I don't own the characters. I only lend them. But I don't plan to give Ranger back ;) And Steve is mine.
I looked at Ranger. He had his blank face on, but I saw regret and rage in his eyes. Batman didn't like this information, huh? Well he had Catwoman and I had the GQ-Man.
He's so gonna get it
The following days were pretty normal. Ranger talked to his street- contacts, I talked to the Burg and the family, etc. and Steve tried to get information from Italy, but it was pretty hard. The family is careful.
Steve and I were together very often. We went to the cinema, ate at the prettiest restaurants and built up a relationship that was perfect. My mother and the whole burg was frantic. WE were the "perfect match". I guessed this was right, but…..
I still had my problems. Something wasn't right when I was with Steve and I knew that I had some feelings for Ranger. And Morelli was angry with me, too. I didn't need him as my boyfriend but as my friend.
Four days after our first meeting Steve told me to arrange another one. I called Ranger and the others and we met at "The Destiny". I really liked the club and craved to go there again.
Steve picked me up early and we danced a little. I had been pretty tense for the last time, because of the much work but also because of my private problems.
Always from Bon Jovi was played and Steve pulled me close to him with my back against his front.
This romeo is bleeding, but you can't see his blood
It's nothing but some feelings, that this old dog kicked up.
"Hey, darling, stay with me! Where's your mind?" His lips brushed softly about my neck and to my ear.
It's been raining since you left me
Now I'm drowning in the flood
You see I've always been a fighter
But without you I'll give up
"You seem so tense und uncomfortable. Don't I make you happy, kitty?"
Now I can't sing a love song
The way it's meant to be
Well, I guess I'm not that good anymore
But, baby, that's just me
I suddenly had tears in my eyes "It's not your fault, Steve. I just……"
"You just what?" he asked softly.
And I will love you, baby
Always
And I'll be there for ever and a day
Always
I'll be there till the stars don't shine
Till the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
I know when I die, you'll be on my mind
And I love you
Always
I sighed, "Our relationship is wonderful and you are perfect and just sweet, but…"
He turned me around and locked his beautiful eyes with mine.
"We aren't 18 anymore?"
Now the tears ran down my face and I nearly choked on the words.
"Yeah"
Now your pictures that you left behind
Are just memories of a different life
Some that make us laugh
Some that make us cry
One that made you have to say goodbye
What I'd give to run my fingers through your hair
Touch your lips, to hold you near
When you say your prayers, try to understand
I've made mistakes
I'm just a man
"We are adults, now. That changes the situation, but I'm sure we just have to get used to it."
"But we don't seem to have time to do this, everything seems to go too fast!"
"It is only that, that stand between us?"
"Yes…" I just couldn't bring Ranger into this. I wasn't ready for this.
Steve's POV
She can't even admit it to herself. It isn't only the pressure and the lack of time.
He pulled her close and looked to their table. They seemed to have forgotten the time, while dancing. The others were already there. And this superhero- wannabe was looking a little bit pissed off to see them dancing like this.
If he only knew. Lucky bastard.
When he holds you close
When he pulls you near
When he says the words, you've been needing to hear
I wish I was him
'cause this words are mine
To say to you
Till the end of time
When I noticed that Steph seemed to have calmed down, I softly parted from her, circled an arm around her shoulder and we went to the table, me still thinking, eying Ranger.
Yeah, I will love you baby
Always
And I'll be there for ever and a day
Always
I should have known better, but I knew that I would fight for her. Desperate.
If you told me to cry for you
I could
If you told me to die for you
I would
Take a look at my face
There's no price I won't pay
To say these words to you
We could manage it. She only needed to relax. To let go and realize that we were as perfect as the burg thought we were.
Well there ain't no luck in these loaded dice
But baby if you give me just one more try
We can pack up our old dreams and our old lives
We'll find a place where the sun still shines
Then we sat down and I saw Ranger locking his eyes with Steph.
They looked at each other for what seemed a lifetime.
My kitty broke the contact and looked at her hands. Her eyes filling with a few tears once more.
And I knew, I was lost.
And I will love you, baby
Always
And I'll be there for ever and a day
Always
I'll be there till the stars don't shine
Till the heavens burst and the words don't rhyme
I know when I die, you'll be on my mind
And I love you
Always
(Bon Jovi- Always)
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