Chapter 2 – Moving Day – Leonard Snart
"Mick be careful with that." Leonard called after his longtime friend and partner in crime as he lifted a box of fragile and expensive items. His most prized possession, his cold gun was in that box. He'd be devastated if anything happened to it, after all it was his signature piece that and the goggles he was sure he'd placed with the gun. If it wasn't for the large furniture items he'd have made this move by himself.
"Relax Lenny. Your gun won't break." His sister Lisa patted him on the arm before grabbing a box and moving past him. Leonard wasn't as confident as she was, Mick had almost dropped the box twice and he'd barely been five feet from the truck. He couldn't imagine the struggle Mick would have to overcome going up the stairs. If the flat surface had given him trouble then the stairs would be a disaster. He should've grabbed the box before Mick had, but it seemed it was out of his hands now. If he took the box then he would hurt Micks feelings and not to mention piss off his sister. She'd become quite protective of Mick. He held his breath waiting for Micks return from the inside.
Mick finally stepped out of the building holding the door for Lisa, smiling at her as she passed. Though it had only been minutes it had felt like eternity for Leonard. "Relax Lenny." He knew only Lisa was allowed to call him Lenny, the name spoken by anyone else usually earned them a shiner, which is why he enjoyed using it any opportunity he got, especially when Lisa was within hearing distance. Leonard said nothing, his eyes narrowed as he shot him a cold hard stare. "Don't worry boss your precious box is safe inside." Mick assured him as he held the door open for his partner.
Leonard huffed taking another box inside, he hated moving, he hated the idea of settling down. Hated a lot of things about this day all together. When Mick and his sister had timidly approached him saying they wanted to move in together he'd been forced to get a place of his own. They'd said they could all live together but he just couldn't handle the idea of walking in on them doing anything. Since they'd come out to him about their relationship he hadn't been able to look at them the same again. It had taken close to three weeks to subdue the urge to kill Mick and four to just be in the same room as the two of them. Lisa had been pissed at him for his reaction. In the end he wanted her happy and protected, he knew Mick would make sure she was.
The trio switched off taking boxes inside as one would exit the building the second would catch the door taking another load inside. "Mick." Leonard called but he was too late, Mick let the door shut behind him just as Leonard approached with another box. "Great." Leonard gazed up at the sky, the clouds were starting to turn, he didn't have many boxes left and he was hoping to get them inside before the rain started.
"Need a hand?" A voice called from behind him startling him. How had he not heard her approach? The woman was a damn ninja. He did not like being snuck up on lucky for her he didn't have his gun or she'd be a popsicle. The woman didn't seem phased by his irritated stare and moved to grab the door handle taking a key out of her bra.
"Thanks, but I have two of them." Was his annoyed response.
The woman laughed, the sound surprising both of them. Most people would have claimed he was rude but it seemed this tiny blonde woman in running shorts and t-shirt was not most people. She looked through the glass door, it would appear Mr. Snarky was moving into the apartment next door to hers. "So, are we going to stand here all day?" She asked when he made no effort to open the door.
Leonard groaned. He had no key. Lisa had taken it inside. He was going to kill them for leaving him outside this long, what were they doing anyway? On second thought he didn't want to know. He was just thankful the bed had not been set up yet. Several seconds later he was saved from answering. "Took you long enough." He hissed at his sister and his friend as they walked out holding the door open for him.
"Don't be like that Lenny. We were just admiring your new place." Lisa teased with a wink.
"I swear if you two so much as," He threatened never finishing his sentence.
"Relax Snart. We were just setting up the kitchen." Mick enjoyed teasing him but he was smart enough to know when to stop. "Looks like you were doing just fine out here anyways. Hey Blondie." He greeted the stranger.
Sara contemplated kicking his ass for a brief second. She'd gone on the run to work off the angry energy wanting to be released, she would not allow this stranger to trigger her bloodlust by taking a swing at him. He smiled at her in this friendly way that said he'd meant nothing by the comment and she relaxed. "Sooo, are we gonna stand here all day?" She asked again. This time it was his turn to chuckle.
"Right. Ladies first." He held the door open for her allowing her to pass through.
AN: Let me know what you think. I hope to have Chapter Three – Introductions, posted soon.