Thanks to WheresDaBeef, CaptainHall, and MasterDerp5885, I love you guys (friendly way)! Chapter Seven! This is where things get 'interesting' I'm moving out of my comfort zone to bring you the most suspenseful 'will they or won't they' ever! This is going to be fun ^_^! Keep reading and reviewing, I won't waste anymore time, onto the chapter we've all been waiting for! Chapter Seven! (Gonna try to land Loose Ends on grand ole number ten for some reason or another….)
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*Dash's POV*
One and a half week later I was still stuck in the med-bay. Ghost came by every day though. Brought me food and we chatted while we ate, he had a way of taking my mind off the fact I was injured. But it always came back up when we finished eating and I tried to get up to put the tray away, only to find that I couldn't get up. Honestly it was kind of strange for Ghost to be acting like this, I'd expect it from Roach or Archer or any of the others for that matter, but Ghost? Never. It could be that he blamed himself for me getting hurt but it was my fault entirely.
Ghost hesitated before leaving this time, only to turn around and face me again, "Maybe we could go to the bar tonight, bet you'd like a chance to get out of here?"
I smiled, "Sounds fun," I commented with a nod.
With that he turned around and left, I didn't see him again until that night. He had a uniform on but it was far from the combat gear, it wasn't dress uniform either, it was a standard 'out and about' type uniform.
I was wearing a forest green t-shirt and my uniform pants that matched Ghost's. My combat boots were by my bed so I slipped them on and followed Ghost out to the car. We talked a bit about nothing in particular, favorite drinks and colors, things like that. We were there before I knew it, laughing about some joke made on the radio. We went inside the bar; it was a different one than the one Roach had taken me to. There was no smoke, just the acrid smell of alcohol and the warm, delicious smell of food.
A waiter led us to a table and we sat down, we ordered our drinks and waited the short amount of time it took to get them. We had been drinking them when an upbeat tango/salsa type song came on. I smiled, having downed half my beer and took Ghost's hand as he finished his off and pulled him to his feet.
"What are you doing?" he asked curiously as we walked over to the dance floor.
"Oh come on, Doc's gonna let me out tomorrow, he's only having me stay tonight so he can make sure there aren't any 'complications'," I said, "One dance won't hurt."
I could practically feel him smiling as he spun me, "Good point," he whispered in my ear as he brought me close then spun me out again.
I let go of his hand and waltzed up to him, he backed up as I stepped toward him, and we were in step. Other dancers had stopped and were now eyes on us. He grabbed my wrist gently and spun the both of us, making us trade places. He held onto my waist and flipped me over him, me landing on my feet behind him, our backs together. We spun to face each other and circled each other like we were sparing, except without stance. He stepped towards me and I stepped back with the same foot. I countered one of his steps with a hand on his shoulder as I stepped forward with the opposite foot. He spun me again and as the song ended, swept my feet from under me, literally and figuratively, and held on to my back, leaning down. His mask was still above his nose and mouth from when he had been drinking.
Now it seemed as time slowed, we were frozen in place and I tuned out the cheering crowd as he leaned down ever so slightly. I could feel my heart beating faster and faster and my face heating up as he slowly closed the distance between us. His warm lips touched mine in a hot kiss. I froze at first then melted into the kiss and put my arm around his neck. I closed my eyes, completely oblivious to the crowd. I felt like it was just me and Ghost as he kissed me gently, gradually getting rougher as I kissed back. He eventually pulled back, teasing me, leaving me wanting more. He straightened up, bringing me up to my feet as well.
We paid for our drinks and left, my face hotter than ever.
'Oh god, he actually kissed me…' I thought to myself as we stepped out into the chilly night, 'it was so amazing…'
Then I heard shouting that broke me out of my thoughts, it was the same bastards as last time I went to the bar with someone.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't little miss," the leader of the gang said gruffly.
Ghost was eyeing them.
"Piss off," I said quickly.
"No," he responded sternly, taking a step towards me.
Ghost stood in front of me, blocking him, "I wouldn't do that if I were you," he threatened.
"And what are you gonna do about it, skully?" he asked.
I felt Ghost tense. He raised a fist and punched the guy in the jaw. When two guys came at him with knives I grabbed one by the arm and dislocated his wrist and shoulder. Ghost dislocated the other guy's leg.
"Get 'em!" someone shouted and I looked to the side to see several men with pistols and assault rifles.
Ghost grabbed my hand and we started running, bullets chasing us. We dodged into an ally way, our backs pressed against both walls. I could hear the pounding footsteps getting closer and closer. Ghost looked panicked as he brought his balaclava up over his nose and mouth, crashing his lips into mine again. I melted into the rough kiss again, wrapping my arms around his neck. He had one hand on my back and the other on my waist, brining me closer to him, our bodies pressed together. The kiss was long and passionate. I was still wanting more when we finally broke apart. I saw a smile on Ghost's lips as he pulled his mask back down. It wasn't a full smile but it still was one. We stayed like we were though, my arms around his neck and his hands on my back and waist.
*Ghost's POV*
I cannot believe I just kissed her twice. Both times were amazing but the second time was better. I stayed the way I was, holding her against me, not wanting the moment to end.
'Gah! What are you thinking, Riley?!' I scolded myself, letting her go. I stayed silent as we walked back to the car. She was blushing; she seemed to have enjoyed it. I mentally face-palmed though, what was I thinking, kissing her?
We drove back to base and hesitated in the car a bit, "Uh, Dash?" I spoke up a bit, "Does this mean… we are… uh… together?" I asked; this was all so confusing to me…
She smiled shyly, "Yeah," she answered quietly.
I instantly felt my face flush; I'm with the girl I can't get out of my head… 'Yes!' I shouted in my head, getting out of the car. I walked her back to her room in the infirmary; Doc would have my hide if he found out about any of this. I gave her a tight hug before leaving back to my room, I'd have to work off a hangover tomorrow, and I knew Dash would too but she's stubborn enough that no one will know about it. I lie down and fell asleep smiling.
Sorry it's so short… I got stuck and I can't think of anything else to put… That's all I've got to say here, see you next time! Also, don't forget to review, I need to know what you guys think so I can make this better!
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