Disclaimer: I don't own any of the character except those I made up.
Upon reviewing what I wrote... I realized it was so Korean soap drama! Though I admit that I love watching all that, maybe reading it can be annoying. Hence the revisions. Hope you enjoy the revised version more.
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Chapter 3
Wufei had been dreading work since yesterday. He had no idea if Sally would be coming in or not or if he even wanted to see her. She hadn't come back home yesterday which was a clear sign that she did not wish to see him.
"Preventer Wufei." Wufei turned to see Sally, looking extremely formal. "Sally," Wufei started, but caught himself from continuing with so much emotion in his voice. However, he was interrupted from collecting himself when Sally handed him a stack of paper.
"I think that you will find these documents to your interest." Then she turned and left Wufei to himself.
--Sally—
She didn't know what he would think once he saw the documents, just that it seemed necessary at this point. If what Wufei stated on the disk was true then this was best. If it truly was one of his fits, then she'd know. During her drive, Sally was able to clear her head and fully think about what had occurred. It made little sense for Wufei to so publicly humiliate her. However, she was not going to take her chances. Sally refused to be with a partner who did not see her as capable.
**Flashback**
"Lady Une, may I speak with you?" Sally cautiously asked Une.
"Of course Sally. How may I help you?"
"I wish for a new partner."
"Is there something wrong with your current one?" Une asked calmly. She gave off the appearance as if she expected this to just blow over.
"No, I just believe it will be to everyone's benefit that he and I have new partners. Possibly Agent Ling?"
"It would be impossible for Wufei to be partnered with Ling, seeing as how he did not pass her." Watching the surprise that played across Sally's face, Une thought she had gotten through to her. However, once the surprise passed, Sally seemed to stay on her conviction.
"In that case, I am sure you can find an appropriate agent to work with Wufei. I believe I am not the right choice anymore." Sally stated so calmly it was almost robotic.
"Did something happen on your last mission Sally?" Une asked. Seeing the slight tensing of Sally's facial muscles, Une knew she was close, "Or maybe what might have happened after the mission. Do not assume I do not know the reputation of some of my agents."
"No, I just believe that …"
"Yes, I know it's better for everyone." Une cut in.
"If this is what you want then so be it. Turn in the proper documents and I shall follow protocol. Just because we are friends, does not mean I can speed up this process for you. In the mean time, why don't you deliver to Wufei the documents he needs to sign as well?" Une added, handing Sally two envelope. One for her and the other for Wufei.
**End Flashback**
--Wufei—
He looked down at the documents in surprise, trying to convince himself it was not real. However, it seemed to state exactly what Sally had requested. The formal declaration for a partner change. Glaring at the stack in frustration, Wufei threw them across the coffee table. And from the middle of the stack floated out a small bright pink post-it. Smirking Wufei grabbed it quickly. Leave it to Une to hide a note in formal documentations. Reading it over, Wufei's rage grew.
Something happened to Sally on the trip to space with the President. And I suspect that Agent Charlie is somehow involved. You know his reputation and I fear I had overestimated his honor.
It was simple, but Wufei easily got the point. "That bastard!" Wufei exclaimed to himself. It would seem to explain everything, especially Sally's new found dismissal of herself. He knew that video would not be enough to make Sally find herself unworthy. However, you combine that with this possibility, he knew what Sally would be thinking. After all it was him who often expressed to Sally his thought about women who were raped. Though it could not be described as malevolent, he knew that he had unintentionally connected it to weakness.
Realizing that he was still sitting in a silly manner on his office couch, Wufei stood up and ran after Sally. While half running through the hall, he realized just how comical this might seem and swore that it'll be the only time he'd ever chase after a woman again. Finally spotting her, Wufei called out "SALLY!"
Surprised at hearing her named called by none other than Wufei, Sally patiently waited for him to catch up. It would look silly for her to not wait after he had called her name so loudly.
Once catching up to her, Wufei pulled her aside and declared in a whisper, "Sally, I don't want our partnership to end. No matter what happens." What am I saying! I sound like one of the guys in those romance movies woman watches.
"Really?" Sally asked. She knew that it sounded dumb, heck what type of person said "really?" except those in the stupid romantic movies, but it just slipped right out.
"Yes! How many stupid partners, male or female, will I have to train? You know how I like my coffee and... I don't want to kill you every time I see you." Wufei replied, smiling one of his still rare smiles. His response was Sally's own smile in return. It appeared things were patched up.
--Charlie—
"Charlie! What had happened to your face?" was the question that commonly greeted Charlie on his first day back at work.
"Oh, ran into some problems in an alley." Charlie replied. He had tried to hide his black eye and broken nose with sunglasses, but once inside. It was hard to wear them without breaking protocol.
"I see. Oh I was supposed to let you know that Lady Une wishes to speak with you in the communication room. You are to call her as soon as possible."
"Oh?" Charlie asked a tinge of fear in his voice. However, it was quickly dismissed. He had nothing to fear, after all Sally was not stupid. He had made his threat perfectly clear and he knew how Sally cared about her precious Gundam Boys. Though he might not be able to handle them all at once, he could definitely take care of one or two. Besides Sally would not want her precious love know how unclean she now was. Wufei was nuts about honor and would never take another man's leftovers.
--Sally & Wufei—
Sitting in their home, Sally snuggled further into the corner of the couch. It was nice to be home again, especially when Wufei is making tea. "Well, I guess my request has been denied." Sally joked with Wufei.
Wufei just gave her a look of disapproval, as if she was a daughter who asked a very stupid question. Sally smiled again at the confirmation. "I need to go back to the office and get some paperwork. I'll be back soon" Wufei stated, as he slowly started to walk out the door. Giving him a reassuring smile, Sally signaled her comfort further by snuggling again in the blanket. She had told him everything but he had promised he thought no less of her because of it. Though he did warn her that he might not be so fair to Charlie. That was fine with Sally of course.
Just as she was about to fall asleep, the communicator rang and she picked it up. Instead of any face, the screen was black. "Hello my pet. How are you doing?"
Sally shivered at the voice, but stayed strong. There was nothing that voice or its person could do to her. She was safely within her home and he was out in space by now. "What do you want Charlie?"
"Oh, just wanted to know, if you had fun telling Une and others about what happened between us?" the man said. "Did you give them all the detail about how much you enjoyed it?"
"First of all, I enjoyed NOTHING. Hence why it was nonconsensual. And I have not told Lady Une about it, so do not go and make stupid assumptions. However you can be sure I will be!" Sally retorted
"Really? And how long do you think it'll last before your precious Wufei finds out? What will he think of you then? A weak woman who could not even fight to protect her most precious gift. Though I must admit I am surprised, 23 and still a virgin? Really, have you been preserving yourself for him for this long?"
Sally just glared at the screen. There was no reason to dignify that with an answer, she kept telling herself. After all what Charlie said was not true. Wufei still respected her, he said so himself. Plus his actions spoke even louder. She had nothing to fear. Nothing!
That was not the response Charlie had expected. He was use to a more submissive pleading of secrecy. Then it dawned on him, she had told. "Oh, I see it now. You told him already haven't you? Was he understanding? Stating he still wants to be your partner? That he still respects you?" Charlie scoffed. "Come now Sally. I do not even know Wufei that well, but I doubt it. Of course he would be honorable and not abandon you now, but give him some time. Once it sinks in what had happened, do you think he'll be proud to call you partner? Do you think things will be the same?" Though Sally did not realize, Charlie was grasping at straws. Sadly his straws were enough to light the doubt in Sally's mind once again. After all Wufei was nothing if not honorable. "Well I'll let you ponder on those thoughts," with that the communication closed. Leaving Sally in silence with her thoughts.
