Sorry that I didn't thank anyone for the reviews in the last chapter, I think I was in major shock when I wrote it. I was actually planning on deleting this fic, because I thought no one liked it, when in reality I was too stupid to check my email to figure out that people actually did like it! Anyway, thank you to everyone who reviewed and I haven't replied to any of the reviews because I have a project to work on that's taking a lot of my time. But I have written chapter four already and am in the process of writing chapter five now, I just need to type them.
Oh, and to whomever asked me about kel's future romantic interest, I have no idea. In this chapter, people will probably guess, but don't think that he's going to be her crush jet yet, there's plenty of other characters that I'm thinking about as well. I'm thinking of having you guys choose, so review and say who you want it to be. However, it will not be Neal, I've already decided on them having a brother/sister relationship. Review away, should it be Kel/Dom, Kel/Joren, Kel/Cleon (even though I don't want it to be), or Kel/my own character. Review and I'll start with the romance in chapter six or seven.
Anyways, thanks and keep reading unless you don't approve ( and when that happens email me, I can take criticism, I'm a big girl, and it will help me write better. Read!
Ch.3 Partner
Kel leaned against the airplane window and sighed. They were almost there and the light for the seatbelts flashed above her head. Most of the other passengers were in deep sleep, but the keeper of sleep evaded her. She could feel the bags under her eyes and knew she looked the worse for wear. She chose comfort over looks this morning. Her hair was pulled tight in two French braids, one on either side. She wore light make up, thinking she'd fall asleep. She wore flared khaki pants and a dark green v-necked sweater over a white cami. She wore sneakers, just in case she'd need to escape.
The flight attendant announced their descent and she felt the annoying pop in her ears. She watched the Scanran night sky, trying her best to ignore her sore ears. The flight attendant's voice rang out over the speakers again, telling the passengers they'd arrived and were welcome to leave.
She got up quickly and grabbed her black duffle bag and purse. She took quick strides to beat the sleepy passengers. She thanked the flight attendants and the pilot and copilot for the flight while heading out of the plane.
She arrived moments later in the terminal and strode over to an empty seat. She could hear the groans of the awaiting friends and families when they saw her, for she wasn't the one they were looking for.
She turned on her cell phone while playing with the zipper of her purse. She waited for Commander Wyldon's voice on the other end of the line.
"Commander Wyldon," he grunted.
"Officer Mindelan, sir," she whispered into the receiver.
"I take it you made it safely Kelly?"
"Yes, sir," she answered clearly.
"Well, is that all then?"
"No, sir, where's my partner?"
"He's there," he answered.
"Um…. how do you know?"
He chuckled," Have you forgotten so easily Officer? We have tracking devices on all of our agents, just in case."
"Oh," she felt a blush grace her cheeks, even if he wasn't in front of her. She felt like a school girl once again caught doing something silly.
"In fact, Mrs. Young, he's coming your way right how, I gave him a description of you moments ago. I had just hung up with him on the phone when you called."
"Oh, well than, I'll report tomorrow sir," she said sheepishly.
"That you will Officer," he said in a stern tone and she heard the click of a phone being hung up.
She sighed and tucked her cell phone back in her purse. She tapped her fingers lightly on the arm of her chair and hummed carelessly to herself. Where was he?
As if on cue, she felt a tapping on her shoulder and jumped. She whirled around and met a pair of stunning blue eyes. She felt her air vanish from her lungs and coughed violently. When she was able to control herself she looked over at the man.
He wore a blue baseball cap over chestnut brown hair that flipped out from under his hat and was cut short. He had a long wide tipped nose. She'd seen that nose somewhere, but couldn't place it. He smiled widely at her, showing perfect white teeth and a pair of dimples. He was tan and very tall, definitely over six feet. He wore a black coat over a light blue shirt and a pair of baggy faded jeans. His hands were in his pockets and he stood waiting for a response.
She cleared her throat. "Yes?"
"Are you by any chance Kelly Young?" he asked. His voice was deep and musical.
She couldn't help but smile back at him. "Yes, and you are?"
He held out his hand to her," Dan Roberts, your partner."
She shook his hand and stood, heaving her bag over her shoulder. "May I?" he asked gesturing towards her duffle bag. She shrugged and handed her bag over. "If you don't mind me saying Kelly, I've never seen a woman travel as light as you."
"I don't mind, it's a habit."
"Oh?" he asked while leading the way through the airport to the parking garage.
"I have a rather…. large family. We had to pack light on vacations so there'd be enough room for us and our stuff."
He chuckled," Makes sense. Are you the eldest or youngest?"
"Youngest, exactly the youngest."
He smiled again, his dimples appearing in the moonlight. "I'm the youngest as well. I guess us babies have to stick together."
"I suppose so. Have you been in Scanra long?"
"I flew out to this waste dump last week, to help get both of our things situated, you know place to live, etc."
She nodded. "I don't remember seeing you at the academy or HQ ever."
He sighed," Once I graduated they sent me out to the Copper Isles. I've been there till this last week. A change of scenery is nice, but I would have enjoyed being back home for a while. But the Commander insisted on our mission starting out as soon as possible. He wouldn't even let me call the folks. I know Mother thinks I'm dead, and Father's considered me dead since I joined the academy. He said it would help ease the pain more when I actually do die," he shook his head. "Sometimes I think he's lost his marbles."
She giggled," Mother told me to be careful this morning. It was hard not to laugh at that comment."
He laughed," If she wanted you to be safe, she should have never given her consent for you to join the academy. We're here," he said while patting a blue Jeep Cherokee like one would pat their dog or cat. He put her bag in the trunk and ignited the engine while Kel jumped into the passenger seat.
Kel heard her phone ring and moved to answer it, when she saw the number. It was Neal and she couldn't answer it. She sighed and tucked the phone back in safely in her purse.
"Well? Aren't' you going to answer it?" Dan asked while pulling out of the garage.
She shook her head. "Can't."
He frowned, "Why? Is it boy troubles?"
The edge of her lip quivered in an attempt at a smile. "No, nothing like that. Orders. No contact with anyone, remember?"
He nodded his head," Didn't you tell whoever was calling, though?"
"I did, he's just being a silly ass."
"Ah, it'll be like that for a while ya know. It took two or three months to get everyone to stop trying to call me. It's hard at first, unless you remind yourself that you'll talk to 'em again when the mission's over."
She nodded and looked at the glow of the snow from the moonlight. "Is it always like this?"
"What?"
"Is it always cold?"
"Always," he said while watching the white flurries of snow flakes drift slowly from the sky to the windshield of his Jeep. He sighed," Always."
Alright, finished with that chapter. I've already finished chapter four and five, I just need to type it.
Next chapter, I'm going to thank everyone ).
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