heres another chapter guys. just as a warning before you read it i had to up the rating due to the scene i wrote in between danny and Arianna. it's not too graphic but some people might think so so it was just to be on the safe side. thanks again for the reviews and keep them coming please. I really enjoy the feedback. Thanks!
Chapter Nine
"There you go; all patched up." Hawkes stood back.
"Thanks." Arianna answered.
Questions aboud had met them the minute they'd walked in the door; followed by shouting that she needed to be taken to the hospital. After getting the Messer clan calmed down; which had been no easy task mind you; she and Danny had explained what happened. An hour later they were all situated around the living room; cups of coffee in front of them and her arm freshly stitched. It was going on nine and all she wanted to do was curl up with Danny and sleep.
"Maybe we shouldn't go to the ball tomorrow." Aiden suggested.
Like every other issue having to deal with this messed up situation she had gone back and forth about that. In the end she'd decided that there was no way of knowing if Mandala was going to strick then or not. Nothing that Hunter had said had given any indication of when or how. So they would go as planned and have a good time; being extra cautious just in case.
"We're going. I let this bastard control my life once before; I refuse to let him do it again." Arianna fumed.
"But what if he tries something? All those innocent people?" Louie pointed out.
"I've thought about that myself; ran every single scenario through my head as to when or how he'd make his prescene know and all I'm drawing is blanks. It wouldn't matter if we went or not; he'd just pick some place else. There's going to be innocent lives at stake no matter what." Arianna explained.
Watching as she rubbed her temples; fatigue evident in her eyes Danny decided to cut their converstation short. Getting her to bed so she could get some sleep was a top priority at this point; everything else could wait. Placing a hand on her back; rubbing up and down to get her attention he knew she was thinking the same thing.
"Why don't we get you to bed." He suggested.
"Sounds good." Arianna agreed. Turning to the rest of the group she gave them all as big a smile as she could muster. "Thanks for everything guys; I really appreciate it. Though I hate to cut our converstation short I think I'm gonna go and get some rest."
"Not a problem. We'll see you tomorrow at four?" Stella confirmed.
"At least cause it's gonna take a while for each of us to get ready and we're gonna need enough time to get there." Arianna reminded.
Goodbyes were exchanged all around before Frank lead the group to the door. After getting a hug from everyone in the Messer family and orders to get her ass straight to bed she felt like collapsing against the couch but knew that if she did she wouldn't go anywhere. Danny had taken their cups into the kitchen so she headed in that direction; meeting him at the bottom of the stairs.
Nothing was said as he took her hand and led her up the stairs. Once he had the door closed her pulled Arianna to him and kissed her senseless; needing to feel her lips on his. To feel her arms wrap around his neck as she surrendered to him. The need for air pulled them apart; blue eyes starting into blue eyes as they both struggled to breath.
" Not that I'm complaining but what was that for?" Arianna wondered.
"To know that you're really alive here with me and not laying on a slab in the morgue like I keeping thinking every time the memory pops up of Hunter with his hands around your throat." Danny confessed.
"Oh Danny I'm so sorry." Arianna apologized; tracing his jaw.
"You have nothing to be sorry about. You didn't ask to be put in this kind of a situation; didn't ask for Mandala to escape from prison and make your life a living hell. All you ever did was your job; and did it well. There's no shame in that and no need to apologize." He reminded her.
Snuggling deeper into his chest; the warmth that raidated from him comforting in every way possible. This was a man that had seen her at her worst and her best. Had seen the kind of life she lead and the horror that could come from the afermath of it all. And yet he was still here; still willing to give them a chance. Had even been able to make her laugh during the worst of times and that was something she would never forget. Something that made her love him even more.
"You're amazing; do you know that?" Arianna mumured.
"Of course; people tell me all the time." Danny joked.
Looking up at him she returned the grin he was giving her before swatting him on the arm. "I'm being serious. After everything I've put you through; everything you've seen you're still here. Still willing to be by my side when the chance of death is standing on your doorstep; ready to strike at any moment."
Reaching up he gently stroked her hair; still in awe at how much he loved her. This was unlike anything he'd ever felt before; even with Lynsday. How it was that she could even second guess how he felt he had no idea. Other then the fact that he hadn't told her he loved her yet for fear that she'd turn away from him. But after today he wasn't going to let that stop him. If something happened to her without him getting a chance to tell her that he loved her Danny wasn't sure what he'd do. But she needed to get a shower and tucked in bed before he they got into that deep of a converstation.
"Because I care about you and I don't want you to have to go at it alone. Like I told you before; danger is a part of being a cop so it's something I know all to well. And whether the danger is big or small it's all the same. I'd go to the moon and back for you if you asked. Take on every single one of Mandala's men if it meant keeping you safe." Danny told her.
"Are you sure?" Arianna needed to know.
"Absolutely." Danny confirmed. "Now let's get you in the bath and to bed." He turned her around and gently pushed her towards the bathroom.
"Yes sir." Arianna gave a mock salute."But a shower will do."
"You've had a long day and need to relax. A baths the best way to do that. Now go ahead and get undressed and I'll be right back." Danny turned to leave.
Seeing no point in arguing she did as he asked and pulled on her bath robe. Sitting on the edge of the tub she turned the water on; getting it as hot as she could stand it; hoping it would ease her sore muscles. Glancing at the huge jacuzzi style tube Arianna wondered what it'd be like to drag Danny in with her; to make love in it. Not once since this whole thing had started between them had he tried to push her to do anything she wasn't ready for. Which in turn made her want to go to that part of their relationship with him.
The internal war she'd been waging since finding out Mandala was out of prison had come to an end; the outcome what she'd been hoping. Taking into account everything his family had told her; everything Adien and Stella had told her Arianna had come to the conclusion that in the end it was for him to decided whether or not he wanted to deal with the choatic whirlwind that was her life. Despite everything he'd seen and done; what had happened to him while trying to fight off Gonzalez and his men he was still there. He hadn't asked or ordered her to leave; to get as far away from his family as possible. In fact it had been the complete opposite. Never letting her out of his sight for too long; asking if she needed to take a break or be by herself through out the day.
All the reasons as to why she should let Danny in; let him be a part of her life; to give herself a chance to live again had been staring her right in the face the entire time. She'd just been too scared to realize it. To live her life the way she wanted to instead if the way she was letting Mandala dictate it for her. Bottom line; the danger was going to be there whether she pushed Danny away or told him how she felt and tried to be with him after this was all over with and her time in New York was up. He'd been right; no matter how big or small danger was danger and in the end there was no stopping it. The life of a cop was one that very few people could deal with unless they themselves were a cop. She'd thought the same thing with Gage and look how he had ended up. But Danny wasn't Gage. Daniel James Messer was a hardcore New Yorker with a take no shit attitude and a heart of gold; one that she hoped could be hers. Not to mention he'd handled hisself pretty good with Gonzalez's men. There was nothing that man couldn't handle; something he'd been trying to tell her all along but she'd been too damn stubbron to listen. That was why he understood her so well though. He knew that she was trying to work through everything on her own and when the time came she would come to the conclusion she'd been looking for.
Walking over she turned on the radio that was built into the wall; tuning it to a country station. Adjusting the volume she hummed along with the song that was playing; These are my people. A song that described her life back home perfectly. The people she protected were the people she came from. She was a Texan born and raised; a fact she was immensly proud of; the Texas flag on her flag pole at home a testament to that. Hopefully he wouldn't be too opposed to the idea of becoming an honorary Texan after all of this.
Hearing the radio as he made his way across the room Danny smiled. She was finally starting to relax and enjoy herself; something she deserved after the hell she'd been through. The mission he'd gone on had been successful; cultivating in some bath salts and bubble bath that his mom said would help with her sore muscles. Door still open he walked right through; figuring that she was decent. Later one he'd realize that he was glad for her lack of clothes.
"Here we go; the perfect mix to help yo..." He trailed off as his gaze landed on Arianna.
Perched on the edge of the tub; legs crossed; and just a bath robe on she was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen. The robe fell at mid thigh; giving him a great view of her mile long legs; tan glowing in the low bathroom lights. Sinched at the waist but gaping open on top he let out an audible moan as he could see the top part of her breasts rising and falling as she breathed. He had to get out of there and fast before he did something they were both going to regret; and this time he didn't plan on stopping.
"Danny are you okay?" She worried.
Walking up to her he set the two containers down on the edge of the bath; trying desperately not to look down her robe. "Um yeah. I just, uh, I need to..." He trailed off.
"Need to what? What's wrong?" Arianna asked.
"You really have no idea what you're doing to me right now do you?" Danny's voice came out harsher then he'd intended.
The unbridled desire in his eyes was answer enough for her. He wanted her so bad he could taste it and she was feeling the same way. She'd denied herself so long because her feelings had been all mixed up. But now they were as clear as day and she was sick of waiting. Reaching for the zipper on his fleece she slow slid it down; pushing the garment off his shoulders to let it drop to the floor; revealing a black undershirt.
"You're wearing way too many clothes right now." Arianna whispered.
"And you're not wearin' enough." Danny rasped before his lips crashed down on hers.
Mouth slanting over hers; their tounges dancing a well rehearshed routine she thought she'd died and gone to heaven. Deepening the kiss she slid her hands up under his shirt; discarding that on the floor too as his hands slid over her shoulders and down her back; stopping to cup her bottom before one hand reached up to release the belt on her robe. The heat his thumbs generated as his hands circled her breasts was like nothing she'd ever felt before; going beyond the physical and mental to something all together spiritual.
Knowing what lay ahead of them; wanting gratification she pulled at his belt; releasing the clasp; fingers closing on the snap of his jeans. Once that was done she pulled at his zipper; the sound of it opening lost in their heavy breathing. In response he pushed her robe off; leaving her feeling naked and vulnerable. Here in this postion with him she felt anything but vulnerable; she felt complete.
His thumb yet again finding her taunt nipple; circling it as he continued to kiss her. The desire that coursed through her was like nothing she'd ever felt; like she was going to break at any moment. To many clothes seperated them for her taste so she tugged at his jeans as his lips traveled down her neck; paying extra attention to her collarbone and a spot that drove her mad.
Nothing seperating them now Danny pulled her even closer to him; wanting; needing to feel her body pressd against his. To feel the silky smoothness of her skin as his fingers placed feather light touches across her back and around the front to her flat stomach. Slowly he traced a trail from her belly button down to the inner part of her right thigh; letting his touch linger their.
Moaning as he reached one of the more sensative parts of her body her legs refelxively opened for him; wanting to feel him inside her; needing to quelch the heat and desire coursing through her. As if of their own accord her hands moved down to circle him; kneading and teasing the part that told her how much he wanted her; the length of him hard and hot. Finally his fingers slid into her mostiure slick center; finding the most intimate part of her and rubbing it in a slow; tortuerous way.
When she started to stroke him; matching the rhythm he was using to drive her over the edge he almost lost control. His desire was as taunt as a steel wire; ready to snap at any second. Pure animalistic instinct to throw her up against the wall and take her right there was coursing through him so strong that it was hard to ignore. But she deserved to be made love to; not just have sex with. Reigning in as much as his hormones would allow him to Danny pulled away from her supple skin and reached over to shut the water off before it over flowed.
"What's wrong?" Arianna breathed.
"Nothing. I just wanna do this right." Danny told her.
Next thing she knew she was being scooped up into his arms for the second time that day; albeit she was naked this time; and carried across the room to the bed. Feet touching the ground as Danny set her down she didn't have time to recover before he closed his lips over hers again; possesing her with a passion that took her breath away and made her go weak in the knees.
Blindly he reached down and pulled the covers back far enough for them to be out of the way; then picked Arianna up and laid her down; slipping in next to her before throwing the covers over both of them. Reaching he pulled her to him once again; mouth closing over her breast; sucking on the still tight tips; making her moan; hands fisting in his hair.
Writhing beneath him as he moved from one breast to the other she wanted more; needed more; of him. Moving down he placed feather light kisses across her slick skin; tounge leaving a trail; the contrast to the cold air giving her gooseflesh all over. Pausing at her stomach he paid extra attention to her belly button; stroking and taking his time as a hint of things to come. Finally after putting her through enough he slid lower; his tounge where his fingers had been moments earlier.
Gently opening her knees wider his mouth found the pulsing flesh between her legs; sucking deeply as her body came off the mattress; trying to get as close to him as possible. Faster and faster his tounge went as she was robbed of all sensastion except for the tension that was exquistely building; moaning out his name as he brought her over the edge.
Eyes shuddering with the contractions that racked her body Arianna felt herself come back to earth. But the need; the desire to have him inside her was still strong. Pullling with all the strength she still had she brought his body up to cover hers; meeting his lips. Hand skimming his back; sliding down to grab ahold of his hips; urging him to fill her.
"Are you sure?" Danny whispered.
"Absolutely. I need you Danny. I want you." Arianna confessed.
That was all he needed to hear; the truth evident in her eyes as they stared at him. Kissing her once more he gently pushed inside her; wanting to feel as she covered every inch of him. Starting out slowly; wanting to give her as much pleasure as possible the lock he'd had on his contorl snapped as she matched his rhythm. Faster and faster he went; taking them both higher then they'd thought possible. Moving as one was as essential to them as breathing; so in tune with each other that no words needed to be spoken. What seemed like a blessed eternity later they both broke through the clouds to the bright sunshine beyond.
Crying out each others names as Danny collapsed on her; the euphoria too much for him to handle anything else at the moment. Once he had completely come down to earth he realized that he was probably crushing Arianna and rolled off her; pulling her close. The smell of their love making mixing with the honeysuckle of her shampoo.
To think that just hours before she had been in a situation where she could've lost her life. Could've never had the chance to be in Danny's arms like this; to have shared something so magical with him just now brought tears to her eyes. Snuggling deeper into his chest she breathed him in; sweat, musk, and the smells of the New York assualting her senses. Things that made up the man that she loved more then anything.
His moment of elation was wiped completely away when he remembered that in the heat of the moment they'd forgotten to take percuations. As much as he loved her having a kid thrown into the mix was not something either of them needed right now.
Feeling him tense up Arianna's heart sank. He was having regrets about what they'd just done. As much as he'd told her he wanted her; wanted what had just happened between them he was having second thoughts. Tears sprang in her eyes and she reached up to wipe them away. There was no way she was going to let him see her cry; again.
Hearing her sniffle Danny looked down to see mostiure glisenting in her eyes. Reaching down he cupped her chin with his hand; moving it so that she was now looking at him.
"What's wrong?" He wondered.
Being truthful with him; as much as it was going to hurt to hear the answer; was the only route to take at this point. "Are you having second thoughts about...this." She gestured towards the bed with it's rumpled blankets thrown haphazardly over them both.
"Never! Why would you even think that?" Danny wondered.
"Because you started to tense up and I just thought that..." Arianna trailed off; not sure what else to say.
Understanding dawned on his face and he bent his head to kiss her. "It wasn't because of that. And don't ever think that I don't want you. Do you have any idea how hard it was to be near you for the last two weeks and not do what we just did?"
"Pretty painful probably." Arianna whispered.
"Yes; but I was okay knowing that I just had the chance to be with you; to wrap my arms around you and hold you close. To be in the prescense of such an amazing woman." Danny confessed.
Blushing at his omission she traced lazy circles on his chest as she spoke. "Then what's wrong?"
"In the heat of the moment I kinda forgot to; um; use protection." Danny admitted sheepishly.
If he hadn't been so embrassed by the situation and she didn't feel like such an ass Arianna more then likely would've laughed at the look on his face.
"It's okay. I'm on the pill. Standard percaution for woman who are in law enforcement back home." She told him.
"Good. As much as I care about you I don't think it'd be a good idea to throw a kid into the mix right about now." Danny confessed.
"I compeletly agree." Arianna snuggled back against his chest again.
But not before she caught the glint of something in his eyes that she really couldn't explain but could tell wasn't good. Something else was bothering him; something he was reluctant to share. Propping herself up on an elbow she gently traced his face with her fingers.
"What else it wrong?" She asked.
Nothing got past her; he should've known that. It was now or never to tell her how he felt. To see if he was going to get his heart stomped on after having one of the best experinces of his life. Sitting up he turned to face her; hoping that his eyes weren't belying his feelings as they always seemed to do when she was around.
"Do you know what scared me more then us not using protection?" Danny started.
"No; what?" Arianna wondered.
"When Hunter had his hands around your throat. When you were fighting for you life in that interrigation room I keep thinking to myself that I was going to lose you before I got a chance to tell you that..." Danny paused; taking a deep breath.
" To tell me what?" Arianna was starting to get worried.
"That I love you. More then anything in this world." Danny blurted out.
Sitting in shocked silence Arianna wasn't sure what to say; what to do. This was what she'd been hoping and fearing to hear for so long. Hoping more then anything now that she'd been able to sort through all the thoughts and fears that had been jumbled up in her head. Going with her heart had never let her down before; so there was no reason to change that. But before she could register a cohernt thought Danny was getting out of bed; a hurt look on his face. She'd taken too long in answering him.
I knew it; I'm such an idiot. She obviously doesn't feel the same way I do. Why would she when there are so many other things going on right no. I'm the last thing on her mind, Danny's heart bleed as he shoved on a pair of sweatpants he'd taken from the dresser.
"I love you too Cowboy." Arianna's voice drifted over to him.
Turning he saw a huge smile plastered on her face; eyes brimming over with tears. It had seemed like forever before she spoke those words and he was starting to think that he'd made a huge ass out of hisself. Then her sexy southren voice had spoken and his heart instantly mended itself. One thing he never had to worry about was her lying to him; she was one of the most honest people he had ever met. Plus he could see her emotions in her eyes; as shiny as her badge. Walking back over he sank down on the bed; taking her hands in his.
"Did you just say what I think you said?" Danny needed to hear it again.
Laughing Arianna leaned over and gave him a kiss. " I said I love you Cowboy. Were you expecting me to tell you I didn't?"
"No; well; it just took you so long to answer that I was beginning to think that. You've had so must stuff piled on top of you and I know you were worried about getting involved with me because of the danger Mandala brought to you and those around you." Danny explained.
"It took me so long because I was shocked." Arianna admitted. " You'd just uttered the words I was hoping but at the same time dreading to hear. At first I thought I'd been hearing things becasue I wanted too. It's taken a long time and I've been going back and forth about everything in my head. About involving you in my life; telling you I loved you because there was the chance that you could be taken at any moment and I just couldn't go through that again." She started to cry.
Pulling her close he planted a kiss on her forehead. "You've had a lot of heart ache in your life baby. And I can't imagine how that must be; but I promise you that I won't add to that. Now that I'm in your life I'm not goin' anywhere."
"Could you say that again?" Arianna asked.
"Say what again?" Danny was confused.
"All of it. I just need to hear it again to make sure I'm not dreaming." Arianna revealed.
Putting her at arms length he gave her his biggest Messer grin ever. "Arianna Marie Walker; I love you more then life it's self and would do anything for you. I promise to always be there for you and not let the danger in your life tear us apart."
Wiping the tears away he proceeded to show her how much he meant what he had just said. Because come hell, high water, or the devil hisself he wasn't letting Arianna go. Even if it meant his death at Mandala's hands. If she was taken from him his life wasn't worth living anymore. In the past month she had made him complete; made him realize just how precious life can be. How it is to feel when you've found the one person you were meant to find; meant to spend the rest of your life with. To him Arianna was that person; and no one could ever take her place.
Sun blinded him as Danny blinked his eyes; aware that there was an added weight in his arms. Over time he'd gotten use to having Arianna wrapped up in his arms when he woke every morning. But her naked in his arms? Now that was a different story all together. Laying there images and their converstation from last night played in his head; causing a smile to form on his lips. What he'd been wishing to happen for the last couple of days had. Surprisingly everything had turned out the way he'd hoped and now the wonderful woman in his arms was his for the whole world to see. Not just her body but her heart. The only thing he'd ever wanted from her. Being a player had been long gone when Lynsday had become a huge part of his life; but after she'd ripped his heart out he'd thought about going back to his old ways. Then the young Texas Ranger had walked into his office; all southren accent, charm, and killer body. If he thought back to when they'd first met he would realize that he'd fallen in love with her the moment she'd looked at him with those almond shaped eyes of hers so full of pain and told him that she knew what it was like to have memories that you'd rather forget.
Glancing over at the clock he realized that it was almost one. Either his family had gone out and not bothered to wake them because they knew Arianna needed to sleep or they were still asleep themselves. Slowly; trying not to wake her; Danny got out of bed and threw on his sweatpants. Heading to the closet to find a hoodie he threw it on and turned back to the bed when he heard some rustling. Like every time he saw her his breath hitched in his throat; making speaking or breathing diffcult. Her eyes were fluttering open as she became more awake; stretching her arms over her head; the sheet falling to reveal breasts that he'd become all too familiar with last night. Luckly she covered herself back up before his blood could boil too much.
Suddenly cold Arianna rolled over to find Danny's side of the bed empty. Rolling back over her eyes scanned the room and landed on him leaning against the wall; watching her with his customary grin on his face. Smiling at him in return was all she could at this point. Her body was loveingly sore from last night and she was content to lay in bed all day. Last night had been everything she'd hoped; both the talking and non talking part of it. For the first time since the horror of the Mandala situation had come to pass over five years ago she wasn't allowing the fact that he was out and coming after her to dictate her life. Before all of this she'd been willing to give love a chance; Gage a testament to that. But after Mandala had killed him she had shut herself off from the kind of love that didn't come from a family member. The kind that came with finding your happily ever after with the one person that you were meant to spend the rest of your life with.
Setting up sting operations left and right; taking down armed suspects like nobodies buisness was something she did every day as a part of the rangers. Going to remote places that no one was suppose to even know existed to track down and potentially kill people that were a threat to national security was something she had vouleentered to do along with her sisters. Granted they got paid very well for their work; but she put herself at unecessary risk when doing so. Letting a man like Mandala; even though he'd put her through hell; control whether or not she lived her life wasn't going to cut it. In blind faith she'd poured everything out; told Danny how she'd felt and prayed for the best. Thank her lucky stars the ancestors were smiling down on her; and she had managed to capture Danny's heart too. Watching as he walked over to her and sat down on the edge of the bed she couldn't believe how lucky she'd gotten in the midst of one of the worst parts of her life.
"Mornin' handsome." She purred as he kissed her.
"Mornin' to you too darlin. Or should I say afternoon." Danny chuckled.
"Afternoon? What time is it?" Arianna couldn't believe she'd slept in.
"A little after one." Danny informed.
"Really? I've never slept that late. No wonder I feel rested." Arianna told him.
"You and me both. My family must've thought the same thing because no one came to wake us up that I know of." Danny said.
"They would've been met with quite a sight if they had." Arianna smirked.
Growling Danny straddled her; placing a passonite kiss on her before speaking. " Then it's a good thing because I would've had to kick the asses of everyone of my male family members over the age of twenty."
"I highly doubt that. I'm nothing special; just another woman in a city full of them. Besides everyone of your male family memebers over twenty are happily married." Arianna reminded.
"Except Louie." Danny pointed out. " And you really have no idea how beautiful you are do you?"
"I was blessed with good genes; nothing more." Arianna argued as she wiggled out form underneath him to sit on the edge of the bed; sheet wrapped around her.
"Very good genes." Danny observed with a rakish grin as she made her way into the bathroom; coming out minutes later dressed in her robe.
"You're unbelievable; do you know that?" Arianna shook her head at him.
"If I remember correctly you told me that quite a few times last night; and this morning." Danny nuzzled her neck as he came up behind her; wrapping his arms around her waist.
"Please don't do that." Arianna moaned.
"Why?" Danny grinned against her skin; knowing he was driving her crazy.
"Because we both need to get in the shower and get dressed so we can get something to eat before everyone shows up. Not to mention that if we don't you're family will more then likely send a search party for us." Arianna reminded.
Knowing she was right he gave her one last kiss on the neck before stepping away to get clothes as she did the same. Following her into the bathroom he watched as she grabbed a couple of towels from the cupboard before turning to the shower. Every move she made was filled with grace and agility; something that wasn't only a part of the martial arts that she was so good at but a part of her. Something she wasn't even fully aware of; just like her beauty. Of course he had a feeling there were alot of things about herself that she wasn't aware of; that she just chalked up to hereditary or the skills she had learned growing up. Texans were a lot like New Yorkers when it came to their attitudes; being able to adapt to their surroundings. That was one of the many things that drew him to her in the first place. The entire list however would take way too long to recite.
"Care to join me?" Arianna broke through his thoughts.
Gaze swinging towards her he noticed that she was standing in the buff; totally as ease with the fact that she was in her birthday suit. Instantly his desire made him spring to life and he was more then willing to oblige; but he was going to toture her a little first. Shedding his hoddie he strode towards her and captured her lips; pressing her against him as one of his hands reached up tro caress her breast.
"What happened to not wanting me to do anything?" Danny murmured against her lips.
"Well we both need to take showers and this way we'll conserve water. Besides; this is the last time we're gonna have a chance to be alone. And I don't wanna waste a minute of it." Arianna grinned.
"Have I told you how much I love you?" Danny wondered.
"Yeah; but feel free to tell me again." Arianna told him as she tugged at his sweatpants.
"I love you Ranger Walker." Danny trailed kissed along her collar bone.
"I love you too Detective Messer." Arianna huskly replied.
No more was said as they both stepped under the spray; getting clean temporarily forgotten as they got lost in each other once again. Not knowing that across town; at the very place where they were planning to have the time of their lives with their freinds; someone was planning on shattering their new found happiness to peices. And ending Arianna's life once and for all.