Author's Note: Hi everyone, hoping you're liking this. I just wanted to say that if a character seems OOC please let me know! Also let me know if Audrey is turning into a Mary-Sue because I for sure don't want that! Anyways, this is one of the more romantic chapters so far. Enjoy and please review!

Ch.4- Renewed Feelings

"So, you're not drunk anymore?" Audrey sighed, turning to Tintin.

"What…what are you talking about? I don't drink."

"Oh really? Then why did I find you drunk in a bar with the Captain?"

"Wait, he wasn't lying?" Tintin yelled, his denial suddenly wearing out.

He turned to look at the Captain, but he was already gone. He was making a run for it back to Labrador Road. He didn't want to be around during the "feuding lovebirds", as he called them, argument.

"Oh, you don't have to act coy around me! You lied!" Audrey scowled and sat down the model ship.

"I…but I don't understand. I thought your lifeboat was…" he could barely finish the sentence. "I thought your lifeboat went missing?" He completed in a whisper.

"I got out of boat 27, but that's beside the point! Do you think you could just lie to my face and I'd never find out?"

"I know you're trying to argue with me, but I'm just happy you're alive…" He sighed and put his hand to his forehead. He began to wobble back and forth.

"Are you ok Tintin?" Audrey asked, concerned now.

"I don't know, I just feel a little dizzy…"

"Maybe you should get back to your apartment."

"Good idea…" He said before his voice trailed off and he ran into the stand.

Audrey blushed.

Great. She thought. Now I have to help him get back thanks to the Captain. Won't he be happy to see us together?

When they made it back to the apartment Captain Haddock was casually reading the newspaper.

Audrey flung Tintin onto the couch and flopped down beside him.

"So you thought you'd just leave me to be his chaperone?" Audrey gasped, still out of breath from dragging Tintin to his apartment.

Captain Haddock peeked shyly out from the top of the newspaper.

"You didn't give him any whiskey did you?"

"No! This is not a joke! He got dizzy. I don't know what his problem is!"

Haddock put down the newspaper.

"You've got to believe me. He didn't lie to you. I bet he was just shocked to see you so suddenly."

"What happened?" Came Tintin's groggy voice.

"You past out…again." Audrey groaned.

"What's going on lately?"

"Too much to drink?"

Tintin rolled his eyes. "I don't know how it could've happened…"

"It's my fault…" The Captain stated. "I wanted to get your mind off Audrey's disappearance."

"Sure Captain." Tintin smirked. "By the way, what are you doing in Brussels?"

"I'm working on a story. There's been a series of robberies."

"That's not the only reason you were in Brussels…" The Captain mumbled, using his eyes to gesture toward Tintin.

Audrey snorted. "I should go."

"Wait! I… I don't want you to be angry with me. I'm sorry if I hurt you…" Tintin called, jumping up and grabbing Audrey's hand.

Her eyes were glassy, she was upset and she had a right to be.

"I forgive you, but I'll never forget."

Tintin nodded and let her hand go. He felt sick and his dizziness was returning.

The next morning Tintin headed to the building for the newspaper he worked at, Le Petit Vingtième.

When he got his story assignment he was a bit shocked. He was going to be covering the same robberies as Audrey.

I hope she's not angry anymore. He thought as he headed back down the street towards the police headquarters. I just don't recall being drunk or even going to the bar!

Tintin laughed to himself, of course he didn't remember being drunk!

Still he felt bad that Audrey had seen him in the one time he had been drinking. What horrible timing it had been.

"Thompson, Thomson, how good to see you!" Tintin smiled warmly and shook the detectives' hands. He was at the local police station so he could pick up some reports before he headed to one of the crime scenes the next morning.

"Good to see you too Tintin my friend!"

"To be precise: good to see you."

"Do you have the reports I need? I'm going to be investigating the midnight robberies."

"Ah yes, here they are." Thomson stated, pulling out a packet of papers and handing them to the young boy.

"Thank you." Tintin replied, turning around.

"Hello, where is Snowy?" He asked. "Snowy? Snowy! I don't understand, he was right behind me a few minutes ago!"

Just then the station door swung open and there was Snowy, pulling someone along by their pant leg.

"Hey, stop it! No, Snowy, stop!"

The victim looked up at Tintin and groaned out from under her hat.

"It seems Snowy's brought in quite a catch." Thompson laughed and Thomson joined in.

Tintin reached down to pull Snowy away, but he began to growl.

"Snowy, bad dog! You know you're not supposed to growl at people!"

"No, it's fine. I guess I deserve it anyway." Audrey laughed.

Tintin laughed too. "Looks like we'll be working together on this one." He smiled, holding up the police reports.

"Oh, that should be nice. Working on the same case and all." She replied.

"Was that sarcasm or have you actually forgiven me?"

Audrey sighed. "I forgive you. The Captain convinced me the other day. I guess seeing you like that… just made me unsure."

"No, it's quite reasonable. Would you mind if I walk you back to your hotel?"

"Oh, I was actually on my way to get something to eat."

"Do you mind if I accompany you? I mean, if I'm not intruding that is."

"No, of course not. I'd enjoy the company." Audrey looked down at Snowy who was wagging his tail fiercely. "And I assume you're satisfied."

Snowy barked. Audrey knew what Snowy was getting at all along. He wanted them back together. He was a clever dog.

The three found a cozy, outdoor café. Tintin ordered ginger beer for him and Audrey (making sure it really was ginger beer!) and the two toasted to their renewed friendship, or more than friendship…

"You know Tintin, back on the Titanic…I was going to tell you something."

"Yes?" He said, leaning forward across the table.

"I was going to tell you that I love you."

"I love you too Audrey." He whispered and caressed her face with his hand.

She leaned forward to him and kissed him on the cheek. He blushed.

"I have a feeling we're being watched…very intently."

The two looked down to find Snowy staring at them. His eyes were narrowed and he was watching the two very, very closely.

Tintin wanted to kiss Audrey back, but Snowy was making him feel awkward.

Sensing the awkwardness of the situation, Snowy turned his back to them and huffed irritatedly. He couldn't believe his best friend was bothered by him watching the unfolding romance.

Tintin leaned over again and kissed Audrey passionately on the lips and she kissed him back. Things were finally going his way… or so he thought.