Okies peeps, heres chp. 2! Today waz a pretty good day for a Monday. Oh yeah, Michiko waz kinda disappointed that no one reviewed, so PLZ PLZ PLZ review, or I'm gonna get an earful tomorrow. That's all folks! And I forgot to put a disclaimer on the first chp., so here it is: Don't own em, never will, wish I did. Better keep dreamin, huh? Don't own the story either, belongs 2 Michiko. [Had 2 put that in so I didn't get in trouble with Michiko! ; - ) ]

Chapter 2

Fiona came rushing out of the bathroom. She quickly pulled off Vans shirt and examined his wound. She used a rag and cleaned all the blood away. She then used the roll of bandage and wrapped the wound.

"All done." Said Fiona as she put the supplies away. She knew she wouldn't be able to pick Van up and put him on the bed, so she pulled off the blanket and grabbed up a pillow and tried to make him as comfortable as possible.

'But who could've hurt Van? ' Fiona asked herself as she stepped out onto the balcony. 'It was probably another person after me and Van was protecting me. ' She broke down into tears. "Why . . . why does he always protect me, and why does everyone always come after me?" Fiona asked aloud.

"Because you're perfect for everything." Van said, making Fiona jump and turn around.

"You're up." Said Fiona.

"It'll take more than that to keep me down long." Said Van as he started to smile.

" Why!? Why didn't you just tell them where I was!?" Fiona yelled, running over to him. " Why did you get yourself hurt because of me!?" Fiona demanded.

"I didn't want you to get hurt." Said Van.

"But why?" Fiona asked softly, starting to cry. Van pulled her close so she could cry on him.

"I didn't tell that man where you were because I didn't want you to get hurt," Van said quietly. "Because I love you."-

"Van, I love you too." Said Fiona as Van wrapped his arms around her. "I'm sorry I yelled at you. It's just you keep protecting me and getting hurt." Said Fiona, looking up at Van's smiling face.

"I forgive you." Said Van. "But only if you stop crying, the look doesn't suit you." He used his thumb to wipe the tears off her cheeks. Fiona nodded as Van led her over to the swinging chair on the balcony.

"Are you sure you're all right?" Fiona asked as she sat down next to Van. "Yah, a little flesh wound never hurt anyone. Well . . . not too bad anyway." Van said with a laugh.

Well, that's all the Sanity-Stealing-Lawn-Gnomes was able to type. So I, Michiko, will continue to type this story myself. So please . . . PLEASE Review.

Ja'ne Michiko and Sanity-Stealing-Lawn-Gnome.