Here it is, chapter 5. Not as much action as I planned at first and it turned out a bit different too but enjoy anyway. I'm not sure how long i'll continue this. There will be a chapter 6, ofcourse.. but after that.. I don't know.. It could be the end of the story, i'm not sure yet but for now just enjoy this and thanks for all the great reviews! It makes my day :)
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Dylan..
I slowly opened my eyes to the light that was shining through the blends of my bedroom window. It was morning already. An arm encircled my waist from behind. I gently turned around and found Anthony still sleeping. I smiled and brushed a strand of pitchblack hair from his face. At the touch he stirred and rested on his back. I would let him sleep a little longer. I carefully got out of bed and darted over to the bathroom to take a shower. Once in the shower, I started to think about the things that had to be taken care off. I didn't know what to do with the whole Italian mob problem but one thing I did know, today I was going to tell my friends about Anthony. No more lies, no more secrets, no more hiding. I quickly showered and dressed in a pair of pink boxers and an old tshirt with the familiar faces of KISS printed on.
When I entered the bedroom, Anthony was no longer asleep. He looked at me with a smile but more importantly, with love in his eyes. "Morning." I said as I crawled onto the bed and softly kissed him on his still smiling lips. "Good morning to you too." I gently ran a finger over his chest and traced the scar from the roof accident. "Anthony, I still haven't told Nathalie, Alex or Bosley.. well actually nobody.. about you. I couldn't bring myself to do it.. but I am sick of lying so I'm going to do it.. today." He pulled me closer and kissed me on top of my head. "I assumed that m-much. I too think it is time you tell them. They are your friends but I - I don't want to cause any problems. I never really had any friends, not that I could affort it with the bussiness I used to be in, but I can see how much they mean to you, and what you m-mean to them." I smiled and laid my head on his chest. "Yeah, well they will just have to accept our relationship. And if they see how happy you make me, they will come to realize that you are the 'one' for me." I felt him running his hand through my hair and before I could protest, I felt a sting as he ripped some of my hair out. "Anthony!" I yelled in surprise and pain. I gave him an angry glare but after seeing the safisfied look on his face as he rubbed the lock of hair under his nose and across his cheek, I couldn't stay mad. He seemed in Heaven. Besides he didn't pull my hair all the time so I really couldn't complain, it could be worse.
"I would appreciate it if you asked next time." He raised an eyebrow. "Yeah yeah I know, You have been pretty good about it but that doesn't mean you shouldn't ask or at least let me know.." I smiled and then added. "Why don't you go take a shower and then maybe we can go out and have breakfast. How does that sound to you?" He nodded and then got out of bed. I watched him gather his clothes and then he looked at me. "That way." I said pointing to another door that led to the bathroom. I lay back down for a minute before getting up once more to get ready to face a brand new day.
Anthony..
I woke up to the sound of water running. When I noticed that Dylan was gone, I assumed she went to take a shower. I closed my eyes again and waited for her to return. After a couple of minutes I heard a door open and just a moment later Dylan walked inside the bedroom, wearing pink boxers and a tshirt with a couple of strange men on it, perhaps of a music group, although I had no idea who they were, but from the looks of it, not my kind of music. But Dylan quickly got my full attention. Even in just a simple attire, my Angel looked beautiful. It made me smile.
"Morning." She said as she moved onto the bed and kissed me. "Good morning to you too." I whispered in her ear. She then carressed my chest and the scar. I shivered slightly at her gentle warm touch. "Anthony, I still haven't told Nathalie, Alex or Bosley.. well actually nobody.. about you. I couldn't bring myself to do it.. but I am sick of lying so I'm going to do it.. today." It didn't come as a surprise. I had figured that out awhile ago. But I didn't blame her. I knew she was afraid of how they would react and of the possibility of losing them. But even though I loved Dylan with all of my heart, I would never dare to come between them. If they would make her choose between me or them, I would step aside, because good friends are hard to find. She needed them. I placed a kiss on top of her head. "I assumed that m-much. I too think it is time you tell them. They are your friends but I - I don't want to cause any problems. I never really had any friends, not that I could affort it with the bussiness I used to be in, but I can see how much they mean to you, and what you m-mean to them." She smiled affectionately and then laid her head on my chest. The scent of her washed hair drifted over me. It smelled wonderful. "Yeah, well they will just have to accept our relationship. And if they see how happy you make me, they will come to realize that you are the 'one' for me."
At that moment I wasn't really paying attention to what Dylan was saying as I tried to refrain myself from my ever present 'hair fetish' but it just was too much of a temptation. I ran my hand through her hair and I couldn't stop myself. I curled my fingers around a lock of hair and pulled hard. I heard her yelp but I was too taken in by her magnificent scent that I barely noticed. "I would appreciate it if you asked next time." She hadn't mind before so I didn't understand why she acted this way. I raised my eyebrow - old habbits die hard - and half smiled at the annoyed expression on her face. "Yeah yeah I know, You have been pretty good about it but that doesn't mean you shouldn't ask or at least let me know.." Before I could say anything she continued with a smile "Why don't you go take a shower and then maybe we can go out and have breakfast. How does that sound to you?" It did sound pretty good, so I decided to drop the hair issue for now and take a refreshing shower instead. I got out of bed, gathered my clothes and headed to where Dylan had shown me. I had a feeling this was going to be a long day.
Dylan..
I took a can of soda from the fridge as I waited for Anthony to get some breakfast. I was about to sit down on the couch and turn on the tv when my doorbell rang. I froze as it went off again. I could pretend I wasn't at home.. Damn who was I kidding? If it was them, it wouldn't work, they had a spare key in case of emergency. Besides they probably noticed my car outside. I quickly ran towards the bathroom. I knocked on the door and asked "Anthony, are you done? Because could you stay in here for just a little longer. I think Nath and Alex are here." Suddenly the door flew open, revealing an almost completely naked Anthony as he only wore a towel around his waist. "They are h-here?" He asked with a note of alarm in his voice. "I think so. Just stay here ok? I'm not sure what to do myself. But it'll be alright." I quickly kissed him on the cheek before running back. I noticed the gun on the table and quickly laid it inside a drawer. I also noticed his long black coat and suitcase so I took them to the kitchen. With that done, I took a deep breath and opened the door.
"Wow Dylan, what took you so long?" Nathalie asked, smiling brightly as usual. "I wasn't dressed yet so I put on some clothes first." I answered and forced a smile towards my friends. "Oh that's ok, we don't mind waiting, do we Alex?" Alex simply replied "No, not really." I stepped aside to let them in. "So, what's up? I hadn't expected you guys so early. I even haven't had breakfast yet." "Oh well you know us, we.. we were a bit worried about you after you left last night." Nathalie said truthfully, sitting down on the couch. Alex followed and sat beside her. "No need to guys, everything's fine." The silence that followed then was overflowing. I never thought the three of us could be so.. so tense around each other. I couldn't stand it any longer and asked "So anything planned for today?" It was Alex who answered. "No not really, I think I am - " She broke off her sentence and suddenly asked "Is that a cane?" Alex stood up and bent down to pick up a long black cane. "Dylan, what the hell is going on?" Alex sounded very angry and I couldn't really blame her. Stupid me for being so careless. I had forgotten all about Anthony's cane, it must have fallen on the ground when I picked up his suitcase. I was in such a hurry that apparently I hadn't noticed. I sighed at seeing the confusion on Nathalie's face. This was it. Le moment suprème. "Well, I have quite some explaining to do. Alex you better sit down because I think you're going to need it for what am I about to tell you."
"No thanks Dylan. I am quite comfortable standing. So what's the deal with this?!" She spat holding the cane out in front of me. I swallowed the lump that had formed in my throat. This was not going to be easy. Hell, I felt like a mouse trapped by a hungry cat. "That uhm.. that's a cane and.. Well that's Anthony's cane.." I glanced over at Nathalie who seemed confused and shocked at the same time. "Dylan what are you doing with that?" Nathalie asked, clearly not following, but I knew Alex understood, the way she narrowed her eyes said it all and she wasn't too happy about it either. "It's not mine Nath.. It belongs to Anthony.." "Wait are you saying that - " Nathalie was cut off by Alex "That the creepy thin man is still alive? And I bet you knew he was alive all along. You lied to us Dylan!" Alex looked me in the eye when she said this. I could tell she was hurt. "Is it true Dyl?" Nathalie asked in a gentle voice. She seemed pretty calm but it didn't soothe me. I hated myself for all the lies. "Yeah it's true. I'm sorry. I - I was afraid.. of what you guys might think." Alex chuckled. "You still shouldn't have lied to us Dylan. We are supposed to be your friends!" I wiped away some tears that I couldn't stop from rolling down my cheeks. I looked over at Nathalie who put a calming hand on Alex' arm. "Alex, sit down for a moment will ya? This isn't getting us anywhere. I understand your anger but we have to work this out and we will. We are best friends and we are a team." Alex nodded and sat down. "So, are you seeing him or what? I think we have a right to know." She then asked, with a hint of anger in her voice.
I gathered all my courage as I knew this was the moment I had to tell them about my relationship with the silent assassin. "Me and.. Anthony. We are.. We are together.. So yes we are seeing each other." Even though Alex had asked the question herself, she seemed utterly shocked. Nathalie on the other hand quickly overcame her shock and flashed me a small smile. "So that was what you meant with "Maybe I already have" when I teased you about finding the right guy last night." Nathalie wasn't always very quick to putting together the pieces of a puzzle but this one she had figured out. "So where is the owner of the cane?" Alex asked seriously. I blushed and smiled. "He was in the shower when you guys got here.. He's still in the bathroom." Nathalie nearly laughed but managed to hold back when she saw the look on Alex' face. Alex wasn't amused at all. "This isn't funny Nathalie. Have you forgotten that he's a killer." "No he is not or not anymore." I quickly countered, and decided to tell them about the mob thing as well. "Look, since we got together he hasn't killed anyone. I'm sure of that.. Well, besides those two Italian guys.. but listen.. He didn't want to kill them.. They were after him.. He had no choice.. And I believe him. Besides that's not all of it.. They are still after him.. I don't know how many.. all I know is that they are from the Italian mob and that Anthony's in serious danger." Alex shook her head. "Why should we help him? If he wasn't such a cold blooded killer he wouldn't have gotten in this kind of trouble in the first place, am I right?" Right on the spot. It was retaliation for something that happened a long time ago. "Well yeah, but.. you can't undo the past Alex. That doesn't mean we shouldn't help him." "Besides he's Dylan's boyfriend." Nathalie pointed out with a smile. Alex sighed and turned to face Nathalie. "Are you ok with all of this? How can you be? For god sake he tried to kill us. The man is a psycho!" She glanced at me before turning her attention to Alex. "Yeah, true, well i'm not sure about the psycho part but what's done is done. He was only doing his job. And if he really wanted to do something bad to us he could've have done it by now. Don't forget he saved your life, Max's and Dylan's. I think it's safe to say he's on our side but i'll keep an eye on him, although I don't think it will be necessary." Alex wasn't very keen on the idea of having to add Anthony to the family but after awhile she nodded and said "Ok, I give in."
I breathed a sign of relief. I could hardly believe this myself. No more secrets and it felt great. "Well Dylan, why don't you go get the thin - uh Anthony I mean." I smiled and walked out of the room. I reached the bathroom and this time I opened the door without knocking first. I walked inside and found Anthony completely dressed in his black pinstripe suit. He stood in front of the mirror, smoothing down his hair. I smiled a little and approached him. He turned around to face me. "Is everything alright?" He asked while he reached out and stroked my cheek. "I told them." His expression turned from soft into worried. "No it's ok. Don't worry. It was quite a shock at first but they seem open to the idea so.." I thought I would never see it but even he seemed surprised and a bit shocked. I laughed and said "Well Alex still has some problems with it but I'm sure she'll come around eventually. I'm just so happy." I put a hand behind his neck and kissed him passionately. When I broke the kiss, a smile began to form on his lips. "Come on, they want to see you." I grabbed his hand and pulled him with me but I stopped when he didn't move an inch. "Don't worry. You are not alone, i'm here with you." I smiled up at him. He nodded and we both went to face my friends.
Anthony..
The water felt absolutely great. It would've been even better if Dylan was here too. The thought of the two of us, together in the shower, was pretty arousing. I have to stop these thoughts or I'll end up taking a cold shower or I can always.. But that was as far as I got as Dylan knocked on the bathroom door, rudely interrupting my pleasant thoughts. Well, the real deal is always better.. I smiled and turned off the water. "Anthony, are you done? Because could you stay in here for just a little longer. I think Nath and Alex are here." It took a moment for my brain to process what she had just said. I stepped out of the shower and searched for a towel. I quickly found one and wrapped it around my waist before opening the door. Dylan stood there completely dressed in a black pair of jeans and a white striped blouse. The contrast of the black and white looked good on her, especially with her fiery auburn hair. But then I remembered what she said before. "They are h-here?" I knew I sounded a bit worried but I couldn't help it, though I didn't want to make her worry even more than she already did. "I think so. Just stay here ok? I'm not sure what to do myself. But it'll be alright." She kissed me on my cheek and before I could utter another word she was gone again.
Well, worrying wouldn't do me any good so I just closed the door again and did as asked, I stayed put. I dressed in my black suit, which could use some washing but my suitcase was still in the living room and I couldn't go there, so this would have to do for now. I noticed the medallion laying on the side of the tub, I took it and held it by the chain, admiring its simple beauty before pocketing it. Afterwards I sat on the edge of the bathtub, waiting for Dylan to return. I hated waiting. It always made me nervous. So nervous that at one point I couldn't stop myself from pacing. I had to do something. I sighed and looked myself over in the mirror. I could use a haircut too. Paying a visit to Mother Superior was on my To Do list. I searched for a comb and after finally finding one, I started to comb my hair when suddenly Dylan walked in, so I could see in the mirror. She seemed..Happy? Atleast not as jumpy as before. I turned around to face my beautiful Angel. "Is everything alright?" I gently caressed her cheek with the back of my hand and saw her closing her eyes at the touch. "I told them." She said. So, she had finally faced her friends and confessed everything. A worried feeling crept over me, Dylan noticed. "No it's ok. Don't worry. It was quite a shock at first but they seem open to the idea so.." Well, I hadn't expected acceptance, actually a part of me had prepared to leave Dylan for her sake but now it looked like it wouldn't come to that after all. "Well Alex still has some problems with it but I'm sure she'll come around eventually. I'm just so happy." Then she pulled my head down and kissed me. When we broke apart I smiled at her. It was great to see her so happy, so full of joy. It was all I ever wanted for my Angel. Happiness. "Come on, they want to see you." She said and grabbed my hand. Although she had just said they were ok with it, more a less, I still wasn't looking forward to facing them. They had been my adverseries and normally I would have never come to a point like this because most of the peope I had fought were dead. "Don't worry. You are not alone, i'm here with you." Those words were enough for me to make me go with her because together we could get through anything. I truly believed that.
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So far chapter 5. All I have to say is, stay tuned for more! R&R.