Hey guys, I know my story's getting boring...I can't help it, it's the way I write...hehe, I talk like it too. I drag on and on and on and you get the point. Anyways, here's the next chapter and sorry for any boring things!! I can't seem to write any better :S and also, this isn't actually an action fic, it's just a little weird story with the five of them, no missions really...

~ Brennan's Apartment ~

Brennan, unhappy yet relieved at the fact someone had interrupted them, made his way to the door. He wasn't expecting any visitors, and he had definately not told anyone to come over. He reached the door and answered afer glancing back at Shalimar, to find her staring into space. Probably thinking about their precious moment a minute ago.

He was surprised to see an old woman there, with a bag of fruit.

'Hello Mrs Roberts.'

'Hello Brennan, I thought you could do with some fruits...you know, to keep you going and eating healthily.' By this time, she was already unpacking the fruit into his kitchen, after inviting herself into his apartment. Brennan didn't have the heart to tell her otherwise though, she really looked out for him.

'Thanks, I'll eat those later...'

'It's okay Brennan, it's just that somebody has to take care of you!' She looked around and was happy that his apartment wasn't a mess. 'You know, your apartment is probably cleaner than my son's house! He should take some advice from you!'

He didn't even manage to get a word in before she spotted Shalimar sitting on the sofa, still gazing into space.

'Hello dear, I do hope you're feeling better?'

Shalimar hadn't realised she was being spoken to, she was still thinking of the kiss. It really was a perfect moment for her.

'Shal?' Brennan finally spoke, wondering what Mrs Roberts would want to say to her.

'Huh? Oh I'm sorry...' Since the door rang, she hadn't noticed the extra person in the room.

'Hi...I'm Shalimar, I'm sorry did you say something?'

Brennan couldn't help think that she looked so adorable when she was like that. When she was totally out of it, and she suddenly snapped back to reality. It made her seem...innocent.

'Yes dear, I hoped that you were feeling better than last night? You didn't look so good.'

Shalimar looked at Brennan unsure of what to say. She couldn't remember ever meeting this woman last night...or any time before that as a matter of fact. Brennan caught her look, and jumped in, noticing the look of relief on her face.

'Er...Mrs Roberts bumped into me yesterday evening when I brought you...you know? To clean you, er..I mean..that is...so you could sleep.' Brennan had no idea what he was saying and was making a total mess in front of his neighbour. He quickly tried to think of something to say to break the silence between the three adults currently standing, and sitting in Shalimar's case, in his apartment.

'So er...oh yeh, Shalimar Fox, Mrs Roberts. Mrs Roberts, Shalimar Fox. Mrs Roberts lives downstairs.'

'Oh ok, well it's nice to meet you Mrs Roberts.'

'Oh please, call me Claire. And so should you Brennan...I've known you for 6 years and you still call me Mrs Roberts!'

'Sorry.' Brennan so felt like crouching down and hiding from it all. He felt like her was making a fool of himself. His look of embarassment didn't go unnoticed by Shalimar who was watching his every move. They made eye contact and couldn't help but smirk to eachother after their stupid behaviour in front of his neighbour.

Mrs Roberts was oblivious to the looks between the two people in front of them.

'Well, it's good to see you up now. I hope you get better. Now Brennan, I must get going now...I will visit you again sometime this week. It was nice to meet you again, Shalimar. Bye now!' And she just left. She didn't even leave enough time for them to say goodbye or anything.

Shalimar had been waiting for her to leave, she really couldn't hold her laugh anymore. She felt so awkward around her, and it made her feel so embarassed and weak. Surprising Brennan, she burst out laughing and a couple of seconds after, Brennan had joined in.

'I thought she'd never leave!'

'Aww, Brennan, she's sweet. She cares for you, and you know I agree...someone needs to take care of you!'

'Are you offering?' Brennan looked at her, and she was totally speechless. That is, until she looked at him and noticed a little sparkle in his eyes.

'Well Mr Mulwray, I think we'll just have to wait and see!'

~ Sanctuary ~

Adam had driven into Sanctuary with Emma amazed at all the technology surrounding her. Every 5 seconds, she'd ask Adam what something was. Normally this would annoy any other person, but Adam enjoyed explaining things to other people, especially when it had to do with his experiments.

'What's this thing?'

'That Emma, is the dojo. It's where Shalimar and Jesse practise sparring, before going out to help mutants. Hopefully, you will be able to practise with them without hurting them too much!'

'What? Mentally or physically? You know I'd be hopeless at physical fighting right?'

'That, Emma, is why you train!' They shared a laugh for about 15 minutes while Adam showed her round the rest of Sanctuary. He didn't want to show her her room yet, because he wanted to make sure that Jesse and Shalimar were okay with having her.

'Now, hopefully Jesse will be back soon, and then I can introduce you. I think you'll get on quite well.'

'Thanks Adam, I'm sure I will.'

~ About....umm....lets say, 2-3 hours later, Sanctuary ~

'Adam? Adam? You there?'

'Yeah Jesse, I'm up here!' He and Emma had prepared some food after her telling him she was exhausted after her training.

'Well Adam I had a look around but I couldn't find...' Jesse was jogging up the stairs when he noticed that Adam wasn't alone. He saw a brunette beside him, eating with and talking to him.

'...Hi.' Was all he could manage to bring out to the girl.

'Ah, Jesse. This is Emma DeLauro, I was talking to you about her earlier, remember?'

'Oh right! Yeah, I remember! Hi Emma, I'm Jesse, Jesse Kilmartin.'

Emma spoke for the first time since he had arrived and looked into his eyes, she remembered the whole 'first impressions' conversation she had with Adam earlier on.

'Hi Jesse. Adam's told me lots about you.'

'All good, I hope!' Jesse gave her a small smile, but it was genuine. It was the first genuine smile Adam had seen from Jesse ever since Shalimar had not returned.

'Yeah don't worry. He um...also told me about, um...Shali-'

'Yeah, it's okay...sorry, I just don't really feel like talking about it much.'

'I'm sorry, I thought it might help...I mean...I...I can't help but feel all the worry. It's just kinda like, being thrown off you into my direction. I've got a control of it though, sorry..'

'Adam told me you were a psionic. He, um..said that you might be able to help us?'

'Yeah, just tell me what I can do, and I'll help!'

'Thanks Emma. Sorry, but I need to go do something, I'll see you in a bit.'

By this time Adam had gone to the lab just to check up on something, and also give Jesse and Emma some time together. He noticed Jesse walking down the stairs so headed up to Emma. He hoped there wasn't any tension between the two.

'Emma? You okay?'

'Adam! Yeah, I'm fine. I think we got off to a good start!'

'Good. That's good. Well, I can show you to your room now...follow me.'

Emma - *God, I hope I didn't offend Jesse...I've gotta do something...*

Jesse - *I can't lie, I'm glad she's here...but Adam can't expect me to accept her while all of this with Shal is happening...I'm sure she's cool though..*

Adam - *I sure hope there's nothing wrong with Emma, or Jesse. I guess I should have expected some tension...*

Shalimar - *God, I think I'm falling in love! haha, right Shalimar! As if! I would've liked to see what would have happened if Mrs Roberts hadn't appeared though...*

Brennan - *Oh.My.God. Shal is amazing! I wish Mrs Roberts hadn't appeared, but I guess it wasn't too bad...that just means there's more for next time!*

thanks 4 reading! what did you think of the little thing at the end with their thoughts?