Just to be clear, I love Eva's characters and that she is so strong, so I'm not trying to change her. It's just a bit of a different situation.
I don't own Crossing Lines or it's characters.
They took a cab, rather than driving themselves to the club. Apparently this little hole in the wall was where the fighters liked to hang out. The plan was rather simple at this point, get noticed, start a fight, win and hopefully be approached with an offer to fight for money. They got out of the cab and Tommy looked at Eva. She looked amazing, wearing a tight short dark green dress that made her look like sin and absolution in one. He suspected getting into a fight would be easy, if not inevitable with her looking like that. Hell, he wouldn't be surprised if he ended up having to fight the whole club just to keep her with him. He could still feel a bit of defiance lingering in her but when he put his arm around her shoulder and dragged her close, she complied, nestling close to his chest.
"You alright?" His voice was a low murmur in her ear and she shivered, quickly masking it as being cold.
"Yeah, I'll be fine. Don't worry"
He looked like he didn't believe her, but he didn't say anything else as they walked into the club after the so called bouncer took one look at Eva. They walked up to the bar, Tommy's arm hanging loosely around her shoulders. He ordered for both of them without asking, but somehow still managing to get her her favorite beer. She raised an eyebrow at him.
"I know more than you think" He shrugged.
They spent an hour at the bar with no one approaching them and Eva decided it was time to get things going. "I think you need to let me go".
Tommy looked at her.
"Look we both know the best way to start a fight here, but no one is going to come on to me with you draped all over me like a guard dog".
He sighed. "Fine. Be careful".
She nodded and in the corner of her eye she noticed a rather large guy watching her closely. She leaned in closer to Tommy, her lips brushing his cheek. "Just going to the bathroom".
Tommy watched her as she left, taking notice of the guy tracing her every move. He ordered another bottle of beer and heard Sebastians voice in his ear.
"You guys are so cute, whens the wedding?"
"Watch it" Tommy mumbled as Sebastian laughed in his ear.
Eva was on her way back when the big guy grabbed her arm, causing her to stumble. Tommy was immediatley on his feet walking towards them.
"How about you and me take a little walk?"
Eva winced at the hold, and tried to pull her arm back, weaker than she usually would have. "Sorry, I'm here with my boyfriend".
Tommy reached them then and with a harsh shove to the guys chest he pushed him back and then Eva behind him.
"What the fuck do you think your doing?" His irish accent was stronger than usual.
A quick glance around told Eva that people were watching and she grabbed the back of Tommy's shirt. "Tommy, it's okay".
"The hell it is. Love, go take a seat, I'll handle this".
"Why don't you let her stay, that way I want have to waste time coming to find her when i'm done with you" The bigger guy snarled.
Before anyone could react Tommy punched him, quickly breaking his nose.
"Fuck!" The guy stumbled back and before anyone could react he had a knife in his hand. Before Eva grasped what was going on she was pushed back by Tommy, who grabbed a bottle from the nearest table and smashed it against the side, breaking it. He held it up, and smirked the other guy, inviting him to a fight.
"Stop!" a loud voice rang through the air and everyone but Tommy looked at a smaller guy walking towards them. "No fighting unless it's in the ring. That's the rules".
"Fine by me" Tommy snarled.
"Alright then. And who are you?"
"Tommy. This tosser grabbed my girlfriend"
The big guy just shrugged and the guy who seemed to be in charge of the lovely establishment turned to Eva. "And are you the girlfriend then?"
Eva nodded silently, unsure of how to repsond in this situation but luckily Tommy was way ahead of her. "This is between me an this shite".
"Hey it's all good, but it's in the ring or nothing"
"I told you, fine. This fucker needs to learn how to keep his hands to himself"
"Good. John, you game?"
The big guy smiled, revaling several missing teeth. "Yeah"
"Good, tomorrow then"
"Why not now" Tommy questionend, glaring at the man he know knew was called John.
"I'm Terrence. And it's busy tonight. Come back here tomorrow and we'll get you sorted"
Seeing no other option Tommy nodded and slowly put the broken bottle back on the table. "Tomorrow then asshole".
He turned and walked over to where Eva was standing waiting for him. He threw John a look over his shoulder and then grabbed Eva, one hand nestling in the hair at the back of her neck and other one around her waist. He pulled her sharply to him, and she let out a shocked gasp but forced herself to relax and let her body mold itself to Tommy's. His eyes met hers briefly and in them she could still see the adenaline simmering from the almost fight, then he crushed his lips to hers.
From across the bar Sebastians eyes widenend, and so did the rest of the teams watching with the help of the camera attached to Sebastians jacket.
Eva let out a moan and felt her knees weaken, but Tommy held her steady and pulled her even closer to him, taking the opportunity to slip his tongue into her mouth. Her arms reached up around his neck and the feel of his broad shoulders underneath her hands made her tingle. Her tongue met his and he deepened the kiss. Just when she thought she would pass out he pulled back, his blue eyes so dark that they looked almost black. He gazed into her shocked eyes for only a moment before putting his arm around her shoulders and walking back to the bar.
"Let's get another drink before we leave, love"
At the bar he signaled the bartender for two more beers. He placed it in front of them, giving Tommy a nod that signaled his approval at what had just happenend.
Eva was glad Tommy was still holding on to her tightly, afraid she wouldn't be able to stand on her own. She could feel his heart beat strongly against her chest and tried to calm down.
"You alright?" Tommy asked, his mouth against her ear.
"I'm fine. You?"
"No worries. We'll have another drink, then we'll leave?"
"Sounds good"
The cab ride back to the hotel was quiet, both lost in their own thoughts. When they arrived at Eva's room the door opened to reveal the team already inside, waiting for them.
"You guys okay?" Hickman stepped forward.
"We're fine, it was about to turn a bit bloody there, but apparently no ghting is allowed in a club".
"Everything takes place in a second location" Eva confirmed.
"I'll be going there tomorrow for the fight" Tommy shrugged out of his jacket.
"I am as well?" Eva looked over at him.
"I don't know Eva" Tommy started
"I think she needs to be there" the major interrupted. "It would look odd otherwise".
Eva threw Tommy a look and then pulled two bottles of water from her bag, tossing one to him.
"I think it went well, Tommy you were very believable. You too Eva".
She threw Tommy a quick glance but him and Hickman seemed to have a silent conversation. "Well I think I'm gonna get changed".
Nothing made guys clear out faster than the sign of a potiential uncomfortable situation, Tommy and Anne Marie both looked at her as she struggled with the zipper in the back.
"Do you need some help Anne Marie asked?" Thanks Eva smiled gratefully as the other woman on the team walked over. She met Tommy's eyes from across the room. He nodded before leaving, closing the door quietly behind him.
"That was intense" Anne Marie smiled softly.
Eva looked into the other womans gentle eyes and sighed. "I feel so out of control"
Anne Marie looked at her seriously. "You know you can trust Tommy"
"I know that, I'm just not used to this"
Anne Marie hesitated before turning Eva around to help with the zipper. "Is there something more going on?"
Eva didn't answer, and Anne Marie finished the zipper and hgave her a hug. "I'm here if you want to talk".
"Thanks" Eva smiled, and then sighed. I should take a shower. I have beer all over me from when Tommy broke that bottle".
Anne Marie laughed. "That was exciting. I'll see you tomorrow, okay?"
Another hug and then she was alone. She undressed and stepped into the shower, trying to was the tension from her body. It took more than half an hour before she got out. Wrapping a towel around here she stepped back into the room only to find Tommy sitting on her bed.