If We Get Caught
The bonus chapter to my friends with benefits fic. This is my attempt at fluff, so no porn in this one, sorry, just a make out session. Holy shit writing fluff is hard. How do I even fluff? I couldn't put memes in this.
Someone asked me in a review if Penny could find out that she's pregnant in the bonus chapter, but I'm gonna have to say no to that. Sorry. I did a whole thing about how important protection was and an unplanned pregnancy would ruin that. Also, I don't think that Penny and Talon would ever have children. I'll explain why later.
Anyways, I hope that you guys enjoy this.
-Enjoy!-
The siren blared and echoed off of the empty white walls in the hallway. The noise pierced through the silence of the otherwise uneventful workday as it coursed through the building, letting everyone know that there was trouble. All around HQ there were excited and anxious whispers, theories as to what was going on. All of the agents were buzzing with energy, anticipating the possibility of an exciting new mission. All of the agents present in the building were crowded in the cafeteria, packed like sardines in a tin can, awaiting further instruction. They had practiced for moments such as these during drills, but nobody ever thought that anything would happen. It was the sudden buzz of the PA system that silenced the chatter in the bustling room, they had been curious to know what exactly was going on.
"Attention agents," The Chief's voiced boomed through the speakers. "There has been a break in, all available units are to immediately find and seize the intruder."
A break in. This completely uneventful day had just gotten a lot more interesting. Agents began filing out of the cafeteria, spilling out into the hallways to find the trespasser. However, one agent knew that it was not a break in. She sat at one of the long tables, her head in her hands, her face was beet red. She was going to murder him.
"Shit." She cussed under her breath.
Beside her, her best friend watched the blonde girl, her eyes narrowed in confusion.
"Everything alright, Pen?" The girl asked her friend with a knowing smirk.
The blonde looked at her friend, a tight lipped frown crossing her face.
"I'm fine, Kayla," She replied. "Just wanted a quiet day."
The blonde pushed back her seat, the metal legs of the chair screeching as she did. Penny followed a line of agents into the hallway, Kayla following close behind.
"So you have no idea who could be behind the break in?" Kayla questioned, raising an eyebrow.
"No." Penny lied, and she knew that Kayla didn't believe her. "Now you take section B, I'll take C."
Kayla rolled her eyes and skipped off down the hallway. Even though Penny had not confided in her, Kayla knew exactly what her best friend was doing. She thought it was obvious when Penny started coming back from missions in an extremely good mood. Then there were all the Friday nights that Penny was conveniently busy, she always had some excuse as to why she couldn't hang out. It couldn't be a coincidence. So Kayla left her friend alone, hoping that Penny knew what she was doing.
Penny, on the other hand, raced down the hallway, silently praying that nobody had searched the area yet. She ran until she couldn't breathe, until her lungs felt like rubber, and her legs began to ache. She stopped in front of a door, her breathing became short and heavy as she leaned against the door frame. She looked around to make sure that the hallway was clear before slipping into the room. It was completely dark and silent in the room, save for the blonde's shallow breathing and the rapid beating of her heart. She knew that he was with her, she could smell him. She blinked a few times so that her eyes could adjust to the darkness. That is when she saw the looming shadow creeping towards her in the dark. She could barely make out his face in the dark, his brown eyes, his dimples, his smile.
She slapped his arm, hard.
"What was that for?" The boy asked.
"You set off an alarm, you idiot." She seethed.
"Sorry." The boy apologized sheepishly.
She could feel his hands on her cheeks, gently caressing the curves of her face. His fingers traced over her cheekbones and her lips, his touch was gentle and loving. Most of the time, during their sessions he asked her what she wanted, it was usually rough, sensual, erotic. But here he was, touching her like he was scared to break her. Like she was a precious little china doll.
"I'm usually better at sneaking in." He told her.
"Why didn't you ask me to meet you somewhere?" Penny rolled her eyes.
"I wanted to surprise you." He whispered into her ear, his hot breath on her ear sent a jolt of electricity coursing through her veins. "I missed you."
She could hear the need in his voice as his lips brushed her ear, trailing soft kisses down the side of her face. She let herself get lost in the sensation for only a moment, letting the feeling of his mouth on her skin send her to another place. She had been rather stressed that morning, after having to completely reboot the computer systems after a service crash. It was selfish, to need him like this. But for those few seconds she decided to let herself be selfish. She allowed her mind to drift away, back to their secret rendezvous. Having his hot, sweaty body on top of her. She knew they both wanted it. But she knew they'd have to wait. She forced herself out of her fantasy and placed a hand on his chest, slowly pushing him back.
"Talon," She whispered. "If we get caught-"
"We won't." Talon whispered, snaking his arms around her waist and tugging her closer.
This was a bad idea. This was suicide and they both knew it. In the last few months that the two had secretly been with one another they had had only a few close calls. One when he had decided to sneak through her bedroom window unannounced and her uncle nearly caught them, another when they had tried to sneak in a quickie in a closet during one of the slower missions. But in all of the months since they started their little arrangement, he had never attempted to sneak into HQ just to see her. And that was dangerous. Both of their jobs, and their lives, would be at risk if they went any further. If anyone saw them, Talon would be thrown into a holding cell and Penny would be forced to turn in her badge. If they were caught, than they would never see one another again. Their secret escapades to quaint little motel rooms and post-mission make out sessions would be over. They would never even touch one another ever again. And neither of them wanted that. But a part of them knew that it was worth the risk. They hardly ever had time to actually be together and do something other than have sex, even if it was just kissing. Even if they were both too stubborn to admit it, they were happier together. That made every minute was worth it. As long as they were together. Even if every agent in the world was looking for them, even just five minutes of happiness was worth it.
Penny wrapped her arms around him, squeezing him tightly as though this were the last time she would ever hold him. She took in his scent and his warmth, something so familiar to her, something that felt safe. She lay her head against his chest, listening to the rhythmic beating of his heart, a comforting song that could sing her to sleep. A song that had sung her to sleep many times. She looked up at him, his eyes filled with a certain amount of fire, of passion. He slowly leaned in, brushing her lips ever so slightly with his. The kiss was short and chaste, but sweet and loving at the same time. She could feel him smile against her lips as he kissed her. It didn't matter how many times they did this, both always got the same unmistakable rush of energy and joy each time they were together. His forehead rested against hers when they parted, and he flashed her a stupid charming grin.
"You know I'm going to kill you for setting off the alarm, right?" Penny smirked.
"I know." Talon whispered, placing tiny kisses all over her face.
"You should leave before someone finds us." She told him, but she still didn't pull away.
"Or I could keep doing this." He was very insistent on kissing her.
He brought her impossibly close as their lips connected again, their kiss becoming deeper. This kiss felt different, it was something much more than the passionate and intimate embraces that they had always shared. This kiss was more than lust, more than just hormones, more than just young stupidity. They both knew it was bound to happen eventually. Sure, their relationship had started out being nothing more than two people desperate to let off steam. But then their nights became more passionate, their post-coital chats longer and more meaningful. They were not sure how much longer they could deny it. They were real, their feelings were real. She parted her lips slightly and allowed his tongue access to her mouth. His hands traveled down her waist, exploring every dip and curve of her body. She shivered at his gentle touch, a wave of pleasure crashing over her body. Despite being so rough with her when they were in battle, she marveled at just how gentle he was at times like these, when he did nothing but worship her with his touch. She grabbed a fist full of his hair and pulled him in closer, feeling the heat of his entire body pressed up against her own. She could feel herself becoming more and more aroused with every passing moment. She wanted him, in more ways than one. And he wanted her as well. They both wanted love and attention, both craved the other person as though they were a drug. She felt Talon slowly feel his way under her uniform shirt, his hands meeting the soft curve of her stomach. Penny bit Talon's bottom lip, causing his entire body to tense as he let out a small whine. Penny smirked deviously, she loved it when he made these noises. She loved it when they were alone together, sharing one another passionately.
And in a moment it could all be taken away from them. If someone were to walk into the room right now, and see the intimate position that the two were in, there would be hell to pay. And she was terrified. Because losing him meant more than losing a stupid screw, it meant losing the person she'd grown so fond of. It meant losing someone she cared about, the person she would talk to as they lay side by side. She had never told him the truth about her feelings. That he had become more than just a fuck buddy to her. She had known that it was inevitable. She knew it the first time they did it. Hell, she knew it the day she first laid eyes on him. She was screwed. Completely, ultimately, screwed. She knew it was going to happen, and now it has. She loved him. And if they got caught, then she never would. So Penny pulled away, she left the safety and comfort of his arms. Talon eyed her curiously, his head tilted to the side.
"Something wrong?" He asked.
She opened her mouth, but as she looked into his eyes, she quickly lost her nerve. He was still her enemy. She always forgot about that when they were together like this. She would lose herself in him, forget that they were supposed to hate one another. Of course it was stupid. Why would he ever love her back?
"It's no-" She started, but she never got to finish.
Because just then the light turned on, and the two young adults sprang apart. They froze where they stood, too petrified to fix wrinkled clothing and smooth disheveled hair. The two looked on with wide eyes, they didn't even breathe as guilty looks met a disapproving glance. The short, round man stood in the doorway before them, shaking his head at them. Penny wanted to cry, but bit her lip to prevent herself from shedding a tear. They took a reckless chance. They had been caught, and now there would be hell to pay.
The man sighed, his face red with anger, but also tinged with disappointment.
"My office, both of you." Chief Quimby beckoned the both of them. He didn't raise his voice. He used one of those calm voices that were much scarier than yelling.
Penny looked over at Talon. He could still run, leave her to her inevitable punishment. But he didn't. He only glanced down at her, his smile gone from his face, an uncharacteristic look of concern in his eyes. He slipped his hand into hers and gave it a tight squeeze. It told her everything she needed to know, and everything she didn't understand. He wasn't going to leave her. And she had no idea why. He knew that he wasn't getting out of this a free man. So why would he stick around?
Although, the second she stepped out into the hallway, she was suddenly glad that he was still there. Because every agent was standing in the hallway, crowded around them, only moving aside to let them pass. This was worse than any walk of shame that she could have ever experienced. She saw people she knew, people she trusted, whispering and pointing to her. She spotted Kayla, her best friend gave her a small, hopeful smile, letting Penny know that she always had someone supporting her. She didn't see her uncle, which was a good thing. She had no idea how she was even supposed to look him in the eyes. She squeezed Talon's hand again, the young man sported an impenetrable poker face as they rushed down the busy hallway. She took a deep breath, trying to pretend as though everything was okay. That everyone she loved and cared about wasn't currently judging her for hooking up with her enemy. Yet she felt as though she deserved every traitorous glare she received. It took everything in her not to cry in the middle of the hallway. And it was the hardest thing she'd ever had to do.
They couldn't get inside that damn office quick enough. Once the door was closed Penny let out a breath, but she still couldn't relax. She was in deep shit, they both were. And no matter what, she knew that she wasn't going to be able to talk her way out of this. Penny and Talon took the seats in front of Chief Quimby's desk, mentally preparing themselves for what was about to happen.
"So," The Chief started, slumping forward in his large desk chair. "How long has this been going on?"
Talon looked over at Penny, he had the most painful look in his eyes. He knew that she was going to get fired. He feared that no matter what he said or did, her fate was sealed. Maybe she would turn him in, tell her boss that she had lured him into an elaborate trap, that he walked in at a bad time and this was all a misunderstanding. So he stayed silent, keeping a straight, emotionless expression on his face. However, he hadn't expected Penny to stay silent as well. Whether she was too scared or too ashamed to say anything he did not know. A few minutes of silence passed. The two young adults keeping their heads down, avoiding eye contact with one another.
"Could you at least tell me what you two were doing?" He asked, quickly losing his patience. When the two agents refused to respond, he tried again. "Are you two dating?"
The question rang in the air between them. A question that neither of them could truthfully answer. How would they even go about explaining their relationship? Could they even call this a relationship? It was a question that completely ruined them. Because no, they were not dating. Because they could never date. All they could do was sneak around behind everyone's backs. And that wasn't the relationship they wanted. Not really.
"Well, are neither of you going to say anything?" Chief Quimby's voice was stern.
Penny was certain that this was the angriest that she'd ever seen him. His face was red, his eyes were narrowed at the both of them. She knew what was coming, and she dreaded it more than anything else in the world.
"Well," Chief Quimby sighed, standing up from his seat. "If neither of you want to explain to me what the hell you two have been doing, then I'm afraid I have no choice."
Penny took a deep breath and closed her eyes tightly, as though if she closed them tight enough, the world would go away.
"Penny, I'm going to have to let you go." Penny could tell by the way his voice trembled that he hadn't wanted to fire her. But she hadn't given him much of a choice.
Chief Quimby stood over the blonde, she recognized the look of grief and disappointment behind his rage. Penny didn't say anything, she had known that this was coming. So she nodded slowly, biting her lip hard enough to draw blood.
"I'm going to find your uncle," Chief Quimby explained, heading for the door. "Don't think about moving, I'm locking the door behind me."
Then they were alone. Two young, stupid, reckless, people who did one stupid, reckless thing. Penny didn't want to cry, she didn't. But what was she supposed to do? She was being kicked out of a place that was home, the people who were practically family now hated her. They thought that she was a traitor now. Someone who turned her back on all of them. And yet, she couldn't bring herself to feel regret or remorse. Some loves were worth the risk. What she felt for Talon, it was too great to ignore. It was a love that grew for the person that she was supposed to hate. Even if he never loved her back, it was worth it. She looked at the seat next to her, watching him run his fingers through his hair. He stood up from the chair and began slowly circling the room.
"This is where we met." He finally broke the silence.
"I know." Penny replied with a small, nostalgic, smile.
A comfortable silence passed between them as they both remembered that day. They had felt the same way towards one another, even back then. Sometimes they both wondered how their lives would be if that day had played out differently. They could have become friends. They could have become more than just friends. They could have a had an honest relationship. A relationship that they wouldn't have to hide from the world.
"You know that they're going to arrest you, right?" She asked, her voice trembling.
Talon nodded and leaned against the desk. Penny forced herself up from her seat, she looked from the large windows to the young man in front of her. All he had to do was activate his rocket boots and fly right through those large windows. He would escape, he would be a free man. But he stayed there, looking at her with large brown eyes that never failed to stop her breath. Penny forced her gaze down to her feet. This was ultimately her fault. She should have done a better job of hiding him. She should have snuck him out of HQ the moment she saw him. But she didn't. She let herself be selfish, she let things escalate. And now she was getting fired and he was going to be thrown into a holding cell.
"Go," She silently pleaded. "It's not worth both of us getting in trouble. Please don't give up your freedom for me."
She felt his hand cup her face, her eyes traveled back up to his. She felt her stomach tie itself in knots as her heart did flips in her chest. It didn't matter how many times she touched her, she always felt that same rush of joy. He rested his forehead against hers, closing his eyes in silent bliss. She felt his hot breath on his lips, and she wanted to do nothing but kiss him until they got caught again. But she forced herself to push him away. She was confused. He was staying. Why was he still here? She looked at him, silently begging him for an answer.
"Why?" She asked.
"Because I'm not going to let you suffer alone." He whispered, his face so close to hers.
"I'd rather get fired than see you locked up for the rest of your life." Penny protested.
"And I would rather be punished for everything that I've done than see you fired." Talon told her.
She narrowed her eyes at him in confusion. She still couldn't understand why he would stay for her.
"Well there's not much we can do about that," Penny replied sadly. "I'm getting fired whether you stay or not."
"What if this wasn't your fault? What if I was blackmailing you?" Talon suggested.
"But you're not." Penny pointed out.
"But they don't know that." Talon replied. "They won't fire you if they think you're the victim."
Penny took a step away from him and looked down at her shoes. Her vision suddenly became cloudy, Talon's face turning into nothing but a fuzzy blob in front of her. She didn't want to cry, especially not now. Talon looked down at her, the look on his face so heartwarming and genuine that it made her want to melt into him all over again.
"Why?" She asked again, fighting back the tears that pooled in her eyes. "Why would you do this for me?"
Talon took her hand and squeezed it tightly, his eyes gazing longingly into hers.
"Because," Talon took a deep breath. "This is more than just a hook up here and there. I knew it from the moment I first saw you, in this very room, that I was a goner. I knew that I was going to fall in love with you."
Penny pressed her lips together tightly, her eyes trailing down. She didn't want to cry anymore, and the more she looked at Talon, the more she wanted to cry. His hand traveled just under her chin, forcing her to look at him.
"And now here I am," His voice was low, the biggest smile stretching across his face. "And I am so damn in love with you."
Penny looked up at him once again, searching his eyes for any indication that he might be lying, but she found none. He loved her. He genuinely, truly, loved her. He loved her so much that he was too stubborn to leave her. She pulled him in close to her, holding him tightly in her arms. He hugged her back, nuzzling his face into her blonde locks. She wanted to savor the feeling of his body pressed against hers, just in case something happened that would prevent her from seeing him again.
"If you love me," She breathed, letting go of him. "Then I need you to trust me."
He looked down at her and gave her the slightest nod of his head. His grip on her became tighter, almost as though he were afraid to let go. The way he looked at her, like she was the stars and the sky, it made her feel special. She never wanted him to stop looking at her the way he was right now. And there was only one way to ensure that he would.
She took a deep breath. "I need you to punch me in the face."
Talon's eyes immediately widened.
"What?" He was taken back by her words. "No, I'm not going to do that."
"I need you to punch me in the face, shove me to the ground, and run." She told him seriously.
Talon's expression softened, she wanted him to escape. She wanted him to be free. She was willing to lie for him. And if they were lucky enough to both get off free, they had to trust one another. He had to trust her.
"What are you going to tell them?" Talon questioned, raising an eyebrow cautiously.
"I'll figure something out." She told him.
She pulled him close one last time, wrapping her arms around his neck, squeezing him tightly. If this was the last time she ever saw him she was going to make it count. She listened to the steady beating of his heart, something so calm and soothing to her. She could spend forever in his warm embrace. But she had to let go.
"I love you, too." She whispered.
When she pulled away she noticed that his eyes were glossy with unshed tears. She smiled at him one last time before shutting her eyes tightly, mentally preparing herself.
"Now punch me." She demanded.
Talon curled his hand into a fist. He couldn't bring himself to do it. Even though he fought her many times, he never wanted to cause her any real harm. So he closed his eyes, trying to pretend it wasn't her. He swung, but it was weak, the impact was soft. He still cringed when he heard her body fall to the floor. He stood there for a moment, standing over her. He was terrified to open his eyes, to see the damage he had caused to his princess. But when he opened his eyes, he saw her on the ground, hand on her left cheek, smiling at him.
"Go," She whispered just loud enough for only his ears. "I'll see you soon."
With a wink, he burst through the large glass windows, shattering the glass into a million tiny pieces. Penny watched him fly off, waiting until he was completely out of sight before she started crying.
"Help!" She yelled, hot tears streaming down her face. "Help me!"
A minute later, Chief Quimby returned, Inspector Gadget and Kayla just behind him. Chief Quimby took in the state of his office, from the shattered glass windows, to the young woman crying on the floor, blood running from her nose. Kayla and Gadget rushed over to Penny, putting their arms around the blonde and helping her to her feet.
"Penny, what on Earth happened?" Gadget asked.
"I thought that I could catch him if I seduced him." Penny explained, clutching the side of her face in pain. "He attacked me right after you left."
"Why didn't you just say so?" Chief Quimby asked suspiciously.
"Well, I couldn't let him know this was a trap." Penny replied. "Not until he was in handcuffs at the least."
Chief Quimby raised an eyebrow in confusion, but then he nodded slowly, as though he were almost impressed by her tactics.
"Well," The short man sighed, handing the blonde a box of tissues. "I'm glad we've cleared this up, Penny I apologize for almost firing you."
"It's alright." Penny replied.
She took one of the tissues and blew her nose, a small amount of blood coming with it. She felt her best friend squeezing her arm tightly, a gesture she only used when she was anxiously awaiting girl talk.
"I'll take her to the infirmary." Kayla piped up, quickly escorting her friend out of the room.
Kayla's grip on Penny's arm didn't weaken once they stepped out into the hallway, she continued to drag her best friend down the empty corridor. Once the two girls were a safe distance away from the office, Kayla let go of her friend's arm, a smug grin crossing her face.
"So when were you going to tell me?" Kayla's high pitched voice squeaked.
"There wasn't much to tell," Penny explained. "We weren't even together, we were just hooking up. I'm sorry I didn't say anything."
Kayla's smiled only grew and she pulled her friend into a long hug.
"It's okay," Kayla told her. "I wouldn't have said anything either."
Penny felt the corners of her mouth curl up into a smile. Everything was okay. Everything was better than okay. She had never expected that she would grow to love the man she was supposed to hate. She never imagined that a simple screw here and there would ever evolve into something more. But it did, she loved someone, and someone who loved her. She liked being with Talon, and now she could finally be with him in a different way. Now they could have a real relationship, they could be together in a way that meant something. They could go on dates, and just spend the whole night talking to one another. The thought made her heart thump loudly in her chest. Him. She had him.
The feeling of her phone buzzing in her pocket broke her train of thought. She smiled when she saw who the text was from.
"Same hotel, 8:30. I'll meet you there."
-End of Story-
I hope that you enjoyed this cute little bonus chapter.
I just realized that I never put any other characters other than Talon and Penny into my fics... I think it's because, while the show is called Inspector Gadget, it's more about Penny and Talon than anyone else. We spend more time in the minds of these two teenagers than any other character. I feel like Penny is more the center of this show, her being in her formative years and figuring out everything. Or maybe I just feel a stronger connection to her because I see myself in her.
Now, onto why I personally believe that Talenny will never have children. There are a lot of reasons why I don't think that Talon and Penny will ever have kids. First off, it would have to be planned, they are too smart to have an unplanned pregnancy. And let's face it, as long as Doctor Claw is alive, that will never happen. I mean, if Doctor Claw is alive he is gonna find a way to get to his nephew's child and corrupt that child, which Talon probably doesn't want. And even if Doctor Claw is dead, who's saying that the kid won't pull a Kylo Ren and kill his father (umm... spoilers if you haven't seen The Force Awakens...) And even in a very unlikely perfect scenario where Talon becomes a good guy and Doctor Claw is defeated and HQ miraculously forgets everything that Talon has done and doesn't immediately arrest him and he and Penny get married and blah blah blah... I still don't see them having kids because then they would have to give up their lives as international spies. I mean, why would you give up a life of travelling the world taking down evil syndicates to raise children? I definitely wouldn't. This is just my personal opinion.
This quickly became a rant, someone stop me.
I hope that you enjoyed!
