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Chapter 3 -

Aleka's POV

I was still in shock from the previous night's events. I simply could not believe that Cell, the monster hell bent on destroying the earth saved me. I just could not wrap my mind around it. Don't get me wrong, I'm grateful that he saved me but i'm still very confused. And I have no idea what possessed me to kiss him! He just looked so cute at that moment and I could not resist. After all this man or creature, whatever you may call him saved my life last night. I was able to return home and live for however long he may have prolonged my life. I cannot imagine that he won't still blow up this planet or whatever it is that he plans on doing after his stupid little tournament so why did he even bother?

As insane as this may sound I actually want to see him again. There is just something about him that makes me...long for him? I've never felt this way before not even about my ex husband. I found myself wondering whether I actually would see him again though. I highly doubt it but it would be nice. He may not be quite as kind the next time though so maybe it was not such a great idea to see him again. I cannot help but think about him. I barely slept last night, I was thinking about him all night.

I rolled over in my comfy bed and glanced at the clock. The bright red digits told me that it was seven o'clock exactly. It was frustrating to be up at this hour. I usually sleep until eight but thinking of Cell kept me up. Well Mia would be up shortly and she would be expecting breakfast so I needed to get out of bed. I probably laid there for about ten more minutes before I finally got up.

I stepped into the shower and toweled off when I got out. I slipped on a simple white t-shirt and jeans and my favorite flip flops. I went downstairs and poured a cup of coffee and added my sugar and cream. I turn around and about had a heart attack! There at my patio door stood Cell and he had an annoying grin on his face. It must have been amusing to watch my reaction. I had to have jumped back ten feet and I spilled coffee all over the place. Thankfully I chose not to scream and wake Mia up.

I nervously approach the door and open it. I almost did not want to open it but I had a feeling that he could get in if he really wanted to. I closed the curtains behind me and shut the door because if Mia woke up I did not want her to see him. I looked up at him and met his eyes. A chill ran up my spine when our eyes made contact. He had his arms crossed and he still had that grin on his face.

"Did I startle you?" his smooth voice asked me.

"Yes," I said briefly not sure what to think of him being here. I took a moment to glance down at my now coffee stained shirt and sighed. I knew I looked ridiculous. "I didn't think I would ever see you again," I suddenly said. He remained silent for a few moments before replying.

"Well you dropped this last night before you went inside," he held his pale hand out. A silver bracelet was in his hand. In order to examine the bracelet further I would need to step closer to him and so I did. I picked the bracelet up and quickly recognized it as my mother's old charm bracelet that she had given me years ago.

"Oh I never even realized it fell off...thank you," I slipped it back on my wrist. But wait if it fell off here then why didn't he just put it somewhere I would find it? "I'm sorry I don't mean to sound rude but why did you come all the way back out here? You could have left it somewhere and saved yourself a lot of trouble. He had a deer in the headlights look. I could tell that he did not know what to say.

"Umm..well I didn't want it to get lost so.." he managed to say. I watched him carefully, he seemed a little flustered but it wasn't terribly obvious. "Alright, you have it back now so I will leave," he turned away and flexed his wings. I have no idea what possessed me to go after him but I did. I grabbed his arm and pulled him back.

"Please, don't leave. I'm sorry I didn't mean to come across that way. I'm actually really grateful that you cared enough to make sure I got it back. It was very...sweet," I told him. "Why are you so nice to me?" I asked after a few moments of silence passed.

"I don't know," he replied.

"Mommy!" a tiny voice said. I turned around and to my horror there stood Mia. She held onto her teddy bear tightly and stared at me. I took a moment to glance at Cell, trying to gauge his reaction to my daughter. He seemed unaffected by her and simply watched her.

"Sweetheart, what are you doing up so early?" I walked over to her and gathered her in my arms.

"I heard talking," Mia said. "Who is he, Mommy?"

"Um...well he's a friend of Mommy's sweetheart," I glanced at Cell and he had an unreadable expression.

"Oh ok," Mia said. I put her down and kissed her forehead.

"Will you go back inside and put some cartoons on? I promise I will be in there shortly and make you some breakfast," I told her.

"Will you make chocolate chip pancakes?" Mia asked. I nodded and she giggled and ran back inside. I shut the door behind her and walked back over to Cell.

"I'm sorry," I said.

"You have a daughter? Where's your husband?" Cell asked me.

"Yes, she's four and my ex husband has been banished from both of our lives," I told him. Why did he even care? Perhaps he was just trying to make conversation.

"So I'm a friend?" he smirked at me. I felt my cheeks go red and stared at him dumbly.

"Well what was I supposed to tell her? That you are the guy that wants to destroy the planet but for some reason you are nice to me?" He let out a small laugh.

"Alright point taken," he said. "I will leave now, you seem to have things to tend to," he said.

"Ok..." a moment of silence passed as I tried to think of a way to see him again. Why am I so stuck on him? I guess this supposedly evil creature saving my life has a little something to do with it..I snap out of thoughts and realized he was turned away from me now. I walked up to him and placed my hand on his arm. I felt his arm tense up but quickly he relaxed. I'm getting more comfortable with him with each passing minute I realize. "Cell?" I say gently. He turns around and looks me straight in the eyes. "I know this may be a strange request but..." I feel my nerve starting to slip and he must immediately notice this.

"But what," Cell urges me.

"Well can I see you again?" I finally just spit it out. He appears taken by surprise by the question and stares at me. I suddenly start to feel embarrassed, I get the feeling he may not be interested in me like I am with him. My face is starting to feel hot and I find it difficult to maintain eye contact with him.

"You actually want to see me again?" he asks finally. I nodded my head and still would not look him in the eye. "Perhaps that can happen if that's what you want," he said. I suddenly look up at him starting to slowly feel less rejected.

"I do want to see you again," I say. Cell smirks and crosses his arms.

"We'll see," he says and in a blink of an eye he is gone. I stare at the spot where he was just standing, my mind having a hard time comprehending how fast he can be gone. I finally shake my head, roll my eyes and walk back inside to make Mia her pancakes.

Author's Note: Well I know it's been awhile since I've updated but here I am again! I hope ya'll enjoyed it! I'm not sure I like the way it's going but we'll see. Thanks for reading ^_^