I don't own the song Somewhere Out There by Our Lady Peace or Grace is Gone by the Dave Matthews Band.
Chapter 9: One Eye Sees the Present, the Other the Future
Last time I talked to you
You were lonely and out of place
You were looking down on me
Lost out in space
Laid underneath the stars
Strung out and feeling brave
Watch the riddles glow
Watch them float away
Down here in the atmosphere
Garbage and city lights
You gotta save your tired soul
You gotta save our lives
Turn on the radio
To find you on satellite
I'm waiting for the sky to fall
I'm waiting for a sign
All we are is all so far
You're falling back to me
The star that I can't see
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
Hope you remember me
When you're homesick and need a change
I miss your purple hair
I miss the way you taste
I know you'll come back someday
On a bed of nails awake
I'm praying that you don't burn out
Or fade away
All we are is all so far
You're falling back to me
The star that I can't see
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
The star that I can't see
I know you're out there, oh
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
The star that I can't see
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling back to me.
Well I know
I know
You're falling out of reach
I know
(Faye's POV)
Here I sit; where I know I shouldn't. On a barstool at who knows what bar. I count the glasses in front of me: seven. 'Oh shit,' I think. I know I messed up royally by drinking so much. I can't even remember when I first came in. For the first time, though, no guy has approached me. Not that I minded. In fact I was glad. It gave me time to think. Think about a certain guy and his golden-haired angel. Spike and Julia, Julia and Spike. I mulled over the names in my mind. How could I be so stupid? How could I have thought that Spike actually loved me? I was just a temp. He didn't realize though (or maybe he did) that I loved him with all my heart. I could never love again. He would haunt not just my dreams but my everyday life, too. I stand up, maybe a little shakily, but I stood. I threw some money down and left. I would find a casino where I could waste my money without any harm to my body.
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Neon shines though smoky eyes tonight
It's 2am: I'm drunk again it's heavy on my mind
I could never love again so much as I love you
Where you end where I begin
Is like a river going through
Take my eyes take my heart I need them no more
If never again they fall upon the one I so adore
Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong 'cause I don't need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I'll move on
One drink to remember and another to forget
How could I ever dream to find
Sweet love like you again
One drink to remember and another to forget
Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong 'cause I don't need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I'll move on
One more drink and I'll be gone
You think of things impossible
And the sun refuse to shine
I woke with you beside me
Your cold hand lay in mine
Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong 'cause I don't need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I'll move on
Excuse me please one more drink
Could you make it strong 'cause I don't need to think
She broke my heart my Grace is gone
One more drink and I'll move on
One more drink and I'll be gone
One more drink and my Grace is gone
(Spike's POV)
I'm sitting in a bar. Seven to eight glasses are in a half-circle around me. I rap my knuckles on the counter. The bartender came over. He was a young guy; years younger than me and probably real stupid, too.
He looked at me and at the empty glasses. "Sorry sir. I'm afraid I can't get you another drink. You've had enough."
"No, that's not what I want." I pulled a picture of Faye out of my pocket. "Have you seen her around?" I showed it to him.
He shook his head but said, "Damn, she's pretty hot. What I wouldn't want to do to her." Definitely stupid. All of a sudden, I had his shirt collar in one hand and my other hand pulled back in a fist.
I looked him square in the eye and said, "Believe me, that's one thing you don't want to say around me."
He started to squirm. "Shit, I'm sorry man. No she hasn't been in here. I'd check the casinos though if I were you." I let go of him.
"Okay," I said. "Where's the nearest one?"
"Fifteen minutes away straight down this road." I turned on my heel and left. In the Swordfish, I remembered that I'd forgotten to pay for the drinks. 'Too the guy's too shaken up to remember either,' I thought with a smirk.
I came upon the casino: The Ganymede Gambling House. "Here I come Faye," I said after donning a hat and trench coat.
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(Faye's POV)
I was at the blackjack table actually doing well for once. I felt a motion at my elbow. Some guy sat down next to me. He wore a trench coat and a hat that hid his face from me. He didn't talk either. 'Weird,' I thought. I turned back to my hand: 20. 'Alright,' I thought but kept a poker face on. We all turned over our hands. The dealer had 19, I had 20, but the guy next to me had 21! I was surprised. The next hand I won and the next after went to him. Back and forth it went until he was down to one chip. He held it up like he was studying it.
He shook his head, put the chip down and slid it toward me. "The last chip," he said. "You can have it Faye." I froze. That voice. He got up to leave but not before I caught a glimpse of his eyes. He started to walk away. I scooped my chips into my purse, got up also, and followed the guy.
"Spike," I called. "Stop!"
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(Spike's POV)
I knew I was taking a risk by doing this but I needed to know if she cared enough to stop me. I took ten steps then I heard her call my name. I stopped but didn't turn around.
"Spike," she said again and I turned. She stepped forward and slapped me across the face. I took it well. I didn't even twitch. "What nerve you have!" she cried. "After that little thing with Julia, how dare you come to me! You really must be a lunkhead. I was just a temp for you until the next best offer came along which just happened to be Julia; your angel. You made me love you then..." she stopped for a second then continued. "I hope you enjoy your life with her since I can't enjoy a life with you." She turned to leave.
I felt tears filling my eyes but I didn't let them go. I stepped forward and held out my hand. "Faye," I said, loud enough for her to hear. "Wait." She turned and I could see tears in her eyes. "Look into my eyes, Faye. I've told you why they are two different colors. I've also told you that through one I see the past and through the other I see the present." I paused and looked her deep into her eyes, which you could lose yourself in. "That's changed. Now through one I see the present and the other sees the future, the future with you. Julia's gone. She's my past but you Faye, you the future. I realize I never loved Julia and that she never loved me. I love you Faye."
I noticed Faye's eyes had gotten brighter but she had begun to cry. "I love you too, Spike." she said and fell sobbing into my arms. I held her than remembered something.
"Faye, there's something I need to ask you," I said. Faye pulled away and looked deep into my eyes.
"What is it?" she asked through troubled eyes. I reached into my pocket and got down on one knee. I opened the small velvet box in my hand. Inside it was an exquisite diamond.
"Faye Valentine, will you marry me?" I asked. Faye continued to cry but nodded through her tears. I stood and slid the ring on her finger. I leaned in and pulled her in for a passionate kiss. Around us the crowd that had been gathering during the exchange began to cheer. We broke the kiss and looked around sheepishly. I turned to Faye with a twinkle in my eyes. "What do you say we get back to where we belong, Romani?"
She smiled. "You got it Gorgio," she replied and we walked out hand in hand.
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(Faye's POV)
Oh my god, I'm actually going to be Spike's wife. Faye Spiegel, it has a nice sound to it. At least now I'm not going to be worried about telling him my news. Well at least not that worried. I look at my ring. It really is gorgeous. I have no idea where Spike got the money to pay for it. I'm not going to ask though. Next week I'm going to go shopping. Maybe I'll bring Ed with me.
I throttled back. The Red Tail zoomed closer to the Bebop. To my right I say Spike keeping pace. I decided to try something. "Spike," I called to him over the communication device.
"Yeah?" was his response.
"Wanna race?"
I could hear his voice change as he answered, "You're on."
At that moment his ship shot forward. I gunned my engine, too. I caught up soon. Closer and closer we got we got to the Bebop. I knew he wasn't going to let up, just what I wanted. We drew closer and closer, then right before impact we swerved up and flew over the Bebop causing a very loud sound that rocked the big ship. We circled around. My turn happened to be tighter so I was able to get in the hangar right before Spike.
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(Spike's POV)
I landed right behind Faye. She climbed out when I did, flashing me a big grin. "I win," she said still grinning.
"Aw, I let you win," I said shrugging, though I certainly did not.
"Sure you did," she said, rolling her eyes.
"I thought you of all people would believe me."
"You obviously don't know me very well," she said, shaking her finger at me.
"I know you well enough to know you like this," I said with a smirk as I pulled her to me and kissed her. In the middle of the kiss, we heard an angry voice behind us.
"What the hell was that? Must you two always make an entrance?" Jet said very angrily.
I turned around slowly; ready to take advantage of the situation. "Sorry, Pops, but you should know us better. You know how we are." I smirked and started to walk away.
"Wait just a minute kid, no, not you Faye. I want to talk to Mr. Personality here. Why don't you check on Ed? You two scared the crap out of her with your flyover." Faye nodded and left. As soon as she was out of earshot, Jet turned to me. "Okay Spike, answer me truthfully; what was that I saw on Faye's left hand?" His eyes bored into mine.
I sighed and reached for a cigarette and my lighter. I lit it and took a deep breath. "It's an engagement ring. You gotta problem with it?" I challenged.
"Do I have a problem? Do you realize what you've done?" he exploded. "Oh this is just great." He started pacing. "Do you realize what kind of stress this will put on your job? You guys won't even be able to go into a small hunt without worrying about the other. Have you given this any thought at all?"
"I've given it all the thought in the world. Also, Faye's a big girl. She can take care of herself. And when she does need someone there I'll be there. It's the same with me. Lastly I love her and she loves me. You know as I do that that kind of love is rare." I started to walk away. I stopped and turned to look at him. "Oh and Jet, would you be my best man?" I turned again and walked away imagining the look on Jet's face.
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(Faye's POV)
I found Ed on the couch huddled with her knees pulled up to her chin. "Hey Ed" I said.
"Hi-hi Faye-Faye!" she said all of a sudden jumping on the couch.
"Whoa, easy Ed," I said, pulling my hand on her to calm her down.
"Ooo, what's the pretty ring on Faye-Faye's finger?" she asked catching sight of it.
"Well Ed. You see, when someone asks you to marry them and you say yes, you get a pretty ring like this."
"Is pretty ring from Spike-Spike?" she asked. I know I began to blush as I nodded. Ed squealed and started running around the room. "Yay, Faye-Faye and Spike-person are getting married!"
"I was wondering Ed, would you like to go shopping with me sometime next week?"
"Ed go shopping with Faye-Faye?" she asked stopping and turning her head from side to side as if actually deciding. "Sure-sure. Ed will go with Faye-Faye."
"Great, I can't wait!" I said and I actually meant it.
A/N: I just want to say thank you to all my reviewers. you really brighten my day with all your comments and witty remarks. i might not be able to upload another chapter for a week or two so don't lose faith.
-Erin