Chapter 4: Tease
By: Usako-chan
DISCLAIMER: What do you think? Come on now...if I owned Cowboy Bebop, do you really think I'd be sitting here writing fanfiction? ¬_¬; Jeez...
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"When are you going to slow it down a little?"
Faye didn't reply. He wasn't going to goad her into a fight. It was not a good idea at this particular moment in time. She slowed down her pace, but only slightly. Spike pulled up beside her.
"What are you running a race for, huh?"
She stopped walking.
Spike looked back, surprised that she halted her steps. He raised his eyebrows.
"Good grief, Spike! It wasn't like I was actually running!" she fumed at the man. "I was walking at a reasonable pace. I always do. And anyway, are you a man or what?! I thought men naturally had longer strides, so how hard can it be to keep up? Not to mention I'm in boots with heels. Jeez!"
She started walking again.
"Hmph."
That was all she got of a reply. Fine by her. She didn't feel like chatting anyway. She looked at the ground. It's not like they ever did anyway, well except when they were fighting. She didn't want to do that either.
"Anyway, Faye, you should slow because we just passed the turn we were supposed to take," He said pointing over his shoulder. "By a long while actually," he chuckled.
Faye looked back at where he was standing. Realizing her mistake, she blushed a little and replied, "I know, I was just taking the other way to get there," she bluffed.
Spike just raised an eyebrow in reply. He didn't bother arguing with her one way or the other. He supposed they could just simply take the next right. It was only a block or so out of their way. He snickered .
"What do you find so amusing?"
He didn't reply, once again, just continued walking, looking straight ahead. As soon as Faye turned back around, he looked at her out of the corner of his eyes. She wasn't acting quit right. He couldn't put his finger on it, but something was definitely up with her. He shook his head to clear his thoughts. Oh well, it wasn't really his business anyway.
Faye's thought were running rampant through her head. Could this Toshiba man really be related to Julia? Or even be her father? Even if he was, what good would it do Spike to find him other than obtain him for the bounty reward? After all, there wasn't anything Spike could do for him or vice versa. Julia was dead. Nothing was going to change that very fact, so what good was it going to do? It had been so long since she died, about two years, if she remembered correctly. What could he have done so bad that he had this huge bounty on his head? Spike was so adamant on coming along with her, so he must be planning on making sure that he got to Toshiba first. But to do what? Was he going to turn him in for the reward like they planned? Or was he going to do something else, like protect him?
She gasped as a hand wrapped around her arm, yanking her back and out of her reverie. She looked over her shoulder.
"What the hell was that for, Spike?"
He grinned at the look on her face. "Well, Faye... you see, you once again missed our turn."
She leveled a glare at him and jerked her arm out of his grasp and turned down the street they were supposed to follow.
Spike put his hands in his pockets still grinning. The shrew woman was very amusing at times. She was so damn prideful. She would never admit she was wrong.
Faye was blushing again. Well, hell! She just made herself look like an ass in front of him. She folded her arms. Well, it couldn't be helped. She had way too much on her mind at the moment and it wasn't her fault if she couldn't.....
She was yanked again, this time to the dark shadow of a building.
"Baka!" she screamed, "What is it now?!"
Spike clasped a hand over her mouth and yanked her back against his chest, his other arm around her waist. He pulled her further into the shadows. Startled, she tried to pull away from him.
He hissed in her ear. "Quiet, Faye!! Stop struggling!" He slightly shook her.
Her body stilled, but her heart rate didn't. The man was too close.
He continued to whisper in her ear. "When I let go of your mouth, please keep it shut. There's someone ahead." He kept her pressed against him tightly.
She looked down the alley and barely saw the "person" Spike was talking about. Dear Lord, it looked like a speck to her. He amazed her, she could hardly make out that someone was coming. The person was so far away and it was so dark.
"Let's get a closer look." He abruptly let go of her. He pulled his gun out. "This isn't exactly where Jet said to look, but it's nearby, so it might be him. Be quiet and stay in the shadows."
No shit Sherlock, Faye mused. What was she? A kid? What was she gonna do, run around in the light singing the Hallelujah Chorus at the top of her lungs?! Rolling her eyes, she made her gun ready as well. He treated her like she was two.
"Spike," She whispered, "...Spike!?" Great! Now she couldn't even see him. It was just too damn dark where they were standing.
She felt someone reach out and grab her wrist.
"I'm right here." He replied. He moved forward with Faye in tow. Then he abruptly stopped. "On second thought, why don't you stay right here? I won't be gone long and you would just get in my way." He said matter-of- factly, releasing her wrist.
"Like hell, you're leaving me here! It's too damn dark for my liking," she whispered back, grabbing for him again.
Spike jumped. "Well hell, Faye, I'll give you my hand if you are desperate enough to grab my ass like that!" He whispered, while rubbing his bottom.
Faye was grateful that the darkness hid her blush, because she knew she was completely crimson right about now. "Sorry," she mumbled.
He reached back for her again. Wrapping his hand around hers he replied, "Don't mention it. It's just lucky that I didn't accidentally shoot my gun off." He kept walking, "Damn, you surprised the hell out of me."
The person was now in decent range to actually see him part way. Spike stopped in his tracks. He once again moved against the wall, this time with Faye tucked behind him.
Her breath once again caught in her throat. Ok, this was going to have to stop. He was really going to have to cease with the "rubbing against her" thing.
She felt Spike tense up. The person kept a steady pace as he gained ground, coming closer to them. It was still too dark to see the persons face.
Faye gasped when Spike suddenly turned around and wrapped his arms around her waist, burying his face in her neck and pressing her into the wall.
"Relax, Faye," he whispered in her ear, "Just play along."
Oh, she got it. This wasn't a sudden uncontrollable urge of affection. This was an act.
She looked over Spike's shoulder at their surroundings, scanning the area for possible escape routes in case they were needed. There was no where to hide besides the dark that concealed them from obvious view, but even that was lacking to a point.
She clutched her gun in her hands between her body and his chest. She was ready.
Ok, so she could play along, but she really didn't think what Spike was doing was so necessary at this particular moment.
He was lightly kissing her neck where her pulse was fluttering.
"Stop that," She lightly pushed against his chest, trying to prevent him for teasing her. It was tickling her and not really leaving her able to concentrate.
She felt him halt in his attentions.
"Faye, you've really got to keep quiet." He shifted slightly to the side, so he could look to his side, in order to get a better look. This woman was going to blow everything if she didn't shut up.
She wrapped her arms around his neck. "Only if you stop playing around with me..."
He raised his eyebrow. Now who was playing with whom?
She replied to his look, "It tickled," was her explanation.
He nodded his understanding and looked away from her once again.
He decided to tease her. "But you understand that it was necessary?" He turned his face back to her. He leaned down and lightly kissed her cheek right next to her lips, then moved and kissed the other side of her cheek near her mouth. He then briefly pressed his lips to hers. "Just like that was," he replied looking off to the side looking at the approaching person.
She looked at him, studying his profile. He made her blush again. Necessary my ass. She didn't see how that was necessary, but it really didn't bother her if it wasn't. She knew him well enough to know that he was just trying to get a reaction from her again.
Spike turned back to face her for a second time. He looked her level in the eyes. "I can't tell who this guy is yet, but if it's who we think it is, then you be ready with your gun, you got it?"
She nodded, showing him that she comprehended.
"I'll give you a signal. Don't shoot unless it's absolutely necessary."
She looked at the man coming from out of the corner of her eye. He was only about a hundred feet or so from them. So far, so good...the man was on the other side of the street.
"I don't think it's him, Spike, but I'm not completely sure. So, it could be." Faye observed softly.
He abruptly let go of her. "It's not. Let's go."
"What? So quickly, you're sure of your self? How could you be so positive?" She let her hands fall to her sides. "Ok then. I'm glad you're so sure, because he just saw us," she said sarcastically.
"So?" he stated ignoring the man that passed them.
"So...all I'm saying is that you didn't even make sure that the man wasn't who we thought it was going to be," she replied back with a little more volume in her voice. "I mean, this guy isn't someone you can just nonchalantly play around with. He's got 7 million on his head, you complete moron!"
He didn't even bother to turn around when he replied, "Look, Faye, I know what the man looks like and he wasn't even the right height."
"Well you may think it's quit alright to pull stuff like that, Spike, but I for one don't have a fucking death wish unlike you!" she shot back.
When he didn't say anything, Faye kept on, "Well?!" He scared her to death just then. She could've been shot, or worse, both of them. She took a step closer to his back. "What do you have to say for that?"
The damn woman was looking for a fight. He really didn't have time for this. His head was hurting and he was really in one hell of mood. Dealing with Julia's father was too much for him. He raked a hand through his curly mop. He walked a few paces, and then stopped.
"Let's just head back to the Bebop, Faye," he said calmly without any emotion. He put his hands in his pockets and started walking.
Faye watched his retreating back in confusion. What in the world was that all about? Running after him, she called to him.
"Spike, why are we going back now?" she questioned, "We haven't even done anything yet. Are you just going to quit before we even get started?" She couldn't understand him. She never would and she wasn't entirely sure she wanted to.
He still wouldn't answer her. "Spike!" she exclaimed. She lunged ahead and grabbed his arm, stopping him and turning him to face her. His eyes showed surprise in her actions. "Will you please answer me? This doesn't make any sense!"
He looked down at where Faye was gripping his arm. She took the hint and let him go.
"I just think that Toshiba is gone by now. You were so damn loud with your screeching that you probably scared him off," he chuckled, masking his true feelings with her. Inside he wasn't pleased with her; more pissed than anything else.
He pulled out a cigarette and lit it. Putting it to his mouth, he took a drag from it, and then blew smoke out. It calmed him somewhat. He smirked at the look on her face. She looked like she was stuck between embarrassment and anger.
She opened her mouth to reply, but shut it again, deciding against replying. He didn't deserve one. Instead, she turned around and headed in the direction they first came in.
Spike raised his eyebrow as he watched Faye walk away. Without word, he followed her.
This was going to be one hell of a show when they got back to the Bebop. He would get a chewing out by Jet, and then have to put up with Faye after it was all over. Hell, they didn't understand the situation. If he had it his way, then he would be doing this alone. He just had to find Atari. It would be the only way he could finally have peace. He needed to get to him before he ended up caught by some other bounty hunter, or worse, dead. His face set into a grin look. He couldn't let that happen!
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A/N: I hope you guys liked it. Why is Spike so desperate to find him (besides the fact that he is Julia's father)? Stay tuned for the next Chapter. Things heat up next time between Spike and Faye. Has she finally pushed him to the limit!? Find out next time.... ^_~ lol Oh and...There will be more action next time; you know...the kick ass with karate and guns type. O.o;
DON'T FORGET!!! REVIEW!! PLEASE?! I'll be so happy if you do! ^_^
By: Usako-chan
DISCLAIMER: What do you think? Come on now...if I owned Cowboy Bebop, do you really think I'd be sitting here writing fanfiction? ¬_¬; Jeez...
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"When are you going to slow it down a little?"
Faye didn't reply. He wasn't going to goad her into a fight. It was not a good idea at this particular moment in time. She slowed down her pace, but only slightly. Spike pulled up beside her.
"What are you running a race for, huh?"
She stopped walking.
Spike looked back, surprised that she halted her steps. He raised his eyebrows.
"Good grief, Spike! It wasn't like I was actually running!" she fumed at the man. "I was walking at a reasonable pace. I always do. And anyway, are you a man or what?! I thought men naturally had longer strides, so how hard can it be to keep up? Not to mention I'm in boots with heels. Jeez!"
She started walking again.
"Hmph."
That was all she got of a reply. Fine by her. She didn't feel like chatting anyway. She looked at the ground. It's not like they ever did anyway, well except when they were fighting. She didn't want to do that either.
"Anyway, Faye, you should slow because we just passed the turn we were supposed to take," He said pointing over his shoulder. "By a long while actually," he chuckled.
Faye looked back at where he was standing. Realizing her mistake, she blushed a little and replied, "I know, I was just taking the other way to get there," she bluffed.
Spike just raised an eyebrow in reply. He didn't bother arguing with her one way or the other. He supposed they could just simply take the next right. It was only a block or so out of their way. He snickered .
"What do you find so amusing?"
He didn't reply, once again, just continued walking, looking straight ahead. As soon as Faye turned back around, he looked at her out of the corner of his eyes. She wasn't acting quit right. He couldn't put his finger on it, but something was definitely up with her. He shook his head to clear his thoughts. Oh well, it wasn't really his business anyway.
Faye's thought were running rampant through her head. Could this Toshiba man really be related to Julia? Or even be her father? Even if he was, what good would it do Spike to find him other than obtain him for the bounty reward? After all, there wasn't anything Spike could do for him or vice versa. Julia was dead. Nothing was going to change that very fact, so what good was it going to do? It had been so long since she died, about two years, if she remembered correctly. What could he have done so bad that he had this huge bounty on his head? Spike was so adamant on coming along with her, so he must be planning on making sure that he got to Toshiba first. But to do what? Was he going to turn him in for the reward like they planned? Or was he going to do something else, like protect him?
She gasped as a hand wrapped around her arm, yanking her back and out of her reverie. She looked over her shoulder.
"What the hell was that for, Spike?"
He grinned at the look on her face. "Well, Faye... you see, you once again missed our turn."
She leveled a glare at him and jerked her arm out of his grasp and turned down the street they were supposed to follow.
Spike put his hands in his pockets still grinning. The shrew woman was very amusing at times. She was so damn prideful. She would never admit she was wrong.
Faye was blushing again. Well, hell! She just made herself look like an ass in front of him. She folded her arms. Well, it couldn't be helped. She had way too much on her mind at the moment and it wasn't her fault if she couldn't.....
She was yanked again, this time to the dark shadow of a building.
"Baka!" she screamed, "What is it now?!"
Spike clasped a hand over her mouth and yanked her back against his chest, his other arm around her waist. He pulled her further into the shadows. Startled, she tried to pull away from him.
He hissed in her ear. "Quiet, Faye!! Stop struggling!" He slightly shook her.
Her body stilled, but her heart rate didn't. The man was too close.
He continued to whisper in her ear. "When I let go of your mouth, please keep it shut. There's someone ahead." He kept her pressed against him tightly.
She looked down the alley and barely saw the "person" Spike was talking about. Dear Lord, it looked like a speck to her. He amazed her, she could hardly make out that someone was coming. The person was so far away and it was so dark.
"Let's get a closer look." He abruptly let go of her. He pulled his gun out. "This isn't exactly where Jet said to look, but it's nearby, so it might be him. Be quiet and stay in the shadows."
No shit Sherlock, Faye mused. What was she? A kid? What was she gonna do, run around in the light singing the Hallelujah Chorus at the top of her lungs?! Rolling her eyes, she made her gun ready as well. He treated her like she was two.
"Spike," She whispered, "...Spike!?" Great! Now she couldn't even see him. It was just too damn dark where they were standing.
She felt someone reach out and grab her wrist.
"I'm right here." He replied. He moved forward with Faye in tow. Then he abruptly stopped. "On second thought, why don't you stay right here? I won't be gone long and you would just get in my way." He said matter-of- factly, releasing her wrist.
"Like hell, you're leaving me here! It's too damn dark for my liking," she whispered back, grabbing for him again.
Spike jumped. "Well hell, Faye, I'll give you my hand if you are desperate enough to grab my ass like that!" He whispered, while rubbing his bottom.
Faye was grateful that the darkness hid her blush, because she knew she was completely crimson right about now. "Sorry," she mumbled.
He reached back for her again. Wrapping his hand around hers he replied, "Don't mention it. It's just lucky that I didn't accidentally shoot my gun off." He kept walking, "Damn, you surprised the hell out of me."
The person was now in decent range to actually see him part way. Spike stopped in his tracks. He once again moved against the wall, this time with Faye tucked behind him.
Her breath once again caught in her throat. Ok, this was going to have to stop. He was really going to have to cease with the "rubbing against her" thing.
She felt Spike tense up. The person kept a steady pace as he gained ground, coming closer to them. It was still too dark to see the persons face.
Faye gasped when Spike suddenly turned around and wrapped his arms around her waist, burying his face in her neck and pressing her into the wall.
"Relax, Faye," he whispered in her ear, "Just play along."
Oh, she got it. This wasn't a sudden uncontrollable urge of affection. This was an act.
She looked over Spike's shoulder at their surroundings, scanning the area for possible escape routes in case they were needed. There was no where to hide besides the dark that concealed them from obvious view, but even that was lacking to a point.
She clutched her gun in her hands between her body and his chest. She was ready.
Ok, so she could play along, but she really didn't think what Spike was doing was so necessary at this particular moment.
He was lightly kissing her neck where her pulse was fluttering.
"Stop that," She lightly pushed against his chest, trying to prevent him for teasing her. It was tickling her and not really leaving her able to concentrate.
She felt him halt in his attentions.
"Faye, you've really got to keep quiet." He shifted slightly to the side, so he could look to his side, in order to get a better look. This woman was going to blow everything if she didn't shut up.
She wrapped her arms around his neck. "Only if you stop playing around with me..."
He raised his eyebrow. Now who was playing with whom?
She replied to his look, "It tickled," was her explanation.
He nodded his understanding and looked away from her once again.
He decided to tease her. "But you understand that it was necessary?" He turned his face back to her. He leaned down and lightly kissed her cheek right next to her lips, then moved and kissed the other side of her cheek near her mouth. He then briefly pressed his lips to hers. "Just like that was," he replied looking off to the side looking at the approaching person.
She looked at him, studying his profile. He made her blush again. Necessary my ass. She didn't see how that was necessary, but it really didn't bother her if it wasn't. She knew him well enough to know that he was just trying to get a reaction from her again.
Spike turned back to face her for a second time. He looked her level in the eyes. "I can't tell who this guy is yet, but if it's who we think it is, then you be ready with your gun, you got it?"
She nodded, showing him that she comprehended.
"I'll give you a signal. Don't shoot unless it's absolutely necessary."
She looked at the man coming from out of the corner of her eye. He was only about a hundred feet or so from them. So far, so good...the man was on the other side of the street.
"I don't think it's him, Spike, but I'm not completely sure. So, it could be." Faye observed softly.
He abruptly let go of her. "It's not. Let's go."
"What? So quickly, you're sure of your self? How could you be so positive?" She let her hands fall to her sides. "Ok then. I'm glad you're so sure, because he just saw us," she said sarcastically.
"So?" he stated ignoring the man that passed them.
"So...all I'm saying is that you didn't even make sure that the man wasn't who we thought it was going to be," she replied back with a little more volume in her voice. "I mean, this guy isn't someone you can just nonchalantly play around with. He's got 7 million on his head, you complete moron!"
He didn't even bother to turn around when he replied, "Look, Faye, I know what the man looks like and he wasn't even the right height."
"Well you may think it's quit alright to pull stuff like that, Spike, but I for one don't have a fucking death wish unlike you!" she shot back.
When he didn't say anything, Faye kept on, "Well?!" He scared her to death just then. She could've been shot, or worse, both of them. She took a step closer to his back. "What do you have to say for that?"
The damn woman was looking for a fight. He really didn't have time for this. His head was hurting and he was really in one hell of mood. Dealing with Julia's father was too much for him. He raked a hand through his curly mop. He walked a few paces, and then stopped.
"Let's just head back to the Bebop, Faye," he said calmly without any emotion. He put his hands in his pockets and started walking.
Faye watched his retreating back in confusion. What in the world was that all about? Running after him, she called to him.
"Spike, why are we going back now?" she questioned, "We haven't even done anything yet. Are you just going to quit before we even get started?" She couldn't understand him. She never would and she wasn't entirely sure she wanted to.
He still wouldn't answer her. "Spike!" she exclaimed. She lunged ahead and grabbed his arm, stopping him and turning him to face her. His eyes showed surprise in her actions. "Will you please answer me? This doesn't make any sense!"
He looked down at where Faye was gripping his arm. She took the hint and let him go.
"I just think that Toshiba is gone by now. You were so damn loud with your screeching that you probably scared him off," he chuckled, masking his true feelings with her. Inside he wasn't pleased with her; more pissed than anything else.
He pulled out a cigarette and lit it. Putting it to his mouth, he took a drag from it, and then blew smoke out. It calmed him somewhat. He smirked at the look on her face. She looked like she was stuck between embarrassment and anger.
She opened her mouth to reply, but shut it again, deciding against replying. He didn't deserve one. Instead, she turned around and headed in the direction they first came in.
Spike raised his eyebrow as he watched Faye walk away. Without word, he followed her.
This was going to be one hell of a show when they got back to the Bebop. He would get a chewing out by Jet, and then have to put up with Faye after it was all over. Hell, they didn't understand the situation. If he had it his way, then he would be doing this alone. He just had to find Atari. It would be the only way he could finally have peace. He needed to get to him before he ended up caught by some other bounty hunter, or worse, dead. His face set into a grin look. He couldn't let that happen!
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A/N: I hope you guys liked it. Why is Spike so desperate to find him (besides the fact that he is Julia's father)? Stay tuned for the next Chapter. Things heat up next time between Spike and Faye. Has she finally pushed him to the limit!? Find out next time.... ^_~ lol Oh and...There will be more action next time; you know...the kick ass with karate and guns type. O.o;
DON'T FORGET!!! REVIEW!! PLEASE?! I'll be so happy if you do! ^_^
