Lies
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Princess of Dalidon: Yeah, sorry it took so long- it's my fault, I seem to be lacking in energy latly, and instead of writing fics, it seems so much more fun reading them. It's the after Christmas blues. Thanks, I honestly don't think this chappie is as good as the last, but as my faithful reviewer, I hope you'll review anyway. Please? *sticks out bottem lip and looks sad*
Fuzzi fox: I'm finishing, slowly. I know, I've just discovered that writing cliff-hangers is soo cool!
Silverrain2: Yeah, I'll go over and ckeck it when I have the time, thanks, nobody else mentioned that! I don't think I'll add the un-plugging to this story now, but I may need it for my other fic, so expect a random email soon! And, the way I figure, NOBODY could eat that stuff and not complain, even if they had grown up with it.
Rebekah Bennett: Wow, calm down girl. Thanks v much. And as for what happens, you'll just have to read it and see won't you…
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A/N: Hey, everybody, sorry it's late. I've been having problems with the sitting down and getting on with it (you try turning on the computer and having Spider Solitaire and FreeCell just sat there in front of you), but I promise, the next chappie will come quicker. Probably. Anyway, moving swiftly on, I hope this is up to my standards (omg, I have standards?), I wrote this first, with the first copy, before I edited and scrapped a load. Well, I'm about to edit this now. So it'll prob end up totally different. Oh well, I'm sure you'll get over it. Please?
Latch was kissing her. Latch was kissing her! As the thought finally registered in Trinity's brain, she managed to regain control of her body and pushed Latch away.
"What the hell was that?" She couldn't help but be loud; he had kissed her for crying out loud!
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have-" his attempt at an apology was cut short by Trinity.
"Damn right you shouldn't have. I am with Neo, I love him. Get that into your thick skull and get over me! I don't love you, ok?" Then she turned on her heel and started her way down to the mess hall.
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Trinity opened the door to the mess hall and shut it behind her with a loud clang, then stormed over to her seat at the table. Avoiding Neo's curious eye's, she deliberately sat at the other side of the table, away from Neo. Knowing that Neo wouldn't say anything in front of the others, Trinity was aware of Links eyes on him as he poured his bowl of slop.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing!" Normally calm, Trinity couldn't help but snap, she didn't need everybody's concern for her right now.
"Sorry, only trying to help."
"Well don't." Trinity ignored everybody from then on, although she was well aware of Neo's eyes, searching her, begging her to look up and tell him she was ok. Watching as Latch walked into the room and Trinity out right ignored his request that she move up so he could sit on the bench, Link could see there was tension between these two. He looked at Pudsey over Neo's head and he could tell she was thinking the same thing.
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Neo was purposefully the last one to finish eating; as was Trinity. As he cleaned his bowl, Neo watched Trinity; somehow, she seemed tense today. Something was eating her up, and he was going to find out what it was.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing." He turned to face her.
"Are you sure, Trin, you seem so tense. Is it, is it to do with Latch? You ignored him earlier." Slowly, Trinity lowered the bowl she had been scrubbing furiously and looked down into the sink.
"He, he said that he wanted to tell me some stuff." She paused.
"And?"
"He told me he loved me. I nearly punched him in the face. I swear I could 'a killed him right there and then…" Slowly she trailed off as she saw his reaction. Neo was stood there, mouth half open, frozen; he looked almost comical. Quickly, he shook himself out of the shock.
"Did anything else happen? He didn't do anything to you did he?" Neo's chocolate gaze was suddenly full of concern, and Trinity had to look away. She wouldn't tell him about the kiss, not right now, but it killed her to lie to him.
"No, no, he didn't do anything."
"Are you sure? You seemed real tense."
"Yeah, well, you try having someone tell you they love you when you love someone else." Neo nodded, understanding, but he wasn't going to leave it at that.
"I'm going to talk to him."
"No, Neo. Don't." If he went to talk to Latch, the filthy bastard could let it slip about the kiss. And no doubt he would twist it.
"Why not?"
"I just- Latch is a good fighter, and we need him on the ship. If you go fighting with him, it would ruin everything, and one of you would have to leave."
"From where I'm standing, that sounds like a good thing."
"No, Neo, you're angry. Just avoid him, cool down and let's deal with it then."
"Fine. But it won't stop me breaking all his teeth if I have too. He hurt you, Trin. And for that, he will pay." Trinity grimaced as Neo left the room, before following him into the core.
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It wasn't until the next day that anything really happened. Link had had a word with Morpheus, and they had arranged for Pudsey to talk to Unicorn the after breakfast, before they started with some more training. So as Pudsey sat down to breakfast that day, she was to excited, and nervous, to notice the think tension between the second- in- command, the One, and one of the other crewmembers. That other crewmember was, of course, Latch.
Neo watched Latch from where he was sitting, as close to Trinity as possible. Although Trinity had told him not to do anything to Latch, Neo was coming very close to breaking his promise. The younger man had been giving Trinity these 'looks' all the previous day, smiling at her and watching her when she was in the Matrix, studying how her body moved with such grace, and yet with such power. As Latch smiled again at Trinity, Neo finally snapped. Putting down his spork he said, angrily,
"Why can't you just leave us alone, Latch." He ignored the glances he received from the other crewmembers, none of whom knew of Latch's feelings, and focused on the man sat in front of him. Latch slowly narrowed his eyes, and feigned ignorance.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Yes you do Latch, so don't pretend. You've been giving Trinity those looks all day- just leave her alone!" His voice was rising. Trinity put a hand on his arm to calm him down, but Neo merely shrugged it off. Standing, Neo proceeded to point an angry finger at Latch.
"I know how you feel, ok? But she loves me and there is nothing you can do about!" Leaning forward to quickly for anyone to react, Neo punched Latch in the face. The now bruised rebel laughed as he held his bleeding nose.
"You know, you never would've guessed that to see her yesterday." Latch grinned. Neo stood, now unsure, whilst Trinity rose quickly beside him.
"Leave it Neo, he's not worth it." Neo ignored her.
"What was that supposed to mean?" Latch's grinned widened.
"Oh, she hasn't told you? And by the looks of it, she wasn't going to tell you, so, I'll do the honours. Yesterday, she kissed me." He watched as the One froze. "Yeah, that's right. Your precious Trinity kissed me. And I reckon she enjoyed every second of it."
A/N: Like I said, totally different. I actually ended up with the part I already wrote is going to be the next chapter. Oh well. Sorry it's kinda short, it's seemed like a cool place to stop. Ok, ok, so you all hate me and hopefully Latch, but what can I say. Some things just have to happen. You'll hate me more next chapter. If I don't play to many computer games, the next chapter should be up soon. And thanks to everyone who reviewed, you guys are stars, the twinkly kind. In fact, if you review enough, you might become the big twinkly star, the north one.. Anyway, again sorry it's late, it would have been yesterday but I went bowling with school (for once, school does something right) and fell out with two of my best friends. But we're cool now. So be kind. Ooo. Just started first peanut butter and choc sandwich, it's gorgeus! How come no-one told me about them before? Well? Laser- questing rocks!
Sure As Hell to be updated soon.