By: Nightingale
Rating: PG13
Part 22The sun was out and Gin was once again dressed in the layers of a proper dress. She walked into the gun shop with Sneaks at her side. Gin completely ignored the stares of the men as she walked to the counter and declared she wanted a gun. Sneaks was her only companion, which her mother threw a fit over but agreed as long as they both returned with in two hours.
The shop owner looked at her questioning her with his eyes but all she did was smile. He pulled out many models but she insisted on a small gun that could be easily concealed. Every time she picked up a gun the man went through what it was called what kind of bullets it carried and the range. He also stated that some of them had such a kick on them she'd be lucky if they didn't knock her over.
Once or twice he asked what she wanted it for. Gin froze for a second and tried to think quickly and before Sneaks could help her out Gin said that she was starting to feel unsafe in the streets of New York.
Sneaks thought it was rather ironic but silently stood by waiting. Sneaks watched as Gin purchased a small gun that fit into the palm of her hand. She only received 5 bullets but that was fine cause with what she had planned she'd only need one. Gin gave once last smile to the man and paid him his money.
The two girls left the gun shop and began down the street. Sneaks suddenly stopped her.
"Hey what do you say we walk through Central Park." Sneaks suggested
"I guess. How much longer do we have till we need to get home."
"About an hour."
Gin nodded her head and the two began to walk through the park. Gin had always loved the green that was found only in the park. She couldn't help the smiles it brought to her face as they walked. After only a few minutes of walking Sneaks tugged on her arm.
"Look who's over there."
Gin looked to the place where she pointed and there was Jack leaning against a tree.
"Jack" Sneaks called before Gin could stop her.
He looked up and looked pleased as he walked up to the two. When he reached them Gin held her head high and continued to walk until he grabbed her wrist which pulled her to a stop.
"I want to talk to you" he stated softly
"More problems with Sarah or are you just feeling guilty." She snapped
"I deserve that" he stated
"You deserve that and more." She said smacking his arm and pulling at her wrist to get it free but he refused to let go.
"I'm not letting you go until we talk."
Gin glared at him"Fine"
Jack led her into the shelter of the trees and Sneaks stayed behind. Jack led her to a tree and let her lean against it as he paced in front of her trying to find some way to tell her what he wanted.
"Jack" H
He stopped and looked at her. She had cooled down a bit and got off the tree and placed her hands on his arms.
"I'm sorry for the way I just treated you."
"No deserved it. What I said yesterday was wrong. I should have never said some of the thing I did and I hurt you and that hurt me."
"Really."
"Gin I don't know what has come over me. You've been around me only a day or two and yet I'm completely at your mercy."
"Really now" she teased
"You wouldn't take advantage of that. What I'm saying is that, Gin, I love you."
Her head dropped from his gaze and a tear ran down her face. He tilted her head up to look at him. He gently brushed the tear away and leaned in. Before she could stop it he claimed her lips with his own. After they pulled apart he looked into her eyes that had more tears in them.
"I love you, Jack" she whispered
He pulled her into his arms and held her as she cried.
"But this wedding. It's like you said yesterday I'll never get away. What am I going to do" she sobbed
Jack just held her in his arms.
"I'm promising you this, Gin. I'll do everything in my power to get you out." Gin nodded and stood there in his embrace.