'Sup my readers! How are ya today or tonight? It's been forever and a day since I updated. Hope all is well. My thanks to:

Kawaiibabe14- Well here's another chapter so put on a happy face! Meryl can be dangerous unless you're on her good side…most of the time that is…. Lol. There's no time limit with kissing. Just make sure he doesn't pass out. I don't want to be responsible for his death….Yeah, Jessica really needs to die!….Okay, this is where I need help. In your next review, could you tell me what 'kawaii' means? Sorry, I'm a bit stupid .'….Thanks for being such a fabulous reviewer. You're right on!

crossfire- Thanks a lot! Here's your update!

Pyro- I will do as you command! I swear it upon the holy names of Vash, Knives, Wolfwood, Legato, and Midvalley!

vashluver1- Knives is an evil bastard. I wish I could kill him but I love him too much ;).

KeNsHiNs GuRl- I know; Meryl in a skirt? . O.O------Vash

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Disclaimer (by Knives): Do not ask me why I'm doing this again but the author claims that she "doesn't own Trigun or any of its characters."

Me: I really, really appreciate it Knivesy-baby.

Knives (blushing): Aw shucks…wait! What the hell am I saying?!

Me (finally cracks): I LOVE YOU KNIVES!!! (kissy kissy)

Knives: Oh my…O.O' I kinda like this. (picks me up bridal style) Let's go someplace private…

Me: Ooohhh…kinky…

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Chapter 7: Revenge in a Closet

"Where do you plan on taking Meryl out tomorrow?" asked Wolfwood. Vash hadn't really thought of a place to take Meryl and it was already Thursday.

"I don't know where to take her," said Vash.

"How about a dinner and a movie?" suggested Wolfwood.

"We've done that before except it wasn't a date," said Vash.

"Hmmm…what about if we double date? I'll bring Milly along and you take Meryl," said Wolfwood.

"That's not a bad idea. Still, that doesn't solve where we would take them," asked Vash.

"I've got it! My Uncle Roger and Aunt Marlene have a beach house not too far away from here. I can ask them if they can set up a table for the four of us on the beach and we can hire a chef since we can't cook for beans," said Wolfwood.

"Great thinking Wolfwood! I knew that brain was good for something," said Vash.

"And what's that supposed to mean?" asked Wolfwood. Vash saw his eyebrow twitching and quickly put his hand behind his head.

"Uh nothing! It's just that it's really rare…er…frequent that you come up with a great idea!" Vash said and started laughing in a high-pitched tone. Nice cover up you idiot, thought Vash.

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"Hey Meryl?" asked Milly.

"What is it?" said Meryl.

"Do you have any idea where Vash is going to take you out for your first date?"

"Nope. Not a clue," said Meryl.

"Are you nervous?"

"Not really. I'm extremely comfortable around Vash. But I can't wait!" said Meryl. They were walking towards their third period when she saw Knives. He spotted her too and gave her a curling smile. "C'mon Milly. Let's hurry to class."

"Why Meryl what's the rush?" asked Milly. Just then, Knives stood in their way.

"Hello girls," said Knives.

"Hi Mr. Knives," said Milly. Meryl heard the strain in Milly's usual cheerful tone.

"Meryl," said Knives. Knives isn't Vash, Knives isn't Vash, Knives isn't Vash. Once that was drilled into her head, she looked at Knives.

"Knives," said Meryl.

"I've got something for you," and Knives held out a single, red rose. It was quite beautiful and Meryl loved roses. Meryl slowly took it.

"Thank you Knives. That was very thoughtful of you," said Meryl. Maybe Knives wasn't trying to manipulate her at all. Maybe he was just being, well, nice? But still, Meryl had a feeling of unease.

"You're very welcome. Well, I better get to class. See you girls around," said Knives and he continued to walk down the student-filled hall. Meryl took in the scent of the rose and exhaled. It smelled wonderful.

"Wow. Mr. Knives is never nice to anyone except his group of friends. He must really like you," said Milly.

"Well it was sweet of him but Vash is my boyfriend. Vash means the world to me and it would kill me if anything came between us," said Meryl.

"That's good," said Milly.

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Everyone was happily chattering at lunch until Wolfwood noticed the flower on Meryl's books.

"Did Vash give you that?" Wolfwood asked, pointing to the rose. Vash looked at the rose and a slight crease appeared on his brow.

"No," said Meryl quietly. "Knives gave that to me."

"He did?" asked Vash. Meryl cringed inwardly at the shallowness in his voice.

"Yeah," said Meryl. "It's beautiful but it's not as beautiful as for what I feel for you Vash." A huge grin graced his face. "It doesn't have spiky, goofy blond hair." Meryl placed a hand on his jean-clad thigh. "It doesn't have those clear aqua eyes." Her hand slowly crept upwards. Vash looked down and his eyes widened. "And…" Meryl's hand stopped right before the strain in his pants. "It doesn't have that sexy voice that I like hearing so much." Milly giggled. Wolfwood noticed that Vash was gritting his teeth.

"Hey Vash, are you all right there buddy?" asked Wolfwood. Just before Vash answered, Meryl swiftly grabbed him and gave him a firm squeeze.

"Yes!" yelped Vash. His voice had come out as a high-pitched squeak. Vash looked at Meryl with a bewildered expression. Meryl played innocent.

"What? Is something wrong?" Meryl asked, pretending to be confused. Vash leaned towards her and pressed his lips to her ear. Meryl held her breath.

"Payback. Tomorrow," he softly growled. He leaned back with a smirk on his face. God he's sexy…thought Meryl.

"Mr. Vash?" asked Milly. There was a strange tone in her voice.

"Milly, how many times do I have to tell you? You don't have to call me Mr.-" said Vash.

"I know. It's a habit. I…well," said Milly. She was frowning slightly. "I just wanted to say that I think you should stay close to Meryl." Meryl looked at Milly. She was staring at her food.

"Milly, is something wrong? Is something going to happen to me? Am I in danger?" asked Meryl sternly. In the past, she had received threats regarding her and her family since they were wealthy and powerful.

"No, it's nothing like that," said Milly.

"Then what is it honey?" asked Wolfwood. He covered her hand with his own.

"Knives," Milly said simply.

"What about that crazy-ass bastard?" Wolfwood asked lightly.

"I think something is going on, like he's plotting something. I think…" Milly paused for a moment. "I think something bad is going to happen." Meryl glanced at her rose.

"Milly, if you're talking about the rose, it's nothing. It was just a rose," said Meryl reassuringly.

"You don't see it do you Meryl?" Milly said softly.

"See what?" asked Meryl. A feeling of apprehension burst into life inside of her.

"The way he looks at you. I see it in his eyes. He longs to be with you, to take you away from Vash, and make you his," said Milly. No one said anything about this. They had never heard Milly speak so deeply before. Meryl bit her lip nervously. Was Milly right? She didn't know. Meryl hadn't seen anything suspicious about Knives except that one incident on Monday.

"Meryl?" asked Vash.

"Hmm?"

"What do you make of this?" Vash asked seriously.

"I don't know. Are you sure that's what you see Milly?" asked Meryl skeptically. Milly was known for her big imagination and perhaps Milly was just imagining things. Hopefully… thought Meryl.

"Yes," said Milly. Meryl sighed. I won't believe it until I see it for myself, thought Meryl. She was being stubborn again.

"Don't worry Milly," said Vash. "I won't let anything happen to Meryl." Milly nodded. Meryl could tell that she was still disturbed by this.

"Milly, don't worry about me okay? I have you three here with me. Plus, I'm a black belt in karate," said Meryl cheerfully. Milly finally gave a small smile.

"Okay. But if Knives ever hurts you in any way, I will make that bastard suffer," said Milly. Everyone raised their eyebrows. Nobody had ever heard Milly speak so violently about someone.

"Whoo-wee," muttered Wolfwood (episode 12 :) )

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Vash's POV

Friday. Today was the day. The day that I ask Meryl out on a date. I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I wanted to look my best today at school. Wolfwood was already getting pissed off at me for taking a long time but I just couldn't get my hair shaped correctly…

"Dammit Vash! Hurry the hell up! You're hair is fine!" shouted Wolfwood. I winced slightly at the volume of his voice. I stood up straight and brushed my clothes. I was wearing a thin white tank top and a pair of black jeans. Before walking out of my room, I grabbed a light-blue plaid button shirt and threw it over my back and put on my authentic orange lens sunglasses. I looked at my reflection in the mirror one last time. Damn I'm sexy!

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Meryl's POV

My stomach was filled with butterflies. I was sitting at my seat waiting for the bell to ring. In the corner of my eye, I saw Knives. He was just conversing with his friend Legato. Knives wasn't even looking at me. When he did though, all Knives did was give me a small smile and slightly waved. Maybe Milly was wrong. But she was so serious yesterday. I don't know…Shit! I hate being confused!

Just then, I caught a very enticing whiff of cologne. Vash had entered the classroom. I remembered his scent from the day we were on the bleachers. It was embedded in my mind. I turned around in my seat and, as I knew already, there he was sitting at his desk. He was wearing those orange sunglasses. Although he was wearing a button shirt over a tank top, the top three buttons were undone and I could see the lines of his muscled chest. Vash saw me looking at him and he took of his glasses. He had a seductive look on his face. His words echoed in my head. 'Payback. Tomorrow.' Well tomorrow was today. He ran his tongue across his lips slowly. Oh…my…god. That was so hot. An ache started forming below my torso.

This had been happening to me quite frequently. Whenever I was around Vash, my hormones seemed to go into overdrive. I couldn't control my actions when I was being intimate with Vash. Of course it hasn't gotten to the bedroom level yet. But I am surprised at my actions, especially this week. I blushed back at those memories. I haven't a clue what came over me to do such things. Something has changed within me. I think that if these feelings continue, I will be losing my innocence pretty soon. It thrilled me, yet I was frightened. I knew nothing of sex. I mean I knew where everything was supposed to go. C'mon, I'm not that stupid! But I didn't know the art of sex I guess you could say. I giggled softly. No matter what though, I wanted to lose my virginity to someone that I loved who in return would love me back.

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Damn this is so boring, thought Meryl. She usually loved all her classes but today was an exception. Vash hadn't yet asked her out. Maybe he was having second thoughts? Meryl banished those thoughts out of her mind. She looked at the clock. Twenty more minutes until physics, twenty more minutes until I get to be with Vash! Meryl sighed. She really liked Vash a lot. More than anyone could imagine. He was everything that she could ever wanted in a man and even more.

The door of the classroom opened and Vash walked in. Meryl's heart fluttered. It was silly sometimes what little actions caused. Vash strode towards her teacher and gave him a note.

"Meryl, the principal would like to see you," said Mr. Breckterfield.

"Oh, okay," said Meryl. She gathered her books and followed Vash out of the classroom. Once the door was closed, Vash grabbed Meryl's hand and swiftly led her down the hall.

"Wait, I thought the principal's office was the other way," said Meryl. She had to jog slightly to keep up with Vash's long strides.

"We're not going to the principal's office," said Vash. He looked down at her with mischievous eyes. "That note was a fake." Meryl gasped and was slightly mad about this.

"You gave the teacher a fake note?" she hissed. "What if you get into trouble? Wait, never mind you. What about me? What if I get into trouble? Oh no! If my parents find out about this, they'll blow a fuse! I can just imagine the principal talking to my parents. 'Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Stryfe. It seems that your daughter, Meryl, has been gallivanting around the school halls during class time with a boy named Vash Saverem.' Then my parents would say, 'Vash Saverem? I knew that boy was trouble.' After that my parents would never let me see you again and-" Meryl was cut off when Vash's lips descended on hers.

"Did anyone ever tell you that you ramble too much?" asked Vash.

"Shut up. Anyways, where are we going?" asked Meryl. Vash opened a door and inside the room was filled with darkness. They stepped inside and Vash closed and locked the door. He felt around for a light switch and flicked it on. Meryl saw that they were in some sort of big closet. On the metal shelves were buckets and other odds and ends. "Why are we in a closet?" She looked at Vash and he was looking at her as if she were a pile of doughnuts. "Vash?" He slowly advanced upon her and Meryl instinctively stepped back until she felt the wall hit her back. Vash towered over her and he placed one hand to the side of her head. The other hand gently played with her spaghetti strap and lightly traced a finger down her arm. Meryl shivered at his touch.

His hand continued to descend to her legs. Then his hand went upwards, going under her skirt. Meryl was taking in shaky breaths. When his hand reached her thigh, he swiftly brought her leg up to wrap around his waist. With a small hop, Meryl wrapped her other leg around his waist and Vash pressed her firmly against the wall. Vash stared into her eyes. Meryl gazed back at him with half lidded eyes, her pupils dilated and her cheeks flushed. He smirked and brushed his lips against hers.

"What are you doing?" Meryl asked in a breathless whisper. Vash chuckled deeply and suckled at her neck. She let out a soft sigh.

"I'm getting my revenge," answered Vash, his voice an octave lower. He shifted his weight and gently pressed upwards against her. Meryl let out a low moan. She pressed her lips hard against Vash and kissed him for all she was worth. Her fingers ran through his blond locks, not really caring that she was messing up his hair. "Do you know how long it took me to fix my hair up this morning?" asked Vash between breaths.

"Don't know, don't care," said Meryl as she continued to attack his mouth.

"Well that gives me another reason to do this," and Vash jerked his hips hard against hers. Meryl let out a loud shriek and Vash quickly covered her lips. "Not too loud angel. Wouldn't want anyone to walk in on us." Meryl gasped quickly and she felt his hips gyrating against hers. She muffled her moans against his shoulder. "This is for that time you grabbed me in the cafeteria," and he gave another sharp jerk of his hips. Meryl slightly bit down on his shoulders. "This is for that time on the bleachers." Another twitch of his hips. Meryl flung her head back gasping harshly. "And this is for the time we got caught in your car." Vash grinded her body hard against his.

"Vash…" Meryl moaned. All of Vash's actions caused her body to tense up with pleasure but with no release. Vash took both straps of her top and pulled them down her arms. Meryl shrugged the material off her shoulders and Vash pushed her top to her waist. He gazed lustily at her exposed body with only a strapless bra to cover her torso.

"You like what you see?" asked Meryl. Vash began to leave wet trails along her chest. He placed a tiny kiss above the material of her bra. She took in a shaky breath. "Touch me Vash." Vash's hands went down to her butt and he thrust against her. "No, not there." Meryl placed his hands on her breasts. "Here." Vash looked up at her with wide-open eyes. "It's all right Vash." He slowly began to knead her and Meryl leaned her head back against the wall. Her hands unbuttoned the rest of Vash's shirt and slipped her hands underneath the thin material of his tank top. With her fingers, she memorized the strong lines of his chest and nearly lost her breath when she realized how solid his body was.

Meryl felt his fingers start to peel off her bra. She opened her eyes and Vash looked at her. Meryl gave a slight nod and Vash continued. She closed her eyes and felt her body flush. Just as she felt the material slip away, the bell rang loudly and Meryl yelped. No! This isn't fair! I can't go to class like this, the way I'm feeling! thought Meryl desperately. Vash quickly fixed up Meryl's top and his hair and she slid down. When Meryl's feet hit the ground, she slightly swayed on the spot and Vash had to help her.

"Are you all right there?" asked Vash amusedly. Meryl looked up at him with bewilderment. So that was his revenge! The bastard! He gets me worked up and just when I need to release, the bell rings. He timed it perfectly…

"I hate you," Meryl huffed. Vash chuckled and they quickly exited out of the closet. They joined the sea of students easily without getting caught. Before they entered their sixth period class, Vash pulled her back.

"You know tonight?" asked Vash.

"What about tonight?" said Meryl.

"Would you want to have dinner with me? Wolfwood and I are doing a double date sort of thing," said Vash. Meryl smiled and gave a silent sigh of relief. Finally.

"I'd love to," said Meryl and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Then it's a date," said Vash.

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Knives: That was wonderful.

Me (sigh): Yeah. (door bangs open. Legato walks in)

Knives and Legato: WTF?!?!?!?!

Legato: You slept with her?! What happened to us?

Knives (growls): There never was an 'us' you gay depraved lunatic!

Legato (blubbers): You're cruel! You're so cruel! (leaves the room crying)

Me (throughout the whole session): O.O'

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Okay, that was weird. Sorry about my freaky drabbles. I might tend to do that sometimes. Okay, my faithful readers, you know what to do. (cough, cough) review (cough, cough).