Van's Warning

Dilandu

As they drove to her house she couldn't help but watch him. He was so quiet, so reserved. She wondered if he had really meant everything he had said. His lip bled slowly, coating his lower lip. As they finally got there Van and Hitomi left to go inside. Van thinking over what Dilandu had said. As they left, Dilandu helped Merle out.

"Merle," he said, "I'm sorry about tonight. I didn't mean to scare you like that." She smiled slightly and pulled out a tissue from her pocket.

"It's alright. I'm sorry. I feel responsible for that."

"Don't. It wasn't your fault." He said gently to her. She blushed.

"Here. Let me help you." she said. She gently wiped away the blood from his lip. As she did he looked deep into her eyes. As she looked up she saw him. Van was now coming out to check on Merle and Dilandu. What he saw angered and confused him. Merle was looking into Dilandu's eyes now.

"I'm sorry." She said trying to look away from his intense stare and pulling her hand back. Putting one hand under her chin he turned her to him. With his other hand he pulled her hand to his.

"Don't be." Ever so softly and carefully their lips met. Suddenly Dilandu's heart was overcome with a warmth that spread through him. He had never felt something like this. Merle was somewhat surprised at first but , reaching forward she wrapped a hand around his neck and pulled him slightly forward. What am I doing? She's way to good for me. Maybe Vince was right? She deserves better anyway. She deserves Fanell. Dilandu pulled back and took in a breath.

"I should go inside." Merle said walking up the steps to her house. She ignored Van and looked back to Dilandu with a small smile. Going inside she left Dilandu alone with Van.

"What do you think you're doing?" Van asked.

"I..."

"I told you not to try anything. You're going too far into this Dilandu. You'd better be serious about this." Dilandu nodded.

"I am." He said. Van stared him in the eyes.

"If I catch you with any other women... or if you ever hurt her! I swear on Gaia that you will pay!" he said then left Dilandu on the steps. He climbed into his car and drove to his house. He absently passed Vince and flopped on his bed. He licked his lips. I can still taste her there. I can still feel her. What's wrong with me? Vince knocked at the door but Dilandu didn't answer. Instead he fell asleep and dreamed of Merle. Two days passed as Dilandu did nothing but sleep, eat, drive (mainly for doughnuts) and dream... about Merle.

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