::Chapter 16: Sin::

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The night air was cold against her pale skin, but she felt warm arms around her waist, providing the only heat source she could feel at all. It seemed that the temperature was below freezing. She awoke only because of this. She slept the best she had in months. That night had been nothing but solace for her. It struck her quietly, as she opened her eyes. What had she done that night?

She was not alone.

It hit her harder than being slammed against the wall.

She turned her head and looked at the man who clung to her waist. He was more beautiful than ever, with his locks of gold draped over his shoulders in an illuminating way, cascading onto the bed like a male seraph.

And yet, she felt a sort of blatant regret when her eyes fell upon the violet tattoo across his cut chest.

He was her hero and enemy at the same time. She couldn't help but feel a fusion of affections for him.

Her eyes gazed upon his once again, as they were shut in a deep sleep. She found herself fondly remembering what they looked like when they were open. His eyes held a sort of magnetism inside of them. Every time she looked into them, she was drawn to him, clinging helplessly.

And yet when she looked down upon her own body, she saw narrow slashes of crimson along her hips and abdomen. All of which were provided by Vega in their act of passion. The agony of the sore cuts made her want to cry when any pressure was applied to them. But the slashes burned deeper than just her skin, they burned into her heart and made her feel an emotion that was like none other she had tasted. It felt like he had carved his name into her skin, claiming what was his to keep.

'This cannot be right at all...

I bleed upon his blade and I feel an emotion better than any lust or drive I have experienced.

I feel loved.

And yet...

I hate him so much for doing this to me.

Why did I choose to give myself to him if I hate him?'

Her eyes began to be unfocused and her heart began to pace faster. Why had she done something so unspeakable with someone she hated?

As much as she wanted to leave his side permanently, she couldn't even if it were possible. But if she could get away from him just this once, perhaps he would forget what had happened between them and leave her alone forever, or at least she wished...

She frowned at his unconscious frame then proceeded to escape his grip. She pushed his arm off of her bare waist and sat herself upright.

"I knew you would try and leave me in the morning..." His polite voice interrupted her attempted escape. "Why are you leaving me now? It's not even dawn..."

Cammy stared silently at the wall and did not even proceed to answer his question.

Vega reached for her hand and pulled her back onto the bed gently. Her eyes seemed to still be fixated on the wall. He noticed her eyes staring and traced his hand across her jawline, moving her face to face his.

"Did you not want this to happen?" He said in an oddly soft voice, smiling. "I thought you wanted me just as badly as I wanted you..."

Her silence and blank stare answered his question.

"Then why did you let me have you?"

"You act as if I had a choice in the matter..." She finally spoke. "You knew I wouldn't say no..."

Vega looked rather taken aback by her words, but kept a slight grin.

"I don't want to be with you again, Vega. It's just wrong."

"I have a question for you then, Cammy..." He said gently, running her fingers through her hair. "Why didn't you stop me before I did it? I didn't force you, like he did..."

Cammy felt extremely uncomfortable and hurt when she thought of what Bison had done to her. The fact that Vega had the audacity to mention something that painful made her want to kill him. Besides, how would he know such a thing?

"What are you talking about?!" She pushed his hands away from her.

"You know what I mean... Bison forced you into more than just murder. I know I wasn't your first, Cammy."

"Why are you even mentioning this, when I already want to hurt you..." She hissed then proceeded to leave the bed again.

This time, Vega pulled her harshly back onto the bed. She resisted, but was flung onto the sheets. She let out a gasp.

"You never let me explain, you know that?" He moved her petite frame beneath his, trapping her underneath him. Her eyes stared daggers at him.

"I only mentioned it, because I would never force you into something like that. You did just as much as I did last night. I'm sick of being blamed for everything just because I am affiliated with him. Do you honestly think that I am on my way to Thailand to work for Bison?! This is my only chance to get rid of him! Bison trust me, he thinks I am only infatuated with your beauty and place little value on your actual life. Little does he know I value you more than my job, or anything for that matter. Before I met Rose, I intended on bringing you back to Shadowloo for only a brief amount of time, while I devised a plan to murder that ugly bastard. I am sick of you hating me, when I am only trying to help you. I am sick of you pretending to love me, when you hate me! Just say it, Cammy! Fucking say it!"

Cammy's frown faded.

"But, I love you..." She rolled her eyes. "I fucking said it. Are you happy?!"

Vega smiled at her. He had finally heard it.

He released her from his grip. She did not try to escape or run, but reached for his shoulders to bring his lips to hers.

"Sometimes, something so wrong, can be right, mi enchantadora..."

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::Author's Notes::

Soon my ending will be coming up... Within five chapters, most likely. (I say 'most likely' because when I write I tend to get caught up in the emotions of characters which seem to take up a whole chapter sometimes. Like this one! =p)

I want to get everyone's opinion on this- Shall I continue on after this fic is over with a sequel? I have some ideas if you want one.

I also want to thank everyone for the lovely reviews.

As of April of 09' I have revised every chapter thus far and I plan on continuing this story soon. For the first time in over 5 years this fic will get some attention from me. But my new (or old) found love for SFIV has given me a little motivation, along with the myriad of thoughts mustering over the years! I do apologize to my really old (and new) readers, hopefully your patience will pay off soon! I know I've been on hiatus for a while, but you can blame it all on my lost data (including an outline and several chapters) from my old PC along with Capcom for not coming up with a new game for like 10 years!

(PS- I don't own anyone in this story and don't kill me Capcom! =)

Again thank you!~

-Azi