Part Three

Later that night, I stood in front of the sink to wash the dishes. I paused and my mind began to wander again.

"Why did he just come to me? Did he think Millie and I lived together? Well, whatever he thought, he should have had come to the agency or sent some word. He was always so unpredictable.

I felt a flame of anger burn inside me. He has always been so irritating. Argh... That man! How could I have fallen for him?

"Um... Meryl?" Vash's voice interrupted my train of thought.

"Yeah, what is it you want?" I snapped.

He withdrew a little, instantly becoming nervous.

"I was wondering... If I could stay here for the night?"

"Why?"

"No, money." He smiled weakly.

I stared at him, then nodded.

"Sure why not." I went back to my dishes. "Just let me finish up with this and then, I will go get you some blankets and a pillow for the couch."

I knew he was starring at me. I could see him in the corner of my eye. He wanted more from me.

"Meryl?"

"Yes, Vash?"

"Nothing."

Vash sat on the couch again.

Minutes later, I finished the dishes in silence and turned to him. He was completely in his own world. I watched him just stare into space. He looked so serios. What was he thinking? Was he thinking of Knives? Speaking of Vash's brother, where was he? I wondered.

"Now Mr. Stampede," I shouted out at him deciding to cheer him up. "If you want to stay here you had better start acting a little more cheerful."

He looked up at me and smiled.

"And if you even try anything with me I will..."

In seconds his face was so close to mine I could feel his breath on my face. I blinked to make sure that wasn't seeing things.

"Are you sure you don't want me to try anything?" He said in a sincere way.

His eyes were very serious and their color was magnificent. His hands gripped my shoulders, gently and he was pulling me towards him.

"Wait, how did this come to be?"

I couldn't say a word. A warm feeling came over my body as our lips drew closer and closer. When they touched, I felt shock up my spine.

We pulled apart, his yes were laughing and I was smiling.

"Vash," I sighed.

I wasn't sure if he was really there, but if this was a dream, I hoped it would never end.

I took one deep breath and stood on my tip toes to kiss him. I felt him smile and tighten his arms around me.

"Mm... Meryl," He whispered. "I'm glad I came back."

"You're not the only one. I haven't stopped thinking about you since you left." I said before I could silence myself.

"Really?"

Vash's smile immediately brightened. I blushed and turned my face away from his. He clutched my chin gently between his thumb and forefinger. Turning my head so that I was looking directly into his aqua gaze. He kissed my nose and then my lips. I moaned despite the fact that it was a soft and quick peck.

"Meryl?" He whispered. "Why wait so long?"

My eyes instantly began to tear. I bit my lower lip. Here was my chancec to tell him how I have felt about him for so long. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I opened them slowly to stare into his emotional gaze.

"Vash," I began. " I waited because, I love you."

He made a choking noise and then he embraced me. His head fell to my shoulder. He was crying.

"Vash?"

His response were small kisses on my neck and he was working his way up to my chin and then my face. The feather light touch kissed my tears and then finally my mouth.

"Merly, I came back to tell you that I've fallen in love with you."

Well, that explains not going to the agency to see Millie too.

I pulled him down so that I could kiss him like there was no tomorrow. He laughed and pulled away.

"Wow, so now what do we do?" He asked with the hint of hope for something more than kisses.

Normally I wouldn't have considered the challege, but to be honest what if he had to leave, I wanted him to know how much I loved him and how far I was prepared to go to prove it.

My fingers were unbuttoning his shirt. My hands were on his skin before he could protest. I gently ran my fingers on one of his many scars and he moaned with pleasure. I smile wickedly and looked up into his eyes. We kissed passionately while he ran his fingers down my sides.

"Meryl? Are you a virgin?" he asked.

Under normal circumstances I would have been angry at the comment, but this was the man I loved and he was only curious, I suppose. Anyway, by the way things were going between us and so quickly, he was bound to find out.

"No, you?" I asked. I wanted to know. I was nibbling on his neck and running my anils on the nape of his neck. He froze up and I could tell that had found a very sensitive spot.

The only respone he gave me was a shake of the head no. I smile and he returns the expression.

Grabbing my rear and kissing me forcefully. Vash lifted me up and set me down on the kitchen counter. He shrugged off his shirt and began to unbutton mine. He kissed my skin lightly, when he uncovered it. I instantly flushed and dug my nails into the nape of his neck again. The action drawing a groan from his lips.

"God, Meryl!" he growled into my chest. His breath coming short and hot over my bra covered breast. He bit the swell of my breasts, making me gasp.

I felt his tongue lap at the spot, which only made me clutch at his spot more. He smiled into my breasts removing my shite shirt and tossing it behing him. The cold air sent goose bumps up my arms and Vash touched them lightly with his fingertips. I moaned and ran my hands down his chest to the waistband of his pants.

He tensed in anticipation as I allowed my nails to play with skin of his hard lower abs. He groaned at my teasing caress and reached behind my back to fiddle with the clasps to my bra.

It was my turn to freeze as I felt his long fingers move under the strip of cloth. I growled, frustration setting into my bones. I wanted nothing more at that moment than to feel Vash's bare chest on my bare breast and he knew it.

He hesitated, his fingers still rubbing my back as I felt him nibble on my nipple through the thin material.

"Vash." I groaned and he stared up at me his mouth still tugging at me nipple.

"Yes, love?" He mumbled, eliciting a moan from me, before moving to my other breast. His eyes were wide with innocence.

"You know, that would be better, if you would remove my bra." I said with a gasp at the end as he suckled me.

"You know it's only fair," he said removing his mouth from me. "You're teasing me."

I just smiled and tried to fight the urge to hit him. I unbutton his pants and slowly unzipped them. Pausing I realize he was not wearing any underwear and I gasped as I take a hold of his length.

"Vash, let's move to my bedroom."

Vash nodded vigoriously and lifted me from the counter. I wrapped my legs around his waist and we both moaned at the intimate contact. His erection pressing against my sex was wonderful and I could tell he enjoyed it as well.

I felt his teeth in my neck and I gasped.

"Yeah, I agree." He said breathlessly. "A nice soft bed does sound nice."

He licked at his teeth marks and kissed it gently.

"So, where is the bedroom?"

"Down the hall, to the right." I replied.