She mutter while Leena got into the driver seat,Naomi got in the passenger seat and Maria sat in the back."Have a nice evening you hear me!"They waved as they drove away.
Maria climbed out of the back seat as they pulled up to the building.She walked in with Jamie.Leena was about to follow in with Bit,but had a quick talk with Naomi."Are you just going to wait out here for Brad?"Naomi shurged."I guess so."Leena nodded."Ok."She walked in with Bit.
The ballroom was brightly lit,music blared through the tall speakers.People scattered everywhere over the dance floor in the middle of the room.Tables and booths around it."Wow.looks nice dosen't it?"Leena commented over the noise."Yeah!Lets go get something to eat!"Bit and Leena walked over to a booth with Maria and Jamie.They ordered their food and drinks."I thought I had that thing updated.this sucks."Maria muttered while eating a sandwitch."Hey,its not like we could update it anyway,not at this time."Bit reminded her while drinking his coke."Exactly.Lucky for me it didn't say that I was in the army."About thirty minutes went by before Naomi and Brad walked in.Surprisingly,they sat at a different table.
A slow sound finally played through the speakers.
(A/N:This song TOTALY goes with this fic!Don't sue me!I don't own this song either!( )
{Would you dance if I asked you to dance? Would you run,and never look back? Would you cry if you saw me cryin'? Would you save my soul,tonight?}
"Come on Bit!Lets go dance!"Leena said well dragging Bit to the dance floor."But I-"Maria laughed.Jamie stood and offered his arm."Care to dance?"Maria took it smiling.Jamie lead her onto the dance floor.Maria wrapped her arms around Jamie's neck while he put his hands on her waist.They swayed to the music.
{Would you tremble if I touched your lips? Would you laugh? Oh please tell me this. Now would you die,for the one you love? Hold me in your arms tonight.}
Leena and Bit where dancing a few feet away from Jamie and Maria."They look cute together don't they?."Leena whispered.Bit nodded."Mm-hm.By the way.you look nice."Leena smiled."Thanks,you don't look to bad your self."Bit smiled at her,staring into her purple eyes while she stared into his green/aqua ones.
{I can be your hero,baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you,forever You can take my breath away.}
"I don't see how someone could kiss away pain.pain is pain.its kinda hard to make it go away right?"Maria whispered to Jamie."Not really.it makes someone feel better."He whispered back.The whole time nether took their eyes off of the others.Maria layed her head on Jamie shouldered while he rested his head ontop of her's."It's a beautiful song."Maria commented as the swayed."Mm-hm."
{Would you swear,that you'll always be mine? Or would you lie? Would you run and hide? I don't care. You're here tonight}
Leena had her head on Bits shoulder,her eyes where closed.Bit led gentaly,almost rocking her.Leena was about to go to sleep listening to the words of the song.At one point Bit thought she DID go to sleep,but when he check,the reply was,"Keep dancing and don't stop."So Bit kept dancing,and he didn't stop.
{I can be your hero,baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you,forever You can take my breath away.}
Heads spinned that night,not knowing what to do or say next or even if they should do or say anything at all.Maria shut her eyes.The melody was so soothing,she wanted to sleep,like she could sleep forever,and Jamie would be right there for her.She smiled thinking about how much truth was in the words.
{Oh I just want to hold you I just want to hold you,oh yeah Am I in to deep? Have I lost my mind? Well I don't care You're here tonight.}
Was he in this to deep?Did he lose his mind?No,he didn't care,she was here with him tonight.Bit smiled.He knew the song would end but for now he didn't want to think about it.He looked around the room.A lot of people were dancing the same way they were.His eyes found Maria and Jamie dancing like them,Maria looked asleep,atlest she was smiling.Bit didn't really notice it at first but Jamie had out grown Maria,he was atlest a few inches taller then her now.As Bit watched the room,he saw someone that made him turn very slowly away from them.Leena slightly tripped and opened her eyes.She looked at Bit."Huh?"Bit looked straight at her."Leena.er.don't look over there."He motioned with his head to where he didn't want her to look.
{I can be your hero baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you forever You can take my breath away.}
Maria slowly opened her eyes.The smile on her face immediately dissappered,along with the person she lest wanted to see.She tightened her arms around Jamie's neck,staring at the spot where the person was.Jamie lifted his head off of hers.He looked straight at her but she didn't look at him."What is it?"Maria shook her head slightly."Nothing.Thought I saw something."Jamie raised an eyebrow,but rested his head on hers again.
{I can be your hero Baby I can kiss away the pain I will stand by you forever You can take my breath away You can take my breath away}
"Why can't I look over there?"Leena asked while they danced.Bit stared into her eyes."Just don't.It'll ruin everything tonight."Leena frowned slightly but layed her head on his should again."Ok Bit,I won't."Bit sighed in relief."Good."Both smiled at the same time.
(A/N:This goes into Jamie thinking.)
'Wonder what she was looking at.must have scared her or something.she looks so pretty.stupid why didn't you tell her that!'
"Maria.you look very nice tonight."Maria smiled as she looked up at him."Thanks.You wouldn't believe what I had to go through.It was Leena's idea!"She said defensibly.Jamie grinned."I can only imagine."The space in- between them slowly grew closer.They shut their eyes.
{And I can be.your hero.}
BAM!BAM!
Maria,Jamie,Leena and Bit along with every body else ducked and looked everywhere for were the shots where being fired."Just pefect."Maria muttered.
BAM!BAM!BAM!
Bullets shot off of chairs,tables and a couple had even shot some people.More bullets bounced off of the side of booths close to Maria and Jamie.Jamie held onto Maria as they huddled trying to crawl away.
BAM!BAM!BAM!BAM!
Bullets came soaring towards Bit and Leena.Bit turned over a table while crawling under it to avoid the shots.Leena crawled back to him.They huddled with the cover of the unturned Table.Oddly enough,the music was still playing!
{Brin' da noise Brin' down da house We came here to turn the party out Say come on,come on And give em' proof That we can get loose ya'll}
Jamie and Maria where hiding behind a booth.Bullets bounced off of the sides.One guy running by was shot and feel down.His cell phone flew out of his pocket.Maria quickly grabbed it.She dialed 911.
BAM!BAM!BAM!
{Brin' the noise,Brin' down the house We came here to turn the party out Say come on,come on And give em' proof That we can get loose ya'll.}
BAM!BAM!BAM!
"BIT!!"Bit fell slightly to the floor holding his right arm."I'm ok!Its nothing!"He winced as Leena bent down to look.Blood gushed out.They covered it up so the blood would keep flowing like that."Who the heck started this!?"Bit yelled over the noise.Sirens where heard near by.Patrol cars and ambulances roaring down the streets on their way to the riot.
{We need to get down The scene is set so right Every body's in the house tonight (tonight) Lose your mind Let your body take control (control) You've got to feel it in your soul (in your soul)}
Maria hung up the cell phone and chucked it."They better get here soon!"Jamie slightly peeked out from behind the booth."Oh no.looks like Bit's been hurt!"Maria froze.Jamie sat beside her."Hey!You hear that!?"The sirens blared to a stop in front of the building.Almost instantly the shots stopped. Maria ran to Bit and Leena,Jamie at her heel.She slide next to Bit on the floor."Bit!Are you ok??"Bit gasped he was shaking slightly because of the pain."I'll.be.fine.its.its.nothing."A paramedic rushed over."Stand back please!"They stood back.The paramedic looked at the wound.He called over a stratcher and they wheeled Bit away.Maria followed.When she got to the door of the ambulance.They said she couldn't come."But I'm his sister!I'm family!"The paramedic shook his head."I'm sorry but its to crowed at the moment."With out another word he climbed in and shut the door in her face.The ambulance roared away with its sirens blaring.Maria stood in the spot she was.Jamie and Leena came out and stood by her."They didn't let you go?"Leena said frowning.Jamie put a hand on her shoulder.She smiled slightly,then tore out of his grip."Maria!Where are you going?"Maria hoped in the jeep."I'm going to go see my brother."Leena's eyes widened slightly."But your license is expired!"Maria glared at the road."Danm my license! I'm going to see Bit!"The jeep roared to life and sped out of the parking lot,it followed the ambulance,turning a corner sharply."Jamie and Leena hoped in the other jeep.Jamie was driving.The sped out of the parking lot and followed Maria.
Maria had caught up with the ambulance by the time it pulled into the hospitail.She parked and ran inside.Bit and the paramedics where nowhere in sight."Crap."She muttered.She rushed over to the help desk."Excuse me,but did they just bring in a man with blond hair about 15-20 minutes ago?"The lady pointed down a hall."Yeah they rolled him down there-"Before she could finish Maria bolted down the hallway.She slide to a stop when she recognize the spiky blond hair man being assisted to."Bit!"Maria stood at the foot of the table Bit was on while doctors and nurse scrambled about trying to get him stable.A doctor finally noticed her standing there."Someone get her out!"A nurse rushed over and helped her out of the room."But that's my brother!"The nurse led her to the waiting room."You just wait here.He'll be just fine."Marie could tell her face said other wise."But I-"The nurse hurried away before she could finish.
Leena and Jamie ran into the loby.Leena walked over to the help desk."Did you see a woman with curly brown hair and purple highlighted bangs just run through here?"The lady at the desk nodded."Yes.She ran down that way."She pointed them where.Jamie was the first to run down the hall.Leena said a thank you to the lady and followed Jamie.Jamie ran down the hall,passing where Bit was a skidded when he saw Maria in the waiting room.Her head was in her hands as she balanced her elbows on her kness.Jamie walked over and sat next to her."Its my fault.I ruined everything."Jamie frowned."No you didn't.Look."He uncovered her face to see she was crying a little."Did you fire the bullet that hit Bit?"Maria shook her head."No."She sniffled looking down."Then it wasn't your fault."
A few hours went by before the doctor finally came out.Maria Jumped out of her chair."Is he going to be alright??"Doctor held up a hand motioning her to sit back down.She obeyed but was egger for an answer."He'll be ok.We finally got him stable but."Maria was listening."He has lost a lot of blood from the wound.There might be a chance that he'll go into a coma but don't get your hopes up.Most likely he won't.Anyway let me show you to his room."They all stood up and followed the doctor.Jamie held Maria's hand.Leena was the first one in the room.Bit was laying on a bed with tubes in his arm,giving him more blood and fluids.Leena sat next to the bed.Maria and Jamie took the remaining chairs twaord the wall.Bit was asleep.
(A/N:Heh.ANOTHER dream!()
A Doge pick-up pulled into the drive way.10 year old Maria Cloud peeked out the window.She saw the man stager out and head to the door.Right when the knob turned,Maria ran to her dark room.She shut the door quickly,hoping that he was to drunk to remember how angry he was at work.Heavy foot steps echoed through the small house.Maria huddled near the wall,as far away from the door as possible.A shadow appeared right outside her bedroom door.Maria breathed hard but kept it quiet.The knob turned,but stopped short.Then again and again it did this.Someone outside pounded on the door."UNLOCK THIS DOOR!"Maria jumped a little.She slowly walked to the door,reached out with a small shaking hand then unlocked the door.The door burst open,knocking Maria to the ground.A tall man with some stubble around his face stormed into the room.He picked up Maria by her should and shook her."What did I tell you about locking that door!?"Maria winced,she had a bad head ace and the worst was yet to come."Y.y.you.s.ss.said.n.n.not.t.t.to."She studdered.He shook her again."Then why did you lock the door!?!?"He threw her against the wall.Maria winced as she layed on the floor.She didn't answer him.He walked over to her,just as she was getting up,he slapped her hard against her face.Now her face was bleeding."ANSWER ME!"He roared."I'm sorry!"Maria pleaded.It wasn't good enough.A harsh blow came to her head.She blacked out.
(A/N:End dream.)
Maria jumped in her chair.The sun was raising.She relaxed as she relies she was still in the hospital room.Leena had fallen asleep next to the bed,Jamie was still asleep in his chair.Maria yawned.She didn't know how tired she was.She yawned again then rested her head back on Jamie's shoulder,hoping she won't have another weird dreams until noon.
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Smilys:YAY!^_^Finally I get a chapter done!!(Did you notice how Maria's past is coming together with her dreams?Hehe!
Apollo:Now if you don't mind,she got this done late and I for one am about to go to sleep.*yawns*
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