Across the Universe-
This story is being written for the 'Across the Universe' flash-fic challenge at ghffchallenge...the challenge is to write flash fics with prompts based on the lyrics of the musical 'Across the Universe'...I don't own GH I just love the fandom...hope you like
PROMPT #7
I've just seen a face;
I can't forget the time or place
Where we just met
A few days had passed since that night where Maxie Jones crashed at Casa de Stone Cold after getting a message from the killer and since that night it seemed that she wanted to seek comfort in the young hacker which surprised him.
'Did she suspect the conniving cadet was the killer like her sister did' He wondered to himself as on New Years Eve a knock sounded on his door. Stone Cold was out doing something for Mr. Corinthos sir who was engaged at present with 'personal' matters. Translation he was in the city ringing in the New Year with Queen of Couture Kate Howard. The young man didn't know who he'd see behind that door. He thought it would be Milo however he doubted the bodyguard would have time to party considering the impending war. Opening the door he was surprised to say the least in who he saw.
"Hi Spinelli," Maxie said.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be out celebrating the New Year with your boyfriend?"
"Coop said he had things to do at the station but he'd meet me at the Metro Court later. I just wanted to see what you were up to tonight."
Spinelli shrugged.
"I was supposed to go the Metro Court as well."
"Oh do you have a date."
"Milo but I doubt he'll be making it."
Maxie nodded as Spinelli's cell rang. She allowed him to pick it up and when he returned he was laughing.
"Milo must be psychic or something. He said he'd meet up with me there."
Maxie smiled.
"Your not wearing that are you."
Spinelli looked down at his attire. He was wearing what he normally wore and she was just shaking her head at him dragging him up the stairs to his pink room.
"You helped me out the other night and I owe you. Let me give you a makeover."
The young man rolled his eyes at her but reluctantly agreed. He knew the bad blonde one had a flair for fashion.
--
At the hotel it seemed like a good amount of the town was there ready to ring in the New Year. Serena was sitting at the bar trying to flirt with a bartender to get her something with a bit more kick when she heard a familiar male voice ordering two drinks. After paying the bartender he smiled at her.
"Just don't tell Scott he'll think I'm corrupting you."
Serena smiled.
"Here alone Logan."
"Well my girlfriend was supposed to be here."
"I still can't believe you and Lulu Spencer are dating and world war three hasn't broken out."
"Give it time."
--
Outside Lulu was about to enter the hotel when a pair of hands grabbed her and brought her to the side of the hotel exterior and spun her around.
"Don't tell me that I shouldn't be here because I know that."
"You just have a death wish."
"I just wanted to wish you a happy New Year."
"It would be happier if I knew you were ok."
"I can take care of myself you should know that by now."
"I know that Johnny but I still worry about you."
"Well don't okay it will make things harder then it has to be. Go back in there and be with your boyfriend. Be where I know you will be out of harms way."
"I know too many people to not be in harms way."
"Well be careful."
Then out of nowhere Johnny Zacchara and Lulu Spencer shared a kiss. Little did they know they were being watched.
--
After deciding to take separate cars to the hotel Spinelli and Maxie arrived. Maxie watched Spinelli exit his car at the hotel and smiled at her handiwork. So she didn't give him an extreme makeover or anything she just told him to brush his hair and pulled out a suit for him to wear. Though she had seen him dressed up before...the Black and White Ball and her sister's funeral most recently she couldn't help but smile as she witnessed how good he cleaned up. She shook the thought out of her head. She couldn't like Spinelli could she...he was too good for her, besides she was in love with Coop.
"Hey Sexy." Came a voice from behind her.
Maxie swung around to see Cooper.
"Coop you made it."
"I promised I would didn't I."
She nodded and took his arm entering the hotel silently hoping things would work out for Spinelli.
-
Milo couldn't believe what he witnessed as he arrived at the hotel. Lulu kissing Johnny. He decided to try to block it out of his mind. Whatever happened to Lulu he was out of her life and knew that it was for the better? As he spotted his friend he vowed to keep that tidbit of information from him.
"You clean up good."
"Thanks. But I have to admit the Jackal had some assistance."
"Whose."
"Maxie's."
He said her name cough like so that Milo wouldn't here him.
"Maxie...the 'Bad' Blonde one."
"She actually isn't that bad once you get to know her."
Milo just nodded. Spinelli didn't know the whole story about Maxie Jones and he didn't want to tell it to him at least not that night.
As they entered the hotel they spotted Maxie and Coop in each other's arms on the dance floor Logan leaving Serena at the bar to greet Lulu and numerous other familiar faces around them.
"Serena's alone man nows your chance."
Spinelli looked from Serena back to Milo and nervously bit his lip.
"I-I don't know..."
"It's now or never."
Spinelli took a deep breath and nodded.
'Here goes nothing.' He thought as he approached her.
-
Spinelli approached the bar and cleared his throat thinking of what to say. Serena turned to look at him and smiled.
"H-hello."
"Hi."
"U-um would you...that is...would you like to dance."
"I don't know. I was told not to talk with strangers let alone dance with one."
"And I'm probably the strangest stranger you've ever met right."
"I wouldn't say that."
She smiled as he put out her hand.
"I'm..."
He paused thinking of how to introduce himself.
"You're..."
"I'm Damian Spinelli also known as the Jackal."
"The Jackal."
"The Jackal the assassin of the internet, the ace of cyberspace."
Serena nodded.
"I'm Serena Baldwin, no nickname."
"Well I'm sure the Jackal can think of something if you let me."
She smiled.
"I bet you could Damian."
He made a face.
"Please call me Spinelli."
"Spinelli. Anyway they say strangers are just friends you haven't met yet."
"And we now know each others names so it's a start."
"And I'd love to dance with you but..."
"But you think I'm a geek right."
"I wouldn't say geek exactly...kind of quirky though...but between you and me I like my guys with quirk they are way more interesting the pretty boys who tend to be complete assholes."
Spinelli smiled a bit remembering Georgie telling him almost the exact same thing once when he asked what Lulu saw in Logan that she didn't see in him.
"Anyway I'd like to dance with you but I'd rather sit and talk."
"Talkings good."
--
Milo watched Spinelli talking to Serena and smiled.
'At least He found a date.' He thought as he spotted a blonde entering the room looking around nervously. He hadn't been to the Black and White Ball and hadn't been around the hospital or Kelly's to know that this woman was Nurse Nadine Crowell.
Milo headed over to Nadine to introduce himself.
--
Maxie and Cooper were dancing as it was getting closer to midnight.
"Maxie I need to go but I promise I'll be back for midnight."
She nodded and headed to the bar and sat next to Spinelli and Serena.
"I see you two are hitting it off."
"We are. So Maxie where were you hiding this one the past few days."
Spinelli was blushing a little.
"I guess I was trying to hide him from heartbreak. I mean Lulu Spencer pretty much stomped on his heart in choosing your brother...then there was Georgie...you know if she were alive he'd probably be her date tonight."
Serena felt bad for her new friend in knowing this.
"I'm so sorry Spinelli."
"It's alright. Georgie would have wanted the Jackal to move on and be happy. Anyway where is Coop."
"Outside."
--
Outside Leyla Mir was upset that she was running late. She really wanted to make it to the party. Even though she didn't have a date it was nice to not be alone to ring in the New Year and who knew maybe she'd meet some random.
Cooper spotted his next victim. Sure Leyla didn't have any connection to anyone but this was the basis of her appeal. He would kill her to let the cops know nobody was safe. He'd deal with Maxie later...or just torture her by text he hadn't figured out what yet. He pulled the phone cord from his back and got to her from behind. As he entered the hotel he opened up his phone and sent a text piggybacked to Patrick Drake's number: YOUR DEAD
--
Cooper returned and grabbed Maxie for a dance as the clock began to tick down. Serena smiled at Spinelli.
"You know. I'd rather not be there while all these happy couples are making out."
"You want to head outside then."
"If you wouldn't mind Spinelli."
Spinelli nodded as they exited the hotel.
"Oh my god."
Serena said spotting the body.
A knot settled in Spinelli's stomach as he spotted the young nurse lying with a phone cord on her neck.
'When will it end?'
TBC
I wanted to add another death I hope you like...I'm planning on building more of the different ships...it there is any one in particular you wish to see let me know...