Chapter 14:

Manana

When Sands woke up, the room was fairly dark. It was probably still quite early in the morning. Sighing quietly he looked at the woman lying in his arms. She appeared to have rolled over in the night. His arms were still around her. But now, her arms were around his stomach and her face was pressed up to his chest. Her lips were lightly nuzzling him as she slept and her legs tangled with his. She moaned softly in her sleep and snuggled closer to Sands. Sands grinned and, leaning closer to her, pressed his lips to her ear and called gently,

"Nickie, Nickie."

Nicoletta whimpered and tried to move closer to Sands.

"Come on Nickie." Sands called again, slightly louder, "Wake up."

Nicoletta groaned and slowly her eyes opened.

For a second she gazed at Sands realising their position, and then she suddenly jumped backwards with a cry of surprise.

This would have been fine in a large bed. Unfortunately, the hotels beds were slightly smaller and when she jumped back there was no bed to land on. So instead, she teetered on the end, and fell.

Sands, trying not to laugh and failing, crawled to the end of the bed and leaned over. Nicoletta was sat on the floor in her bra and very short, tight boxers. She was moaning quietly and rubbing her bottom. She glared up at Sands who wasn't even bothering to not laugh now.

"Shut up it's not funny." She told him with a glare.

Sands grinned, "Yes it is Nickie." He said laughing.

"But," he became suddenly serious, "If it hurts that much I can always kiss it better if you want."

Nicoletta glared even more after that. "Thanks but I think I'll survive." She told him frostily.

Standing up she walked into the bathroom and shut the door.

Sands lay on the bed laughing for a while, before getting up and getting dressed.

When Nickie came downstairs Sands was already sat at the breakfast table. He gave her a cheery wave and a grin. Nicoletta responded with a glare. She still hadn't forgiven him for that morning.

"What's wrong Nickie?" Sands asked with mock concern when she sat down. "Get out the wrong side of bed this morning?"

Nicoletta snarled, "You keep laughing Sands. I warn you, I will make you pay. I won't forget this."

Sands looked slightly worried for a second, but then his expression changed to total indifference.

"Let's just have breakfast. Alright sugar butt?"

Without waiting for an answer he stood up and began to get food from the buffet. Nicoletta rolled her eyes, but, slightly mollified she joined him and began to get her own.

Later, they were sat in the restaurant, just finishing their lunch having spent the morning mainly arguing. Sands looked up suddenly, his eyes were narrowed, and he tried to listen. Sure he had just heard someone scream.

Nicoletta was gazing at him, "What's wrong Sands?" she asked, puzzled.

"I think I just heard something. I'm going to check. You stay here."

He stood up and left the room.

Nicoletta rolled her eyes after him, "Since when were you the master here?" she asked after his retreating back.

Sands walked through the hotel to the reception. He opened the door and swore viciously, "Fuck!"

The receptionist was lying across the desk, blood spreading from her chest.

Sands span, if the receptionist was here then that meant…

Nicoletta was eating when the five hit men walked in, dressed in black they immediately focused on Nickie.

The woman's mind whirled, her gun was in the hotel room, and the cutlery would be of no use against guns. She was screwed, well there was always negotiation.

Standing up she tried not to think what the sound of bullet hitting flesh would sound like.

"Now gentleman, I'm sure we can discuss this." She began, but the leader spoke.

"No discussions, you're coming with us."

Nicoletta swallowed, that really wasn't the answer she had hoped for. Where the fuck was Sands when you needed him? As though someone had answered her question a voice spoke from behind the men.

"I'm afraid that won't be possible, she's with me." Sands was stood behind them. A gun in his hand, he eyed the men coldly. At this point Nicoletta would have willingly fallen at his feet and worshipped him.

The men glared at him; once again the leader spoke, "Five of us, one of you. Who do you think will win?" he sneered.

Sands grinned, raising his weapon. "Let's see."

Sands shot the leader instantly, as the other men began to draw there weapons Nicoletta darted forward. She couldn't fight without a gun, but she grabbed the sharpest knife of the table just in case one of them came this way.

Suddenly she heard a gunshot ring out, Sands' weapon was a Silencer, which meant…Instantly she looked up, and one of the men was aiming at her, his gun smoking. Nicolettas gaze flew to Sands; he was stood in front of her shielding her body, his hand covering his stomach as he dropped to the floor.

OMG! Sands is dead! ducks hail of cutlasses, bullets and cannon fire No don't hurt me, I lied he's not dead! But if you don't review then who know what may happen! Sorry bout the evil cliffie but I couldn't resist! Don't flame me!

The lady of the Shadows: Thanks for reviewing hun! AWWW! That's so sweet I'm really glad you liked it! Violence is fun to write but romance is so cotton-candy sweet it's just wonderful! The idea of them falling asleep together is just too appealing for me, I couldn't help it! I hope this update wasn't too much waited for! I'm so flattered that you really want me to update THAT much! Thank you! I'm really glad you loved it! AWW! You make me blush! Please keep RandRing! You is the bestest!

CaptainRaven: Don't worry! I won't be updating till about next Saturday, it's just cos I'm on half term at the moment but I go back tomorrow! Thanks for reviewing; I didn't think Sands should be nasty cos we all know he's so sweet underneath! Very deep down…very, very deep down…very, very deep down…very, ve ok alice shut up now! Lol. Forget being in his arms and his legs I want him in me! Lol, dirty mind. But yeah she's very lucky, I'm jealous! Yeah, Rodriguez this is your warning. You bitch bout my story I'll set Captain Raven on you! So hah! But he's a nice guy really, he gave us all the wonderful Sands and OUATIM! Hope this update came soon enough! RandR!

SpadesJade: Glad you thought my last chapter was good considering the last one! I hope this one is long enough for you and I'm sorry it has taken so long too update! Thanks for reviewing, I really like reading your reviews, they're very helpful! Not to mention long! Lol. Sorry it had to end but, I've updated now and you're probably even madder with the end of this chapter! ducks don't hurt me! Lol. I'll be looking at your story and I'm sure it'll be great! RandR!

Joselyn-Greenleaf: "Oh so wonderful author," "Oh so wonderful fic," BOX OF COOKIES, SANDS PLUSHIE DOLL! YAY! You're so nice to me! You make me blush! Lol. Thanks for reviewing and I quite liked my last chapter as well! Not because of my writing but because curling up In bed with Sands would make anybody happy! Lol. Wait a minute...Johnny Depp…chained to your bed…AHHH! Where do you live? I'm coming over! Ahhh Johnny, so wonderful and gorgeous! I'm so glad you're willing to share! What would I do without my wonderful Johnny muse! Who makes me sneak on the computer at midnight to write chapters of this while my mum is asleep, so I finish at about 3:30 in the morning and get up at 7:30 that morning! I'm actually serious! (for once!) Nah, I love him really! Please keep RandRing! Maybe next time I could get Cpt. Jack's sword as a present! hinthint No…not that kind of sword…get your mind out of the gutter…oh, that was me…sorry! RandR!