Surprise

Disclaimer: Same as the last chapter.

A/N: Thank you for the wonderful reviews of this and the other story I posted on here. I didn't originally plan to write a second chapter to Surprise, but…well, since you asked for it…:o)

Btw, I will be posting all my stories onto here eventually, but if you want to read them before, then check out my website (on my profile). I will be adding more stuff soon.

Anyway, onto chapter 2.

Time seemed to stand still – the few seconds feeling like a precious moment outside reality, created for just the two of them.

Clarice still felt a little worried that she had made a mistake, and just assumed that this was what he wanted as well…That thought was instantly shoved aside the second she felt his arms encircle her waist, pulling her closer to him as he returned the kiss.

This was far away from the first kiss they had shared months ago. This time, she was able to give in to the emotions screaming to be released. She felt on a dizzying high, and was grateful he was holding her, otherwise she would fall away from this; that it wasn't real.

He softly broke the kiss, his eyes searching hers. "Clarice…"

She stared back at him, her eyes glowing with happiness. "Hannibal…" He gave her a questioning look, and she smiled. "Don't try and act like you didn't know."

Leaning his forehead against hers, he sighed gently, and brushed his lips against hers as he spoke. "It didn't seem like you would be able to admit it to yourself…or me…"

"Well, I can. I love you…"

The words had barely passed her lips before they were covered once again by his own, mirroring her action from a few seconds ago.

His maroon eyes were ablaze with passion, and unblinking as he gazed into the shining blue orbs in front of him.

Slowly, they both pulled back from the kiss, and she leaned her head against his shoulder, as he began to plant kisses across her lips and chin. She whispered to him. "This doesn't seem real…"

He murmured against her cheek. "Mmm…but it is, Clarice…"

She smiled. "Please, take me with you this time…"

He laughed softly, and traced his fingertips along the side of her face. "Clarice, my dear, even my self-control has boundaries. Do you honestly think I could leave you now?"

They kissed again, and both were too wrapped up in the moment to notice the figure standing in the doorway.

"OH…MY…GOD…"

Startled, they whirled to face a very shocked and angry Ardelia, who was now pointing a gun at the both of them.

Fin

A/N: Cliffhangers are fun, aren't they? lol